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Nutters Restaurant celebrates 25 years

The multi-award-winning Nutters Restaurant will be celebrating 25 years of business over the last weekend of July.

Date Published 18/07/2018


Correction: Poundworld closure

Discount retailer Poundworld have confirmed that the local branch to close will be the Kingsway Poundworld Plus Store, not the one in the centre on Yorkshire Street.

Date Published 18/07/2018

Rochdale company back Blazing Saddles firefighters

Rochdale company Graffic Detail is backing the Manchester Fire Blazing Saddles cycling team as they to take on their fourth challenge for charity.

Date Published 18/07/2018


Tax defaulters in the borough named and shamed by HMRC

The latest list of deliberate tax defaulters has named and shamed three local residents and businesses in Rochdale. Published by HM Revenue and Customs on 28 June, the list has...

Date Published 18/07/2018

Jobs lost as Rochdale Poundworld to close

The Rochdale Poundworld store is to close alongside 39 other stores nationwide, the discount retailer has announced.

Date Published 17/07/2018


Popular Norden butcher moves premises

A Norden butcher has moving premises into the former post office on Edenfield Road, just metres away from its former premises.

Date Published 17/07/2018

Local businesses rated five-star for food hygiene

Fourteen local premises have been rated the maximum five-stars for food hygiene in the most recent inspections in June.

Date Published 17/07/2018


Takeaway owner sentenced for VAT fraud

A Middleton-based takeaway owner, who stole VAT he charged customers, has been sentenced after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 17/07/2018

Safestyle UK fined £120,000 for aggressive sales tactics

HPAS Limited of Bradford, which trades as Safestyle UK, have been fined £120,000 for aggressive sales tactics across the country, including Rochdale.

Date Published 17/07/2018


Survey highlights vital importance of industry to North West

A new report from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP, shows that industry is increasing its importance to the North West...

Date Published 16/07/2018

Heywood gift shop wins RETAS award

A Heywood gift shop has won a National Retail Award for its celebration of the local 1940s day.

Date Published 14/07/2018


80 further Poundworld stores to close

Poundworld have announced a further 80 stores are to close, but Rochdale has still not been named as one.

Date Published 13/07/2018

CLA responds to food and farming trade proposals in the Brexit White Paper

The Government has published a White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU confirming the UK will maintain a "common rulebook" for all goods traded with the...

Date Published 13/07/2018


Long-standing Drake Street business to close

One of Drake Street’s longest-running businesses is to close as its founder is set to retire. Pennine Photographic and Binocular Centre, set up by Mike Moore, will close its doors...

Date Published 12/07/2018

Littleborough Lidl store gets go ahead

A new Lidl supermarket will be built on Stockton Street in Littleborough, following permission by planning officers at Rochdale Borough Council being granted.

Date Published 12/07/2018


The Haberdashery moves to Drake Street

One of Rochdale’s longest established businesses, The Haberdashery, has relocated from Baillie Street to Drake Street, due to the ongoing town centre regeneration.

Date Published 12/07/2018

Local gym members take on Rough Runner for Springhill Hospice

A local gym has chosen Springhill Hospice as its charity of the year.

Date Published 12/07/2018


Local opticians’ praised for commitment to staff wellbeing

An opticians in Rochdale has been awarded for its outstanding dedication to its employees store and its ongoing work in inspiring the next generation of optometrists and...

Date Published 11/07/2018

New Culture Secretary must keep pushing for a connected countryside, says CLA

The CLA which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses across England and Wales has welcomed Jeremy Wright as new Culture Secretary.

Date Published 11/07/2018


Jet Aire wins 12-month contract to provide highways maintenance services

Jet Aire Services has secured a 12-month contract to provide highways maintenance services and ongoing support for the main contractor, Balfour Beatty, in the management of the...

Date Published 10/07/2018

Group business analyst appointment to drive growth at Walkers Transport

Local logistics provider Walkers Transport, a member of Palletways, has demonstrated its commitment to its growth strategy with the appointment of a group business analyst.

Date Published 10/07/2018


Local Poundworld stores to remain open

Discount retailer Poundworld has announced the closure of 25 of its stores later this month, but all of Rochdale’s look set to remain open.

Date Published 10/07/2018

Hollyoaks star & powerlifting champion visits Rochdale company

Hollyoaks actress and super-fit powerlift champion Jazmine Franks paid a special visit to Rochdale on Thursday (5 July) to discover a newly invented food called Lo-Dough.

Date Published 09/07/2018


CLA issues advice on prolonged warm, dry weather

The CLA has issued advice to farmers and land managers in dealing with the prolonged dry and warm weather.

Date Published 09/07/2018

CLA reaction to Cabinet discussions on UK/EU trade

Reaction from CLA (Country Land and Business Association) President Tim Breitmeyer on the agreement reached by the Cabinet on UK/EU trade.

Date Published 09/07/2018


Community opticians puts safety first for children in Rochdale

A local community opticians in Rochdale is helping to make sure Rochdale children are both safe and seen by donating a set of high visibility vests to a local scouts club.

Date Published 06/07/2018

Aldi customers and staff raise £1,400 to support young people facing cancer

Generous customers and staff at Aldi in Rochdale have pulled together to raise £1,400 for Teenage Cancer Trust, helping the retailer to hit its £2m milestone this month.

Date Published 06/07/2018


Firefighters battling moorland blaze provided with insect repellent and cooling mists

Firefighters battling blazing moorland have been provided with much-needed relief in the form of insect repellent and cooling mists, thanks to a local company.

