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Marjorie Cowper (née Hornby)

In search of the Hornby family in Rochdale

Martin Cowper of Johannesburg, South Africa has contacted Rochdale Online looking for relatives of his mother, Marjorie Cowper (née Hornby) who was born in Rochdale before emigrating to Africa.

Date Published 28/05/2020


In Memoriam: Betty McCullough

In loving memory of my wife Betty, a wonderful wife, mum, grandma, sister and friend passed away 24 May 2019.

Date Published 22/05/2020

Obituary: Linda Phillips

Tributes have been paid to local community volunteer, Linda Phillips, who has sadly died after illness at the age of 73.

Linda had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer,...

Date Published 30/04/2020


Obituary: Margaret Drury

Margaret Drury (nee Mallinson) passed away peacefully at Beechwood Lodge Nursing home on Monday 20 April 2020, aged 80 years.

Date Published 29/04/2020

Funeral of former Dale manager Peter Madden to be broadcast online

The funeral of former Rochdale manager, Peter Madden is to take place on Friday 1 May and will be available for friends and fans to watch via a webcast.

Date Published 28/04/2020


Obituary: Brian Ashworth

Former Rochdale Mayor and Liberal Democrat councillor, Brian Ashworth has died at the age of 85.
Brian was born in Rochdale and lived most of his life in the Healey area. Born to...

Date Published 21/04/2020

Beloved Norden milkman retires

A beloved Norden milkman whose family has served the community for over a century has retired due to ill health.

Date Published 17/04/2020


Obituary: John Barker

Born 22nd September 1928, Son of George and Annie Barker.
Worked as a Senior Blow-molding Technician at Robert McBrides in Middleton until his retirement in 1992, after 25 years.

Date Published 09/04/2020

Obituary: Bonnar Coleano

Sadly Bonnar passed away in hospital on Sunday 29 March 2020, aged 74.
Bonnar will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves children Alex, Maria, Heidi, Donnar, Rudi and Hollie...

Date Published 07/04/2020


Obituary: Roger Harcombe

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roger, who passed away suddenly aged 69. He will be sadly missed by his children James and Katie, his grandchildren Hollie,...

Date Published 06/04/2020

Obituary: Dr A J (Tony) Crook

It was with immense sadness that Thornham Cricket Club learned of the death of Doctor A. J. (Tony) Crook, on Tuesday 31 March.

Date Published 02/04/2020


Obituary: Maureen Carden

MAUREEN CARDEN 1939 - 2020

Maureen sadly passed away on 12 March 2020 aged 80 years after a short illness.

Date Published 18/03/2020

Obituary: Mr Ronald Gomersall

Mr Ronald Gomersall
8 March 1928 - 9 March 2020

Date Published 17/03/2020


Helen Dwyer celebrates her 100th birthday

Helen Dwyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday 6 March with the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale.

Date Published 15/03/2020

Brian Blanthorn: We remember you

Brian Blanthorn: We remember you
This is your second real anniversary, even though you died eight years ago today, 29 February.

Date Published 29/02/2020


Obituary: Dr Emma Claire Heap

Dr Emma Heap sadly passed away at Springhill Hospice on February 9 after battling cancer.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Obituary: John Douglas Wilson

John Douglas Wilson formerly of Shawfield Lane, Norden.
Sadly passed away in Royal Oldham Hospital, after a short illness, on Saturday 8 February 2020, aged 59 years.

Date Published 25/02/2020


Obituary: Clive Whalley Robinson

Peacefully in Fairfield Hospital on 15 February 2020, Clive aged 55 years.
The much loved Son of Norma, loving dad to Katie, dear brother of Dena and a loving uncle, godfather...

Date Published 24/02/2020

Obituary: Mary Clegg

Mary Clegg, 31-01-21 to 02-02-20

Date Published 19/02/2020


Obituary: Diana Rosina Rushton

Diana Rosina Rushton, of Ashworth Street Rochdale.
Died peacefully in her sleep 22 December 2019.

