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Metrolink has been slammed after admitting to a reluctance to replace a vandalised ticket machine in Newhey.
Date Published 22/07/2017
Whitworth’s most ‘fearless’ man was snapped three storeys up a ladder, seemingly oblivious to the dangerous situation underneath him on Tuesday (18 July).
Date Published 21/07/2017
Stephen Jamieson (05/01/74) and Craig Mooney (10/08/76), both of Heywood, were sentenced to two years imprisonment at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 14 July after...
Spectacular drone footage captured by local resident Carl Faulkner has revealed just how dilapidated the former Turner Brothers Asbestos (TBA) site has become since its demise in...
Police officer numbers have fallen to the lowest level in more than 30 years, new figures show. The revelation will fuel questions over the forces' capacity to counter threats,...
More than 85% of people living with a disability or serious long-term health condition had their mental or physical health affected by the stress of being reassessed for benefits,...
The East Lancashire Railway will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary on 25 July.
Francis Patrick Doherty (10/05/1994), has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for a series of crimes, including the theft of an Astra from a car centre in Heywood.
Rochdale Borough Council has confirmed the results of their airborne monitoring test at the former Turner Brothers Asbestos site in the Spodden Valley are expected in around six...
Margaret Ellen Smith died from natural causes a coroner concluded, despite concerns from family members that she had been neglected in hospital.
A patient and carer user involvement group set up to help transform the way cancer care and support is delivered across the local area has marked a major milestone.
Matthew Ravey (15/09/1990) of Weir Road, Rochdale, has been charged with three counts of fraud and theft after abusing his position as Business Rates Officer at Rochdale Council.
Date Published 20/07/2017
Communities from the across the borough of Rochdale came together for a special concert to show solidarity with the victims of the Manchester, London and other terrorist attacks...
A number of town centre car parks will be closed on Saturday due to a demonstration that is taking place. Rochdale Town Hall, High Street, Whitworth Road, Upper Broadfield and...
Anger and frustration were expressed by residents at the latest Spotland and Falinge Forum meeting on 13 July as many questions about the former Turner Brothers Asbestos site...
Over £343,000 of lottery funding has been secured by local family support charity, Home-Start.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust held their annual Long Service Awards to celebrate the hard work of staff.
Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy seem to be at a slightly higher risk of autism than children of mothers with psychiatric disorders who were not treated with...
Encouraging healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy limits excess weight gain and lowers the odds of having a caesarean section, finds a study published by The BMJ.
James Samuel Hurst (23/01/1988), of Oldham, was sentenced to life, with a minimum of 26 years, after being found guilty of the murder of Matthew McKenzie at Manchester Crown Court...
Date Published 19/07/2017
Marland Court Care Home in Rochdale has been placed in special measures following an ‘inadequate’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating.
Stores at Central Retail Park in Rochdale centre were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon (19 July) due to an abandoned rucksack. Police officers attended and carried out a...
As part of its mission to help and support local homeless households in crisis, the Rochdale and Bolton homeless charity, The Bond Board’, has launched a shoebox appeal.
Sarah Pugh and Abbie Taylor were amongst the winners in a ‘name the peregrine falcon chick’ competition.
What a way to end Love Parks Week. Eight of the borough's parks have been awarded Green Flags - the international award recognising the highest standards of quality and visitor...
Greater Manchester Police seized a dune buggy after it was spotted tearing around Middleton on Sunday 16 July.
Humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE, former Home Secretary and MP Alan Johnson, along with one of the UK’s best loved crime writers, Mandasue Heller have been added to the...
With the summer holidays round the corner, national community charity, Groundwork is encouraging local communities to have a ‘DIY summer’ future-proofing their local area and...
Fahad Goheer, of Rochdale, was cleared of all charges, Bradford Crown Court heard on Monday (17 July).
Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has clashed with the government over its controversial schools funding formula.
The Borough of Rochdale has eight parks and green spaces which have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme.
This week marks 25 years since Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the Metrolink network during a special ceremony at St Peter’s Square.
Congratulations to Donna Martin following her appointment on 10 July 2017 as the new Deputy Leader.
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to launch an “urgent and immediate” review of building regulations.
A celebration of life has been organised to remember a mum-of-two who lost her battle with leukaemia this month.
Date Published 18/07/2017
Councillor Iftikhar Ahmed will swap the chamber for the kitchen when he cooks up a Biryani as a special ‘thank you’ to council and health staff.
The trustees of Rochdale and District Play Action Council (RADPAC) have started the process of dissolving the charity following the withdrawal of core funding from Rochdale...
Scattered thunderstorms with locally intense downpours will continue to move north across England and Wales in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Local mutual housing society Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has been awarded 14th place in this year’s list of top 50 social landlords.
Date Published 17/07/2017
When Sheila Sfrijan died in 2015 her husband Dianu decided to create a lasting and poignant legacy for his beloved wife, a librarian who had dedicated her life to helping others,...
Two paramedics have developed a new way for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to work with nursing and residential homes to help residents to get the most appropriate care more...
Samaritans annual month-long awareness campaign Talk to Us in July encourages people from all over the UK and Ireland to take a few minutes to improve their listening skills by...
Firefighters are asking residents to take care with electrical appliances after two house fires in one day caused by heaters. On Friday 14 July, crews were called to Pryce...
St. Peter’s Kajuki and Tharaka Water and Food Economic Community Based Organisation (CBO) was founded in 2006.
Work to protect the iconic moorland of the Peak District and South Pennines is having a positive and statistically significant effect on the environment, research recently...
Whether it’s a breakdown, collision or any other emergency on the roads, Highways England traffic officer Siobhan Wares is used to helping drivers during a crisis.
There have been seven burglaries in Smallbridge, Wardle, Firgrove and Littleborough since 1 July. The thieves are forcing entry to properties on Oldclay Drive, Thimbles Close,...
Date Published 16/07/2017
Thousands of people turned out in glorious sunshine to enjoy the Rochdale Classic Car Show on Sunday (16 July) at Rakewood. There were over 303 vintage, classic, collectors...
A fire at an end terraced property on Count Street, Rochdale on Friday (14 July) involved the first floor bedroom.
Jade Whitworth (03/10/2001) has been given a 12-month Criminal Behaviour Order which bars her from entering the town centre unless she is with a responsible adult or is attending...
Mayor Ian Duckworth was an honoured guest at the annual Sapperfest Veteran’s Rehabilitation workshop weekend at Collop Gate Farm in Heywood.
Rochdale singing sensation Riccardo has made it through to the final of The Voice Kids UK after a superb performance in the semi-final singing 'Vision of Love'.
Date Published 15/07/2017
Samantha Smith, whose brain and spinal cord were being crushed under the weight of her own skull, has had her life-saving surgery in Washington DC following a five-and-a-half-hour...
KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM), a joint venture partnership of leading global public transport operator, Keolis, and infrastructure asset management specialist, Amey, has taken over...
Rochdale’s latest singing sensation, Riccardo, is through to the semi-final of the The Voice Kids UK.
