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One Stop franchisee celebrates Rochdale store opening

A new One Stop franchise store has opened on Manchester Road in Castleton. The brand-new store opened on 20 September with a special launch celebration attended by members of the local community. Customers joined in with the celebrations, with branded One Stop hessian shopper bags handed out to the first 50 customers.

Date Published 23/09/2024

New arts website 'Rochdale Creates' launched with enthusiastic backing from local leaders and artists

Local businesses, artists, politicians, and residents gathered at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate the launch of a brand new arts website for Rochdale borough.
Rochdale Creates,...

Date Published 27/09/2024

Kutchenhaus delivers mindfulness initiative as part of 20th anniversary

As part of its continued 20th anniversary celebrations this year, German kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus, recently delivered a mindfulness initiative for its Support Centre personnel...

Date Published 23/09/2024

Rochdale manufacturers can gain access to fully-funded training

As manufacturers across Rochdale prepare for National Manufacturing Day 2024 on Thursday 26 September, GM Business Growth Hub is launching two new, fully funded workshops....

Date Published 20/09/2024

Littleborough business awarded SafeSupplier verification

A Littleborough business has been awarded verification from SafeSupplier for demonstrating their ethical, environmental and financial credentials, to help clients assess...

Date Published 18/09/2024

Event set to boost Rochdale high streets amid store closures

Rochdale's retail sector is set to receive a much-needed boost with a new initiative aimed at helping local businesses adapt and thrive in the face of increasing challenges.

Date Published 17/09/2024

Stakehill project makes progress towards Greater Manchester net zero target

The Stakehill Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP) is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce emissions and promote sustainability, moving Greater Manchester...

Date Published 12/09/2024

HSBC Rochdale branch closes for refurbishment

The Rochdale branch of HSBC Bank has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a significant refresh, which includes internal building work.
The branch closed on 27 August and...

Date Published 30/08/2024

Rochdale venues unite for ‘Plates & Pours’ wine tour

Town centre establishments are clubbing together for an exciting ‘wine tour’ - bringing together some of Rochdale’s best venues and creating a trail for punters.

Date Published 29/08/2024

Second to naan: Rochdale curry houses in finals of Manchester Curry Awards 2024

Rochdale’s flavoursome culinary scene has been well-represented in the upcoming Manchester Curry Awards 2024, with several local restaurants making it to the list of finalists in...

Date Published 24/08/2024

Zen Internet announces partnership with broadband operator

Rochdale broadband provider Zen Internet has become the first national provider to sign a wholesale agreement with independent broadband network operator Trooli.

Date Published 21/08/2024

Kitchen company with its HQ in Rochdale celebrates two decades of success

A German kitchen retailer based in Rochdale is proudly celebrating its 20th year of operation, marking two decades of excellence and innovation in the kitchen industry.

Date Published 24/07/2024

Support available for Greater Manchester's early years businesses

The GM Business Growth Hub has launched a series of strategic workshops aimed at helping early years businesses thrive.

Date Published 23/07/2024

Job losses as Rochdale Carpetright closes

Rochdale's Carpetright store has closed, resulting in job losses for its staff, following the company's entry into administration.

Date Published 23/07/2024

Rochdale business recognised for exceptional growth

Rochdale-based Wireless CCTV has won the British Private Equity and Venture Capital (BVCA) Vision 2024 awards for North England.
Sponsored by Grant Thornton and Santander, the...

Date Published 17/07/2024

Plans for huge new science and manufacturing hub in Atom Valley revealed

Plans for an advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub at Kingsway Business Park have been submitted.
Kingsway Business Park is part of Atom Valley, which is one of...

Date Published 12/07/2024

Major £23 million investment brings state-of-the-art food and drink depot to Middleton

Greene King, the UK's top pub company and brewer, has unveiled plans to invest £23 million in a new food and drink depot in Middleton, in collaboration with logistics firm GXO.

Date Published 08/07/2024

Entries being welcomed for 2024 Rochdale Business Awards

Rochdale is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Business Awards at the historic Rochdale Town Hall in just a few months - and businesses are being encouraged to submit their...

Date Published 04/07/2024

Shoezone puts best foot forward with new Rochdale store

Footwear retailer Shoezone has stepped up with a new, modernised store in the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.
Previously on Yorkshire Street, the store has moved indoors to a...

Date Published 03/07/2024

Two Rochdale businesswomen make final of prestigious Enterprise Vision Awards

Two Rochdale businesswomen have been named as finalists for the 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs).

