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Rochdale Infirmary to lose another ward

Rochdale Infirmary

Rochdale Infirmary will lose another ward in the near future, Rochdale Online understands.

The Sparthfield general surgery ward is to close in the last weekend of October.

As a result the Chairwoman of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Jean Ashworth has called an emergency meeting to find out why the decision has been taken.

Date published: 08/09/2010

Samaritans reach out to ‘men on the ropes’

The Samaritans have launched a campaign in the North West to combat suicide amongst men.

Men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women.

Date published: 08/09/2010

Benefit cheat spared jail

A Rochdale man has been spared prison despite admitting to being a benefit cheat.

Michael Neylon, 66, of Hawley Green, pleaded guilty to four charges of dishonestly failing to notify Rochdale Borough Council and the Department of Work and Pensions that he was working whilst claiming benefits at Bolton Crown Court on Friday (3 September 2010).

Date published: 08/09/2010

Youngster wins bike race flag competition

Lucy and her friends celebrate with the winning flag design

A youngster from Castleton can’t stop smiling after winning the Tour of Britain ‘Design a Flag’ competition.

As world, Olympic and commonwealth cycling champions head to Rochdale this...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Rochdale Sixth Form College opens its doors

Friends Megan Porter, Alice Jones and Freya Buckley on their first day at the Rochdale Sixth Form College

The Rochdale Sixth Form College opened for its first day of term today (Wednesday 8 September 2010).

It was a poignant moment for students across the borough as they are the first year...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Car collides with child

A nine-year-old boy was involved in a collision with a car last night (Tuesday 7 September 2010).

Police were called to Halifax Road at 5pm following reports of a collision.

The boy was taken to Rochdale infirmary for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.

Date published: 08/09/2010

Clear our your wardrobe in aid of Oxfam

Actress Kate Ford launched the fundraising campaign at Marks and Spencers in Manchester this morning (Wednesday 8 Septembdr 2010)

Marks & Spencer (M&S) in Rochdale, has joined stores from across the UK taking part in the first ever ‘One Day Wardrobe Clearout’ today (8 September 2010) in aid of Oxfam.

The event...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Prize design for school students

Rebecca Lyons with her A-level results in August

Two Middleton students are being awarded a prize to celebrate their achievements and their contribution to the design process of their school.

Rebecca Lyons and Keira Lyons were in the...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Muslims warned to beware of burglars over Eid

Greater Manchester Police is urging Muslim communities across the county to take extra care in securing their property against thieves during the forthcoming Eid celebrations.

Experience from previous years shows there can be an increase in burglaries during religious periods such as Ramadan with thieves targeting Muslim households that they believe could contain gold...

Date published: 08/09/2010

MEPs raise animal testing standards

Chris Davies MEP

New controls on the use of animals in laboratory testing across Europe were agreed today by the European Parliament.

The new law is intended to balance concerns about animal welfare...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Nine-year-old girl sexually assaulted

Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl in Heywood.

Shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday (5 September 2010), police were called to an alleyway near Sabden Close and Partington Street, Heywood, following a report the girl was sexually assaulted.

Date published: 07/09/2010

Focus on Littleborough: Performance Doorset Solutions Ltd

Tim Fairley; a Director of PDS

In 2003 three men left one Rochdale company behind to set up their own business where they could be in control and where they made the rules.

Now, seven years on, the business,...

Date published: 08/09/2010

Boy attacked with hammer

A 17-year-old boy was hit over the head twice with a hammer during an unprovoked attack in Heywood.

At around 2am on Saturday (4 September 2010), the victim was walking down York Street with two friends when they saw a group of youths shouting and running around.

Date published: 07/09/2010

Choppy seas ahead for Royal Navy

Euro-MP Paul Nuttall

Plans for the British Navy to combine with French forces should be sunk without trace, according to UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall.

"I believe the move is a worrying step towards the creation of...

Date published: 07/09/2010

House fire on Manchester Road

Fire fighters tackled a fire at a property on Manchester Road, Rochdale, this morning (Tuesday 7 September 2010).

Three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood attended the fire at 6.31am.

Date published: 07/09/2010

Triumph for swimming club

Matthew Di Rosa with some of the young swimmers that he coaches

The Rochdale Swimming Club is all smiles after the news that member Mathew Di Rosa passed the UKCC Level 1 for teaching aquatics.

Mr Di Rosa, 18, volunteers at the Rochdale Swimming...

Date published: 07/09/2010

Police urge residents to be secure

Chief Superintendent John O’Hare, Inspector Steve Clarke, PC Angela Bullock, PCSOs Alan Hall and Amanda Heathcote, Crime Reduction Adviser Jacqui Bell and Community Safety Officer Yvonne Pickering.

Police from Rochdale headed out this morning (Tuesday 7August 2010) to warn residents in the Spotland area of the borough to keep their houses safe and secure.

The area has suffered from...

Date published: 07/09/2010

Four-year-old traps arm at bank

A four year old boy had to have his arm cut free from a safety deposit box today (Monday 6 September 2010).

The toddler’s arm became stuck in the safety deposit box at Lloyds TSB on Yorkshire Street around lunchtime.

Date published: 06/09/2010

More than 500 ambulances diverted in 30 days

Rochdale Infirmary

More than 500 emergency ambulances have been diverted since the night time closure of Rochdale Infirmary’s Accident and Emergency Department to ambulances began.

The A&E department is...

Date published: 06/09/2010

Motorists continue to use mobile phones whilst driving

Motorists continue to use mobiles whilst driving

Record numbers of motorists are being prosecuted for driving while using a mobile phone, but the safety message is still not getting through.

Date published: 06/09/2010

Rochdale campaigners call for boycott of Israeli dates

Some of the campaigners outside Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre

Campaigners from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group gathered in Yorkshire Street over the weekend promoting the boycott of Israeli goods.

Date published: 06/09/2010

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