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Rochdale company strikes gold at regional manufacturing awards

Crystal Doors, a world leading manufacturer of bespoke doors and accessories for kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms has struck Gold at a prestigious regional manufacturing awards ceremony.

Date Published 04/12/2023

Made Smarter to continue support for Greater Manchester SME manufacturers with national roll-out

Made Smarter, a pioneering programme helping SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester access technology and digital skills, will continue as part of government plans to roll out...

Date Published 05/12/2023

Highfield Hospital one of five independent hospitals ranked the “best places to work” according to regional workforce survey

Rochdale’s Highfield Hospital has been recognised amongst the ‘best places to work’ in the country in a UK-wide employee survey.
The local private hospital has been named...

Date Published 03/12/2023

New hair salon on Whitworth Road hopes to be "hub of self-expression, empowerment and beauty"

The director of a new hair salon in Rochdale hopes her salon will become “a hub of self-expression, empowerment, and beauty” after it opened its doors on 12 November.

Date Published 01/12/2023

Rochdale businesswoman highly commended at Crème de la Crème Business Awards

A Rochdale businesswoman has been highly commended for best business start-up at the Crème de la Crème Business Awards.

Date Published 30/11/2023

TT Electronics opens power and control facility in Rochdale

TT Electronics, a leading provider of customised power solutions and engineered technologies, proudly announces the official opening of its cutting-edge research, development, and...

Date Published 30/11/2023

Plans for The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) launched

A new state-of-the-art centre, supporting the development and commercialisation of advanced sustainable materials, is being planned to bring high-impact investment to Rochdale and...

Date Published 29/11/2023

The Casey Group awarded Building a Safer Future Champion status

North West main contractor, The Casey Group Ltd has achieved Building a Safer Future (BSF) Champion status.

Date Published 28/11/2023

Finding business finance for Rochdale firms gets simplified with the launch of SimpliFi by the Growth Company

Rochdale businesses of any stage and size can access information to help in finding finance they need with the launch of SimpliFi from the Growth Company.

Date Published 28/11/2023

£7.5M awarded to support businesses to thrive and innovate in Greater Manchester

Businesses of all sizes in Greater Manchester will benefit from tailored support to help them grow, innovate and move into new markets thanks to a multi-million-pound investment...

Date Published 24/11/2023

Marsh Finance wins 'Best Car Finance Solutions Provider 2023 - Greater Manchester' at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2023

Marsh Finance, a leading car finance lender based in Rochdale with a rich legacy spanning over 50 years, is proud to announce its recent triumph at the Northern Enterprise Awards...

Date Published 22/11/2023

Rochdale logistics company wins national award

Local firm Barnes Logistics, which operates in the logistics and supply chain industry, has triumphed at the national Supply Chain Excellence Awards held in London.

Date Published 22/11/2023

Rochdale entrepreneur gives back to local business community thanks to support programme

The founder of Rochdale-based The Manchester Soap Company has shared her journey into starting a business.

Date Published 21/11/2023

Top safety accreditation for BES

Rochdale-based BES Ltd, the design and build company specialising in controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities, has been awarded...

Date Published 20/11/2023

Vote for your favourite small business in Heywood and Middleton constituency

Chris Clarkson MP is hosting the second annual small business competition ahead of Small Business Saturday on 2 December.
Mr Clarkson is asking members of the community to...

Date Published 17/11/2023

Salford Red Devils and Oldham Athletic sign up to Middleton company's print-on-demand platform

Middleton's print-on-demand merchandise platform Merchr has made two new signings in professional sports.

Date Published 16/11/2023

Launch your business idea to success with EnterprisingYou in Rochdale

EnterprisingYou is hosting its first “Launchpad into EnterprisingYou” event at Fire Up CoWorking Space in Rochdale.

Date Published 15/11/2023

Whitworth Business & Community Awards

Awards have been presented to businesses and community groups who have shown that they care for the people of Whitworth and the community.

Date Published 15/11/2023

Stakehill BID collaborates with Your Trust to promote employee health

Stakehill Business Improvement District (BID) has collaborated with Your Trust, which operates leisure and culture venues across the Rochdale borough, to offer free blood pressure...

Date Published 13/11/2023

Rochdale entrepreneur wins national industry accolade

North West businessman, Steve Marsh, Executive Chairman and one of the founders of Rochdale based BES Ltd – specialist design consultants and contractors - has received the BESA...

