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Rochdale Market to close as trader numbers and revenue continue to fall

Rochdale Market is being closed, with the last trading day set for Monday 14 October.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Gallery: Rochdale welcomes OVO Energy Tour of Britain

The world’s top cyclists descended on Rochdale this weekend for the final day of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain - see our gallery of images.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Rochdale urged to give up clothes for good

This September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Rochdale are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Mayor Burnham would ‘eventually’ welcome a ‘northern tax’

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he would eventually welcome a ‘northern tax’.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Britain’s big race hits Rochdale

The world’s top cyclists descended on Rochdale this weekend for the final day of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Memorial service for Inspector Ray Codling

Today, Monday 16 September, a memorial service was held to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Inspector Ray Codling. 

Date Published 16/09/2019

Dangerous Spotland and Falinge footpath repaired

A neglected and dangerous footpath in the Spotland and Falinge ward of Rochdale has been repaired and made safe for all.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Tour of Britain welcomed by Norden

Thousands of people took to the streets across Norden on Saturday (14 September) as the UK's most prestigious cycle race, The Tour of Britain, made its way along Edenfield Road,...

Date Published 16/09/2019

Nearly half of people in the North West are lonely but volunteering could help, reveals British Heart Foundation survey

Nearly half of people in the North West are lonely but volunteering could help, reveals British Heart Foundation survey

Date Published 16/09/2019


Red Bag scheme to be rolled out to Rochdale borough care homes

A new scheme designed to improve the way care is joined up for patients who are admitted into hospital from care homes is set to launch in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale this...

Date Published 16/09/2019

How much do you know about gynaecological cancers?

Women are being encouraged to know the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancers - those that develop in a woman’s reproductive tract.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Just the ticket as summer reading scheme branches out

More than 600 youngsters enjoyed a summer of reading, exercise and healthy eating thanks to Rochdale Borough Council’s pioneering Fit, Feed and Read scheme.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Mathieu van der Poel crowned OVO Energy Tour of Britain champion

Mathieu van der Poel reiterated his billing as the hottest talent in professional cycling on Saturday (14 September) as he was crowned the 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain champion...

Date Published 16/09/2019


Unite vows to fight government plans to scrap RPI and stop employers cutting pay and pensions

Unite, Britain and Ireland’s biggest union, will take action to prevent a new wages crisis as workers and pensioners face losing out on hundreds of pounds a year following the...

Date Published 16/09/2019

Can you spot the hidden knife?

GMP is asking members of the public to spot the hidden knife across a series of images, which will be uploaded throughout the week from Monday 16 September.

Date Published 15/09/2019


Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Heritage Open Days, OVO Energy Tour of Britain passing through Rochdale, Boutique Baby Sale Middleton, Memory Walk in aid of Alzheimers Society, Mind, Body & Spirit Fair at...

Date Published 13/09/2019

School flu programme returns

Nasal flu vaccinations will be offered to primary school children across the borough of Rochdale again this winter.

Date Published 15/09/2019


Northern launches £500,000 giveaway

Thousands of customers could win back the cost of their Smart season ticket thanks to Northern’s half a million-pound giveaway.

Date Published 15/09/2019

Anti-littering campaign puts rubbish in its place

Rochdale Council is rolling out its #StillLittering campaign across the borough after a successful trial at Hollingworth Lake.

Date Published 15/09/2019


Teacher’s family raise £1,000 for cancer charity in her memory

The family of a popular Rochdale primary school teacher who died aged just 54 after a battle with cancer have raised more than £1,000 for an Oldham cancer charity.

Date Published 15/09/2019

Smart motorway consultation for M62 opens

A consultation has opened on a new smart motorway system to be introduced on the M62 between Rochdale and Brighouse.

Date Published 15/09/2019


North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee publishes new business plan

Ambitious and clear flood priorities have been published this week (Monday 9 September) by the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).

Date Published 15/09/2019

Norden student in top 1% of country for GCSE grades

16-year-old Madison Beaumont from Norden achieved 11 GCSE’s in August, of which 10 were the new grade 9, placing her in the top 1% achievers of the country.

Date Published 14/09/2019


Former mayor calls for surviving D-Day veterans and their relatives to apply for French Legion of Honour medal

Former Mayor Ian Duckworth is calling for all relatives of D-Day veterans and those who fought in the campaign to liberate France to apply for the prestigious Légion d’honneur...

Date Published 14/09/2019

Extensive renovation for St Luke’s scout and guide hut

The St Luke’s scout and guide hut in Heywood has undergone extensive renovation after being in desperate need of repair.

Date Published 14/09/2019


Sniffer dog helps council seize illegal tobacco

A tobacco detection dog named Pippa has helped trading standards officers from Rochdale Borough Council uncover 25,700 illegal cigarettes and 11 kilograms of illegal rolling...

Date Published 14/09/2019

Prime Minister sets out plans to give the north more control of rail services

Northern mayors and combined authorities will have greater control over setting local train fares, timetables, and budgets under sweeping new plans set out by the Prime Minister.

Date Published 13/09/2019


Clock once owned by Tim Bobbin up for sale

The clock once owned by eccentric Lancashire painter and dialect poet ‘Tim Bobbin’ is up for sale.

