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Zen Internet’s social and charities committee presented a cheque for more than £16,000 to Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home

Zen’s ongoing support for local community

Zen CEO Paul Stobart, accompanied by Zen Internet’s social and charities committee presented a cheque for more than £16,000 to Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home last month.

Date Published 05/12/2019


Zen appoints new MD for retail division

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the UK’s largest independently owned telecommunications and technology service provider, has appointed Georgina Lord as the new Managing Director of...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Future of Clintons secured following sale out of administration

Greeting cards retailer Clintons has been sold out of administration in a deal that safeguards all 2,500 jobs and which will see all 334 stores across the UK continue to trade.

Date Published 06/12/2019


Greater Manchester Tesco stores adopt sunflower lanyard to help customers with hidden disabilities

Tesco stores across Greater Manchester have begun providing sunflower lanyards at all of its stores, as of Tuesday (3 December). 

Date Published 05/12/2019

Small Business Saturday market makes a festive return

Rochdale shoppers on the hunt for something extra special to give their loved ones this Christmas, can head to the Small Business Saturday market in Rochdale Exchange this...

Date Published 04/12/2019


Lancashire Farm Dairies becomes one of UK's top three largest natural yoghurt brands

Rochdale-based Lancashire Farm Dairies has grown to become the UK’s third biggest natural yogurt brand as healthy consumers turn their back on sugary alternatives.

Date Published 04/12/2019

Hundreds of pounds worth of meat stolen from Cryers Butchers - but the owners have offered the thieves help

A break in at a popular Littleborough butchers is refusing to get the owners down, with the generous owners offering help to the thieves.

Date Published 03/12/2019


Rochdale hairstylist wins Oracle award for third consecutive year

Following last year’s success at the Oracle Awards, Rochdale hair stylist Mohammed Ilmaas has been named as the best male hairstylist for the third year running.

Date Published 02/12/2019

Rochdale-based timber and cladding business purchased

Dresser Mouldings, a Rochdale-based market leading specialist timber and cladding processor, has been purchased by James Latham, one of the UK's largest independent distributors...

Date Published 02/12/2019


Springhill Hospice's first corporate challenge raises over £27,000 for hospice care

Springhill Hospice's first ever corporate challenge has raised a mammoth £27,000.

Date Published 30/11/2019

Booking Online Ltd launch software services in the US

Rochdale entrepreneurs Eddie Daniels and Aftab Ali of Booking Online Ltd launched their online booking system services in the US at IAAPA, the world's largest events industry...

Date Published 30/11/2019


Tributes paid to Rochdale entrepreneur

Stephen Grindrod was a director of Salt Separation Services and died during a motorbike lesson the day before he was due to take his test.

Date Published 29/11/2019

Salt Separation Services signs £1m contract with German ship builder

Salt Separation Services have recently signed a contract with German ship builder, Meyer Werft, for the design, manufacture and commissioning of reverse osmosis desalination...

Date Published 28/11/2019


Jordan’s market stall makes a move to Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre

After moving around Rochdale multiple times, the beloved Jordan’s market stall has recently found a new home in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre.

Date Published 22/11/2019

Access to Finance scheme delivers £220m boost to SMEs across the North West

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the North West have received funding offers in excess of £220m, since the launch of GC Business Growth Hub’s regional finance...

Date Published 22/11/2019


Thames House celebrates Exemplar's 20th anniversary with visit from mayor

The 20th anniversary of the founding of Exemplar Health Care was celebrated in style at Thames House, Rochdale, on the 5 November with a visit from the Mayor of Rochdale, Billy...

Date Published 17/11/2019

M&S officially starts work on new Rochdale Riverside store

Marks & Spencer has begun fitting out its new store in the Rochdale Riverside development.

Date Published 14/11/2019


Clintons stores could close under restructure

Greetings card retailer Clintons is believed to be considering store closures and rent cuts as part of a restructure.

Date Published 14/11/2019

Milnrow company Stitchesrus become licensed to use MOD logos

A Milnrow embroidery company has been licensed to use Ministry of Defence logos on its apparel.

Date Published 12/11/2019


Rochdale Business Awards 2019

The ninth annual Rochdale Business Awards were hosted at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday night (8 November 2019).

Date Published 11/11/2019

Reel Cinemas reveal plans for Rochdale Riverside development

Back in January it was announced that Reel Cinemas would be opening their 15th cinema in Rochdale’s £250m Riverside leisure development. 
The cinema represents the latest in...

Date Published 11/11/2019


Cyber Resilience Centre launches to help safeguard Greater Manchester businesses

A new not-for-profit venture has been launched to help reduce the vulnerability of Greater Manchester businesses to cyber-crime.

Date Published 11/11/2019

Milnrow restaurant and takeaway named Curry Life Awards Best Restaurant

The Milnrow Balti Restaurant and Takeaway has been named Curry Life Award’s Best Restaurant in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 09/11/2019


Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation becomes first to sign up for new company travel discounts with Rosso buses

Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation becomes first to sign up for new company travel discounts with Rosso buses

Date Published 09/11/2019

Annual Rochdale Law Association Dinner

The Annual Law Association Dinner took place at Bella Vista Restaurant on Friday 1 November.

Date Published 08/11/2019


GC Business Growth Hub mentoring having positive impact on region’s SME businesses

Greater Manchester-based businesses are being given the chance to work with some of the region’s leading names in business, thanks to mentoring services provided by GC Business...

Date Published 08/11/2019

Rochdale 30 revealed for 2019

This year's Rochdale 30 were revealed at a special tea and cake reception at Rochdale Town Hall on Thursday 31 October.

