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Businesses fear for jobs as plans to build 250 homes on industrial estate emerge

Fieldhouse Industrial Estate

Business owners have been left fearing for their livelihoods after a bombshell letter revealed plans to sell off an industrial estate for up to 260 new homes.
Employers at Fieldhouse Industrial Estate, in Rochdale, say as many as 1,000 jobs could be lost if the scheme goes ahead.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Knitted poppies grace Norden memorial gardens

Scores of crocheted and knitted poppies have been displayed in the Norden memorial gardens.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Lowerplace Primary School remember Rochdale’s fallen soldiers to commemorate Remembrance Day

Children in Year Six at Lowerplace Primary School have commemorated Remembrance Day by writing letters to some of Rochdale’s fallen soldiers.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Young people encouraged to join the adventure with the Duke of Edinburgh Award

If you're aged 14-24, you can build skills, confidence and fitness with a series of exciting challenges through the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Missing manhole cover closes one lane of eastbound M62

One lane of the M62 motorway eastbound between junctions 18 and 19 will be closed for several hours on Wednesday (13 November) because of a missing manhole cover.

Date Published 13/11/2019

New hair & beauty training hub opens at Hopwood Hall College

Rochdale’s hair stylist and owner of longstanding ‘Couzens’, Greg Couzens, opened the brand-new hair and beauty training centre at Hopwood Hall College on Monday (11 November)...

Date Published 13/11/2019

St Andrew's autumn fair raises over £1,000 for church funds

An autumn fair at St Andrew’s Church in Dearnley has raised over £1,000 for church funds.

Date Published 13/11/2019

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The magnificent seven Rochd’ale’ Ale Trail

Seven venues, seven days and over 100 ales and ciders can only mean one thing: the Magnificent Seven Rochd'ale' Ale Trail 2019!

Date Published 12/11/2019

Rochdale Festive Market and Christmas lights switch on – all you need to know

The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale this month with a festive market at the town hall, a big Christmas lights switch-on and lots of extra special magical family...

Date Published 08/11/2019

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Thai Boxing: Whitworth High’s boxer Abbie is British Champion

Thai Boxer Abbie Hughes with her British Championship Belt

Thai boxer Abbie Hughes fought a gruelling five 90-second rounds to win the British Championship belt for under 46k U15.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was close racing at the Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 10 November in the light easterly breeze. After applying the handicap for elapsed time, Nick Hornsby and Richard Long, in...

Date Published 13/11/2019

Rugby League: Jordan Syme becomes Hornets' first 2020 signing

Rochdale Hornets have made their first signing for 2020 as Jordan Syme joins from Championship club, Halifax.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Football: Bradford 1 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale came from behind to beat Bradford City in the final group game of the EFL Trophy but couldn’t get the margin of victory needed to progress to the knockout stages.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Hockey: West Derby Men’s Seconds 5 - 2 Rochdale Men’s Seconds

Rochdale Men’s Seconds travelled away from home to take on top of the table West Derby on Saturday 9 November. With only two subs and the brilliant Manny Ahmed playing through...

Date Published 13/11/2019

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Milnrow company Stitchesrus become licensed to use MOD logos

Angela and Nigel Cullen, Stitchesrus

A Milnrow embroidery company has been licensed to use Ministry of Defence logos on its apparel.

Date Published 12/11/2019

Rochdale Business Awards 2019

The ninth annual Rochdale Business Awards were hosted at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday night (8 November 2019).

Date Published 11/11/2019

Reel Cinemas reveal plans for Rochdale Riverside development

Back in January it was announced that Reel Cinemas would be opening their 15th cinema in Rochdale’s £250m Riverside leisure development. 
The cinema represents the latest in...

Date Published 11/11/2019

Cyber Resilience Centre launches to help safeguard Greater Manchester businesses

A new not-for-profit venture has been launched to help reduce the vulnerability of Greater Manchester businesses to cyber-crime.

Date Published 11/11/2019

Milnrow restaurant and takeaway named Curry Life Awards Best Restaurant

The Milnrow Balti Restaurant and Takeaway has been named Curry Life Award’s Best Restaurant in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 09/11/2019

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