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No public inquiry into ‘incorrect’ and 'inadequate' post-mortems

A Heywood coroner has rejected calls for a public inquiry into a pathologist who has been accused of failing post-mortems.

Date Published 21/09/2018


Car fire closes three lanes of motorway

A car fire closed three lanes of the M62 on Thursday (20 September).
Three lanes eastbound between junctions 21 and 22 were shut from about 1.45pm.

Date Published 21/09/2018

Car overturns after collision in Heywood

A car overturned following a collision in Heywood during the early hours of Wednesday (19 September).

Date Published 21/09/2018


Refurbished train unveiled

Passengers have been given a glimpse into the future with the launch of a fully refurbished train, now out on the Northern network.

Date Published 21/09/2018

Rochdale Online apologises to the owners of Haji Cash & Carry

An article published on Friday 24 August - incorrectly - alleged raw meat was being dragged on the ground when being delivered to Haji Cash and Carry.
Rochdale Online accepts...

Date Published 31/08/2018


Collision on Manchester Road

Two cars collided at the junction of Manchester Road and The Esplanade on Friday night (14 September).

Date Published 21/09/2018

Children being taught how to brush teeth correctly

A new service is teaching children aged two to five how to brush their teeth correctly.

Date Published 21/09/2018


A third of the UK does not give their unwanted items to charity

A new survey has revealed that a third of the UK does not give their unwanted items to charity.

Date Published 21/09/2018

Off-road bikers terrorise lorry driver in Milnrow and were caught on camera

Footage has been captured of a group of off-road bikers harassing a lorry driver in Milnrow.

Date Published 20/09/2018


Man disqualified for 46 months after drink-driving collision

A 33-year-old man has been disqualified from driving for 46 months for drink driving.

Date Published 20/09/2018

Application for Crimble Lane house to become a residential institution submitted

A planning application has been submitted for a house on Crimble Lane to become a residential institution.

Date Published 20/09/2018


Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Our magnificent Town Hall attracts many visitors throughout the year from all over and during the national heritage week hundreds of people visited our Town Hall, enjoyed guided...

Date Published 20/09/2018

Armed robbery at Norden Co-op

Three armed robbers stole large quantity of cigarettes and cash from the Co-op store in Norden on Tuesday evening (18 September).

Date Published 20/09/2018


Couple feel ‘let down’ by B&Q

A Littleborough couple feel ‘let down’ by B&Q after the company cancelled their kitchen installation just weeks before it was due to be fit.

Date Published 20/09/2018

Scooter stolen from Heywood

A scooter was stolen from Heywood on Tuesday 18 September.

Date Published 20/09/2018


Second landslide hits Ashworth Road

A second landslide has occurred on Ashworth Road in Norden, not far from where the first one occurred last year.

Date Published 20/09/2018

Care leavers working together to combat youth loneliness

Young care leavers from across Greater Manchester came together this summer as part of the Youth Co-operative Action project - a pioneering initiative aimed at tackling youth...

Date Published 20/09/2018


"Passengers let down by rail industry failures", says deputy mayor

In response to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Inquiry's findings that passengers in the city-region were "let down by rail industry failures" during this summer's chaos on the...

Date Published 20/09/2018

RBH launches new partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK

A new partnership between RBH and Alzheimer’s Research UK starts on World Alzheimer’s Day, on Friday.

Date Published 20/09/2018


Money spent on Feel Good Festival is "obscene", says local resident

It is "obscene" for the Council to spend £90,000 on the Feel Good Festival "whilst support for those in need is being cut", says a local resident.

Date Published 19/09/2018

Wind and rain affecting the North West

Very strong winds are likely to develop on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.

Date Published 19/09/2018


Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds 

Highways England is advising drivers to take care and be prepared for strong gales later this morning across northern England.

Date Published 19/09/2018

Rochdale businesses pass underage tests

All businesses in the borough of Rochdale visited by underage mystery shoppers in July passed sales tests.

Date Published 19/09/2018


The British International Doctors Association chooses Rochdale for national conference

Over 100 doctors from clinics across the North West visited Hopwood Hall College for a national update on ‘Protecting Patients and Supporting Doctors’.

Date Published 19/09/2018

New health academy launched

A health academy that aims to attract new skills and workers to the borough launched at Rochdale Football Club on Wednesday 12 September, with the Mayor Councillor Mohammed Zaman...

Date Published 19/09/2018


Handmade bobble hats donated to Royal Oldham Hospital postnatal ward

Handmade bobble hats have been donated to Royal Oldham’s Postnatal ward as a result of Healthwatch Rochdale’s facilitation of Rochdale User Carer Forum.

Date Published 19/09/2018

Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions and parades

Restriction and location: temporary cycle lane closure: On the east side of Hollin Lane from a point 125 metres north of its junction with Hazelhurst Drive for a distance of 56...

