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Wing Commander David Forbes walks equivalent distance of Rochdale to Prague for charity

Wing Commander David Forbes has walked the equivalent distance of Rochdale to Prague, after walking 731 miles over recent months in aid of charity.

Date Published 16/05/2021

Success as artist sets up own business during lockdown

A Rochdale artist has shared the story of setting up her own successful abstract art business during lockdown.

Date Published 16/05/2021

Wales rugby star visits Middleton Technology School

A world class rugby league player visited a Middleton school last week to share his tips and tricks on becoming a professional athlete.

Date Published 16/05/2021

New displays commemorate centenary of Royal British Legion

Two new displays commemorating the centenary of the Royal British Legion have been installed by Rochdale In Bloom in Norden and Rochdale (Friday 14 May).

Date Published 15/05/2021

62,517 people in the borough have received second Covid-19 vaccination

More than 62,000 people in the Rochdale borough have now received their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and over 111,000 people in the borough have also received at least one...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Rochdale Great Children's Bake Off aims to raise funds for NSPCC

A new baking competition for the Rochdale borough is aiming to raise as much money as possible for the NSPCC.

Date Published 15/05/2021

Litter picking kits are now available to hire from Rochdale Borough Council

If you are keen to help keep the borough cleaner and greener, you can now hire a litter picking kit from Rochdale Borough Council.

Date Published 15/05/2021

Hollingworth Learning Trust Academies join forces to go the distance for Macmillan

Staff from Hollingworth Learning Trust Academies have raised over £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Date Published 15/05/2021

Accessible pirate-themed play area is now open at Springfield Park

A new play area at Springfield Park, Rochdale is now open and ready to welcome young shipmates.

Date Published 15/05/2021

Man found dead in Heywood

A man was found dead in Heywood yesterday (Thursday 13 May).
Police were called to a report of 'a sudden death of a man' on Tonge Street at around 7.10pm.

Date Published 14/05/2021

Rotary Rochdale respond to call for help from Indian heritage doctors

The Rotary Club of Rochdale has raised £1,000 towards emergency funds for life-saving medical equipment for India, which is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus.

Date Published 14/05/2021

What you can do from Monday 17 May

Some of the coronavirus restrictions will change on Monday 17 May.
The government advises that employees should continue to work from home where possible, and those with Covid-19...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Police are trying to reunite power tools recovered in Rochdale raids with their owners

Over 150 power tools have been recovered following a series of raids in and around Rochdale, and now, officers are working to get them back to their owners.

Date Published 14/05/2021

5-year-old friends walk 10 miles during Ramadan to raise money towards water filtration system

Two friends from Rochdale, Jana Chowdhury and Imaan Hawa Asif, both 5, have put their best foot forward to fundraise for solar water filtration systems in Gaza during Ramadan this...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Rochdale organisation campaigns for 'improved data monitoring' to 'better support Kashmiri community'

The Rochdale organisation Kashmir Development Foundation (KDF) is campaigning for improved data monitoring to better support the Kashmiri community.

Date Published 13/05/2021

If you're 38 or over, you can now have the Covid vaccine

The NHS Covid vaccination programme has moved on this week to the under 40s as people aged 38 and 39 are now being invited to be vaccinated.

Date Published 13/05/2021

Cracking community spirit in Falinge as volunteers give away thousands of free eggs

Cracking community spirit was on display last weekend as Vintage Worx, Spotland Methodist Church, The Salvation Army and Councillor Rachel Massey gave away thousands of boxes of...

Date Published 13/05/2021

Generous donation received by Middleton's Cold Hands Warm Heart homelessness organisation

Cold Hands Warm Heart – a Middleton homelessness organisation – has received a generous donation of goods from the town’s Tesco store.

Date Published 13/05/2021

Gifts to make severe ME sufferers smile posted in Merryn Crofts' memory by Smile for ME charity

Thirty ‘Smile’ gifts have been posted in Merryn Crofts’ memory to fellow severe ME sufferers.
Merryn, of Norden, sadly died in 2017, just days after her 21st birthday following a...

Date Published 13/05/2021

Man arrested following car theft in Rochdale

A 21-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning (Wednesday 12 May 2021) on suspicion of the theft of a motor vehicle.
The man was arrested after being found in possession of a...

Date Published 13/05/2021

Operation Sceptre sees 93 knives taken off the streets of Greater Manchester

Over 90 knives have been taken off the streets of Greater Manchester during a week of intense action to help tackle knife crime.