Date Published 08/11/2019


Tesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from products by the end of 2020

Tesco will remove one billion pieces of plastic from products for sale in UK stores by the end of 2020 as a part of its plan to tackle the use of plastics in its...

Date Published 07/11/2019

Rochdale's The Range impresses founder with festive displays

The festive in-store Christmas display at The Range at Kingsway Retail Park has been shortlisted as the best Range store in the north west by company founder Chris Dawson.

Date Published 07/11/2019


Borough’s youth asked to help rename psychology service CPnurture

Young people across the Rochdale borough are being asked to help rename local psychology service CPnurture.

Date Published 07/11/2019

Zen Internet secures £20 million in financing from NatWest

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the UK’s largest independently owned telecommunications and technology service provider, has announced it has secured a £20m financing deal from...

Date Published 05/11/2019


Busy launch for Busy Beans Coffee

Busy Beans Coffee certainly lived up to its name with the launch of its first coffee shop and café in Littleborough on Saturday (2 November).

Date Published 04/11/2019

Local teens kick-start dream careers as apprentices with Revilo

Rochdale firm Revilo Group has helped two local teenagers kick-start their dream careers.

Date Published 02/11/2019


Local Citizens Advice service scores the highest marks in recent leadership audit

The local Citizens Advice, which covers Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport and Trafford, has scored top marks in a recent leadership audit.

Date Published 02/11/2019

Takeaway owner fined after serving potentially deadly dishes

A takeaway owner has been prosecuted after selling peanut and milk products to customers that reported having allergies.

Date Published 31/10/2019


Logistics firm Dachser opens new £14.4m premises

Logistics giant Dachser has opened a new £14.4m logistics centre in Rochdale.
The German-owned logistics provider will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Rochdale in April 2020...

Date Published 24/10/2019

CBI calls HS2 ‘vital’ and urges government to build it ahead of review

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Chairs in six English regions, including the North West, have joined together to urge the government to back and build the HS2 rail...

Date Published 22/10/2019


Nutters amongst best of British featured in AA Restaurant Guide

Nutters, the eponymous restaurant of TV chef Andrew Nutter, has been featured in the AA’s Restaurant Guide 2020 – the only Rochdale eatery to make the guide of Britain’s best...

Date Published 21/10/2019

Forever-Strong Fitness and Performance celebrates third birthday

The Forever-Strong Fitness and Performance centre is celebrating its third birthday.

Date Published 18/10/2019


Dachser Logistics operational at Kingsway Business Park

Dachser UK’s new multi-million pound warehouse and hub for its Northern England services is now operational from Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale.

Date Published 17/10/2019

Fancy Dress Mad pops up in Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre for Halloween

The pop-up shop in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre has been taken over by Fancy Dress Mad until Saturday 2 November.

Date Published 16/10/2019


National industry award for Cartime

Cartime, one of the North West’s fastest growing used car dealership groups, has been named as the national winner of Motor Trader’s Car Supermarket of the Year 2019.

Date Published 16/10/2019

Photographer Matthew Patterson shortlisted for English Wedding Award

Local photographer Matthew Patterson has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at The English Wedding Awards.

Date Published 15/10/2019


Smart home tech firm reaches £1M turnover

Simkiss Home Automation, a Rochdale-based smart home technology firm, reached £1M turnover in its last financial year, ending September 2019.

Date Published 14/10/2019

Zen leaves 'big four' telecoms providers in their wake at PC Pro Awards 2019

Rochdale based Zen Internet has been named PC Pro’s Best Broadband Provider for the 16th consecutive year. The independently-owned telecommunications and technology service...

Date Published 12/10/2019


Holroyd Precision secures £1.3M order from Chinese company

A Milnrow business has secured a £1.3M order placed by a Chinese company.

Date Published 11/10/2019

Bamford Contract Services celebrate 30 years of business

Local independent recruitment agency Bamford Contract Services celebrated 30 years in business on Wednesday 2 October.

Date Published 10/10/2019


Thomas Cook shops bought by Hays Travel

Up to 2,500 jobs at Thomas Cook could be saved after Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent, today (Wednesday 9 October) agreed to buy the historic holiday...

Date Published 09/10/2019

Businesses urged to put staff wellbeing at the forefront for World Mental Health Day

To mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, the UK’s association for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) is calling on businesses to do more to make staff aware of what help...

Date Published 09/10/2019


Owners of renowned Green Door Restaurant reopen former Marina Bar and Grill as ‘Riva’ restaurant

The former Marina Bar and Grill at Hollingworth Lake has re-opened as an Italian restaurant, ‘Riva’.

Date Published 08/10/2019

Little ‘Pink’ Borough returns for fourth year

Little ‘Pink’ Borough has returned once more, painting the town pink with shades of rose, fuchsia and candyfloss-coloured bunting and decorations – all for a good cause.

Date Published 05/10/2019


Major expansion for specialist materials handling company

Having doubled turnover in two years and a full order book, manufacturing company KP Industries has moved into new premises at Kingsway, Rochdale, with a large manufacturing and...

Date Published 05/10/2019

Takeaway fined £14,000 after decomposing rat found

The owner of Shinwari Grill on Yorkshire Street in Rochdale has been fined over £14,000 after food hygiene officers found a dead rat infested with maggots in the kitchen - the...

Date Published 04/10/2019


No-deal Brexit concerns remain among North West small firms

Around a third (28%) of small firms in the North West believe a no-deal scenario on 31 October will negatively impact them, according to new research from the Federation of Small...

Date Published 03/10/2019

New business lights up Rochdale

Brand-new business Heaven Scent has opened in the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

Date Published 03/10/2019


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