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Fresh Prep, at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre

Healthy street food company signs three-year lease after year of success despite pandemic

A healthy street food business which opened during the first national lockdown has signed a three-year lease with the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Shoppers urged to stay local as town centres start to reopen

Residents are being urged to shop local and support their high street safely as the borough’s non-essential retailers prepare to reopen.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Riverside Walk Greggs opens

The new Greggs store on Riverside Walk, Rochdale, has opened today, Thursday 1 April.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Rochdale engineers complete ‘toughest job in 31 years’

A team of Rochdale engineers is finally home after completing the most challenging job in their company’s 31-year history.
The group from Salt Separation Services flew to Germany...

Date Published 31/03/2021

Blind England footballer Azeem Amir’s business aims to help change perceptions about disability

A blind England international footballer from Rochdale is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business.

Date Published 30/03/2021

Rochdale Production Services relocates to Rawtenstall

After 14 years in Whitworth, Rochdale Production Services is relocating to bigger premises in Rawtenstall.
The new plant at New Hall Hey opens for business on 12 April, under the...

Date Published 29/03/2021

GJD unveils new Network Bridge product

Award-winning Heywood perimeter detection manufacturer GJD has launched a new product – the Network Bridge – which will connect its security devices with third party video...

Date Published 25/03/2021

St Mary’s Retail Park acquired by Glenbrook Investments

St Mary’s Retail Park in Rochdale, home to Dunelm and Carpetright, has been acquired by Manchester-based property company Glenbrook Investments.
The acquisition was completed...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Reopening a building after lockdown? It’s vital to risk assess your drinking water

WaterSafe is advising owners, landlords and managers of buildings in Greater Manchester which have been empty or under-occupied during lockdown to risk assess their drinking water...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Heywood business celebrates two years of trade with opening of new showroom

Heywood business UK Glazing Group Ltd is celebrating two years trading this month.

Managing director of the business based at Holland Street; Christopher Barton is a...

Date Published 24/03/2021

Serious Brewing Company launches first lager

After five successful years brewing traditional ales and Belgian style beers, Rochdale’s Serious Brewing Company are launching their very first lager, Prisma.

Date Published 23/03/2021

Zen comes top of latest Which? UK broadband survey again

Rochdale-based Zen Internet has again finished top of the latest Which? broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers.

With an overall score of 70%, Zen was 8% clear...

Date Published 22/03/2021

Greater Manchester businesses urged to support self-isolating workers

Employers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support their employees in getting a test and self-isolating when needed to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Date Published 22/03/2021

Rebrand introduces the Baillie Street Quarter to Rochdale centre

Rochdale town centre’s haven of independent shops is set to receive a new identity as the Baillie Street Quarter.

Date Published 20/03/2021

Heywood salon Fab HQ is up for five national Hair and Beauty Awards

A Heywood salon that only opened its doors in December 2019 – then faced three national lockdowns – has been nominated for five UK Hair and Beauty Awards and two Social Media Hair...

Date Published 19/03/2021

Middleton couple forced to use IVF savings to keep children's play centre business running

A Middleton couple who had been saving for IVF have been forced to use their savings to keep their children’s play centre business running.

Date Published 17/03/2021

Icon Sports appointed official supplier to Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Rochdale-based Icon Sports has been appointed the official football supplier to all of Rochdale AFC Community Trust's teams and programmes for the 2021/22 season.

Date Published 16/03/2021

Middleton businessman's company has doubled revenues and workforce

A Middleton businessman's auction house company has doubled revenues and workforce after moving to larger premises.

Date Published 15/03/2021

New premises will double turnover at Rochdale start-up

The boss of a fast-growing start-up predicts turnover at its Rochdale base will double to £6 million following their move into new premises.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Yankee Heaven reopens in Littleborough

Littleborough’s beloved Yankee Heaven has found a new home at Canal Wharf, off Canal Street, after a turbulent year.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Bluebird Care announced as new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies

On International Women’s Day, Rochdale AFC Community Trust has announced that Bluebird Care Rochdale will be the new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Hundreds of young people interested in Kickstart employment

Hundreds of young people across Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton have shown interest in the government’s Kickstart scheme, as over 800 referrals have been made by Job Centre Plus...