Date Published 13/05/2021

Armed robbery on Langley Lane

A man wielding a knife stole a quantity of money from a business on Langley Lane, Middleton, around Tuesday lunchtime (11 May).
Initial enquiries suggest that the man entered the...

Date Published 12/05/2021

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 12/05/2021

Pennine Care NHS trust marks International Nurses Day with inspiring Florence Nightingale mural

In celebration of International Nurses Day on 12 May 2021, a mental health and learning disabilities NHS Trust has turned an iconic image of Florence Nightingale, the founder of...

Date Published 12/05/2021

Amusement arcade to move into former bank in Middleton town centre

An amusement arcade could move into a former bank under proposals for a reshuffle in Middleton town centre.
The plans would see Jeffries Amusements, in Middleton Gardens,...

Date Published 12/05/2021

New ward boundary proposals finalised for the Rochdale borough

Every ward boundary in Rochdale is set to change following a redrawing of its political map.
The Local Government Boundary Commission has made its final recommendations to...

Date Published 12/05/2021

NCA celebrates its nurses on Nurses Day

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group is shining a light on its nurses and all they have achieved during the pandemic for International Nurses Day (Wednesday 12 May).

Date Published 12/05/2021

Littleborough and Areas Ladies Circle wins record four awards at national AGM

The Littleborough and Areas Ladies Circle has won a record-breaking four awards at the Ladies Circle Great Britain and Ireland National AGM.
The local Circle branch was presented...

Date Published 12/05/2021

East Lancashire Railway welcomes £100,000 lifeline

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has received further financial support in its battle to rebuild its finances - in the form of a £100,000 grant from the Government’s second round...

Date Published 11/05/2021

‘I thought I would have had one more year’: Ousted leader’s ‘disappointment’ over being ditched after steering council through pandemic

Councillor Allen Brett has spoken of his disappointment at being ditched by his group after steering the authority through the pandemic.

Date Published 11/05/2021

Soldiers who died 80 years ago during World War Two

To remember the fallen, volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow,...

Date Published 11/05/2021

Care home staff and residents to walk 1 million steps to support Dementia UK

Staff and residents at Barley View care home in Whitworth are aiming to rack up a massive 1 million steps throughout May to help raise money for Dementia UK.

Date Published 11/05/2021

Rochdale council’s new leader-elect to focus on delivering ‘first class’ services after being installed as Labour group’s top dog

Rochdale Council’s new leader-elect says he will focus on delivering ‘first class’ services after successfully challenging his predecessor at the weekend.
Councillor Neil Emmott...

Date Published 10/05/2021

Man of Rochdale Paul Ellison reveals motivation behind deterring fly-tippers

Paul Ellison, Man of Rochdale 2019/2020, has revealed what drives his motivation in deterring fly-tippers in Ashworth Valley.
Whilst fly-tipping is unfortunately a common blight...

Date Published 11/05/2021

£11.6m gas project completed in Rochdale and Oldham

New ‘above-ground installations’ (AGIs) have been built within the grounds of existing depots in Rochdale and nearby Hollinwood, managing the safe flow of gas into thousands of...

Date Published 11/05/2021

More than a dozen GMP staff – including officers – breached Covid rules

More than a dozen Greater Manchester Police staff – including frontline officers – breached Covid regulations in the first year of the pandemic.

Date Published 11/05/2021

Mercedes crashes into Heywood bridal boutique shop window

A Mercedes crashed into the shop windows of Heywood bridal boutique Lavinia Rose on Monday afternoon (10 May).

Date Published 11/05/2021

RBH sets out plans for new social homes at ‘eyesore’ former ‘Smithybridge’ pub

Proposals for new social housing at the ‘eyesore’ site of the former Smithybridge pub are being developed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH).

Date Published 10/05/2021

Andy Burnham vows to accelerate plans for improved, London-style transport network

Newly re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has put a ‘transport revolution’ across Greater Manchester at the centre of his plans for his second term.

Date Published 10/05/2021

Support Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans by getting active outdoors this summer

Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans is encouraging people to sign up to Samarathon, the charity’s annual virtual marathon, and set themselves the challenge of walking,...

Date Published 10/05/2021

GMP's troubled computer system to get an upgrade

The troubled computer system used by Greater Manchester Police is to receive an upgrade on Tuesday (11 May).