Date Published 13/11/2023

Rochdale BID businesses celebrate positive BID result

Businesses in Rochdale town centre have voted in favour of renewing their status as a Business Improvement District (BID) - securing £1.4 million to be spent on continuing to...

Date Published 10/11/2023

Shoezone set to open Middleton store this weekend

Footwear retailer shoezone is due to open its new store in Middleton on Saturday, 11 November. A new space at Unit G27A, Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4EL,...

Date Published 10/11/2023

Heywood manufacturing business acquired out of administration saving 26 jobs

Gareth Harris and Chris Ratten of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed Joint Administrators of Gilwood (Fabricators) Company Limited (the Company), on 1 November 2023...

Date Published 10/11/2023

20 years running: Zen Internet claims PC Pro’s Best Broadband Provider award once more

Maintaining its top position of UK’s internet service providers, Zen Internet has been voted Best Broadband Provider by PC Pro’s readers, for the twentieth consecutive year. Zen...

Date Published 09/11/2023

Scams warning for HMRC Self Assessment customers

Self Assessment customers are urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters.
This warning comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received more...

Date Published 29/10/2023

KYP celebrates 44 years of providing services to the communities of Rochdale

Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) is a leading community/ voluntary organisation established in 1979 and has since been providing a range of services to the communities of Rochdale,...

Date Published 26/10/2023

Merchr ramps up capacity with new machinery

Print-on-demand merchandise platform Merchr has boosted its capacity after installing a raft of new custom-built machinery as part of a £250,000 investment.
Merchr has taken...

Date Published 24/10/2023

New Spar opens at Mayfield Parade

A new Spar convenience store has opened at the former McColl’s at Mayfield Parade on Albert Royds Street.

Date Published 22/10/2023

Little Play Town celebrates first anniversary

A children’s role playing centre in Heywood celebrated its first anniversary with a free play session and complimentary breakfast for its regular visitors.

Date Published 20/10/2023

Hopwood Hall and BES partnership create full-time jobs for northwest learners

Rochdale-based specialist design consultants and contractors, BES Ltd, has recently recruited two new learners from Hopwood Hall College and University Centre and a third...

Date Published 20/10/2023

Bella Sera named Highly Recommended at English Italian Awards 2023

The Bella Sera Italian restaurant in Heywood has won an award at the English Italian Awards 2023.

Date Published 17/10/2023

Holroyd wins Siemens' global award for digital transformation at EMO Hannover PTG

EMO Hannover 2023 didn’t simply provide PTG Holroyd with a platform to showcase its industry leading helical rotor and gear milling and grinding machines to a global audience....

Date Published 17/10/2023

Clinical trials specialist Panthera Biopartners scoops pharma industry award

Clinical research company Panthera Biopartners - which has a Rochdale trial centre - has been crowned ‘Pharma Research Centre of the Year’ at the prestigious Pharma Industry...

Date Published 16/10/2023

New Fairtrade advent calendars from Rochdale's Fairtrade shop, Fair for All

New Fairtrade advent calendars are now available at Rochdale town centre’s Fairtrade shop, Fair for All.

Date Published 10/10/2023

The Milnrow Balti named as the best in the country at Britain’s top Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards

The Milnrow Balti has not only been crowned the North West Restaurant of the Year at the largest celebration of Britain’s vibrant Asian restaurants and takeaway industry but also...

Date Published 10/10/2023

Pioneering apprenticeship to develop urgent skills for the green energy sector launches at Hopwood Hall

A pioneering apprenticeship, and the first in the UK dedicated to pipeline inspection that incorporates qualifications in hydrogen awareness, has officially welcomed its first...

Date Published 06/10/2023

Successful soft-launch for new Stocco ristorante

Over 200 guests enjoyed a special three-course dinner at the soft-launch of a new Italian restaurant in Norden on Monday night (2 October).

Date Published 05/10/2023

Award-winning beauty salon The Retreat celebrates 30th anniversary

The Retreat, an established and award-winning beauty salon in Rochdale, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special celebratory VIP event on 24 September.

Date Published 03/10/2023

Omar Hoek appointed CEO of The Vita Group

Omar Hoek has been appointed the new CEO of The Vita Group, Middleton, succeeding Ian Robb, who has stood down as planned from the role as part of Vita’s succession strategy.

Date Published 02/10/2023

First Bus Manchester buys local for Bee Network as planning for Rochdale bus services begins

First Bus Manchester is buying locally as it begins to build preparations for running Rochdale bus services as part of the new Bee Network from March next year.

