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170 Article(s) Found

Contemporary artist recycles for charity

Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre hosted a charity ball at Rochdale Town Hall to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation. The theme...

Date Online: 23/11/2009

Backstage antics: amongst the madness at Miss Rochdale 2009

Backstage, it is easy to overlook the Miss Rochdale finalists at first glance. The girls sit on the floor, some...

Date Online: 21/11/2009

Miss Rochdale fashion show

Local retailers put on a fashion show for the audience of the Miss Rochdale 2009 contest at the Broadfield Park...

Date Online: 21/11/2009

Miss Rochdale 2009 - Frankie Whitworth

Frankie Whitworth of Queensway was crowned Miss Rochdale 2009 at the stylish grand final that took place on Friday night...

Date Online: 21/11/2009

The Christies Charity Fashion Event

Twist night club on Drake Street was the venue for a night of fashion and fun as Norden fashion house,...

Date Online: 16/11/2009

Fireworks and fun pack the Town Centre

The Town Centre was packed tonight as thousands of people turned out to see the fireworks display return. South Parade,...

Date Online: 05/11/2009

Heywood bonfire and firework display

Thousands turned out, despite the rain and ankle deep mud, for the annual Heywood bonfire and firework display tonight (Wednesday...

Date Online: 04/11/2009

'Wok and Woll' a winner for Mayor's charities

A rock 'n' roll night with a difference raised more than £500 for the Mayor's charities. More than 100 people flocked...

Date Online: 22/10/2009

Springhill Hospice Grand 20th Anniversary Masquerade Ball

The Springhill Hospice 20th Anniversary celebrations climaxed in style at Rochdale Town Hall with a champagne reception, five-course dinner, dancing...

Date Online: 18/10/2009

Ashworth Valley fun day

Families from Surestart children’s centres from across the borough joined together at Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite to enjoy the great...

Date Online: 17/10/2009

Birthday surprise for Councillor Lil Murphy

The Mayor, Councillor Keith Swift led the tributes to Councillor Lil Murphy in the Council chamber as councillors from all...

Date Online: 15/10/2009

Borough in Bloom Awards

The 2009 Borough in Bloom awards took place at Rochdale Town Hall today (Tuesday 13 October) with the winners being...

Date Online: 13/10/2009

St. Vincent's celebrate in style

St. Vincent De Paul R.C. Primary School celebrated their 40th anniversary in style – with an evening of classical music. The...

Date Online: 11/10/2009

Chimera Opera - Cinderella

The word opera means "work" in Italian (it is the plural of Latin opus meaning "work" or "labour") suggesting that...

Date Online: 08/10/2009

Marbella style fashion in Norden

St Vincent's, Norden was the venue for an evening of fashion as Norden boutique Marbella showcased their latest collection. Working...

Date Online: 04/10/2009

Miss Rochdale 2009

Rochdale Online have a launched a competition to find Miss Rochdale 2009. The top ten girls, as voted for by the...

Date Online: 02/10/2009

Wartime Weekend - a trip down memory lane

Heywood Railway Station was the start of a journey back in time to memories of the war years at a...

Date Online: 27/09/2009

Hundreds enjoy 'Pennine Proms'

Around 300 people were at the Soccer Village in Milnrow on Friday night for a local proms evening. Hosted by Roch...

Date Online: 22/09/2009

Rochdale Register Office Open Day and Wedding Fayre

Couples planning their wedding had an extra incentive to use Rochdale Register Office as the first prize in the draw...

Date Online: 13/09/2009

Conservative Association Annual Dinner

Sajjad Karim MEP was the guest speaker at the Rochdale and Heywood and Middleton Conservative Associations Annual Dinner held at...

Date Online: 13/09/2009

A Mixed Dinner with the Bradshaws

The Bradshaw’s invaded Milnrow tonight (Saturday 12 September); Buzz Hawkins brought his famous ‘cast’ of characters to Milnrow Cricket Club...

Date Online: 12/09/2009

A look at one of Rochdale's oldest shopping streets

Tall buildings in close proximity in a narrow alley, The Walk at first sight can appear like a throw back...

Date Online: 06/09/2009

Rochdale Town Centre Business Awards 2009

The Town Hall transformed into a Bollywood set, a fantastic atmosphere, a truly great night – the 2009 Rochdale Town...

Date Online: 05/09/2009

Combining dance, healing and martial arts

Head into Rochdale on a Saturday night and there will be plenty of revellers busting some moves on the dancefloor....

Date Online: 03/09/2009

En Plein Air and People’s Art

Exhibitions that have been running throughout spring and summer at Touchstones will end this week, we sent our reporter/photographer to...

Date Online: 31/08/2009

Littleborough Arts Festival

Now in its 8th year, Littleborough Arts Festival is increasingly popular attracting visitors from all over the UK. We sent...

Date Online: 31/08/2009

Lazy Sunday Afternoon at the Backdoor

This afternoon, and carrying on into tonight (Sunday 30 August), live music was pumping out at the Backdoor. The event,...

Date Online: 30/08/2009

Upmarket take-away on Bury Road gets the go ahead

Decking, tables and chairs will be the order of the day at an upmarket take-away on Bury Road after Rochdale...

Date Online: 25/08/2009

Fun and Fayre at Leonard Cheshire Disability Home

The Family Fun Day and Summer Fayre at the Leonard Cheshire Disability Honresfeld Home in Littleborough provided an afternoon out...

Date Online: 23/08/2009

Students reach A higher level

The nervous wait for more than a hundred of Rochdale's young adults was ended today (Thursday 20 August) as they...

Date Online: 20/08/2009