Date Published 04/02/2020

Obituary: Revd David Finney

David died peacefully following a second stroke on Friday 17 January 2020. He served Manchester Anglican Diocese for over 40 years as a vicar at various churches including St....

Date Published 29/01/2020


Acknowledgement: Gary Hopwood

Gary Hopwood (Gary Glass)
Karen, Hayley, Gavin and family would like to thank everyone who joined them to celebrate Gary’s life.

Date Published 14/01/2020

Reduced for quick sale: 2010 Nissan Micra N-Tec

Red Nissan Micra N-Tec for sale.
Price reduced to £2,500
Very low mileage
1240cc Petrol, Manual, 3 door hatchback

Date Published 10/01/2020


Janaza announcement: Viqas Bhatti

Janaza announcement - Viqas Bhatti, of 23 Ramsay Street, Rochdale.

Date Published 06/01/2020

Obituary: Stuart Forbes

Stuart Forbes, born 1948, Rochdale born and bred, has died at the age of 71 after fighting a brain tumour.

Date Published 02/01/2020


Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council - Report of Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a report following its investigation of a complaint against Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. The complaint was...

Date Published 01/01/2020

Obituary: Christopher Spurway

Peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, Chris aged 75 years.
Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Date Published 20/12/2019


Black cat believed to have been stolen from Rochdale home

UPDATE Monday 23 December:

Rochdale Online is pleased to report Happy has been reunited with his owner.

Date Published 20/12/2019

Obituary: Gary Hopwood

Gary Hopwood (Gary Glass)
Sadly passed away at home on 15 December 2019, surrounded by his family.

The much loved Husband of Karen, loving Dad to Hayley and Gavin, treasured...

Date Published 18/12/2019


Relative seeks Peter Hilton

Relative seeks Peter Hilton (son of Gladys and George) of Rochdale.
Peter will now be in his 60s. He may have attended Shawfield Middle School and Oulder Hill High School.

Date Published 18/12/2019

Great-great grandmother celebrates 100th birthday at Rochdale care home

Celebrations were in full swing at HC-One’s Oakland care home in Rochdale as resident Jessie Moody turned 100 years old earlier this month.

Date Published 17/12/2019


Obituary: Jean Fleming

Peacefully on the 3rd December 2019, Jean aged 71 years.
Much loved Mum of Sharon, Andrew, Christina and Malcolm, loving Nan to Damien, Jason, Gareth, Elizabeth, Thomas, Joshua...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Tributes paid to Rochdale entrepreneur

Stephen Grindrod was a director of Salt Separation Services and died during a motorbike lesson the day before he was due to take his test.

Date Published 29/11/2019


Obituary: Stephen Grindrod

Tragically passed away on Thursday 31 October 2019 at the age of 57. Stephen was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife and three children. He will also be missed by...

Date Published 14/11/2019

Obituary: Len Oliver

Cecil Leonard Oliver, a Rochdale-born former World War Two veteran known as 'Len', has died at the age of 92, in Torrevieja Hospital in Spain. 

Date Published 12/11/2019


Gladys celebrates her 102nd birthday

Gladys Radburn celebrated her 102nd birthday on Wednesday 30 October 2019.

Date Published 03/11/2019

Rugby League: Former Rochdale Hornets player dies after short illness

A former player for Rochdale Hornets has died following a short period of illness.

Date Published 01/11/2019


103rd birthday celebrations for Edna

Edna Hughes celebrated her 103rd birthday today (Wednesday 23 October 2019) at Ashbourne Nursing Home in Norden.

Date Published 23/10/2019

Notice: lost pension wallet

A pension wallet was lost by an elderly lady on Monday morning (7 October) in Strawberry Garden, on Yorkshire Street, Rochdale.

Date Published 09/10/2019


Found: Dachshund puppy

A 12-week old tan Dachshund puppy has been found in Rochdale.

Date Published 25/09/2019

Obituary: Haydn Paul Ogden

Haydn Paul Ogden
​​​​​​​12/04/1944 - 1/09/2019

Haydn passed away very suddenly on Sunday the 1 September at Fairfield Hospital with...

