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Businesses who supply the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors can now apply for an 'Omicron grant'

Rochdale Council launches new Omicron additional restrictions grant

Rochdale Borough Council is now taking applications for the Omicron additional restrictions grant.

Date Published 24/01/2022


Dragons' Den success for Kandy Kitchen Creations

Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner are celebrating after a successful pitch on the popular BBC show Dragons’ Den on Thursday (20 January).

Date Published 21/01/2022

Rochdale businessman named as senior advisor to private office of United Arab Emirates’ ruling family

A Rochdale businessman has been appointed as a senior advisor to the private office of one of the ruling families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Date Published 21/01/2022


Envair Technology opens 63,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site in Heywood

Envair Technology, a specialist manufacturer of clean air and containment solutions for the healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, has announced the opening of a...

Date Published 19/01/2022

Holroyds lands export order worth £1.4m

A leading Chinese manufacturer of industrial refrigeration compressors has chosen a Rochdale-built PTG Holroyd rotor grinding machine to bring even higher levels of accuracy and...

Date Published 17/01/2022


Rochdale entrepreneurs in search of a soup dragon

Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner wish they had a pound for every time someone has said that they should pitch their soup, stew, risotto and pudding products...

Date Published 16/01/2022

Three Mellor Orion buses delivered to Cheshire DRT operator

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor has supplied three buses to Cheshire operator, Transport Service Solutions.

Date Published 15/01/2022


Rochdale businesses most impacted by Omicron variant can now apply for grant support

Businesses most impacted by Covid-19 and the transmission of the Omicron variant can now benefit from the government support package which is to be distributed by local councils.

Date Published 11/01/2022

HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease Covid-19 pressures

Late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers are being waived for one month by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – giving them extra time, if they need it, to...

Date Published 09/01/2022


Kingsway Business Park set for ‘unprecedented year’

2021 has been an incredibly successful year for Kingsway Business Park and 2022 promises to be even better.

Date Published 08/01/2022

TfNTalks webinar to highlight upcoming freight strategy for the North of England

Transport for the North (TfN) is hosting another free #TfNTalks webinar next week, highlighting its work on a Freight & Logistics Strategy for the region.

Date Published 07/01/2022


Recruiters join forces to produce talent guide

Four recruitment agencies have joined forces to produce an e-brochure for new and expanding businesses in the borough.

Date Published 06/01/2022

Gourmet restaurant Loaded Burgers opens at Rochdale Riverside

Rochdale’s newest eatery, independent restaurant Loaded Burgers, has opened its doors to the public.

Date Published 05/01/2022


The Vita Group pull together for Cash for Kids this Christmas

Sales colleagues at The Vita Group have spread some festive goodwill by raising over £2,000 in toys for Bauer Radio's charity Cash for Kids' this festive season.

Date Published 30/12/2021

Growing Rochdale start-up hits £7m turnover

A Rochdale start-up has just hit a record turnover of £7m – up from £4m last year.
Repair Maintenance & Overhaul (RMO) is an electrical mechanical and instrumentation distributor...

Date Published 22/12/2021


Additional support announced for businesses impacted by Omicron

One-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be provided by the government, following the rise of the Omicron...

Date Published 21/12/2021

Police dogs kitted out with specialist armour from Rochdale manufacturer

Rochdale body armour manufacturer Defence Composites has begun to provide police forces with specialist canine armour.

Date Published 17/12/2021


The Vita Group and Shelter help Manchester’s homeless source mattresses this Christmas

Middleton foam manufacturer The Vita Group will be delivering 100 mattresses to homelessness charity Shelter this week in a bid to reduce rough-sleeping in Greater Manchester and...

Date Published 16/12/2021

Employers have until Friday to apply to provide Kickstart placements

Employers interested in joining the Kickstart Scheme only have until Friday (17 December) to apply – or to add additional placements onto existing grant agreements.

Date Published 15/12/2021


EnterprisingYou programme supporting the self-employed in Greater Manchester extended to 2023

A programme which has supported more than 1,700 self-employed business owners across Greater Manchester since last March will continue until 2023.

Date Published 15/12/2021

Brand-new training programme to plug skills gap

Around 2,000 people in Greater Manchester will benefit from a brand-new training programme, which will inspire business growth and plug any skill gaps employers have identified...

