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Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North

Transport for the North invests in new ‘smart’ tools to improve public transport information and data

Transport for the North (TfN) have announced the successful suppliers for two new ‘smart’ tools which will transform the provision of public transport data and make journeys on the region’s network simpler and easier to plan.

Date Published 24/05/2019


Bennett's Dental Surgery in Middleton closes

Bennett’s Dental Surgery in Middleton has closed.

Date Published 25/05/2019

Nominations open for the Finance Awards North West

Businesses from across the region can now submit entries for the prestigious Finance Awards North West.

Date Published 22/05/2019


Rochdale businessman aiming to raise £2,000 for maternity hospital in Ghana

A Rochdale businessman is hoping to raise £2,000 to help build a maternity hospital in Ghana after visiting the country on a charity mission.

Date Published 22/05/2019

Brexit uncertainty sees stockpiling race to post-financial crisis peak

Brexit-related stockpiling has started to ease and manufacturing order books have slumped to their lowest level since October 2016, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)...

Date Published 22/05/2019


Meadows Care celebrates 15-year anniversary

Residential care provider Meadows Care is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this May. Meadows Care, which looks after vulnerable children across the country, was opened in 2004...

Date Published 21/05/2019

Threat of chaotic Brexit putting manufacturing jobs at risk, GMB warns

The prospect of a disorderly Brexit is putting skilled manufacturing jobs and millions of pounds of investment in the economy at risk, GMB Union has warned.

Date Published 21/05/2019


Go-ahead for 24-hour garage to sell alcohol

A 24-hour petrol station has been given the go-ahead to sell alcohol ‘round-the-clock’ by a town hall licensing panel.

Date Published 20/05/2019

Broadband, phone and pay TV firms must tell customers about their best deals

Broadband, phone and TV customers must be told when their contract is coming to an end, and shown the best deals available, under new rules announced on Wednesday (15 May) by...

Date Published 17/05/2019


‘Huge leap forward’ for eyecare at Rochdale opticians

A Rochdale optometrist has completed a qualification which could mean patients with eye problems may no longer need to attend hospital, easing the pressure on the NHS.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Mayor opens new Revilo headquarters

Revilo Homes’ new, purpose-designed premises on Bridgefold Road brought a warm tribute from, Mayor Mohammed Zaman.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Heywood paper mill creates 100% biodegradable tea and coffee paper

A Heywood paper mill has manufactured an innovative line of 100% biodegradable filter paper to reduce microplastic pollution.

Date Published 14/05/2019

Heywood telecoms company celebrates ten years in borough

A growing Heywood technology company is celebrating a decade in the town.

Date Published 12/05/2019


Greg Stuttle completes the Herts 60-mile ride for the Willow Foundation

Greg Stuttle, Business Development Manager at GJD in Heywood, successfully completed the Herts 60-mile bike ride on Sunday 5 May.

Date Published 12/05/2019

New coffee shop fuels Rochdale’s growing appetite for independents

The coffee connoisseur behind the Manchester Coffee company is full of beans after opening his latest venture in Rochdale town centre.

Date Published 11/05/2019


Greater Manchester set for highest digital data speeds in UK thanks to £32m full fibre investment

Greater Manchester’s local authorities have issued a major £32m tender request to enable high-speed, ‘full-fibre’ data connectivity at public sector sites across the city-region.

Date Published 11/05/2019

Engaging Safety Ltd receives certificates from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Health and safety training provider Engaging Safety Ltd has received two certificates from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 2019 for their work in raising health and...

Date Published 10/05/2019


Two wheels rather than four as Williams Rochdale welcome charity bike ride

Heidi’s Challenge, a coast-to-coast charity bike challenge, chose Williams BMW Rochdale to be a stop off point for a three-day ride which saw 20 participants cycle from Liverpool...

Date Published 10/05/2019

H Bell & Sons win prestigious building award for Rochdale indoor market

H Bell & Sons Rochdale has won a prestigious North West Building Excellence Award for their work on the Rochdale Indoor Food Hall & Café.

Date Published 09/05/2019


Launch date confirmed for WowYauChow restaurant in Rochdale town centre

Chinese casual dining restaurant WowYauChow is set to open in Rochdale centre on Wednesday 15 May.

Date Published 09/05/2019

Grace’s Place children's hospice is launching a Business Club

Children's hospice Grace's Place is launching a business club at the Village Hotel Bury, Thursday 9 May 5pm - 7pm.

Date Published 08/05/2019


Job creation plans grow as North West firms' confidence rises

Business confidence in the North West rose eight points during April to 20 per cent, making it the second most confident region in the UK, according to the latest Business...

Date Published 03/05/2019

Holistic practitioner Jo Potts finalist in two categories at awards celebrating women’s achievements

Jo Potts, a holistic practitioner from Castleton, is a finalist in two categories of the 2019 Inspire Awards, which celebrates outstanding achievements by women.

Date Published 03/05/2019


20 years of excellence for Whitham Mills

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Whitham Mills, which has grown to be a successful business in the waste management equipment market.

Date Published 02/05/2019

Crimble Hall goes into ‘voluntary liquidation’ owing over £600,000

Popular restaurant complex Crimble Hall, which closed on Sunday 14 April, has gone into voluntary liquidation, Rochdale Online can reveal.

Date Published 02/05/2019


Business Growth Hub helps A&D Sports flex its digital muscle

A manufacturer and supplier of commercial gym equipment and accessories from Rochdale has seen a 50% increase in web traffic and taken on twelve new members of staff following...

Date Published 02/05/2019

Care provider with homes in Heywood and Middleton goes into administration

One of the UK’s largest care home providers with services in Heywood and Middleton has gone into administration.

