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From Monday 13 July thousands more businesses which offer close contact services will be able to welcome customers back

Beauty salons and tattoo studios set to reopen for some services next week under new government guidelines

Beauty salons, nail bars, tattoo and massage studios, physical therapy businesses and spas across England will be able to reopen from Monday 13 July.

Date Published 10/07/2020


Tetrosyl produce range of sanitisers to fight Covid-19

Rochdale-based manufacturer Tetrosyl has produced a new range of cleaning and sanitising products in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 08/07/2020

The Growth Company launches support for retail workers facing redundancy

The Growth Company launched an urgent programme of support for thousands of Greater Manchester retail workers at risk of losing their jobs or already made redundant.

Date Published 07/07/2020


Rochdale firm BES praised by Covid-19 researchers

Rochdale firm BES had been praised by Covid-19 vaccine researchers.
Despite the challenges of social distancing the pharmaceutical design and construction specialists completed a...

Date Published 06/07/2020

3D printing specialist moves to Kingsway Business Park

3D printing specialist Addisol is the latest arrival at Rochdale Council’s Logic development at Kingsway Business Park – meaning the site is almost fully let just 12 months after...

Date Published 03/07/2020


Lancashire Farm Dairies to start work on £500k expansion

Rochdale-based yogurt brand Lancashire Farm Dairies is about to start work on a £500,000 expansion to its main production facility.

Date Published 02/07/2020

Flexible furlough scheme starts today

Businesses will have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work part time from today.

Date Published 01/07/2020


Butchers aim for 20,000 press-ups in 25 days to raise funds for CALM

Cryers Butchers in Littleborough is aiming to raise £1,000 for Campaign Against Living Miserably, by completing 20,000 press-ups in 25 days – with your help.

Date Published 29/06/2020

Well-known local chef joins new Rochdale hospitality company

Local chef Thomas McNeeney has been named as the latest to join Rochdale’s new hospitality company, The Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation.

Date Published 29/06/2020


Free webinar to help businesses understand mental health in the workplace

In partnership with Rochdale Council, Northern Employment Services and Rochdale Training, a free ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ webinar will be hosted tomorrow (Tuesday 30 June)...

Date Published 29/06/2020

Launch of new venture for ambitious local landlord

Local businessman Ben Boothman has announced the launch of a new company called The Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation.

Date Published 27/06/2020


Trafford Centre owner enters administration

The owner of the Trafford Centre, Intu, has called in administrators, placing thousands of jobs in doubt. 
The centre will stay open under administrators KPMG...

Date Published 26/06/2020

Local businesses praise Rochdale’s response to Covid-19

Rochdale’s response to Covid-19 has been praised by members of the borough’s business community.

Date Published 26/06/2020


Local training provider achieves national standard

Birch-based transport and logistics training provider Veterans Training Academy has joined the UK’s largest CPC Consortium, to provide the highest standard periodic training to...

Date Published 22/06/2020

Middleton Market to reopen on Tuesday 23 June

The familiar scene of the green and white market stalls in Middleton will be a welcome sight from Tuesday (23 June), as Middleton Market reopens.

Date Published 19/06/2020


Council invites more applications for coronavirus business support

The council is inviting cooperative businesses, social enterprises and businesses which supply solely the hospitality and leisure industry to apply for a coronavirus business...

Date Published 18/06/2020

Coronavirus advice on returning to work as non-essential retail confirmed to reopen from Monday 15 June

High street retailers selling non-essential goods will be able to reopen from Monday 15 June, following Covid-19 secure guidelines set out by the government.

Date Published 13/06/2020


Mayor says ‘safety must come first’ as Greater Manchester economy reopens

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham joined business and transport leaders yesterday (Wednesday 10 June) in launching a campaign to ensure that the region’s economy can reopen...

Date Published 11/06/2020

Over 31,000 local jobs supported by government

Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the wages of 31,200 jobs in the borough of Rochdale have been...

Date Published 11/06/2020


Last chance to enter new employees to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Employers who intend to furlough an employee who hasn’t been furloughed before, will need to start their period of furlough on or before 10 J‌un‌e.