Date Published 02/07/2024

Heywood firm secures United Utilities contract to maintain water services to 3m homes

United Utilities has appointed R&B Switchgear Group to service and maintain its electrical power systems across more than 600 water treatment sites in the North West.

Date Published 28/06/2024

Kingsway business launches strategic expansion with renewables division

A Rochdale industrial component supplier has launched a brand-new renewables division, expanding their services to renewable energy sectors.

Date Published 20/06/2024

The Royal Toby unveils £1m refurbishment

The Royal Toby hotel, restaurant and wedding venue in Rochdale has put the final touches to its £1m refurbishment.

Date Published 16/06/2024

'Pawsome' national award for Rochdale dog groomers

A Rochdale dog grooming company got a surprise after winning first prize at The Great British Grooming Show. Brightmoor Luxury Dog Grooming, based on Fieldhouse Industrial Estate,...

Date Published 08/06/2024

National award for Rochdale hair stylist

A multiple award-winning hair stylist from Rochdale has spoken of his joy after receiving a prestigious national award.
Mohammed Ilmaas, owner of Hair by Ilmaas, was honoured...

Date Published 07/06/2024

Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub launches GenAI business support chatbot

Greater Manchester’s Business Growth Hub has launched a cutting-edge GenAI-powered business support chatbot, enhancing its business support services.

Date Published 07/06/2024

"Outstanding Employer" award for Rochdale solicitors

Town centre business AST Hampsons has been presented with the prestigious "Outstanding Employer" award by Oldham College.
This accolade recognises AST's commitment to investing...

Date Published 05/06/2024

Atom Valley joins National Hub for a robotics-driven sustainable manufacturing future

Atom Valley will be partner in a national research hub, designed to support the UK’s transition to a circular manufacturing ecosystem.

Date Published 03/06/2024

Rochdale businessman accepts national award at 2024 British Muslim Awards

A multi-award-winning businessman has been honoured with the prestigious Business Leader of the Year award at the 2024 British Muslim Awards.

Date Published 16/05/2024

Middleton TSB to close in September

The latest blow for in-person banking has come with the news that the final TSB Bank branch in the borough will close its doors on 12 September this year.

Date Published 10/05/2024

Newhey's Char Steakhouse and Bank Chamber close with immediate effect

A hospitality company which runs two popular venues in Newhey has announced that both premises have closed with immediate effect.

Date Published 25/04/2024

Ikonic Technology Ltd raises over £14,000 for Duchenne UK

On Saturday 6 April in 50mph wind and rain a team of 22 from Ikonic Technology Ltd took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, raising over £14,000 for Duchenne UK.

Date Published 18/04/2024

Bombay Brew on hunt for new home as Indian street food restaurant closes with immediate effect

The Bombay Brew Indian street food restaurant in Rochdale town centre has closed with immediate effect on Wednesday 10 April – and is now on the hunt for a new home.

Date Published 12/04/2024

Stakehill businesses urged to complete decarbonisation survey

Business leaders have called for a “culture of collaboration’ and are encouraging companies to work together to produce a blueprint for how to decarbonise Stakehill Industrial...

Date Published 08/04/2024

Busy Beans launches Boro Bunny Easter hunt for adults

This half term, the award-winning Busy Beans coffee house in Littleborough is running its own Easter hunt for adults.
Becky and Danny O’Neill, who run the independent business,...

Date Published 26/03/2024

Innovative angels eye national award

The managing director of a care company working within Rochdale that encourages its staff to treat clients “as if they were family” has been named as a finalist in the Great...

Date Published 19/03/2024

Zen Internet named as one of the UK’s best workplaces

Rochdale internet provider Zen has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture.

Date Published 18/03/2024

Hanson Springs signs record £16m contract

Rochdale-based spring manufacturer Hanson Springs has signed a record-breaking £16m contract with US global technology and software giant Emerson.

Date Published 13/03/2024

Williams win for second year running at prestigious BMW UK marketing award

Williams, the Northwest-based prestige automotive retailer with a base on Gorrels Way in Rochdale, has won the National Marketing Award for the second consecutive year at the BMW...

Date Published 12/03/2024

Bedding manufacturer fined after employees suffer serious injuries

A bedding manufacturer has been fined more than £250,000 after two of its employees were seriously injured during separate incidents at its site in Rochdale.

