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Members of the Rochdale in Rainbows steering group outside the town hall

Borough's new LGBT+ identity is launched

The borough of Rochdale’s new LGBT+ identity has been officially launched.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Fear of air pollution preventing a generation walking to school

New research shows that 64% of north west parents of primary school-aged children are concerned about the effect of air pollution on their child’s health, specifically the levels...

Date Published 20/05/2019

Go-ahead for 24-hour garage to sell alcohol

A 24-hour petrol station has been given the go-ahead to sell alcohol ‘round-the-clock’ by a town hall licensing panel.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Milnrow man charged after dawn raids in Oldham last week

A Milnrow man has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary.

Kieran Pollitt, 22, of Milnrow, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 May.

Date Published 20/05/2019

Warning to residents following accidental kitchen fires

Residents are being urged to take extra care in the kitchen, following over 400 cooking related fires across Greater Manchester since 1 January.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Burnside achieves Trusted Charity Mark Award

Burnside Community Centre based in Middleton​​​​​​​ has recently achieved the Trusted Charity Mark Award, recognising the excellent work...

Date Published 20/05/2019

Music therapy provides young people with increased confidence

Young people have produced, sung and played their own music which was aired on North Manchester Radio 106.6.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Only surviving protest banner from 1819 Peterloo Massacre unveiled at Touchstones

The only surviving protest banner from the historic ‘Peterloo Massacre’ of 1819 is on display at Touchstones Museum in Rochdale.

Date Published 20/05/2019

One Little Word: Family Theatre Performance at M6 Studio

M6 Theatre’s classic family show One Little Word will be returning to Rochdale this June as part of a UK-wide tour.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Middleton care home could face enforcement action by watchdog

A care home for the over-65s could face enforcement action after being ordered to improve by the health watchdog for the fifth consecutive time.

Date Published 20/05/2019

Liz McInnes MP calls for rethink on public health funding cuts

Liz McInnes, Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton, has spoken in Parliament about the huge cuts to public health budgets in recent years and the impact of this on vital...

Date Published 20/05/2019


Pass on the benefits of gardening to the next generation

Britain is a nation of both keen gardeners and green fingered novices, but how does time in the garden benefit us all, from the very young to the older generation?

Date Published 20/05/2019

Parents issued school bus reminder

Parents and guardians across the region are being urged to take action and book places for their children on school bus services for the next academic year.

Date Published 20/05/2019


Woman released under investigation after Rochdale death

A woman who was arrested in connection with the death of a man in Rochdale has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Date Published 20/05/2019

Curry and chaat night raises £781 for Rochdale and District Mind

A curry and chaat night raised over £700 for Rochdale and District Mind on Wednesday (15 May).

Date Published 19/05/2019


Dress as a bee to help break world record at Heaton Park

An attempt on a new World Record for the most people dressed as bees anywhere on the planet will be held in Heaton Park on Saturday 29 June, when the Manchester Festival of Nature...

Date Published 19/05/2019

I am many things: a unique celebration of local dance talent

This year Can't Dance Can, in partnership with Oulder Hill Community School, presents ‘I am many things’ exploring what identity, community and culture means to each and everyone...

Date Published 19/05/2019


25-year-old woman arrested after man sustained fatal injuries

A murder investigation has been launched after a man sustained fatal injuries in Rochdale.

Date Published 18/05/2019

Milnrow and District WI present cheque to North West Air Ambulance

Milnrow and District Women's Institute presented a cheque for £500 to the North West Air Ambulance at their latest meeting on Tuesday (14 May).

Date Published 18/05/2019


Plaque to be installed at Mutual Mills in memory of Harry Openshaw

Heywood Rotary Club will be installing a blue plaque at Mutual Mills in memory of former member Harry Openshaw.

Date Published 18/05/2019

Tree and woodland stories, part of a new book from City of Trees

To celebrate the end of its four year Heritage Trees project, leading environmental charity, City of Trees has released a book which commemorates the most loved trees and woods...

Date Published 18/05/2019


Green thumbs wanted for Incredible Edible Toad Lane allotments

Green thumbs at the ready; anyone and everyone is invited to pitch in at the Incredible Edible Toad Lane allotments.

Date Published 18/05/2019

Plan ahead for this weekend's timetable change

Northern is calling on all customers to plan ahead for this week’s timetable change. From 19 May, new timetables will see changes to services across the North.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Letter from Parliament - Tony Lloyd

My colleague, Labour MP Louise Haig, raised an urgent question in Parliament regarding plans to roll out consent forms asking victims of crime, including rape victims, to hand...

Date Published 17/05/2019

Former head teacher of Lowerplace Primary School banned from teaching after cheating in KS2 SATs

A primary school head teacher has been banned from teaching for cheating in Key Stage Two SATs.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Campaigners fighting fresh plan to build on ancient woodland

Campaigners are gearing up to fight fresh plans to build on an ancient woodland.
Members of the Save Ashdene Woodland group were jubilant when proposals for four new homes were...

Date Published 17/05/2019

Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

This weekly column from the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Mohammed Zaman, is about the places he has been and the people he has met during the week commencing Monday 6 May to...