Date Published 08/06/2020

Rochdale and Middleton McDonalds reopen

Both Rochdale branches of McDonalds reopened their Drive-Thru services yesterday (Wednesday 3 June), and you can now order McDelivery from the Middleton chain.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Bamford salon owner inspires college students during lockdown

A Bamford beauty salon owner forced to shut because of coronavirus restrictions is embracing new opportunities, despite Covid-19 challenges.

Date Published 02/06/2020

Rochdale company reaches project milestone for landmark Sheffield hospital project

Rochdale-based BES has successfully completed phase 1 of a pioneering project to design and construct a new pharmacy and aseptic suite that will allow the preparation of...

Date Published 01/06/2020


Deadline to apply for top-up business grants is 5 June

Businesses eligible for the government’s additional coronavirus small business grants have just over a week left to apply before the deadline on Friday 5 June 2020.

Date Published 28/05/2020

Wetherspoon's social distancing measures for when pubs can reopen

JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it will reopen its pubs, including its three in the Rochdale borough, with social distancing measures when the government gives it the nod.

Date Published 28/05/2020


Greater Manchester businesses donate vital PPE to Rochdale Infirmary and care homes

In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, tens of thousands of face masks have been donated to care homes in Rochdale, Bury and Middleton, whilst staff at Rochdale Infirmary...

Date Published 26/05/2020

Growth Company announces new series of Covid-19 business recovery webinars

The Growth Company is hosting a new series of Business Recovery webinars providing practical advice on navigating the challenges presented by Covid-19.

Date Published 18/05/2020


New virtual workshops aim to help Greater Manchester SMEs strive and thrive

With the UK now taking its first tentative steps away from lockdown and towards a new kind of normality, SMEs in Greater Manchester looking for a strategy to help them bounce back...

Date Published 18/05/2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications

The Government’s scheme to support the self-employed is now open for claims.
Self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely...

Date Published 14/05/2020


Family law firm walk 500 miles to raise awareness of domestic abuse

Staff at Makin Dixon solicitors which has seven branches in the north of England, including one in Rochdale, have walked a collective 500 miles to raise awareness of domestic...

Date Published 14/05/2020

New guidance launched to help get Brits safely back to work

New ‘Covid-19 secure’ guidelines have been released to help get UK businesses back up and running and workplaces operating as safely as possible.

Date Published 12/05/2020


Furlough scheme extended to October

The coronavirus job retention scheme for furloughed workers has been extended to the end of October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today (Tuesday 12 May).

Date Published 12/05/2020

Council to start processing top-up business grants

Rochdale Council is now accepting applications for the government’s additional coronavirus small business grants, after lobbying for extra cash to help businesses which were not...

Date Published 12/05/2020


D&W Cars' Stuart Wild raising £1,000 for Springhill Hospice with series of challenges

Rochdale businessman Stuart Wild is taking on a series of challenges to raise £1,000 for Springhill Hospice.

Date Published 10/05/2020

Government gives extra help to small firms which missed out on £10,000 business rates grant

The Business Rates loophole – which meant small businesses in shared office space missed out on a critical £10,000 cash grant – has been plugged with a new £617 million funding...

Date Published 04/05/2020


Greater Manchester Cyber Resilience Centre offers free membership following surge in coronavirus-related online crime

Non-profit organisation the Cyber Resilience Centre for Greater Manchester is offering a three-month membership for local businesses of up to 100 employees to improve their cyber...

Date Published 04/05/2020

New bounce back loans introduced for small businesses

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders.

Date Published 30/04/2020


Halfords store in Rochdale re-opens

The Rochdale Halfords store has now re-opened with social distancing measures and new drive-in services to protect customers and colleagues.

Date Published 30/04/2020

Preserving the past, crafting a creative future for the community

The Star Tree Studio CIC, Littleborough, will develop The Gig House to become a purpose-built public studio space that provides fun, accessible art, craft and sensory activities,...

Date Published 30/04/2020


Local businesses are offering free or discounted services for NHS staff, carers and emergency services

From boiler services and wills to car servicing and repairs, local businesses are offering a range of free or discounted services for NHS staff, carers and emergency services...

Date Published 29/04/2020

Vital equipment and tasty treats donated to key workers

Hopwood Hall College, Expert Safety and Mike Goldrick Blinds have all been busy contributing vital goods and treats to key workers.