Date Published 06/07/2018

Rural landlords reject forced long-term tenancies

Rural landlords say forcing the private rented sector to offer long-term tenancies would threaten the short-term lettings market and reduce the availability of rented homes in the...

Date Published 03/07/2018


Crack down on rogue commercial vehicles  

Four police forces in the North West and the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) have teamed up to run a six month pilot to improve the policing of commercial vehicles.

Date Published 03/07/2018

Rochdale business secures ISO accreditation

Rochdale-based IP24 Limited - a security solutions company which has its offices at the Chichester Business Centre - has been awarded the ISO 9001 certification.

Date Published 03/07/2018


Manufacturing sector remains subdued at end of second quarter

The performance of the UK manufacturing sector remained relatively subdued in June, especially when compared to the marked pace of growth seen before the turn of the year. Output...

Date Published 02/07/2018

Whitworth High student goes back to school to promote engineering

A former student went back to school for Women In Engineering Day to inspire future female engineers.

Date Published 02/07/2018


GJD shows range of products at the Security TWENTY 18 North Conference and Exhibition

Heywood-based GJD is exhibiting at the Security TWENTY 18 North Conference and Exhibition.

Date Published 30/06/2018

Expansion scheme at Kingsway Business Park

Construction has started on 11 new industrial units at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale ranging in size from 3,000 sq ft to 15,500 sq ft.

Date Published 28/06/2018


Hanson's Spring into action to beat the heatwave

Noticing the management of Hanson Springs were drooping under the recent heatwave, the company sprang into action to combat the summer heat.

Date Published 28/06/2018

New Nisa supermarket opens on Smith Street

A new Nisa supermarket opened on Smith Street in Rochdale centre on Monday (25 June).

The store occupies the former MyLocal and Morrisons store, which closed following the...

Date Published 28/06/2018


GJD and Invision complete Diss Cyclathon

Five employees from Heywood-based firms GJD and Invision took part in the Diss Cyclathon on Sunday 24 June. The bike ride was to raise money for Nelson’s Journey, which is a...

Date Published 28/06/2018

Wild fire warning from the CLA

In view of the Saddleworth Moor fire, the CLA is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside due to the increased fire risk, especially on hillsides, moors and...

Date Published 28/06/2018


Link4Life cancel contract with local business – offering a new contract to a company in Exeter

Link4Life has cancelled a fire and security contract with a local business, instead opting to support a company in Exeter.

Date Published 26/06/2018

Mobile not-spots keeping countryside in ‘digital dark age’

Rural businesses held back by poor mobile phone coverage say they are being kept in a “digital dark age” because of the reluctance of network operators to invest in the...

Date Published 26/06/2018


Rochdale Law Association elects new President

Rochdale Law Association has elected a new president - Ben Leach, solicitor and head of the Private Client Department at Molesworths Bright Clegg.

Date Published 21/06/2018

Jobs saved as A&F Sprinklers acquires North West fire protection business

Rochdale-based A&F Sprinklers Ltd which designs, installs and services automatic fire sprinkler systems for high profile retail, commercial and residential sectors, as well as...

Date Published 20/06/2018


One of Rochdale’s oldest family businesses to move after almost 60 years

One of Rochdale’s oldest family businesses is set to move after almost 60 years of trading.

Date Published 20/06/2018

High-profile data breach reminder for businesses to shore up their card payment security

Businesses are being warned to strengthen security in the wake of one of the UK’s biggest data breaches.

Date Published 20/06/2018


Updated wayleave framework will speed up rural broadband roll-out

An updated wayleave framework has been developed by the CLA and NFU to pave the way for broadband infrastructure providers to speed up the roll-out of rural broadband while...

Date Published 20/06/2018

Kleeneze brand sold out of administration

Ultimate Products, an Oldham-based company which owns a range of consumer brands, has acquired the rights to the Kleeneze brand – one of Britain’s oldest catalogue companies –...

Date Published 18/06/2018


Time for new approach to tackle failing laws on gypsy and traveller camps, says CLA

Rural landowners have called for a new offence of criminal trespass for those who enter and occupy private land for residential purposes without consent.

Date Published 15/06/2018

Rural business success celebrated in Westminster

Cross-party MPs and Peers celebrated rural businesses at a special reception in the House of Commons hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business and the CLA on...

Date Published 14/06/2018


‘Smart talent’ employees unable to reach their full potential at work

A new CoreHR study, Smart Talent Expects, reveals the significant disconnect between the expectations of Greater Manchester employees and their experiences at work.

Date Published 13/06/2018

Crackdown on organised crime vital to tackling fly-tipping in countryside, says CLA

Defra secretary Michael Gove has announced a three-month review to strengthen the Government’s approach to tackling fly-tipping in England.

Date Published 12/06/2018


Kitchen contractor and digital security provider move on to Kingsway Business Park

Kitchen contractor Nobilia has taken a 55,075 sq ft unit Kingsway Business Park, and digital security provider Gemalto has agreed a deal on a 35,086 sq ft building.

Date Published 12/06/2018

CLA calls on inheritance tax review to ensure system is Brexit ready

The CLA has set out how small changes to the administration and interpretation of inheritance tax rules can help to ensure businesses are ready to cope with the inevitable changes...

Date Published 12/06/2018


36 local jobs at risk as Poundworld calls in administrators

36 local jobs are at risk after discount retailer Poundworld called in administrators on Monday (11 June).

Date Published 11/06/2018

Castleton Co-op to re-open following £435,000 overhaul

The Co-op is set to serve-up a new-look store on Grosvenor Street in Castleton, following revamp.

Date Published 11/06/2018


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