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BBC Philharmonic at Queen's Park bandstand

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra film in Queen’s Park

Heywood’s Queen’s Park once again attracted a small film crew as members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra recently descended to the bandstand to film the Gingerbread Man - a short film aimed at under sixes, featuring the Early Ears Trio, narrated by 5Live’s Nihal Arthanayake.

Date Published 26/09/2021

MP joins Alzheimer’s Research UK to support dementia research and mark World Alzheimer’s Month

Representatives of Alzheimer’s Research UK recently met with MPs in parliament to mark World Alzheimer’s Month and highlight the urgent need to secure more funding for dementia...

Date Published 26/09/2021

Ask Citizens Advice: What redundancy pay am I entitled to?

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale. Each month, they share advice around a key issue...

Date Published 26/09/2021

NHS encourages people to get Covid booster jab as bookings open

The Covid vaccination programme, the biggest and most successful in health service history, has this week started taking online and phone bookings from people invited for a...

Date Published 26/09/2021

Vintage Worx secures funding for upcycling project

Volunteer-run Vintage Worx has secured funding for a 12-month upcycling project to run from its Falinge Park premises.

Date Published 26/09/2021

Rochdale Connections Trust open day

Local charity Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) held a ‘welcome back’ open day at its Drake Street premises on Monday (20 September).

Date Published 26/09/2021

Pint prices up 25p from October warns industry expert

The cost of pints and food prices in Britain's pubs are likely to rise from 1 October, in line with the government's rise in VAT for the sector, Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy...

Date Published 26/09/2021

Online information session to help sports clubs and physical activity providers score more funding

Local charity Action Together is hosting a free online information session on Wednesday (29 September) to help and support sports clubs and physical activity providers.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Retail and hospitality jobs' fair in Rochdale town centre

A jobs' fair for those interested in retail and hospitality in Rochdale town centre will be held at Rochdale Riverside on Wednesday 6 October.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Springhill supporters step out in memory of loved ones at a Walk to Remember

Hundreds of walkers joined together on Saturday 18 September to take part in Springhill’s brand new Walk to Remember event.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Temporary road closures for Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K

Residents are being warned about road closures on Sunday 3 October when Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run returns.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Former Dale goalkeeper jailed for 28 years for sexual offences

A former Rochdale AFC goalkeeper has been jailed for 28 years after raping and sexually assaulting seven females between 2011 and 2017.
Rapist Jonathan Diba-Musangu, 23, who...

Date Published 25/09/2021

Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision closes Howard Street, Rochdale

A man has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision closed Howard Street, Rochdale, on Friday morning (24 September).

Date Published 24/09/2021

Two men charged with burglary and drug offences after Heywood warrants

Two men have been charged with burglary and drug offences after police executed warrants in Heywood on Thursday (23 September).

Date Published 24/09/2021

Castleton magnet fisher to hold 24-hour event

Castleton magnet fisher Scott Bryant will be fishing for a full 24-hours at Manchester’s Piccadilly basin this weekend.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Fireground Museum open day and Brass Knuckle Riders' bike display raises funds for Blood Bikes Manchester

An open day at Rochdale’s Fireground Museum has raised funds for local charity Blood Bikes Manchester.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Man hit by car on motorway after fleeing police pursuit of ‘stolen’ vehicle is in a “serious condition”

A 32-year-old man is in a serious condition after being hit by a car on the A627M motorway when fleeing a ‘stolen’ car being chased by police.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Local schools offered breakfast club cash boost

Local school breakfast clubs could get their hands on a £1,000 cash windfall to help support their vital work.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Work begins on 420-place primary school in Littleborough

Wates Construction began work this week on the Littleborough Community Primary School and Nursery, marking the occasion with a turf-cutting ceremony.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Rochdale named as one of 15 priority places in North for Arts Council England

Rochdale has been named as one of 15 priority places in the North for Arts Council England to develop new opportunities for investment.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Rochdale born drag queen releases second single ahead of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 3 premiere

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant Veronica Green, originally from Rochdale, has officially released her latest single – and former member of the pop group Hear'Say, Myleene Klass,...

