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Walkers Transport, part of Palletways, has launched the industry’s first dedicated palletised freight product specifically for home deliveries

Rochdale logistics firm offers industry-first palletised freight product for home deliveries

Walkers Transport in Rochdale is now offering the industry’s first dedicated palletised freight product specifically for home deliveries.

Date Published 01/12/2020

Trust Renewables launch puts Greater Manchester at the forefront of the green revolution

A new social enterprise has been launched in Littleborough, pledging to donate 50% of its profits to local initiatives and improve the planet and the lives of people in Greater...

Date Published 28/11/2020

New industrial units on the way for former brownfield site

Thirteen new industrial units are being planned for the former Bradfern factory site off Oldham Road in Rochdale as the council has reached full capacity of its existing units.

Date Published 26/11/2020

Rochdale business leads way on smart city tech

A Rochdale engineering company is being held up as an example to other small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester of what can be achieved by focusing on new...

Date Published 24/11/2020

Companies House issue ‘don’t leave it until the last minute’ advice to businesses

Companies across the UK are being urged not to leave filing their annual accounts until the last minute and consider going paperless, as the disruption caused by coronavirus...

Date Published 24/11/2020

Heywood firm helps get England game on in Belgium

A Heywood business came to the rescue of the Belgian FA just hours before a match was due to take place against England earlier this month.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Additional Restrictions Grants pays out almost £900k to local businesses

Almost £900,000 has been paid out in grants to businesses which have had to close as part of the current national lockdown.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Wheatsheaf tenants dealt devastating news at critical trading period

With just weeks until Christmas and an already reduced trading period because of the national lockdown, the shock announcement that the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will remain...

Date Published 20/11/2020

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will NOT reopen after current lockdown

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will not be re-opening after the current lockdown period.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Homeworking here to stay

Homeworking is set to become a permanent fixture for thousands of UK businesses as nine in 10 (86%) plan to offer more remote working options to their employees.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Naylors Equestrian purchased by Go Outdoors

Rochdale-based Naylors Equestrian, one of the UK’s leading Equestrian retailers, has been acquired by Go Outdoors, the UK’s largest outdoor retailer.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Self Assessment customers warned about scammers posing as HMRC

Individuals who submit Self Assessment tax returns should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 19/11/2020

Catering company Dolce reduces kitchen staff hours by 20%

School caterer Dolce – which provides catering services to schools across the North West including six in Rochdale – has reduced the hours of kitchen staff in schools throughout...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Mayor of Greater Manchester shows support for Middleton Stakehill BID

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has spoken about the importance of business communities to the wider region at a virtual event, held as part of Stakehill Industrial...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Hairdresser buys Bamford barbers she has worked at for 20 years

Bamford Barbers on Bury Road has announced a management takeover by long time manager Sarah Sweetmore and partner Marijke Cadwallader.

Date Published 14/11/2020

Risk Averse supports Operation Shoebox Appeal to make Christmas special for those struggling

Littleborough-based company Risk Averse Ltd has bought scores of pre-printed shoeboxes for the Samaritans' Purse Christmas Operation Shoebox, which distributes individually...

Date Published 13/11/2020

Versatile Accountancy celebrates 15 years of business

A Littleborough accountancy firm has celebrated 15 years of business.

Date Published 12/11/2020

Furlough claims can now be submitted for November

Employers can now submit claims for furloughed staff from today (Wednesday 11 November) for periods from 1 ‌November.

Date Published 11/11/2020

Staff at Rochdale engineering firm volunteer to trial Covid-19 saliva test

The entire workforce of specialist engineering firm Trelleborg Applied Technologies in Rochdale have volunteered to take part in a trial with Covid testing company Medusa 19 as a...

Date Published 10/11/2020

Norden solicitor receives Cancer Research UK Flame of Hope Award

Edward Smethurst, Managing Partner of Prosperity Law LLP Solicitors, has received Cancer Research UK’s Flame of Hope Award.