Date Published 23/02/2024

Limerston Capital acquires Rochdale stability storage business in deal with parent company Source BioScience

Limerston Capital, the UK mid-market private equity investment firm, has purchased Rochdale-based Stability Storage in a carve-out deal with its parent company, Source BioScience.

Date Published 19/02/2024

Sarah Dixon & Co Solicitors acquired by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers

Sarah Dixon & Co Solicitors in Milnrow has been purchased by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers in a recent expansion.

Date Published 16/02/2024

A week of celebration and support at H Bell & Sons

Long service awards have been presented to two members of staff at the family-owned construction firm, H Bell & Sons, during a week of celebration.
The Mayor and Mayoress of...

Date Published 14/02/2024

Planning submitted for four units at Kingsway Business Park

Wilson Bowden Developments has submitted planning permission for four more units on a nine-acre plot of land at Kingsway Business Park.

Date Published 13/02/2024

Garden of Eden florist celebrates 10 years of business

The independent florist in Norden is celebrating 10 years of business, after opening a week before Valentine’s Day in 2014.

Date Published 13/02/2024

Scientific equipment business turns festive gifts into financial boost for children’s charity

An Oldham business has turned festive gifts from customers and suppliers into a late Christmas present for Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home.
LTE Scientific, which specialises in...

Date Published 12/02/2024

Merchr zooms in on deal with photo-sharing platform ClickASnap

Print-on-demand technology company Merchr has signed up picture-sharing platform ClickASnap as its latest strategic partner, offering photographers a new way to monetise their...

Date Published 09/02/2024

National discounter to open new store in Rochdale this week

One Beyond, the UK’s freshest new discount store will open a new store in Rochdale this Friday 9 February at 10am.
Created by the original founders of Poundworld Retail Ltd, the...

Date Published 08/02/2024

Castleton hair and beauty salon shortlisted for 2024 UK Hair and Beauty Awards

The Infinity Salon in Castleton has been shortlisted for a ‘Spotlight Salon of the Year’ in this year’s UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

Date Published 08/02/2024

Two new units under development on Kingsway Business Park

Construction is underway on two new units of 87,000 sq.ft. and 116,500 sq.ft. at Kingsway Business Park.
Glencar Construction has been appointed to deliver the new...

Date Published 31/01/2024

The Vita Group buys leading aviation business Paustian Airtex

Metzo - part of Middleton-based The Vita Group - has bought a leading aviation business that covers all leather and textile products in the aviation industry.

Date Published 30/01/2024

Rochdale’s BID Manager Paul Ambrose appointed to new TfGM Business Transport Advisory Council

Rochdale’s BID Manager Paul Ambrose has been appointed to the new Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Business Transport Advisory Council.

Date Published 29/01/2024

Additional space approved for new logistics centre in Heywood

An addition to a huge new logistics centre close to Heywood Distribution Park has been approved by Rochdale Council.

Date Published 26/01/2024

Self Assessment: one week until deadline to file tax returns

With only one week to go until the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, the 3.8 million people yet to file their tax return are urged to act now or risk facing a £100 penalty.

Date Published 24/01/2024

Pionero Lounge to open in Rochdale

A new café and bar is opening at the former Crust pizza premises at Rochdale Riverside on Monday 29 January.

Date Published 23/01/2024

Owner spends thousands transforming his shop – only to be told to change it back to exactly how it was

An Alkrington businessman is going to battle with Rochdale Borough Council over a difference of opinion regarding his shop front.

Date Published 23/01/2024

Last Barclays in Rochdale borough to shut as date given for Rochdale town centre branch closure

The last Barclays branch in the Rochdale borough will close in April, with the nearest branches then being in Bury, Oldham or Manchester.
The Rochdale town centre branch of the...

Date Published 12/01/2024

The Medicine Tap closes for good 'due to town centre changes and post-Covid habits'

The Medicine Tap in Rochdale town centre will not be reopening after closing for Christmas and New Year.
The venue, which opened in 2018 in the Grade-II listed former Post Office...

Date Published 08/01/2024

Boost for pets as Rochdale vet practice unveils new look after major revamp

A veterinary practice in Castleton has reopened its doors after undergoing a major revamp.

Date Published 04/01/2024

GJD to unveil new perimeter protection solutions at Intersec Dubai 2024

Heywood intruder detection company GJD is gearing up to unveil its latest innovations at Intersec Dubai 2024.

Date Published 30/12/2023

New family-run restaurant Amor opens in Bamford

A new restaurant in Bamford is offering a "modern Indian" cuisine and cocktails after opening on 15 December.

Date Published 29/12/2023

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