Date Published 23/09/2021

Greater Manchester’s first digital Pride will be an all-day online party, raising funds for George House Trust and LGBT Foundation

An all-day online Pride party collaboration from all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs will take place on Saturday 25 September.

Date Published 23/09/2021

Five men from Heywood, Rochdale and Littleborough charged with drug offences after dawn raids

Five men from Heywood, Rochdale and Littleborough have been charged following raids at addresses across Rochdale, Heywood, and Bury on Tuesday (21 September 2021).

Date Published 23/09/2021

Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views with Healthwatch Rochdale

If you have had treatment cancelled during the pandemic, Healthwatch Rochdale, the borough's independent healthcare watchdog, wants to hear from you.

Date Published 23/09/2021

Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of arson after Manchester Road fire

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after reports of a fire on Manchester Road, Rochdale, at 6.30am this morning (Thursday 23 September).

Date Published 23/09/2021

Police conduct week of road safety round local schools

Greater Manchester Police have conducted a week of road safety and parking around schools in the Rochdale and Bolton areas.

Date Published 23/09/2021

Fury as row over proposed parking restrictions near Fairfield Hospital rumbles on

A long-running row over proposed parking restrictions near Fairfield Hospital is still to be resolved after councillors locked horns at a heated meeting.

Date Published 23/09/2021

Local residents encouraged to have their say on Places for Everyone public consultation by Bamford Green Belt Group

Volunteers from the Bamford Green Belt Group are encouraging residents to have their say and take part in the Places for Everyone public consultation this Saturday (25 September).

Date Published 23/09/2021

Oldham-Rochdale Metrolink line is “priority” for crime after nine assaults in one month

Transport bosses have pledged to crack down on crime on the Metrolink after a number of assaults on the Rochdale to Oldham line in July.

Date Published 23/09/2021

Climate change cabinet member warns council has ‘an awful lot of work to do’ if it is to hit targets

Rochdale’s climate change cabinet member has warned the council still has an ‘awful lot of work to do’ if it is to meet its goals – and suggested some people in the organisation...

Date Published 23/09/2021

Thief steals original 1930s Art Deco light from Fireground museum

A recently restored 1930s Art Deco light has been stolen from Rochdale’s Fireground museum collection.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Former Dale chairman David Kilpatrick dies, 78

Former Rochdale AFC chairman David Kilpatrick has sadly died at the age of 78 (Tuesday 21 September).

Date Published 22/09/2021

Death of Pakistan's founder commemorated at Castlemere Community Centre

The Press Club of Pakistan UK commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the death of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, at Castlemere Community Centre, Rochdale, on Sunday 12...

Date Published 22/09/2021

K Stars Morris Dancing Troupe scoop 16 trophies at championships

Rochdale’s K Stars Morris Dancing Troupe have scooped 16 trophies at this year’s annual end of season championships in Wales.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Residents encouraged to report anti-social use of fireworks

Borough residents are being encouraged to report anti-social use of fireworks.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Missing: Connor Richardson

UPDATE 23/09/21 2.30pm: GMP has confirmed that Connor Richardson has been found safe and well.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Council chief executive uses emergency powers to kick off second phase of flagship regeneration project

The chief executive of Rochdale Borough Council has used emergency powers to tell a developer it can start buying building materials for the second phase of the town’s flagship...

Date Published 22/09/2021

Dawn raids see seven arrests and drugs, combat weapons and cash seized

Seven men have been arrested after dawn raids in Rochdale, Heywood and Bury this morning (Tuesday 21 September).

Date Published 21/09/2021

Middleton toy company raises over £500 for those living with a genetic disorder

Middleton-based business Maqio Toys held its first fundraising event on Friday (17 September), when employees were asked to wear denim for ‘Jeans for Genes Day’.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Council leader urges further extension of care grant

The leader of Rochdale Borough Council has urged the government to further extend a vital grant that has been in place for the care sector throughout the pandemic.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Heywood family reunited with son's neonatal nurses

A 10-month-old baby from Heywood was reunited with his neonatal nurses from St Mary’s Managed Clinical Services for National Neonatal Nurses Week (13–19 September).