Date Published 10/11/2020

Ready, steady, file: fewer than 100 days left to Self Assess

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that there are fewer than 100 days left to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2021.

Date Published 09/11/2020

Mayor Andy Burnham and Leader of Rochdale Council to attend Stakehill Industrial Estate BID open event

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will be speaking at a virtual open event, being held as part of Stakehill Industrial Estate’s proposal to become a Business...

Date Published 07/11/2020

Rochdale manufacturer recruits two new apprentices

A Rochdale business has recruited five new staff – including two 16-year-old apprentices – as it presses ahead with its growth strategy.

Date Published 06/11/2020

Furlough scheme extended to March 2021

The furlough scheme has been extended by five months to March 2021, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today (Thursday 5 November).

Date Published 05/11/2020

What you can and can't do in this second lockdown

The country will be placed into a national lockdown from tomorrow (Thursday 5 November), meaning you may only leave home for specific reasons under new restrictions.

Date Published 04/11/2020

Grants available to SME businesses to help cut energy investment costs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply for a grant which can help them save up to 50% of the capital needed for investments in...

Date Published 04/11/2020

Acquired tech firm to remain in Rochdale

The founder of a Rochdale tech firm that’s been acquired in a private equity-backed deal has said the business will remain in the borough.

Date Published 03/11/2020

Lancashire Farm Dairies hits record £45m turnover

Family-owned Lancashire Farm Dairies has posted record turnover of £44.9m – an annual increase of 18 per cent.
The figures are for the year ending 31 January 2020 and the...

Date Published 02/11/2020

Zen Internet announced as a new sponsor of Rochdale AFC

Zen Internet has agreed a sponsorship deal with Rochdale Football Club that will see Zen featured on the RAFC kit including shorts and sleeves, as well as the Sandy Lane stand.

Date Published 30/10/2020

Rochdale Trade Centre UK makes donation to Army of Kindness

Rochdale car dealership Trade Centre UK has made a donation of food to community group Army of Kindness.

Date Published 27/10/2020

Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced he will increase support through the existing Job Support and self-employed schemes, and expand business grants to support companies in...

Date Published 22/10/2020

Credible Media sells Revolution 96.2 radio to Bauer Media

Local radio station Revolution 96.2 has been sold by Credible Media to the Bauer Media Group.

Date Published 22/10/2020

BES injects specialist expertise into VMIC vaccine facility

Rochdale-based pharmaceutical design and construction specialist BES has been appointed to fit-out the new Vaccines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (VMIC) in Oxfordshire.

Date Published 20/10/2020

Zen celebrates 25 years of business

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the largest independently-owned telecommunications and technology service provider in the UK, has celebrated 25 years of business, believed to be the...

Date Published 20/10/2020

First AO store to open in Tesco Middleton next week

Electricals retailer AO has announced that one of the first AO stores in the country will open in Middleton next week.

Date Published 16/10/2020

First of Holroyd’s new ‘smart tech’ rotor milling machines about to ship

Only a few months after announcing the introduction of a number of advanced ‘smart technology’ performance and connectivity options for its rotor milling and rotor grinding...

Date Published 15/10/2020

Little Steps Nursery under new ownership

Little Steps Nursery in Rochdale has been acquired by the operator of two other local nurseries - Ashworth View in Norden and Little Sparks in Wardle.

Date Published 14/10/2020

Reel Cinema Rochdale receives funding boost for health and safety

Rochdale’s Reel Cinema is one of 42 cinemas across England to receive a cash boost from the UK government.

Date Published 12/10/2020

Rochdale scent company makes historical scent range for Warwick Castle

Rochdale-based scent company AromaPrime has provided a unique scent range for a medieval experience at Warwick Castle.

Date Published 09/10/2020

Fiver Fest deals from Rochdale town centre’s independent shops and businesses

To encourage people to support local high streets, Rochdale town centre is joining with over 100 independent high streets across the UK, to put on very special £5 offers between...