Date Published 18/09/2018


Fourth planning application lodged for controversial Long Street property

A fourth planning application has been lodged for a controversial property on Long Street in Middleton.

Date Published 18/09/2018

Heywood collision closes Rochdale Road

A collision in Heywood closed Rochdale Road on Tuesday morning (18 September).

Date Published 18/09/2018


Murder Mystery at Rochdale Town Hall

Over 100 people turned supersleuth for a murder mystery at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday (14 September).

Date Published 18/09/2018

Petition for street lights on Wildhouse Lane

A petition has been launched calling for streetlights on Wildhouse Lane.
One of the borough’s darkest roads, there are no streetlights along the entire 50mph stretch between...

Date Published 18/09/2018


Parent group launches Parkwatch

Parents Against Grooming UK (PAGUK) has launched its ‘Parkwatch’ parent patrols.

Date Published 18/09/2018

CrossCountry and Northern launch M-Tickets to Manchester Airport

Customers travelling to and from Manchester Airport can now have an easier and more affordable journey when travelling by rail.

Date Published 18/09/2018


Pioneering programme launched to support residents in central Rochdale

A new approach to support residents in Rochdale town centre, to improve their skills and find better and more secure jobs, has been launched.

Date Published 17/09/2018

Stay safe, stay back, says Highways England following 237 North West casualties

Stay safe, stay back - that is the message from Highways England, as it reveals the extent - and impact - of tailgating on the country’s major roads and motorways.

Date Published 17/09/2018


Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Week commencing Monday 3 to Sunday 10 September

Monday, there was a flag raising at the town hall for Merchant Navy Day. This is held every year on the 3 September to honour...

Date Published 17/09/2018

Contactless now available on First Manchester Buses

Bus passengers can now pay for their tickets using contactless across all First Manchester vehicles.

Date Published 17/09/2018


Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Sudden collision

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a collision in Sudden on Thursday night (13 September).

Date Published 14/09/2018

Thousands of cannabis plants discovered in Shawclough

Almost 3,000 cannabis plants were discovered by police in an industrial unit on Thursday (13 September).

Date Published 14/09/2018


IT system problem caused cancellation of outpatient and theatre appointments in local hospitals

Outpatient and theatre appointments were cancelled throughout The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on Thursday due to problems with IT systems, network and email.

Date Published 14/09/2018

Public inquiry could take place over post-mortem tests

A senior coroner from Heywood is considering whether to seek a public inquiry over a pathologist who is accused of failing post-mortems.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Action on the future of the North’s railways

The Transport for the North Board met in Sheffield on Thursday, and welcomed the allocation of nearly £3bn over the next five years by government as the first phase of upgrading...

Date Published 14/09/2018

Troubleshooter appointed to tackle railway chaos

A troubleshooter is to be appointed by the Government to deal with the rail chaos affecting the North of England.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Rochdale Cenotaph undergoes renovation ahead of remembrance centenary

Renovations at Rochdale Cenotaph are currently under way as the borough prepares for the remembrance centenary in November.

Date Published 14/09/2018

Can you help keep Valley Vet Care’s patients warm this winter?

Rochdale’s Valley Vet Care is appealing for keen knitters who would be willing to knit some jumpers for their inpatients this winter.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Bishop backs call to 'fix' Universal Credit

The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, is supporting the End Hunger UK petition, calling on the government to "fix Universal Credit" to reduce the number of families struggling...

Date Published 14/09/2018

Council could enforce traffic offences

Councils in Greater Manchester could be among the first English authorities outside London to enforce certain traffic offences, but only if the government relaxes its current...

Date Published 14/09/2018


Lloyds Bank in Heywood to close in January

Lloyds Bank will close its Heywood branch next year, it was announced on Thursday (13 September).

Date Published 13/09/2018

Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions and parades

Pennines: Restriction and location: temporary closure of: the northerly carriageway of Halifax Road, Smallbridge, from its junction with Wardle Road to its junction with Bridge...

Date Published 13/09/2018


Man taken to hospital under mental health act

A man has been taken to hospital under the mental health act after police were called to a house off Kingsway.

Date Published 13/09/2018

Man dies after falling from motorway bridge

A man fell from a bridge over the M62 and died on Thursday morning (13 September).

Date Published 13/09/2018


Parents reminded of MMR vaccine importance

Parents are being urged to make sure their children are immunised against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

Date Published 13/09/2018

Dale supporting the Red Box Project

Rochdale AFC is supporting the Red Box Project – a campaign aimed to prevent period poverty within the local community and ensure no young women in Rochdale miss school or suffer...

Date Published 13/09/2018


Mayor responds to Delay Repay announcement

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said: “Along with Leaders from across the North, I have continually called on the Government to introduce Delay Repay compensation for 15...

Date Published 13/09/2018

GMP Superintendent wins national award from colleagues

A senior Greater Manchester Police officer who led some of the forces most serious investigations has been given an award by his staff association.

Date Published 13/09/2018


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