Date Published 28/04/2020


Serviced office tenants “unfairly excluded” from business rates grant cash

UK small businesses which occupy serviced office space have missed out on £100m worth of relief, which – at £10,000 per business – could have been a lifesaver for many.

Date Published 27/04/2020

Inktech Innovation is producing free hand sanitiser for key workers

A Rochdale-based company which produces printing ink for food packaging is producing free hand sanitiser for key workers.

Date Published 22/04/2020


Top tips for working from home

Working from home might do away with the daily commute but if you’re not prepared the novelty can quickly turn into a nightmare.

Date Published 22/04/2020

Rochdale company donates vital equipment to support care effort

A leading Rochdale manufacturing company has been praised after donating vital protective equipment to support local health and care workers.

Date Published 21/04/2020


Lancashire Farm Dairies makes big business investment

Rochdale-based yogurt brand, Lancashire Farm Dairies, has announced a one million-pound business investment which will incorporate advanced technology and robotics into its...

Date Published 21/04/2020

HMRC furlough portal for employers now live

The HM Revenue & Customs portal allowing businesses to claim for 80% of furloughed employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, has gone live...

Date Published 20/04/2020


Greater Manchester businesses urged to urgently access £629m coronavirus grant support funding

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is leading calls for businesses to urgently apply for a share of the £629m coronavirus grant funding available from Local Authorities in the...

Date Published 20/04/2020

Foam firm helps make 25k mattresses for Nightingale hospitals

A local manufacturer is playing a key role in supplying 25,000 mattresses needed for the new NHS Nightingale hospitals being used to treat Covid-19 patients.

Date Published 20/04/2020


Council processes over £30m of coronavirus grants to keep Rochdale businesses afloat

Rochdale Council has processed more than £30m worth of government coronavirus grants to nearly 3,000 businesses as staff pull out all the stops to support businesses and...

Date Published 17/04/2020

More than nine in ten businesses in Greater Manchester affected by coronavirus

More than nine in 10 businesses in Greater Manchester have been affected by the coronavirus crisis, the latest figures reveal.
A total of 93 per cent of businesses in the region...

Date Published 17/04/2020


Chamber launches GM Business Community

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is offering all businesses who are not currently Chamber members free access to a new initiative launched in response to the coronavirus...

Date Published 17/04/2020

“Laughable” £100 bonus for staff at JD Sports Warehouse

Staff at the JD Sports Distribution Centre at Kingsway have branded a £100 bonus for working during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic “laughable.”

Date Published 15/04/2020


Rochdale scent company AromaPrime helps during Covid-19 pandemic

Rochdale-based scent company AromaPrime is offering significantly discounted scent products to care homes, which use nostalgic aromas to trigger memories amongst dementia

Date Published 15/04/2020

Specsavers staff in Rochdale step up to help isolating customers

With most of the country on lockdown and many glasses, contact lens, and hearing aid wearers unable to leave their homes – staff at Specsavers in Rochdale have volunteered to...

Date Published 14/04/2020


Arif Grocers teams up with One Nation to provide essentials for NHS staff

Wholesaler Arif Grocers in Rochdale has been collecting essential items for NHS staff at The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital over the last week.

Date Published 13/04/2020

Manufacturer flooded with NHS orders in fight against Covid-19

A Rochdale manufacturer which stayed open to supply furniture to the NHS to help them treat coronavirus patients has been flooded with new orders.

Date Published 12/04/2020


Local schools and training providers create visors and donate PPE

Local schools and training providers have been busy creating visors and donating spare PPE equipment for frontline NHS staff.

Date Published 11/04/2020

Zen scoops 5 of 11 categories in Broadband Genie Awards

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, has been named as the winner of five of eleven categories in the Broadband Genie Awards this week.

Date Published 10/04/2020


£3m funding announced to bolster financial support available to Greater Manchester businesses battling impact of coronavirus

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), working with the Growth Company, has announced an initial £3m package of financial support for Greater Manchester...

Date Published 09/04/2020

Rochdale businessman told to pay over £500 to redirect post after following guidelines and closing his companies

A Rochdale businessman who has closed both his businesses in line with the government’s coronavirus guidelines has slammed Royal Mail for withholding his post – and being told he...

Date Published 09/04/2020


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