Date Published 17/05/2019


Sinkhole in Whitworth

A sinkhole appeared on Market Street in Whitworth on Tuesday (14 May).

Date Published 17/05/2019

Mental Health Awareness Week: mental health disorders in children continue to rise

Mental Health Awareness Week is a fitting moment to examine the incidence of mental health disorders among children.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Samantha has been saved

It has been a little over three months since Samantha Smith, 32, underwent a vital life-saving operation in Arizona, a 10-hour operation removing movement in her spine by...

Date Published 17/05/2019

Campaign launched to prevent unborn children being harmed by alcohol

A new initiative is being launched in Greater Manchester to prevent children being left with life-long health problems because of the effects alcohol can have during pregnancy.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Over 40% of children in the Rochdale borough live in poverty

Over 40% of children live in poverty in the Rochdale borough, according to new figures published by the End Child Poverty coalition.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Newly-elected councillor vows to fight green belt housing plans

A newly elected Labour councillor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop green belt sites in his ward being built on under the region’s 20-year development blueprint.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Mayor thanks Rochdale Online

Mayor Mohammed Zaman invited staff from Rochdale Online to the Mayor's Parlour to receive a Mayor's Recognition Award for all their support during his Mayoral year.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Mr Bloom and his band to play main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival

Mr Bloom and his ‘compostarium’ band will open the main stage at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Police column: Catalytic converter thefts

Inspector Robert MacGregor, of the Rochdale East Neighbourhood Policing Team, on what the police are doing to tackle local issues across the borough.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Broadband, phone and pay TV firms must tell customers about their best deals

Broadband, phone and TV customers must be told when their contract is coming to an end, and shown the best deals available, under new rules announced on Wednesday (15 May) by...

Date Published 17/05/2019


Nominate your local sporting and culture heroes

Nominations are now open for this year’s Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Lord Steel reinstated by Liberal Democrats after suspension over comments regarding Cyril Smith abuse allegations

Former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Lord Steel has been reinstated by the party after he was suspended over comments he made about former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith.

Date Published 17/05/2019


North West Air Ambulance 20th birthday celebrations take off with tea

In celebration of its 20th birthday this May, the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is asking the public to raise a mug in honour of its life-saving crew, as it launches...

Date Published 16/05/2019

Distressing footage of vulnerable grandfather’s ‘care’ released by his family

Distressing footage of a vulnerable grandfather’s experience in a Littleborough care home has been released by his family.

Date Published 16/05/2019


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

Hopwood Hall Community Fun Day, Lee Rigby Memorial Ride, Special 60’s Show for Springhill Hospice, Speak Easy Casino Night, Impressions of Middleton Art Exhibition, FIFA19...

Date Published 16/05/2019

Change a future: foster with Rochdale Council

Rochdale Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight in a bid to recruit foster carers in the borough of Rochdale as there is a demand for carers who can offer a loving home to a...

Date Published 16/05/2019


Spades in the ground to deliver new £2.3million health centre at Kirkholt

Construction of a new £2.3million health centre at Kirkholt in Rochdale formally began last Thursday with an official ground-breaking ceremony attended by local dignitaries.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Norden Jubilee Park going for gold once again in RHS In Bloom contest

With just weeks to go until the 2019 RHS In Bloom contest, Norden’s Jubilee Park is gearing up for another gold award.

Date Published 16/05/2019


Consultation opens on clean air zone plan

Proposals to create a clean air zone (CAZ) across Greater Manchester are now open to public feedback.
Unveiled by mayor Andy Burnham earlier this year, the measures would see the...

Date Published 16/05/2019

Man charged in connection with child sexual exploitation investigation

A man has been charged in connection with an investigation into child sexual exploitation.

Mohammad Saleem, 45, of Canon Street, Rochdale, has been charged today (15 May)...

Date Published 15/05/2019


Your ambulance service wants to hear from you

Looking to hear views from both public and patients, North West Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to join a panel of voices to gain insight and feedback from the people...

Date Published 15/05/2019

Motorists urged to be deer aware

Drivers are today, Tuesday 14 May, being warned to look out for deer roaming on to the country’s roads and posing risks to road users.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Rochdale first – as festival goes plastic free

The Street Eat festival will be the first in the borough to be plastic free when it is held in Rochdale Town Hall Square this month.

Organisers have banned single use plastics...

Date Published 15/05/2019

Employment rate continues to grow

Over 3.4 million people are currently employed in the north west, new figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway train carriage body finds new home

An old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway train carriage body saved from being scrapped has found a new temporary home at the Spotland Bridge Mill.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Petrol station in Middleton plans to sell alcohol 'round the clock'

Malthouse Retail Ltd have applied to sell booze at its Londis’ forecourt store at the BP garage, in Oldham Road, Middleton.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Carnegie building to be officially re-opened on 23 May

The Carnegie building in Castleton will be officially re-opened by the new Mayor in his first official engagement on Thursday 23 May.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Trapped – Could you Spot the Signs?

A video campaign was launched earlier this week, on Monday 13 May, raising awareness of the criminal gangs who are grooming and exploiting children, young people and vulnerable...

Date Published 15/05/2019


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