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Local opticians family fun day raises £100 for Children in Need

The team at a local optician in Rochdale hosted an in-store family fun day, raising over £100 for a national children’s charity.

Date Published 20/11/2018


Local Co-op store donates hundreds of pounds towards festive goodies ahead of Christmas lights switch-on

A local Co-op store has donated hundreds of pounds towards festive goodies for a village Christmas lights switch-on.

Date Published 21/11/2018

Shopping in Norden is a wonderful customer experience, says relocated business

Shopping has become a better customer experience after moving to Norden, one of Rochdale’s oldest family businesses says.

Date Published 18/11/2018


Blue Rose gifts raise funds for Children in Need

Blue Rose Gifts in Heywood donned outfits with an unusual twist to raise money for Children in Need this week (12-16 November).

Date Published 16/11/2018

Local SMEs to be offered support and grants to accelerate business growth  

The Made Smarter North West launch took place as part of Digital Manufacturing Week and the Manufacturers Leaders’ Summit. Present were several North West SMEs who already have...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Businesses urged to claim £2,500 voucher for broadband boost

Businesses around the UK are being urged to make use of a £2,500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand.

Date Published 15/11/2018

SSE open a northern base in Rochdale

National energy company SSE has opened a northern base in Rochdale.
The company, who are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and gas were...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Eighth month of UK wage growth with disabled employment at record high

As the UK celebrates its first ever ‘Purple Tuesday’ highlighting the huge potential of disabled consumers’ £249bn spending power, new figures show more than half of disabled...

Date Published 14/11/2018

Seeros Daycare celebrate ‘Outstanding’ Accreditation

2018 has been an ‘outstanding’ year for Mrs Samira Ali Ansari and the Seeros team at both Seeros Daycare on Belfield Road and Seeros Central Daycare on Church Stile, not only have...

Date Published 14/11/2018


US-based Lineage Logistics acquires Yearsley Group

Lineage Logistics Holdings has announced it has acquired Yearsley Group Limited.

Date Published 13/11/2018

PTG to present friction stir welding expertise at Imtex 2019

Milnrow based Precision Technologies Group (PTG) will be presenting the capabilities of its Powerstir range of friction stir welding machines at IMTEX – the Indian Machine Tool...

Date Published 13/11/2018


McCormick lease new distribution unit in Heywood

McCormick, the international herb and spice manufacturer listed on the New York Stock exchange, has taken a 10-year lease on the 95,980 sq ft property called Link95. It plans to...

Date Published 13/11/2018

Highways England awards multi-million pound design contract to shape North West roads

A multi-million-pound contract which will help shape the future of roads across the North West has been awarded by Highways England.

Date Published 13/11/2018


Rochdale’s new indoor market opens its doors

Rochdale’s brand new indoor market opened its doors to the public this morning.

Date Published 12/11/2018

Rochdale Business Awards 2018

The very best of Rochdale businesses were honoured with a special ceremony at the Town Hall on Friday (9 November).

Date Published 10/11/2018


Planning round-up – children’s arcade, wine tasting venue and learning centre

A children’s ‘retro arcade’, an up-market wine tasting venue and a new Arabic learning centre are among the applications submitted to Rochdale planners recently.

Date Published 09/11/2018

New retailer to take over 20,000 sq ft in the Wheatsheaf Centre

A new retailer will be welcomed to the Wheatsheaf Centre later this month, proving that Rochdale’s town centre has plenty of merit.

Date Published 08/11/2018


Heywood business receives official Control4 green tick

An award-winning Heywood business has received an official Control4 green tick of certification.

Date Published 08/11/2018

Rochdale Borough Council seeks team to restore Grade-I listed town hall

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a design team to restore the Grade-I listed town hall.

Date Published 08/11/2018


Rochdale's New Look store to remain open amidst nationwide store closures

Clothing retailer New Look has announced plans to close a number of stores across the UK, but Rochdale’s is expected to remain open.

Date Published 07/11/2018

Local employers celebrate Living Wage Week

Local living wage employers RBH, E.R. Williams (Painting Contractors) Limited, and Hopwood Hall College came together at RBH's St Alban's House customer centre to celebrate the...

Date Published 07/11/2018


Big businesses give a boost to climate action

Some of Greater Manchester’s largest companies have vowed to tackle climate change together in support of the Mayor’s ambition to make Greater Manchester one of the leading green...

Date Published 07/11/2018

Rapid machine installation keeps NEMA flying high

A specialist North West aerospace supplier, Rochdale-based NEMA, is targeting further growth after securing £2.3m sales and investing in a new CNC horizontal turning centre.

Date Published 07/11/2018


Boost for businesses as council’s local spend figure increases

The percentage of money the council spends with local businesses in the borough of Rochdale has almost doubled.

Date Published 06/11/2018

Energy efficiency rules disadvantage rural homes, says CLA

The Government have announced that landlords are required to spend £3,500 improving properties with the lowest energy performance ratings. But the CLA, whose members provide...

Date Published 06/11/2018


Mum of four bags funding to expand luggage manufacturing business in Rochdale

Rochdale manufacturer Midwater Luggage has secured a £26,000 investment from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance, managed by GC Business Finance in partnership with MSIF and part of...

Date Published 05/11/2018

Syrian refugee brings success story to local business event

Successful entrepreneur Razan Alsous, founder of ‘Yorkshire Dama Cheese’, will be the guest speaker at Springhill Hospice’s next Business Buddies Big Breakfast on Wednesday...

Date Published 05/11/2018


ThinAir Sports sponsor diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali ahead of second pro fight

Type one diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali, from Rochdale, has signed a new sponsorship with local company ThinAir Sports ahead of his second professional fight on 17 November.