Date Published 08/10/2020

Chris Clarkson MP champions Heywood Magic Market in House of Commons

Heywood and Middleton MP, Chris Clarkson has spoken in Parliament about the importance of local markets in a post-covid economic recovery.

Date Published 07/10/2020

Stakehill Industrial Estate launches plans for BID

Businesses at Stakehill Industrial Estate are developing a Business Improvement District (BID) for the estate, to go to ballot in 2021.

Date Published 07/10/2020

New programme launched to help start-ups enhance their e-commerce offer

Entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to take their businesses online can get help to launch and grow an online business from their mobile, laptop or tablet thanks to a new...

Date Published 06/10/2020

Rochdale Asda launches dedicated vegan section in store

The Rochdale Asda store has become one of over 350 stores to launch an exclusive vegan section in store.

Date Published 06/10/2020

Moss Mill move for Scott Cooper Academy of Drama and Dance

The Scott Cooper Academy of Drama and Dance has moved to new premises at Moss Mill in Rochdale.

Date Published 06/10/2020

Rising star at AST Hampsons

Solicitor Hamza Tahir has joined AST Hampsons’ Commercial Department, following the completion of his latest qualification.

Date Published 06/10/2020

Self Assessment taxpayers can now apply for monthly payment plans

People who complete self assessment tax return can now apply online to spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs...

Date Published 05/10/2020

Maskerade to close after 30 years of business

Date Published 01/10/2020

Littleborough-based Daniels Healthcare creates new pharmaceutical waste container range made from 100% recycled plastic

Daniels Healthcare, a local manufacturer of sharps and clinical waste containers, has launched its first waste container range made from 100% recycled material.

Date Published 30/09/2020

Free webinar to help businesses recognise signs of domestic abuse in the workplace

Rochdale charity WHAG is inviting the public to join a free webinar on Wednesday 14 October, running from 3pm – 4pm, which will help businesses to recognise signs of domestic...

Date Published 29/09/2020

Manufacturers in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale target growth through innovation

Manufacturers in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are targeting growth through Made Smarter’s innovative digital transformation workshops.

Date Published 28/09/2020

Report says RDA generates economic benefits for borough

An independent report has concluded that for every £1 spent, the Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) adds nearly £14 to the local economy.

Date Published 24/09/2020

Chancellor presents Winter Economy Plan to support businesses and jobs

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined the government’s Winter Economy Plan (Thursday 24 September) to support businesses and jobs through the next stage of the coronavirus...

Date Published 24/09/2020

Last chance for creative businesses in GM to benefit from Creative Scale-Up programme

The Growth Company is looking for creative industry businesses in Greater Manchester who are ready to take the next big step in their growth journey to join the final cohort of...

Date Published 23/09/2020

Rochdale manufacturer beats Bank of England to green award

The boss of Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors said he nearly fainted after learning they’d beaten the Bank of England to a prestigious environmental award.

Date Published 22/09/2020

The Works to return to Rochdale town centre

Family-friendly value retailer The Works is returning to Rochdale town centre, seven years after closing its previous store.

Date Published 17/09/2020

Aquacheck Engineering scoops top prize at KTP Best of the Best Awards for state-of-the-art device

Rochdale-based company Aquacheck Engineering has scooped the top prize at the 45th annual Knowledge Transfer Partnership Best of the Best Awards (Wednesday 9 September).

Date Published 17/09/2020

Last chance for businesses to respond to rates review

The first phase of a government consultation inviting businesses and stakeholders to contribute to reviewing business rates is closing this Friday (18 September).

Date Published 16/09/2020

EnterprisingYou Programme supports small business owners during Covid-19 outbreak

The EnterprisingYou (EY) programme has proved crucial to the self-employed following the Covid-19 outbreak by providing support to self-employed businesses, particularly those hit...

Date Published 15/09/2020

Venues required by law to record contact details

Premises and venues across England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers, visitors and...

Date Published 15/09/2020

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor sees uptake in ‘size-appropriate’ buses

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor, has emerged from recent Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in an optimistic mood as the company gears-up for future growth.

Date Published 15/09/2020

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