Date Published 21/09/2019


Obituary: Robert Stothers

Robert Stothers
16/03/56 - 19/08/19
Robert passed away suddenly on the 19th of August at home.
Much loved Dad, Grandad, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Date Published 06/09/2019

U14s footballers wanted for East Manchester League

Springfield Park Storm U14s football team is currently looking for players to play in the East Manchester League on Sundays.

Date Published 18/08/2019


Obituary: Ken Barker

Members at Heywood Cricket Club are mourning the passing of benefactor Ken Barker at the age of 82 after a long illness. 

Ken, who had no known surviving family, was a member...

Date Published 14/08/2019

Notice: Looking for relatives of Michael Farra

A neighbour of Michael Farra, 74, is looking for his relatives.

Date Published 12/07/2019


Obituary: John Hallett

John Hallett, former President and member of Middleton Rotary Club, has died aged 81 following a brave battle with cancer.

Date Published 10/07/2019

SSE Wildcats at Matthew Moss High School: for 5-11 girls to have fun, make friends and play football

Is your daughter feeling inspired to take up football following this year’s women’s world cup?

Date Published 10/07/2019


New football players wanted for Springfield Park U13s

Springfield Park Storm are looking to bring in football players for next season.

Date Published 09/07/2019

10th Rochdale (Norden) Beavers need help

The 10th Rochdale (Norden) Scouts are a very successful group and recently had a very good camp at the local scout camp.

Date Published 09/07/2019


Catherine (Ena) Diggle celebrates 100th birthday

Catherine (known as Ena) Diggle celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 8 June 2019.

Date Published 13/06/2019

Notice: Lost phone with valuable family photos

An 82-year old man has lost his phone near the Wellfield Club on Prince Street in Rochdale.

Date Published 07/06/2019


Obituary: Angus Macpherson

Angus Macpherson (Retired Police Chief Inspector)
06/10/1934 – 25/05/2019
Angus died peacefully at home on Saturday 25 May aged 84 after a long battle with Parkinsons disease.

Date Published 04/06/2019

Obituary: Jonathan Ali

Respected local radio journalist Jonathan Ali has died after battling cancer for a second time.

Date Published 31/05/2019


Obituary: Mariano (Mario) Bagaglia

Mariano Bagaglia died on 11th April in hospital in Italy, aged 82, after a short period of illness.

Date Published 28/05/2019

Obituary: Christina Kuligowski

Christina Kuligowski (maiden name Stanley)
It is with great sadness we announce born and bred local girl, Christina Norma Kuligowski - daughter of Harold Stanley, past-serving...

Date Published 15/05/2019


Obituary: Former Rochdale Hornets chairman David Vining dies

Former Rochdale Hornets chairman and lifelong supporter, David Vining died on Tuesday (7 May).

Date Published 10/05/2019

Obituary: John (Jack) Owen

JOHN OWEN also known as JACK OWEN. 
Passed away peacefully on the 29th April 2019, aged 73. 
The dearly beloved husband to Brenda, much loved father to Mark, treasured grandad...

Date Published 08/05/2019


Obituary: Former council leader Alan Taylor has died

Former leader of Rochdale Council Alan Taylor died on Friday 3 May after a period of illness.
The former Liberal Democrat councillor was leader of the Council 2006-2009 and...

Date Published 07/05/2019

Obituary: Gaetano Timpani

Gaetano came from Naples to Rochdale as a young boy.

Ten years later he opened his first hair salon in Oldham Road, Gaetano, the Italian hairdresser, who was to become a legend...

Date Published 06/05/2019


Obituary: Kenneth William Watts

Born on the 27th February 1935, Ken started his banding career as a youngster with the Grantham Town Band before enjoying spells with Woolsthorpe and Melton Town.

Date Published 01/05/2019

Obituary: Basharat Hussain

It is with great sadness the passing of Basharat Hussain on Monday (29 April) - son of Haji Matloob Hussain of 140 Royd Street Rochdale, vice president of Al Quba mosque is...

Date Published 30/04/2019


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