Date Published 06/03/2021

BES wins integrated design and construction contract for Terumo Aortic Facility

Rochdale-based BES has won a major contract for a global medical device manufacturing facility located near Glasgow.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Budget 2021: Everything you need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed his Spring 2021 budget in the House of Commons this afternoon (Wednesday 3 March).

Date Published 03/03/2021

Littleborough beautician confirmed as finalist in nationwide beauty awards

A recently set up nail and lash technician from Littleborough is quickly establishing herself as one to watch in the industry, after officially being named a finalist in the UK...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Rochdale firm backed with £30million investment

Wireless CCTV (WCCTV), the Rochdale based supplier of redeployable surveillance solutions, has secured a £30million investment for a minority stake from leading mid-market private...

Date Published 02/03/2021

RBH joins the GM Good Employment Charter

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is the first employer in the Rochdale borough to become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Stakehill businesses celebrate positive BID result

Businesses across Stakehill have voted in favour of plans of the Stakehill Business Improvement District (BID), securing a significant £800,000 to be spent on supporting...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Cartime wins Car Supermarket of the Year Award for second year running

Cartime, which has showrooms in both Bury and Rochdale, has today (Friday 26 February) been announced as Car Supermarket of the Year in the Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards.

Date Published 26/02/2021

ADD Express Ltd drives away with national award

A.D.D. Express Ltd has shifted into top gear after picking up a national award from logistics giant Pall-Ex.

Date Published 26/02/2021

File tax returns now to prevent penalties

Self Assessment taxpayers have less than a week to submit their late tax returns to prevent a £100 penalty, after the usual 31 January deadline was extended by a month to help...

Date Published 25/02/2021

VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme online service opens

Businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments.

Date Published 25/02/2021

Crown House Vets to cut hair for Oldham Cats

Two vets from Crown House Vets in Rochdale and Shaw will be cutting their hair to raise money for the Oldham Cats rescue centre.

Date Published 23/02/2021

Industry experts offer free online advice to support disabled staff

Free specialist online teach-ins for employers wanting to better support disabled staff in their roles are being run by business leaders.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Rochdale's Reel Cinema awarded £115k from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Reel Cinema Rochdale has been awarded £115,385 by the British Film Institute (BFI) as part of the first round of funding from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to support...

Date Published 22/02/2021

Rochdale construction firms hit record £16m turnover

Rochdale-based PLP Construction has reported record turnover in 2020 of £16m.
The family-run business was founded by managing director Philip Bradley. His son Laurie Bradley and...

Date Published 19/02/2021

New digital employment opportunities to combat youth unemployment

A new Digital Customer Support programme has been launched in Manchester by the youth employment non-profit organisation, Generation UK.

Date Published 19/02/2021

New outdoor sensory room fulfils children's needs at Seeros Daycare

A new outdoor sensory room has been unveiled at Seeros Central Daycare Nursery.
The outdoor shed, which had previously been destroyed by teenagers, has now been refurbished to...

Date Published 17/02/2021

Castleton Timber celebrates first year trading

A new Rochdale business is celebrating its first full year of trading, in which it has seen its staff headcount double, every financial target surpassed and its premises expanded.

Date Published 17/02/2021

Rochdale manufacturer to speak at Made Smarter virtual conference

A Rochdale business has been asked to contribute to a virtual conference showing manufacturers how to leverage and fast-track digital technology and tools for a year of recovery,...

Date Published 16/02/2021

31 March deadline for businesses to apply for Greater Manchester Bounce Back Loans

Businesses in Rochdale struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic are being reminded by GC Business Growth Hub that loans of up to £50,000 are available to support them but time...

Date Published 15/02/2021

The Growth Company delivers Kickstart scheme in GM, creating hundreds of paid work placements for young people

GC Kickstart - the Government’s Kickstart programme which is being delivered by The Growth Company in Greater Manchester - has created hundreds of paid work placements for...

