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“Whatever weather comes”; Adele Perry’s emotional climb

On the first anniversary of his death, the daughter of the late climber, Steve Perry, will climb the Scottish mountain where he died in his memory.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Rochdale hustings: would-be MPs answer your questions on leaving the EU, education, housing and homelessness, greenbelt land and asylum seekers

All five parliamentary candidates fighting for the Rochdale seat in the upcoming general election have issued responses to the questions submitted for the cancelled Rochdale...

Date Published 11/12/2019

Local NHS promoting trusted technology to improve health

Health and care leaders in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are introducing a new website that provides information on hundreds of the best apps to improve health and wellbeing.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Estate plan for ‘world’s oldest cotton mill’ site are set for approval

Hundreds of homes are set to be built on the site of what was once believed to be the world’s biggest textile factory.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Super six to be given civic honours by the council

Six people who have made outstanding contributions to the borough of Rochdale are to be honoured by the council.

Date Published 11/12/2019

GMP welcomes 21 new special constables

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has welcomed 21 new special constables at a attestation ceremony which took place at Sedgley Park on Tuesday 3 December.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Man racially abuses two members of rail staff

Do you recognise this man? Officers would like to identify him after two members of rail staff were racially abused in Manchester Victoria station.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden covers costs of staging Christmas show raising money for Crisis charity

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has covered the costs of staging a special Christmas charity fundraising show in Manchester, supporting the UK-wide campaign Musicians...

Date Published 11/12/2019

Siddal Moor launches first photography competition

The art department of Siddal Moor School is welcoming entries from students and members of the local community for its first photography competition.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Heywood & Middleton hustings: would-be MPs answer your questions on leaving the EU, foreign aid, poverty, the environment and asylum seekers

All five parliamentary candidates fighting for the Heywood and Middleton seat in the upcoming general election got together at Heywood Baptist Church on Sunday evening (8...

Date Published 10/12/2019

Soldiers who died 75 or 80 years ago during World War Two

Volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and...

Date Published 10/12/2019

‘100 per cent affordable’ homes plan for former pub site

New houses and apartments are planned for the site of a former Heywood pub – and they will all be available for affordable rent.
The proposal would see a 2.5 storey block of...

Date Published 10/12/2019

Heywood bars bring back traditional tournaments

A number of pubs in Heywood are looking to bring back traditional pub games by starting a league for darts, dominoes and cribbage.

Date Published 10/12/2019

Rochdale neighbours celebrate lottery win

Six people in Rochdale are celebrating after scooping a £1,000 cash prize each thanks to their lucky postcode.

Date Published 10/12/2019

It’s not too late to protect yourself from flu

Public Health England (PHE) North West has urged those most at risk of flu to get their free vaccination after evidence shows that flu is circulating in the North West.

Date Published 10/12/2019

Report shows youth violence is rising; grooming, drugs and fear blamed

A shocking new report has laid bare the amount of knife crime in our region’s schools.

Date Published 10/12/2019

Body of a 61-year-old man found inside Kirkholt home

The body of a 61-year-old man has been found inside a house on Melbourne Close in Kirkholt, Rochdale.

Date Published 10/12/2019

Here’s what to do if you still haven’t received your postal vote

With the general election only days away, you may be concerned if you still haven’t received your postal votes.

Date Published 09/12/2019

Child arrests in Greater Manchester reduced by 74 per cent

Arrests of children in Greater Manchester have been reduced by 74 per cent in seven years, research published by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveals today, Monday 9...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Diabetic schoolboy presented with tickets for Muhammad 'The Diabetic Kid' Ali's next fight

Diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali has given tickets to his upcoming fight to a local schoolboy who also has the same medical condition.

Date Published 09/12/2019

Rochdale to pilot joint rail and Metrolink ticket scheme to boost town centre

Passengers arriving at Rochdale train station will soon be able to use their rail ticket to travel into the town centre by tram – at no extra charge.

Date Published 09/12/2019

Serial rapist found guilty of 37 offences relating to 11 victims aged between 11 and 71

A man who kidnapped seven people and carried out multiple rapes and sexual assaults over a two-week period – including in Heywood – has been found guilty following a trial at the...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Very strong winds expected during Tuesday which may cause disruption

Very strong south to southwesterly winds are expected to develop across Greater Manchester, including the Rochdale borough, during Tuesday (10 December).

Date Published 09/12/2019

Ambulance communicators win gold at CIPR awards

Celebrated for its ‘outstanding public relations team’, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) took home double gold at the regional PRide CIPR Awards, held in Manchester on Friday...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Learn vital first aid and make a difference this Christmas

As the country enters the final countdown to the festive season, St John Ambulance is calling for people across the country to step up and learn vital first aid skills that could...

Date Published 09/12/2019

Adult care goes the extra mile to support residents over Christmas

Rochdale Borough Council’s adult care team will be available over Christmas to provide key services to residents across the borough.

Date Published 09/12/2019

Support Satire Aid’s Big Fat Secret Santa Appeal 2019 for children living in poverty and care

Satire Aid is once again asking the people of the Rochdale borough to support its Christmas toy appeal for children in poverty and care – the Big Fat Secret Santa Appeal 2019.

Date Published 08/12/2019

Six-year old girl leads her pony at North West Championship show

A young girl from Rochdale recently competed in the North West Championship for in-hand pony showing, managing to capture not only the hearts of judges, but also many prizes for...

Date Published 08/12/2019

Forever young project brings generations together

“I like being with young people because it stops me being old,” said 82-year-old Brenda Kershaw, who was taking part in an intergenerational project involving students from...