Date Published 02/10/2023

Panthera brings vaccine trials to the UK

Clinical research company Panthera Biopartners – which has a Rochdale research clinic – has become a world leader in running international vaccine studies.

Date Published 02/10/2023

Industry body AMPI calls for increased investment and R&D to boost UK’s advanced machinery sector

Advanced machinery is essential to the modern global economy and the UK must do more to help its machine-making capabilities at home and grow its share of the market abroad,...

Date Published 02/10/2023

Businesses urged to get ready for ban on single use plastics

Businesses need to ensure they are prepared for the ban on certain single use plastic items coming into effect this weekend, the Local Government Association says items such as...

Date Published 29/09/2023

Globe House celebrates 21 years of business support

Globe House in Rochdale celebrated its birthday this September, marking 21 years of the council run building that provides managed workspace for local businesses.

Date Published 28/09/2023

Graham Poole Road Transport celebrates 25 year anniversary

Littleborough haulage company Graham Poole Road Transport celebrated its 25th anniversary on 9 September.

Date Published 28/09/2023

Prospectuses delivered to businesses as Rochdale Business Improvement District Ballot approaches

Prospectuses containing vital information about the upcoming Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) ballot have been successfully delivered to businesses in Rochdale town...

Date Published 27/09/2023

New fireworks business opens in Castleton

A new year-round fireworks business has opened on the Harp Industrial Estate in Castleton.

Date Published 26/09/2023

Heywood butcher named best in Lancashire

A Heywood butcher has landed the accolade of being the best in Lancashire.

KL Butchers was presented with the award at an event held by England's Business Awards on Sunday 17...

Date Published 21/09/2023

Free networking event for local employers interested in working with Rochdale Jobcentre

The Rochdale Jobcentre is holding a free networking event for employers in October.
The Market Place event at the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre will take place on Wednesday...

Date Published 20/09/2023

Successful launch event for ahead of vote for second Rochdale BID term

The Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) launched its BID Proposal and Business Plan (2024-2029) to businesses last week.

Date Published 19/09/2023

Defibrillator installed at Stakehill Industrial Estate

Stakehill Industrial Estate has recently had a state-of-the-art defibrillator installed and the life-saving device will be accessible 24 hours a day, providing crucial support in...

Date Published 15/09/2023

Rochdale town centre businesses invited to launch of new BID proposal and business plan

Rochdale town centre businesses are invited to the launch of the new Business Improvement District (BID) proposal and business plan at Bombay Brew on Tuesday 12 September.

Date Published 05/09/2023

Wilko rescue deal falls through with Middleton store to close next week

A rescue deal that would have saved the remaining Wilko stores from closing – of which there is one in the Middleton Shopping Centre – has fallen through - with the Middleton...

Date Published 12/09/2023

BES completes Weston Park Pharmacy and aseptic suite project

Rochdale-based BES, a specialist in the design and delivery of complex facilities for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, has completed a £2.5m project to create a new...

Date Published 11/09/2023

2023 Rochdale Business Awards marks 10th anniversary

Rochdale Business Awards are back for 2023 following a four-year hiatus.
The awards ceremony and gala dinner, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, will take place on...

Date Published 08/09/2023

Tandoori Flames once again nominated for ARTA Best North West Takeaway

Littleborough’s Tandoori Flames takeaway has once again been nominated for the Best North West Takeaway at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2023.

Date Published 08/09/2023

Upcoming event aims to drive up council’s local spend

A new event that aims to make it easier for local businesses to work with the council will be taking place this September.

Date Published 08/09/2023

Greater Manchester Local Skills Plan reveals shortages across key growth sectors

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Greater Manchester, which has brought together employers’ views, local authority...

Date Published 07/09/2023

Middleton Wilko NOT one of 52 to close next week

The Middleton Wilko store is not one of the 52 set to close next week, after a deal was made with B&M Bargains to buy some of the company's 400 stores.

Date Published 06/09/2023

North West Restaurant of the Year 2022 The Milnrow Balti shortlisted for 2023 ARTA award

The Milnrow Balti – last year’s North West Restaurant of the Year – will be looking to defend its title after being shortlisted for the accolade again this year.

Date Published 29/08/2023

“Real reality has gotten in the way of our virtual reality dream" - The Grid VR closes due to electricity prices and cost-of-living crisis

Milnrow’s virtual reality centre The Grid VR has closed its doors due to the cost-of-living crisis and electricity prices.

Date Published 22/08/2023

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