Date Published 14/02/2021

Rochdale Safe Place Scheme enables vulnerable people to find a safe place anywhere in the borough

Safe spaces for vulnerable people have been launched by social care provider Future Directions. The Rochdale Safe Place Scheme is a voluntary system that allows vulnerable people...

Date Published 13/02/2021

Poppy face coverings raise £140 for Heywood Veterans Association

Mike Goldrick Blinds & Curtains has donated £140 to the Heywood Veterans Association.

Date Published 13/02/2021

Stakehill launches BID ballot

The Stakehill Industrial Estate has launched the ballot for its Business Improvement District (BID) proposals.

Date Published 12/02/2021

E-cig and Gadgets secures new premises on Yorkshire Street

The E-cig and Gadgets shop has found a new home at 13 Yorkshire Street after the closure of the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre.

Date Published 11/02/2021

'Brexit has been considerably worse than expected' says JD Sports chairman Peter Cowgill and could result in the "transfer of a number of jobs into Europe"

Chairman of retailer JD Sports Peter Cowgill has said that Brexit has been “considerably worse” than initially thought.

Date Published 10/02/2021

College reaches 200 apprentice milestone

A campaign by Hopwood Hall College to train 300 new apprentices in 12 months has reached a landmark milestone during National Apprenticeship Week.
The Rochdale-based college has...

Date Published 10/02/2021

Brewery based in Whitworth wins double award

Whitworth’s Strata Brewing Company is celebrating after scooping double accolades at the prestige RateBeer awards.

Date Published 09/02/2021

National Apprenticeship Week to showcase how apprentices are building future of Greater Manchester

Apprentices in Greater Manchester are set to be celebrated through a series of events as employers have told how they have helped their organisations to grow during the...

Date Published 09/02/2021

Plans for Rochdale Penn Street scheme out for consultation

A digital public consultation on plans for the second phase of the Rochdale Riverside development - renovating the brownfield site on Penn Street Rochdale - is being held until...

Date Published 08/02/2021

Work to start on £6.1m Technology Centre extension at Hopwood Hall

Hopwood Hall College is building a £6.1m extension to its Technology Centre in Rochdale as it prepares to launch a range of T-Level qualifications.

Date Published 06/02/2021

Crystal Doors embarking on digital transformation with the support of Made Smarter

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers in Greater Manchester joining the Industry 4.0 revolution are driving up the demand for data science and software engineering...

Date Published 05/02/2021

Growth Hub invites applicants for new Exceed programme to help businesses achieve their goals

Medium and large-sized digital, creative and tech businesses in Rochdale can now profit from a new, fully-funded programme.

Date Published 05/02/2021

Brown’s Cakes celebrates 10 years of business

The multi-award winning Brown’s Cakes in Rochdale celebrated 10 years of business on 31 January.
Instantly recognisable with its candy pink exterior, Browns, based on St Mary’s...

Date Published 04/02/2021

Companies House has paused voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month

Companies House has paused voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month, from 21 January until 21 February 2021.
With fewer people in its offices, Companies House...

Date Published 03/02/2021

Almost 11,000 local jobs supported by Government

Just 11% of eligible jobs in the Rochdale borough have been supported by the furlough scheme as of 30 November, the latest figures from government show.

Date Published 01/02/2021

Greggs to occupy Riverside unit in spring

British bakery chain Greggs is next in the line-up to join Rochdale Riverside in 2021.

Date Published 30/01/2021

Littleborough company fined after worker's arm is crushed

Littleborough based company Ken Mills Engineering Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a 48-year-old worker suffered a life-threatening injury.

Date Published 29/01/2021

Bury roofing supplies firm and its Rochdale director fined after workers fall from height

A Bury roofing supplies firm and its Rochdale director have been fined after two workers fell from a tower scaffold, sustaining serious injuries.
Manchester Magistrates’ Court...

Date Published 28/01/2021

Skills & Training Workforce Support Fund - Up to £27,000 (per employee)

Rochdale Training are reaching out to employers across the Rochdale Borough, Greater Manchester, and the North West to understand what skills and training support they can offer...

Date Published 27/01/2021

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