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Sara Rowbotham, who was played by Maxine Peake in the BBC drama Three Girls, has given her unequivocal backing to Tony Lloyd, the Labour Party candidate in the forthcoming general election.
Date Published 29/05/2017
A new photo of Manchester Bomber, Salman Abedi, has been released showing him with a distinctive blue suitcase. Detectives want to talk to anyone who saw Abedi with the suitcase.
Victoria Station has reopened following last week’s horrific terrorist attack at Manchester Arena.
Anyone directly affected by the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May who has not already accessed support is being encouraged to do so.
Police have released CCTV images of Salman Abedi the night he killed 22 people and injured 119 after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.
Date Published 27/05/2017
Liz Lynne, Liberal Democrat MP for Rochdale from 1992-1997, has been back in town to join Andy Kelly's election campaign. Liz, who still has many friends in the town has been...
People across Britain and the world have joined forces to raise £5.57m in less than five days to help survivors of the Manchester bombing.
With a carnival atmosphere, Rochdale town centre was a place for families to enjoy excellent local food, music and entertainment on Saturday (27 May).
The community of Middleton came together in Middleton Gardens to hold a vigil on Thursday the 25 May to remember those that lost their lives in the Manchester terror attack.
Hundreds of people of all ages gathered together on Friday in remembrance of all those that tragically lost their lives and were injured in the attack at Manchester Arena.
Councillor Jane Howard, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Rochdale, recalls recent events.
Britpop hits and songs from one of the world’s biggest bands will fill the stage on the Friday evening line-up at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
Speaking following the news that the terrorist threat level has been reduced from critical to severe, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “This reduction in the...
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, said: “The change in the national threat level from critical to severe does not alter our response to Monday’s horrific attack, which claimed so many...
We must continue to stand strong in the true spirit of Greater Manchester – that’s the message from civic, health and emergency services leaders across the city-region.
Parents Against Grooming UK is holding a protest outside Rochdale Town Hall at 1.00pm on Wednesday 7 June, calling for a ‘Hillsborough-style’ inquiry into the town’s sex grooming...
Date Published 26/05/2017
Two years after David Winder started a petition asking the Council to ensure that CCTV is fitted to all taxis, there has not been any further development.
Parents in Rochdale facing fines for taking their children out of school for term-time holidays are being encouraged to join forces in a unique legal action.
Team Danczuk plumbed new depths this week as Danczuk and his ex wife Karen sought to use the Manchester Arena atrocity to smear Tony Lloyd.
Despite the terrible events of this week the upcoming bank holiday weekend promises to be an exciting one with competitors, spectators, shoppers and music fans visiting Greater...
Greater Manchester Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Beverley Hughes and independent charity Victim Support are calling on all victims and witnesses affected by the Manchester...
Greater Manchester Police has released a full breakdown of arrests mad ein connection with the Manchester Arena atrocity.
It’s National Smile Month, which means it’s time to brush up on your oral health. National Smile Month is the nation’s annual reminder to prioritise your oral health.
Following the tragic event at Manchester Arena earlier this week, and the subsequent closure of Manchester Victoria station, there has been a significant impact on train services...
Date Published 25/05/2017
There will be plenty of hot sunny weather across the UK in the lead up to the weekend before thunderstorms develop in some places.
With the Spring Bank Holiday around the corner, NHS Heywood Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG) is urging the people of Rochdale to think about their...
With the current warm weather, and the Bank Holiday weekend looming, The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, is...
Tony Lloyd has hit out at Conservative plans that will force people to pay for their care in old age with their homes.
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is urging everyone to take extra care this coming bank holiday weekend as the Met Office forecasts soaring temperatures.
The Red Cross is seeking volunteers to take part in a big charity collection taking place in Manchester this Saturday to support survivors of the attack at the Manchester Arena.
The Charity Commission is encouraging people wishing to support the victims of this week’s terrorist attack in Manchester to donate to a genuine charitable appeal.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "This continues to be a fast-moving investigation and there has been a significant amount of activity taking place throughout the night and this...
Manchester United and Manchester City have jointly pledged £1m to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund set up to support the victims of Monday's terror attack at Manchester
With the hot weather continuing, the RSPCA has issued advice about looking after dogs. If you are going out in the car, think very carefully about what you are going to do...
The Great Manchester Run will still take place, it was announced on Wednesday evening (24 May). Following the news of Monday’s terror attack at Manchester Arena, the organisers...
Alexander Lock, 23, of Rochdale, has been jailed for sexual activity with a child and for taking a child without lawful authority. Lock was found guilty at Burnley Crown Court...
Northern has announced details of service alterations for Thursday 25 May. A number of Northern services will be impacted due to the ongoing closure of Manchester Victoria station...
Date Published 24/05/2017
Mayor Ian Duckworth and Mayoress Christine Duckworth attended the vigil in Manchester, which drew thousands to Albert Square on Tuesday (23 May).
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, said: “I would like to confirm that we are confident that we have now spoken to all the immediate families of those who sadly died in Monday’s attack...
Phil McClure, whose son Fusilier Lee Rigby was brutally murdered outside Woolwich Barracks exactly four years ago, has paid tribute to those lost in Monday's heart-breaking...
Heywood stood united for the victims of the Manchester Arena atrocity on Tuesday evening (23 May). Father Paul Daly led a moving service for hundreds who turned out.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is confident it has the plans and experience in place to help customers stay on track with their journeys next bank holiday weekend.
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling said: “This is a fast moving investigation and we continue to have significant resources in place. Raising the threat level to critical, which...
Travellers across Greater Manchester are being advised to allow more time for their journeys on Wednesday as transport continues to be affected following the terrorist attack that...
Date Published 23/05/2017
'Peace and love' was the cry as hundreds of people turned out at a vigil in Rochdale Memorial Gardens to stand in solidarity with Manchester on Tuesday (23 May) following the...
The man who carried out the atrocity at Manchester Arena has been named by Greater Manchester Police as 22-year-old Salman Abedi, though Chief Constable Ian Hopkins says he has...
A person was trapped after collision involving four vehicles on Bury New Road, Heywood on Monday (22 May). Two fire engines from Heywood and a Technical Response Unit from...
Travel update - 23 May - 3.30pm Transport continues to be affected following the terrorist attack that took place at Manchester Arena last night and travellers should be...
Rochdale Council leader Councillor Richard Farnell said: “I’m sure I speak on behalf of the whole borough when I say our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this...
Liz McInnes, Labour candidate for Heywood and Middleton, said: "My thoughts go out to all the victims of this horrendous attack, to those killed and injured, to their friends and...
Chief Executive of North West Ambulance Service, Derek Cartwright said: “The service is devastated by the attack in Manchester last night. We would like to offer our sincere...
The Revd Dr Roger Walton, President of the Methodist Conference and Vice-President, Rachel Lampard, have responded to last night's attack in Manchester. Andrew Lunn, Chairman of...
Chief Officer of the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, Jon Rouse, said: "Our first thoughts are with all those involved in the tragic events that occurred in...
Police investigating last night’s horrific attack at the Manchester arena are appealing to anyone who was in Manchester city centre between 8pm and 11pm and has dash-cam footage...
The benefits and fun of cycling for people with disabilities were highlighted at Kingsway Sports Centre in Rochdale this weekend with the ‘Ride Rochdale’ accessible cycling day.