Date Published 13/09/2019

Jazz on a Sunday - Tame Valley Stompers

The ever-popular Tame Valley Stompers returned to Castleton’s Newtown National Club and to “Jazz On A Sunday” on Sunday 8 September.

Date Published 13/09/2019


Plans for Grace’s Place site after closure

Plans are being made for the future of the former Grace’s Place children’s hospice in Radcliffe after the service closed in August 2019.

Date Published 13/09/2019

New GM 'reuse' hub to repair unwanted items and recycle street rubbish

Recycling is to be boosted with Greater Manchester’s first ‘reuse’ hub as part of a drive to reduce the amount the region wastes – and even the grit swept up by street cleaners...

Date Published 13/09/2019


Tackling knife-crime through Operation Sycamore

A number of arrests have been made as part of an ongoing operation, Operation Sycamore, to tackle knife crime in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 13/09/2019

Wages outpace inflation for 18th consecutive month

Wages for UK workers have continued to grow, as new figures released on Tuesday (10 September) show wages have been rising faster than inflation for a year-and-a-half, growing by...

Date Published 13/09/2019


Secret Brexit papers published as Parliament is suspended

Secret Brexit papers have been published, warning of impending chaos should a no-deal Brexit go ahead.

Date Published 13/09/2019

Rail campaign group questions rail replacement buses

Questions have been raised about rail replacement buses by local rail campaign group STORM (Support the Oldham Rochdale Manchester rail line).

Date Published 13/09/2019


Number of people receiving Universal Credit support in Rochdale reaches 12,000

More than 12,000 people in the Rochdale borough are now claiming Universal Credit support, new figures show.

Date Published 13/09/2019

Tony Lloyd MP writes to Secretary of State for Transport calling for Northern to be stripped of its franchise

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, calling for Northern to be stripped of its franchise over rail services in Rochdale and...

Date Published 12/09/2019


Family dog from Littleborough dies after eating chewing gum

A Littleborough family are urging other pet owners to be aware of the deadly effects of chewing gum after their beloved dog died.

Date Published 12/09/2019

Recorded cases of sexual grooming crimes in the North West up by 25%

The number of grooming crimes recorded by police in the North West has increased by a quarter in the last year, data obtained by the NSPCC has revealed.

Date Published 12/09/2019


Freight business oppose charge

Freight businesses have urged councils across Greater Manchester to rethink their proposal to charge lorries and vans a daily fee in a bid to tackle harmful emissions.

Date Published 12/09/2019

Flower power – floral bicycle display installed to spur on world class cyclists

Around 120 professional cyclists are expected to take to the streets this weekend as the OVO Energy Tour of Britain arrives in Rochdale. Saturday will see the riders tackle stage...

Date Published 12/09/2019


John Rimmer's family pay tribute to him

The family of John Rimmer, who was murdered in Rochdale, have paid tribute to him.

Date Published 12/09/2019

Rochdale’s the Growth Project featured in campaign to get residents more active

A local gardening group based at the Kellett Street allotments in Rochdale has been chosen as the star of That Counts! - a major new campaign aiming to inspire thousands of people...

Date Published 12/09/2019


Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Rochdale to make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health

Independent health and social care champion Healthwatch Rochdale is calling on local services to make more space for new parents in Rochdale to talk about their mental health.

Date Published 12/09/2019

Special remembrance service marks 80th anniversary of start of World War Two

A special remembrance service was held in Heywood on Tuesday 3 September.

Date Published 12/09/2019


Detectives investigating death of John Rimmer appeal for information

A 54-year-old man who died on Friday 6 September 2019 as a result of severe injuries to his head has been formally identified as John Rimmer.

Date Published 12/09/2019

Excitement builds as Rochdale gears up for Tour of Britain

Rochdale will be buzzing with excitement and entertainment on Saturday (14 September) as the borough welcomes the OVO Energy Tour of Britain.

Date Published 11/09/2019


Wardle Village Fete raises hundreds for Pennine Animal Welfare Society

The annual Wardle Village Fete and fun dog show raised over £700 for the Pennine Animal Welfare Society on Saturday (7 September).

Date Published 11/09/2019

Teen from Rochdale named one of Britain’s Best Young Drivers – four years before he can get a driving licence

A 13-year old from Rochdale has been named one of the best young drivers in the country.

Date Published 11/09/2019


Summer 2019: largely warm and wet in Rochdale

This summer broke a number of records in the Rochdale borough.

Date Published 11/09/2019

Fire at College Bank "no longer under criminal investigation"

A fire which killed a man in a College Bank flat is no longer being treated as suspicious.

Date Published 11/09/2019


Extra time to apply for childcare cost reimbursements

Working parents and guardians will be given weeks of extra time to apply to be reimbursed for their childcare costs, the government has announced.
The Department for Work and...

Date Published 11/09/2019

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks and road closures across the borough.

Date Published 11/09/2019


GMP joins forces to help horses

GMP’s mounted unit are working with The British Horse Society (BHS) in an effort to reduce the number of accidents involving horses on the roads.

Date Published 11/09/2019

Mayor's fundraising dinner raises £1,000 for Mayor's Charity Appeal

The Mayor’s annual fundraising dinner on 14 August has raised £1,000 towards the Mayor’s charities.

Date Published 11/09/2019


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