Date Published 01/05/2019


Venturefest prize winner urges businesses to enter Innovation Showcase Competition

Entries for this year’s Innovation Showcase Competition opened on Monday 29 April, and one of the winners of last year’s competition is encouraging businesses in the borough of...

Date Published 01/05/2019

Norden welcomes Easy St. Nutrition

Easy St. personal training studio in Norden has opened its own ‘nutrition bar’.

Date Published 30/04/2019


Holistic practitioner Jo Potts features in book celebrating women

A holistic practitioner from Castleton has been featured in a new book to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage, ‘100 Women, 100 Stories’.

Date Published 30/04/2019

Taskforce ‘safeguards’ up to 200 jobs after Shop Direct deal

A taskforce established between Shop Direct, Usdaw, Guidant, the Manchester Growth Company, the Department for Work and Pensions, The Department for Business, Energy and...

Date Published 29/04/2019


Bring back work experience to prepare the workforce of tomorrow

With schools across Greater Manchester barely a week in to the summer term, a leading business organisation has called on the Government to consider the reintroduction of work...

Date Published 29/04/2019

Fitness frenzy as Pure Gym Rochdale raises over £1,000 for Rochdale Children's Moorland Home

Pure Gym Rochdale members raised over £1,000 in a two-hour fitness frenzy of continuous classes to raise funds for Rochdale Children's Moorland Home.

Date Published 29/04/2019


Local brothers keeping plastic beverage kegs out of landfill

Sam Evans and Steven Evans, two brothers from Rochdale, are two of the founders of the WDS Group who are keeping plastic beverage kegs out of landfill.

Date Published 29/04/2019

UK businesses contributed nearly £200 billion in tax for 2018/19

New CBI analysis of data published by the Office for National Statistics last week, has found that businesses paid £196 billion in taxes in 2018/19, up from £188 billion last...

Date Published 29/04/2019


Manufacturing stocks grow at record pace amidst Brexit uncertainty - CBI

Manufacturing activity grew modestly in the quarter to April, while stocks rose at a record pace, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

Date Published 26/04/2019

Zen expands with a new office in Leeds

Zen, the UK’s largest independent telecommunications and technology service provider, has announced the opening of its new Leeds office in the heart of the city, as part of its...

Date Published 26/04/2019


Call for business rates relief scheme to help struggling childcare sector

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for a new 100% business rates relief scheme for childcare providers in England, reflecting the mounting cost pressures on the...

Date Published 26/04/2019

Whitham Mills in the process of installing 31st order for the UK’s largest grocer

Following on from the success of their patented food waste tipping solution, Whitham Mills, the Middleton-based engineering company, are in the process of installing their 31st...

Date Published 26/04/2019


Local business supports Heywood Charities Fete

The organisers of Heywood Charities Fete have announced the first commercial sponsor of this year's event.

Date Published 25/04/2019

Rochdale Business Improvement District launched

Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) officially launched its operations on 1 April 2019, signifying the start of £1.4million worth of investment to improve the area over...

Date Published 25/04/2019


Retail sales get a spring in their step – CBI

Retail sales grew for the first time since November 2018 in the year to April, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey.

Date Published 25/04/2019

‘Disgraceful’ behaviour displayed by food delivery drivers in Middleton

Behaviour recently displayed by food delivery drivers in Middleton has been branded ‘disgraceful’ by local residents.

Date Published 25/04/2019


Rochdale’s Choice Family Butcher pulls out of indoor market and foodhall

Rochdale’s Choice Family Butcher has left the Rochdale indoor market and foodhall, pulling out of on Saturday (20 April).

Date Published 25/04/2019

Automation and digital advances to create better jobs in UK manufacturing

A third of UK manufacturers expect some low skilled jobs to be lost over the next five years as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.

Date Published 25/04/2019


Two Rochdale restaurants named amongst top 100 in the north west

Two Rochdale restaurants have been named as being some of the best in the region by the 2019 Restaurant Awards – North West Edition.

Date Published 24/04/2019

Rochdale bids to make high street fit for the future

More than 300 local authorities, including Rochdale Borough Council, are bidding for a share of the £675 million Future High Street Fund to transform their local high streets into...

Date Published 24/04/2019


Local businesses show their support once again for Rochdale Woman of the Year

Local business owners and community fundraisers, Mike and Debbie Goldrick have sponsored the Springhill Hospice Women of Rochdale luncheon once again with a donation of £1,000.

Date Published 23/04/2019

Crimble Hall closes

Popular restaurant complex Crimble Hall is understood to have closed as of Sunday 14 April.

It is not clear at this stage whether the venue is temporarily closed for...

Date Published 18/04/2019


BES awarded 1.75 million hospital contract

BES, the specialist in sophisticated healthcare, pharmaceutical and cleanroom facilities, has been awarded a £1.75million design and build contract for a new pharmacy and aseptic...

Date Published 15/04/2019

Virtual reality experience centre to open in Rochdale

A unique virtual reality (VR) experience is opening in Rochdale next week, promising VR games and activities not found anywhere else in the north west.

Date Published 14/04/2019


H Bell & Sons shortlisted for building awards for work on Rochdale indoor market

H Bell & Sons Rochdale has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories in the upcoming North West Building Excellence Awards 2019.

Date Published 11/04/2019

Energy efficient grants available from the GC Business Growth Hub

Rochdale’s GC Business Growth Hub is offering grants between £1,000 and £12,500 to improve energy efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 11/04/2019


Leader in air conditioning systems selects new ‘larger capacity’ Holroyd rotor grinding machine

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of air-conditioning systems has ordered an advanced helical rotor and thread grinding machine from Rochdale-based Holroyd Precision.

Date Published 10/04/2019

Pop-up opportunity in Rochdale's Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre

A new opportunity for traders is now available in The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre in the form of a pop-up shop.

Date Published 09/04/2019


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