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Members and friends of the Whitworth Leisure Centre Community Interest Company (WLC CIC) are celebrating a significant funding boost which will enable an exciting transformation...
Date Published 04/04/2024
A busy stretch of road was plagued with temporary traffic lights for 100 days in 2023 – leaving many residents sitting in snaking queues on a regular basis.
A primary school in Heywood has celebrated their continued ‘outstanding’ status following their first Ofsted inspection in 13 years.
Three people were arrested this morning as neighbourhood officers from GMP executed an early morning warrant on Muriel Street, Rochdale.
Date Published 03/04/2024
A major new road scheme being considered for Heywood town centre to make it more accessible would have the opposite effect and cause gridlock, transport bosses have been warned.
A major change has been made to Greater Manchester’s mayoral election with the way votes are cast and counted changing from the supplementary vote (SV) system to...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 02/04/2024
A primary school in Heywood has managed to maintain its excellent standard after managing to hold on to its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted status.
Over 2,000 people flocked to the Street Eat festival last summer and it is set to return to Rochdale Town Hall Square for another serving of food, drink, free entertainment and...
Date Published 01/04/2024
A Rochdale resident has been appointed as a new Deputy Lieutenant to the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins JP LLB. Deputy Lieutenants are appointed for their...
The new cycle lanes are part of an active travel scheme designed to promote healthier living and sustainable travel – but they are causing controversy in a Greater Manchester...
Date Published 31/03/2024
When a Rochdale teaching assistant learned an endometriosis event was being staged at her local bowling club, she cried – because she “never believed something like that would...
For the second year, nearly fifty children from Tonacliffe Primary School were added to the list of distinguished visiting performers at Toad Lane Concerts. The Grade-1 listed...
Work to extend the link road, which connects junction 19 of the M62 to the South Heywood Distribution Park, has been completed this week.
In a heart-warming display of community spirit, the staff and patients of Highfield Hospital, rallied together to collect over 210 Easter eggs for Rochdale Council.
An innovative housing project in Middleton that will provide affordable apartments for residents aged 55 and over has opened its doors. The development, delivered by Rochdale...
Date Published 30/03/2024
This summer sees the return of the Feel Good Family Picnics at four parks across the borough. The free events for families organised by the council team behind Rochdale Feel Good...
Voters without ID have less than four weeks left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, before the local council election and Mayor of Greater Manchester election in
The Your Local Pantry projects across Rochdale borough have received a boost RBH contractor Connolly Ltd made an £800 donation to support the food clubs.
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour this Sunday 31 March. The change will officially take place at 1.00am so it is advised that you change your clocks before...
Date Published 29/03/2024
Grants of up to £300 are available to retired residents in Rochdale. Registered charity ‘The Norman Barnes Fund’ managed by Rochdale Borough Council provides financial...
As a charitable organisation, Springhill Hospice has to raise £8,000 per day to fund running costs; much of that is aided by their amazing Fundraising Department, but they rely...
Date Published 28/03/2024
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Easter Treasure Hunt, Dale-Con, Sapere Aude’s 24 Hour Walk for Kyle, Pace Egg Play, Rochdale AFC v Hartlepool United, Mini Live...
Rochdale Borough Council has made a cash injection of £200,000 to refurbish the Jumbo Community Centre and library in Middleton. The investment includes a new roof, replacing the...
Imagination, creativity and discoveries were celebrated during a busy week of inspirational events accompanying the re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall at the first Rochdale Borough...
Date Published 27/03/2024
Officers responded to a 999 call from members of the public of reports that a burglary was in progress at a property in Meanwood in Rochdale at around 4.30pm yesterday (25 March...
Four-year-old Whitworth boy Tommy Squibbs has tragically passed away after losing a brave battle with cancer. Tommy was diagnosed with leukaemia in early September 2023, after...
The first peregrine falcon egg of 2024 was laid last night (Monday 25 March). One of around 1,500 breeding pairs across the UK, falcons have nested at the clock tower of the...
Date Published 26/03/2024
Furious residents have slammed a decision to build a new homeless support complex in Heywood – with some saying they will move out of the area because of it. Across the way from...
A mural celebrating Rochdale-born England midfielder Keira Walsh has been commissioned by Rochdale Borough Council, in partnership with her agency Rept Sports, and will be...