Date Published 10/05/2021

Cllr Neil Emmott to replace Cllr Allen Brett as leader of Rochdale Council

Councillor Allen Brett has been ousted as the Leader of the local Labour Party and the Leader of Rochdale Borough Council.
A vote at the Labour group AGM today (9 May) saw...

Date Published 09/05/2021

Local election 2021: Labour retains hold on Rochdale Council as it wins back Balderstone and Kirkholt

Thursday's local election resulted in a good night for the Labour party, as it retained its significant majority on Rochdale Borough Council, and regained a seat in Balderstone...

Date Published 07/05/2021

Reel Cinema Rochdale to reopen on Monday 17 May

Following a challenging year of national lockdowns, tier systems and false starts, Reel Cinema Rochdale has announced that it is re-opening its doors to the public on Monday 17...

Date Published 09/05/2021

Rochdale mum creates Activity Pack boxes after witnessing ‘demands of home working’ on children during lockdown

Brimming with enough activities to engage children for ‘a good couple of hours’, Kids Activity Packs have been launched by Rochdale business Crafty Crew.

Date Published 09/05/2021

HMR Circle and Dale Community Trust hiring a Community Engagement Officer - Older Persons' Champion

Rochdale AFC Community Trust and HMR Circle are looking to recruit an Older Persons' Champion - their first joint role as part of the groups’ partnership.

Date Published 09/05/2021

Andy Burnham re-elected as mayor of Greater Manchester

Labour’s Andy Burnham has been re-elected as mayor of Greater Manchester after securing two thirds of the vote and declaring it ‘the best job in the world’.
The former health...

Date Published 08/05/2021

Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

A pet theft taskforce has been launched today (Saturday 8 May) to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft since the start of lockdown, Environment Secretary George...

Date Published 08/05/2021

Fundraiser Wesley Dowd taking on gruelling 85-mile Dale Ways walk for Rochdale Children's Moorland Home

Local fundraiser Wesley Dowd will be once again taking on the gruelling 85-mile walk across the Dale Ways to raise money for Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home.

Date Published 08/05/2021

Rochdale boxer Muhammad Ali gets behind Diabetes UK family competition

Rochdale boxer Muhammad Ali is encouraging children and young people in families living with diabetes to show what the condition means to them, by taking part in a competition...

Date Published 08/05/2021

Residents and local businesses support Status 4 All Youth Allotment

A group of residents and young people who volunteer at Status 4 All’s Youth Allotment have been overwhelmed with donations of materials and money for their Youth Allotment.

Date Published 08/05/2021

Dog owners encouraged to report thefts after increase in social media posts about dogs being stolen

With rising social media concerns about dogs being stolen, Greater Manchester Police is encouraging people to report any information relating to dogs or attempted thefts.

Date Published 07/05/2021

Rochdale women run just shy of two marathons in 48 hours for local children's mental health service

Two women from Rochdale have run 48 miles in 48 hours, raising over £1,200 for Healthy Young Minds at Birch Hill Hospital.

Date Published 07/05/2021

New traineeship programme for 19-24 with Dale Community Trust

A new traineeship programme for 12 young adults is being delivered at Rochdale AFC Community Trust through the Dale Works employability programme.

Date Published 07/05/2021

Singing jeweller's Captain Tom 100 challenge raises funds for Springhill Hospice

Rochdale’s singing jeweller John Swinden has raised just short of £2,000 for Springhill Hospice with his Captain Tom 100 songs challenge.

Date Published 07/05/2021

It's no yolk: 28,000 free eggs to be given away from Falinge Park on Saturday 8 May

Thousands of eggs will be given away for free from the gates of Falinge Park this Saturday (8 May).

Date Published 07/05/2021

Littleborough's Imagination Books raising money for new books for Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home and local hospitals’ children’s wards

Imagination Books – which is run by Littleborough couple Lizzie LeVardi and Niall Grindrod – is raising £250 for brand new books for the Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home and...

Date Published 07/05/2021

A man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman in Middleton

Darren Roche, 35, of no fixed abode has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in Middleton in October 2020.

Date Published 06/05/2021

Almost a third of people aged 18-49 in GM have had a Covid jab as decline in infection rate slows down

Almost a third of people aged 18 to 49 in Greater Manchester have had their first Covid-19 vaccine, while the decline in infection rates has slowed across the region.

Date Published 06/05/2021

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 06/05/2021

If it's not 999, report it online

Think before dialling 999 for non-emergency matters and report it online - that's the message from Greater Manchester Police.
Recently the force has seen a large increase in...

Date Published 06/05/2021

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