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Man who stabbed victim and tried to bribe witnesses jailed

A man who left a victim with life changing injuries before attempting to bribe witnesses to drop the case against him has been jailed.

Date Published 19/11/2018


Rookie teachers ‘let down’ by training

Some trainee teachers are being ‘let down’ by a scheme intended to prepare them for life in the classroom, the education watchdog says.

Pioneers Partnership is a...

Date Published 19/11/2018

Shopping in Norden is a wonderful customer experience, says relocated business

Shopping has become a better customer experience after moving to Norden, one of Rochdale’s oldest family businesses says.

Date Published 18/11/2018


Donations of rucksacks needed to deliver ‘Bags of Love’

With only weeks to go before the Winter weather arrives, Bags of Love urgently need your help in their search for rucksacks or holdalls to deliver essential items to the homeless.

Date Published 18/11/2018

Citizens Advice Rochdale campaign for independent regulator to crack down on badly-behaving bailiffs

Citizens Advice Rochdale is throwing its weight behind a campaign for an independent regulator to crack down on badly-behaving bailiffs.

Date Published 18/11/2018


St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School ‘Good’ Ofsted report

St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School in Heywood are celebrating following a ‘Good’ Ofsted result.

Date Published 17/11/2018

Firework ban to be heard at next full council meeting

A motion proposing the banning of fireworks to the public is set to be brought before the next full council meeting on 12 December by Councillor Rina Paolucci-Escobar.

Date Published 17/11/2018


Get tested for HIV, says sexual health service

Rochdale Sexual Health Service is urging people to get tested for HIV as part of plans to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

Date Published 17/11/2018

Rochdale celebrates Interfaith Week - not just about praying or a belief, but how we interact with one another

Mayor Mohammed Zaman, in collaboration with Near Neighbours, hosted an interfaith event on Thursday 15 November at Rochdale Town Hall in celebration of Interfaith Week, which is...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Appeal to find couple who witnessed collision on Manchester Road

A driver who was involved in a car collision on Manchester Road is looking to find a couple who helped him on the night.

Date Published 16/11/2018

The Mayor of Greater Manchester supports a new vision for social enterprise in the region

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has supported a new vision for social enterprise in the region at The Greater Manchester Social Enterprise Summit on Thursday 15...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Piper plays lament to crowds in Middleton for finale of World War One commemorations

Crowds of people gathered outside the former Providence Church in Middleton to hear lone piper Colin Murphy play a traditional Scottish lament on Sunday 11 November.

Date Published 16/11/2018

Bomb hoax at Middleton high school

A bomb hoax was made at a Middleton high school on Thursday (15 November).

Date Published 16/11/2018


Blue Rose gifts raise funds for Children in Need

Blue Rose Gifts in Heywood donned outfits with an unusual twist to raise money for Children in Need this week (12-16 November).

Date Published 16/11/2018

More people in work than ever before

More people are now in work than ever before, according to new figures.
Employment in the north west is at a record high of 75%, according to statistics from the Labour Market.

Date Published 16/11/2018


Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Huge thank you to the people of Rochdale for attending the various Remembrance Day services held throughout the borough on Sunday. I was glad to see residents from all townships...

Date Published 16/11/2018

Francesca Barker, a regular traveller on Northern trains says ‘Enough is enough’

Having stood all the way to work on yet another delayed Northern train, I decided it was enough. This is the tale of the tired commuter - I think it would strike a chord with...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Survivors Matter support group featured on BBC North West Tonight

A Rochdale support group specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse featured on BBC North West Tonight on Monday (12 November).

Date Published 16/11/2018

Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions, parades and events

Area: Rochdale - Cook Terrace, from the junction of Halifax Road to a point 10 metres in an easterly direction.Alternative route: the alternative route for vehicles is via Halifax...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Holodomor – Genocide in Ukraine 1932-33: 85th Anniversary

Ukrainians in Rochdale will be holding a commemoration on 24 November at 1.00pm in the Memorial Gardens and 2.00pm at St. Chad’s Church at which they will be joined by the Mayor...

Date Published 16/11/2018

Police plan to use drones in fight against crime and anti-social behaviour

Drones could follow yobs back to their homes as part of a new police trial to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Greater Manchester Police is forming a new drone unit and is...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Community and sports leadership awards at Deeplish Community Centre

A group of young people from across the borough were presented with community and sports leadership awards and certificates in a ceremony held at Deeplish Community Centre on...

Date Published 16/11/2018

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

Rochdale Ale Trail, MP’s Dinner with Nazir Afzal, Christmas Markets, Festivals, Light Switch Ons & Fayres, Peaky Blinders Evening, Beauty and the Beast, Annual Radio Rally,...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Rotary Club of Middleton gears up for Christmas Float touring streets of Middleton

The Rotary Club of Middleton is gearing up towards a busy time of year escorting Father Christmas around the streets of Middleton.

Date Published 15/11/2018

Fears over further loss of green space

Fresh fears have been voiced over the loss of green space in Middleton after plans were submitted for a new housing development.
Hundreds of new homes are already in the pipeline...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Get your body winter ready

Many people dread the winter months: it conjures up images of bad weather, colds and flu. Additionally, many people feel the winter blues too. For some, however, the symptoms are...

Date Published 15/11/2018

The Fusilier Museum shortlisted for Aviva Community Fund award

The Fusilier Museum, Bury has been shortlisted for a national, Aviva Community Fund award for the project entitled: For Valour – They shall be remembered will honour the sacrifice...