Date Published 21/09/2021

Toad Lane Concerts: tuneful trio of troubadours Elaine Marsden, Anne Butterworth & Stephen Taylor

The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on the music industry. Our local scene suffered catastrophically with shows, choirs, bands and concerts silenced and it is only just...

Date Published 21/09/2021

Grand opening of Russell’s Café

Russell’s Café, one of Rochdale’s longstanding and most popular cafés, has reopened on Yorkshire Street.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Tickets now on sale for Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2022 and new act added to line-up

Tickets are now on sale for next summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Public transport holding region back from being ‘world class’ says Mayor Burnham

Greater Manchester’s public transport system is the only thing holding it back from becoming a ‘world class’ city-region, says Andy Burnham.

Date Published 20/09/2021

Controversial plans to build new housing estate on former chemical works site resurrected

Controversial plans to build a new housing estate on a former chemical works site have been resurrected.

Date Published 20/09/2021

Whitworth dad Chris Newall raises over £1,000 for Samaritans

Whitworth dad-of-two Chris Newall has raised over £1,000 for the Samaritans after running 105.5 miles in 48 hours.

Date Published 20/09/2021

150 years young: Rochdale Town Hall marks historic milestone

Rochdale’s stunning town hall, widely considered to be one of the finest municipal buildings in the country, is turning 150 years old and residents are invited to get involved in...

Date Published 20/09/2021

Who is your Man of Rochdale 2021? Nominations now open

Springhill Hospice's annual Man of Rochdale event is being held in November and the team behind the event is asking for your nominations for this year's winner.

Date Published 19/09/2021

Success for children's drama school opened in pandemic

A drama school for children up to the age of 13 which opened during the pandemic is flourishing.

Date Published 19/09/2021

Charity launches map of regional LGBTQ+ support for young people

An interactive map has been created to signpost LGBTQ+ young people to local groups which are open and welcoming new members, post-pandemic.

Date Published 19/09/2021

Climbing Snowdon for Mind and The Christie

Seven members of staff from the JD Sports distribution centre and P&H Haulage will be climbing Snowdon on Monday (20 September) in aid of charity.

Date Published 18/09/2021

Funding is helping former teacher get childminding business off the ground

A former teacher can soon put years of experience to good use and support her community, thanks to funding from The Guinness Partnership, which is enabling her to set up a...

Date Published 18/09/2021

Whitworth swinging 60s celebration

Whitworth Swinging 60s celebration took place on the afternoon of Sunday 12 September, a one-off event funded by The Welcome Back Fund.

Date Published 18/09/2021

Edgar Wood Academy welcomes first Year 7 students

The new academic year saw the opening of the new secondary school, Edgar Wood Academy, which welcomed its first Year 7 students earlier this month.

Date Published 18/09/2021

GMP appoints seven new district commanders in local policing overhaul

GMP has announced the appointment of 12 new chief superintendents to help fulfil Chief Constable Stephen Watson's promise to go back to having a dedicated and accountable chief...

Date Published 17/09/2021

16-25 year olds urged to join Groundwork Prince's Trust self-development programme

Groundwork Prince’s Trust is reminding young people of Rochdale about their upcoming self-development programme due to begin on Monday 20 September.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Neonatal Nurses’ Week: a very special reunion for two of the Royal Oldham’s neonatal nurses

A very special reunion at The Royal Oldham Hospital has reunited two dedicated neonatal nurses with the family of one of their former patients to mark this year’s National...

Date Published 17/09/2021

Britain’s ‘most luxurious train’ to pass through Rochdale this weekend

Trainspotters are in for a treat this weekend when one of the world’s most luxurious trains heads through Rochdale.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Rochdale to host Grantham Climate Art Prize mural highlighting regional endangered species

A winning design from a national art competition will feature on a stretch of wall on Baillie Street in Rochdale town centre, highlighting a regional endangered species.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Three teenagers charged with burglary after Gordon Riggs break-in

Three teenagers have been charged with burglary following a break-in at Gordon Rigg Garden Centre in Rochdale.

Date Published 17/09/2021

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