Date Published 08/12/2019

Whitworth Youth Club members make caring gifts

Caring members of Whitworth Youth Club have been sewing patchwork blankets to give as Christmas presents to elderly residents of a care home.

Date Published 08/12/2019

87-year-old man killed in collision on St Mary's Gate

An 87-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on St Mary's Gate, Rochdale.
The man was hit by a black BMW at 8.10pm on Friday 6 December 2019 and died at the scene.

Date Published 08/12/2019

Nominations open for Cancer Research UK Children & Young People Star Awards

Families across the North West are being called on to nominate young cancer patients and survivors for the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards in the run up...

Date Published 07/12/2019

Region’s power network operator prepared for winter months

Electricity North West is encouraging everyone to ‘Be Winter Ready’ as it prepares for the winter months.

Date Published 07/12/2019

Stay safe by receiving the 'Gift of Advice' this Christmas

A new campaign has been launched to ensure everyone stays safe and secure this Christmas.

Date Published 07/12/2019

Local RSPCA branch reveals plans to create community café for people and animals

The Rochdale & District branch of the RSPCA is looking at developing a new community hub for those who are lonely.

Date Published 07/12/2019

74 prohibited weapons seized by GMP in just 4 days

Police across Greater Manchester have seized a total of 74 knives, swords and other prohibited weapons and carried out a week of targeted activity to tackle knife crime.

Date Published 07/12/2019

Weekly Column: Mayor Billy Sheerin

This weekly column from the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Billy Sheerin, is about the places he has been and the people he has met during the week commencing Monday 25 November to...

Date Published 06/12/2019

Petrol station locals claim is already plagued by late-night rows, abuse and vandalism to sell alcohol round-the-clock

A petrol station that local residents claim is already plagued with late-night rows, abusive behaviour and vandalism has been given the green light to sell alcohol

Date Published 06/12/2019

Police are appealing for more information after an assault in Rochdale

Police are appealing for more information relating to an assault on a 43-year-old man on Mellor Street at 8am yesterday (Thursday 5 December) morning.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Living near a busy road could stunt a child’s lung growth by up to 14 per cent, warn scientists

Living within 50 metres of a busy road can increase a person’s risk of cancer by 10 per cent and restrict a child’s lung growth, scientists have warned.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Ceremony of thanks for the borough’s Remembrance efforts

A special ceremony of thanks for the borough’s Remembrance efforts was hosted at Rochdale Town Hall on Wednesday (4 December).
Certificates of appreciation were presented by the...

Date Published 06/12/2019

New police dog recruits are ready for action

Aayla and Murphy have just qualified as drugs, firearms and cash detection dogs for Greater Manchester Police after six weeks of training.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Littleborough childminder rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for fourth consecutive time

Céline Coldman, a childminder from Littleborough, has been rated ‘outstanding’ for the fourth consecutive time by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and...

Date Published 06/12/2019

Carers could be missing out on £17.9 million in benefits

Carers in Greater Manchester could be missing out on £17.9 million of benefits that they’re entitled to, a national charity has claimed.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Rochdale school finalist in Virgin Media’s national TV Christmas competition

A school in Rochdale could see its Christmas play taken from the school hall to millions of TV screens across the UK after being named as a national finalist in Virgin Media’s...

Date Published 06/12/2019

Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Santa Dash or Dawdle, Father Christmas tours Middleton, Rochdale Exchange Small Business Saturday Market, Santa’s Grotto, The Willows Christmas Fair, Cinderella, Wizard of Oz,...

Date Published 05/12/2019

Rare beasts from around the world make Hopwood Hall College their new home

As the series Seven Worlds, One Planet, narrated by Sir David Attenborough continues to amaze audiences, Hopwood Hall College has been welcoming its own animals from around the...

Date Published 05/12/2019

Greater Manchester Tesco stores adopt sunflower lanyard to help customers with hidden disabilities

Tesco stores across Greater Manchester have begun providing sunflower lanyards at all of its stores, as of Tuesday (3 December).

Date Published 05/12/2019

Natasha Wild was "unlawfully killed", coroner rules

23-year-old Natasha Wild was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.

Date Published 05/12/2019

Rochdale singer-songwriter named as one of the UK's "top fierce female artists" in contest to receive a music deal

A Rochdale singer-songwriter has been selected as one of the UK’s “top fierce female artists” for a competition to receive a music deal by a national fast fashion company.

Date Published 05/12/2019

Local RSPCA’s longest feline resident Amber faces Christmas without a home

A ginger and white female cat at the local RSPCA branch in Rochdale is looking for a new forever home in time for Christmas.

Date Published 05/12/2019

Bishop of Middleton leads celebrations at St Andrew's Church

Celebrations for the annual patronal festival at St Andrew’s Church, Dearnley, were led by The Bishop of Middleton, the Right Rev. Mark Davies, on Sunday (1 December).

Date Published 05/12/2019

Beech House School principal attends Parliamentary Review Gala

Kevin Sartain, the principal of Beech House School, attended the Parliamentary Review Gala at the House of Commons in the last week of November.

Date Published 05/12/2019

Rochdale shows its caring side as hundreds attend special event

Rochdale’s Carers’ Rights Day was declared a success after hundreds of carers attended the popular annual event.

Date Published 05/12/2019

Action Together pledges to be homeless friendly

Local charity Action Together has worked in partnership with charity Homeless Friendly to pledge to help meet the needs of homeless people in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.

Date Published 05/12/2019

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