Date Published 03/11/2018

It’s a YES! – Rochdale businesses celebrate positive BID result

Businesses in Rochdale have voted in favour of plans to set up a Business Improvement District (BID), securing a significant £1.5million to be spent on improving the area.

Date Published 02/11/2018


Companies in Greater Manchester risk GDPR penalties by not wiping memory from old IT equipment

In the two months following the introduction of GDPR, 78% of companies in Greater Manchester failed to wipe the memory off redundant IT equipment prior to disposal, a new survey...

Date Published 02/11/2018

Crawshaws will still honour Christmas savings stamps if you can get to one of these stores

Whilst our local branch of Crawshaws closed on 31 October, you can still redeem your Christmas stamps at several stores in the north west.

Date Published 02/11/2018


Yorkshire Street B&M reopens after power cut

The Yorkshire Street B&M Bargains store has reopened as usual on Friday (2 November).

Date Published 02/11/2018

Employers across region commit to Greater Manchester’s Operators Standard

More than 30 operators and employers of the night-time economy - including The Bird at Birtle and Nutters - have today (Thursday, November 1) agreed to develop a set of principles...

Date Published 01/11/2018


Economic boom as Rochdale celebrates business enterprise boost

Rochdale is enjoying a business revival, with government data showing that there are 1,570 more businesses in the borough than this time last year.

Date Published 01/11/2018

Rochdale LED lighting installer achieves global standard

A Rochdale LED lighting installer has achieved a global standard with support from low carbon business experts.

Date Published 01/11/2018


Crawshaws goes into administration

Meat retailer Crawshaws, which has a store on Yorkshire Street, entered administration on Wednesday 31 October.

Date Published 31/10/2018

Royal Toby Hotel to refurbish The Rhyddings Suite

The Royal Toby Hotel, in Castleton is in the final planning stages of a £250,000 refurbishment to its function room, The Rhyddings Suite.

Date Published 31/10/2018


Thomas Cook is flying high

Thomas Cook in Middleton Shopping Centre has, once again, been awarded the much sought after accolade “Shop of the Year” for the second year in a row.

Date Published 30/10/2018

Zen Internet customers have fewest complaints about service, says Which?

Rochdale’s Zen Internet customers have the fewest complaints, according to new research by Which?.

Date Published 30/10/2018


Budget 2018: CLA reaction

The CLA represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses across England and Wales who together, manage more than 10 million acres of rural land. The organisation has reacted to...

Date Published 30/10/2018

Agriculture Bill: Farming and environmental groups unite on crucial long-term funding message

Farmers, landowners and environmental groups are bringing a united message to Parliament today, Tuesday 30 October, calling for the Government to commit to long-term funding for...

Date Published 30/10/2018


Zen CEO says ‘Government investment in rural connectivity is crucial for innovation and prospering’

Following the announcement that the UK Government will be investing in rural connectivity in the Budget, Zen’s CEO Paul Stobart says the investment is ‘crucial for ensuring that...

Date Published 30/10/2018

Budget 2018: 24 things you need to know

The Chancellor presented his Budget to Parliament on Monday (29 October) – here's a summary of what was announced.

Date Published 30/10/2018


CockaDoodleMoo Rochdale to close and rebrand under new name in New Year

CockaDoodleMoo on Yorkshire Street will cease trading on 18 November, a statement released by chief taste tester Henry Yau confirmed on Monday (29 October).

Date Published 29/10/2018

Valley Vetcare staff nominated for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2019

Several members of staff at Valley Vetcare on Whitworth Road, Rochdale have been nominated for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2019.

Date Published 27/10/2018


Holroyd opens a specialist rotor manufacturing cell in South Carolina, USA

Holroyd Precision Rotors, the specialist helical screw and rotor manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has opened a new production cell in South Carolina,...

Date Published 26/10/2018

Do you lose out on working hours when the clocks go back? – advice by Peninsula Employment Law Director Alan Price

Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end on Sunday 28 October, meaning the clocks will go back an hour at 2.00am.

Date Published 26/10/2018


Nobilia GB takes 55,000 sq ft at Kingsway Business Park

Kitchen contractor Nobilia GB has officially opened its new warehouse and head offices at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale.

Date Published 25/10/2018

Heywood franchise to close after nine years of business

A Heywood franchise will be closing at the end of the month after nine years of business.

Date Published 25/10/2018


New grant funding initiative proves to be a match for community business spACE@Hare Hill House

The team at spACE@Hare Hill House, Littleborough, were one of the first organisations in the UK to take part in an innovative new programme to support community businesses.

Date Published 25/10/2018

Rochdale-based food tech company invited to Westminster to discuss healthier food alternatives

A Rochdale-based manufacturer of a revolutionary bread and pastry alternative was in London last week to participate in the Sugar Summit, an annual initiative organised by...

Date Published 24/10/2018


Research students aim to build understanding of the Rochdale economy

A team of MBA students from Alliance Manchester Business School have joined forces with RBH to help build a better understanding of Rochdale’s local economy, as part of the...

Date Published 24/10/2018

Chairman and Founder of Zen Internet says CityFibre investment 'should be good for UK households'

With news that CityFibre is investing £2.5bn into improving the state of the broadband in the UK, and challenging Openreach and Virgin, Richard Tang, Founder & Chairman of...

Date Published 24/10/2018


B&M to take over former Kingsway Poundworld store

B&M has announced it is set to open another store in Rochdale, in a welcome boost to the local economy.

Date Published 24/10/2018

CLA to tell MPs: long-term funding commitment essential to farming and the environment

The CLA is telling an influential group of MPs that a commitment for a long-term budget incorporated into the Agriculture Bill is essential to achieving the Government’s...

Date Published 24/10/2018


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