Date Published 13/12/2021


Jolly Josh receives £2,000 from Crystal Doors

Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors has donated £2,000 to Rochdale charity Jolly Josh.

Date Published 11/12/2021

Rochdale start-up aims to tackle mental health crisis by making help and support accessible for everyone

A new Rochdale start-up is aiming to tackle the mental health crisis by making help and support accessible for everyone.

Date Published 10/12/2021


International accolades for The Vita Group at UTECH awards

Middleton foam manufacturer The Vita Group has won two prestigious 'Innovation Awards' for its new Orbis™ foam range and VitaRest Origin™ pillow at the 2021 UTECH Europe...

Date Published 10/12/2021

Plan B branded “setback” and “body blow” for small businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses and the CBI, which represents businesses of all sizes across all sectors, have said the latest restriction measures will be a “setback” for...

Date Published 10/12/2021


Local couple breathe new life into iconic former Windmill hotel

One of Rochdale’s most iconic old buildings has been brought back into use.
The Windmill on Manchester Road in Sudden had been derelict for over a decade, but has now been given...

Date Published 10/12/2021

Local business super charges Greater Manchester charity toy appeal

Heywood based Buyabattery.co.uk has given Greater Manchester’s Mission Christmas team an extra boost with a donation of £2,000 worth of batteries to power up toys and gadgets...

Date Published 06/12/2021


Crystal Doors celebrates green success with workforce and local supporters

Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors has received its Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in a special ceremony attended by the Deputy Lieutenant for Greater...

Date Published 02/12/2021

Four new units being built at Kingsway Business Park

Building work is underway on four new units at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale.
Wilson Bowden Developments has started groundworks on the 8.67 acre site between Sir Isaac...

Date Published 02/12/2021


Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Financial Support Scheme now open for HGV owners

A financial support scheme to upgrade or retrofit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to comply with the GM-wide Clean Air Zone opened for applications on 30 November.

Date Published 01/12/2021

Local manufacturers help Made Smarter reach major milestone

Local manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s trailblazing technology adoption programme in the North West mark its third anniversary by reaching a major milestone.

Date Published 26/11/2021


Rochdale Training wins Springhill Hospice's Corporate Challenge

Independent training provider Rochdale Training has been named the winner of Springhill Hospice’s Corporate Challenge this year.

Date Published 25/11/2021

HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters

Self assessment taxpayers are warned to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.

Date Published 23/11/2021


Milnrow business crowned Best Indian Restaurant in Greater Manchester

The Milnrow Balti has been named Best Indian Restaurant in Greater Manchester at this year’s Euro Asia Curry Awards, while its head chef has picked up the Best Chef in Greater...

Date Published 21/11/2021

Kickstart: employers must apply by 17 December

Employers interested in joining the Kickstart Scheme are reminded that no new applications will be accepted – or any additional placements added onto existing grant agreements –...

Date Published 19/11/2021


Rochdale sports therapist wins award at 2021 FitPro awards

A Rochdale sports therapist and strength and conditioning coach has won an award in the 2021 Fitness Professional Awards.

Date Published 18/11/2021

La Scala restaurant relaunched after refurbishment

La Scala restaurant on Oldham Road has been relaunched after a successful refurbishment.

Date Published 17/11/2021


Vita Group partners with Evonik for pioneering efficient polyurethane mattress recycling process

Middleton foam manufacturer, The Vita Group has partnered with chemicals specialist Evonik as part of a pioneering mattress recycling programme.

Date Published 17/11/2021

Nando’s to open on 1 December creating 40 new jobs

Rochdale’s very first Nando’s will officially open for business on Wednesday 1 December.

Date Published 15/11/2021


Well-deserved retirement for Middleton employee after half a century's work

Workman Pete Dalton is celebrating a well-deserved retirement after 50 years at local business F S Moult and Son.

Date Published 13/11/2021

Carbon neutral drive boosted by new Greater Manchester and Octopus Energy partnership

Greater Manchester has struck a new partnership with Octopus Energy Group in its bid to become carbon neutral by 2038, 12 years ahead of the UK target date.

Date Published 12/11/2021


Ophthalmic optician Stephen Holt celebrates 50 years of business

An independent optician is celebrating 50 years of business this week.
Stephen Holt opened his business – Stephen J Holt Ophthalmic Opticians – on Oldham Road on 8 November 1971,...