Date Published 15/11/2018


PossAbilities showcased at Greater Manchester Social Enterprise Summit

Rochdale based PossAbilities are one of the social enterprises being showcased today, Thursday 15 November, Social Enterprise Day, as part of the Greater Manchester Social...

Date Published 15/11/2018

16 people arrested following dawn raids in Rochdale

16 people have been arrested today, 15 November 2018 following dawn raids in Rochdale as officers executed searches at addresses in Rochdale as part of an operation aimed at...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Liz McInnes MP takes petition to save Heywood name to Parliament

Liz McInnes, Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton, has presented to Parliament a petition signed by hundreds of local residents calling for the name of Heywood to be...

Date Published 15/11/2018

Mission Christmas is launched at Rochdale Exchange

Rochdale shoppers have the chance to really get in to the Christmas spirit with the launch of its Giving Tree in partnership with Hits Radio’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Spot the signs: Measles

Measles is a highly infectious, unpleasant viral illness that has some characteristic features to distinguish it from other viruses. Furthermore, it has the potential to cause...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Children from Broadfield School help start Becky Want on her sponsored walk

Children from Broadfield Community Primary School helped to start Day 3 of BBC Radio Manchester's sponsored walk to raise money for Children in Need.

Date Published 14/11/2018


Alexander Soares thrilling piano concert

Rochdale Music Society began its 2018-19 Concert Series in Heywood Civic Centre with a welcome return visit to the platform by the young pianist, Alexander Soares, who had...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Eighth month of UK wage growth with disabled employment at record high

As the UK celebrates its first ever ‘Purple Tuesday’ highlighting the huge potential of disabled consumers’ £249bn spending power, new figures show more than half of disabled...

Date Published 14/11/2018


Middleton Community Trust benefits from reuse marketplace Globechain

Globechain, the leading British reuse marketplace, has helped Middleton Community Trust pass on unwanted corporate items.

Date Published 14/11/2018

Housing boost for heart of Rochdale

Central Rochdale could be set for a house-building boom after three planning applications were submitted for the heart of the borough.
Developer Countryside Properties wants to...

Date Published 14/11/2018


M6 Theatre aiming high for children and young people

Rochdale based M6 Theatre Company has received a Small Capital Grant from Arts Council England to invest in building and equipment.

Date Published 14/11/2018

Letter from Parliament – Tony Lloyd MP

My week in parliament was dominated by the 100th anniversary of the First World War (as I’m sure it was for many of us across the country) to mark our respect for those who lost...

Date Published 14/11/2018


Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme supports people sleeping rough in Rochdale

Shoppers are being invited to cast their votes for three Rochdale groups in line for funding through a special round of Tesco’s community grant scheme, Bags of Help. Bags of Help...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Reuse Littleborough fundraising calendars on sale

Reuse Littleborough have recently launched a 2019 calendar, featuring images of Littleborough landmarks and the surrounding area to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

Date Published 14/11/2018


Wild About Rochdale

Wild About Rochdale is an event organised by the Rochdale Field Naturalists Society and will bring together a diverse group of ‘Friends of ....’, societies, churches, charities,...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Seeros Daycare celebrate ‘Outstanding’ Accreditation

2018 has been an ‘outstanding’ year for Mrs Samira Ali Ansari and the Seeros team at both Seeros Daycare on Belfield Road and Seeros Central Daycare on Church Stile, not only have...

Date Published 14/11/2018


Ambulance service wins double gold at CIPR awards

Celebrations all round for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) as their communications team was presented with two gold awards at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Volunteer to support Marie Curie this Christmas

Marie Curie urgently needs your support to help people with a terminal illness in the Rochdale area this Christmas, many of whom will be enjoying their last together with the...

Date Published 14/11/2018


Rochdale resident appeals to help disadvantaged children this Christmas

Georgina Ullah, a Rochdale resident, has for the first time this year teamed up with Hits Radio for their annual ‘Mission Christmas’.

Date Published 14/11/2018

Busy Remembrance Week for the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have had a very busy week attending several high profile events during Remembrance Week. 

Date Published 14/11/2018


Former firefighter Councillor Peter Malcolm calls for Rochdale Council to ban sale of fireworks to general public

Former firefighter Councillor Peter Malcolm is calling for Rochdale Borough Council to ban the sale of fireworks to the general public, saving them for licensed displays only.

Date Published 14/11/2018

Middleton Scouts visit War Graves and Parade at the Menin Gate

Scouts of Middleton held a Remembrance Service in honour of the fallen of Middleton, in Ypres, Belgium on Sunday 11 November.

Date Published 14/11/2018


Rochdale community garden group sweep up awards

Petrus Incredible Edible Rochdale (PIER) has been recognised for its work in an award-winning week.

Date Published 13/11/2018

Northern releases timetables for RMT strike on 17 November

Northern has released details of its amended timetables for the latest RMT strike action on Saturday, 17 November.

Date Published 13/11/2018


Party to celebrate woman still fighting fit at 101

Rochdale Leisure Centre staff threw a birthday party to celebrate their oldest gym-goer, who has been revitalised by her fitness regime.

Date Published 13/11/2018

Commemorative Poppy Garden at Kingsway Park High School

As part of their World War One Commemorative week, students from Kingsway Park High School, made poppies from clay in their Art Lessons.

Date Published 13/11/2018


Safety warning following seven gritter crashes in North West

Motorway drivers are being urged to take extra care around gritters this winter following seven collisions in the North West.

Date Published 13/11/2018

Building stronger communities’ success for M6 Theatre

Rochdale based M6 Theatre Company is pleased to announce that it has received funding from the Home Office Building Stronger Britain Together programme. Through Positive Pathways...

Date Published 13/11/2018


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