Date Published 11/11/2021

Small firms offered support and profiling from Small Business Saturday campaign’s UK roadshow

Pringle Accountants, based in Littleborough, is one local small business which will have a spotlight shone on it as part of a national roadshow to support small businesses and...

Date Published 10/11/2021


World’s first UN-approved clinical waste container made from post-consumer recycled plastic launched in the UK by Littleborough business

Littleborough business Daniels Healthcare, a local manufacturer of sharps and clinical waste containers, has introduced the world’s first UN-approved clinical waste container made...

Date Published 08/11/2021

Award win for customer service champions Cartime

Car dealership Cartime, which has sites in Bury and Rochdale, has won an Extra Mile Award for customer service and community support.

Date Published 06/11/2021


Barton Kendal wins The British Property Lettings Award for Rochdale

Local estate agents Barton Kendal Residential has won the British Property Lettings Award 2021 – 2022 for Rochdale.

Date Published 05/11/2021

Middleton's Caketastic Creations reaches finals of 2021 Baking Industry Awards

A Middleton cake maker reached the finals of this year’s national Baking Industry Awards.

Date Published 03/11/2021


Busy Beans Coffee celebrates second anniversary with Good Food award

Independent coffee house Busy Beans Coffee is celebrating its second anniversary with a Good Food award.

Date Published 02/11/2021

Zen donates £11,000 to its charity of the year Rochdale and District Mind

Mental health charity Rochdale and District Mind has been presented with a cheque for £11,400 by Zen Internet.

Date Published 02/11/2021


Newhey Butchers win best display at first ever Milnrow ‘Pink’ Hey event

Newhey Butchers has been named the winner of the first ever Milnrow ‘Pink’ Hey event in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Milnrow ‘Pink’ Hey is an extension of the Little ‘Pink’ Borough...

Date Published 30/10/2021

Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation venues receive tip top scores for food hygiene

A local pub, catering and hospitality group has received an abundance of five-star ratings across its food pubs and restaurants in Rochdale.

Date Published 30/10/2021


Heywood salon named North West Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year for second year running

Holly Jayne Hair Establishment in Heywood has once again landed several accolades at this British Hair and Beauty Awards.

Date Published 28/10/2021

Business communications group announces new division

A Middleton mobile phone provider has acquired a Clitheroe-based business telecoms company and created a new division.
MID Communications, based at Stakehill Industrial Park, is...

Date Published 27/10/2021


Self-Assessment deadline countdown begins

Self-Assessment customers have less than a week left to submit paper tax returns and under 100 days to go for online tax returns.
The Self-Assessment tax return deadlines for...

Date Published 26/10/2021

How Made Smarter is giving Greater Manchester food and drink makers the ingredients for digitalisation

Food and drink manufacturers across Greater Manchester – including Rochdale’s Lancashire Farm Dairies – are using technology and digital skills to navigate the major challenges of...

Date Published 26/10/2021


Rochdale stab vest manufacturer features in Channel 5 show ‘Shoplifters & Scammers’

Rochdale-based body armour manufacturer Defence Composites featured in a Channel 5 episode of ‘Shoplifters & Scammers: At War With The Law,’ which aired on Tuesday 19 October.

Date Published 25/10/2021

Celebrating 30 years at Shawclough Stores

A retailing family is celebrating 30 years and three generations at their Rochdale convenience store with a new fascia and a mini facelift inside.
Danny Patel, a Nisa partner...

Date Published 25/10/2021


Greater Manchester launches bid to become easiest place in the UK to be a zero carbon business

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP), alongside an alliance of businesses and partner organisations, has launched Bee Net Zero – an ambitious commitment to...

Date Published 21/10/2021

Practice in Milnrow ranked amongst top GP surgeries in England

Milnrow Village Practice has achieved a national ranking of 26 out of 6,658 practices across the country in this year’s GP Patient survey.

Date Published 20/10/2021


Little ‘Pink’ Borough: Busy Beans Coffee and The Image Warehouse named best dressed windows

Busy Beans Coffee and The Image Warehouse beauty salon have been named the joint winners of this year’s Little ‘Pink’ Borough campaign in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Date Published 19/10/2021

BES trainee completes apprenticeship with a first class honours degree

An apprentice from Rochdale-based company, BES Ltd, has achieved a first class honours degree from UCLan (University of Central Lancashire) after his employer enabled him to...

Date Published 19/10/2021


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