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Fundraiser for father “in critical condition” after police car collision

A community-driven fundraiser has successfully raised over £4,000 for a family reeling from a tragic incident.

Date Published 04/12/2023


Star Awards: recognising the courage of children and young people who have bravely faced cancer

An award scheme recognising the courage of children and young people who have faced cancer has been launched.

Date Published 05/12/2023

Rochdale Music Society Concert: Jill Crossland

This was the last of the three concerts in the society’s autumn series, which has already displayed the breadth of musical experience which is one of the hallmarks of Rochdale’s...

Date Published 05/12/2023


Struggling community spaces in the North West urged to apply for share of £500k fund to help with the cost of living

Vital support is being offered to those who need it the most this winter as Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, looks to extend its Centres for Warmth programme

Date Published 05/12/2023

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 05/12/2023


Rochdale named as one of the worst spots for fly-tipping in the North West

Rochdale has been named one of the worst areas for fly-tipping last year in the entire North West region.

Date Published 05/12/2023

Wardle man jailed following violent attacks on people during nights out

A Wardle man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for unprovoked attacks on three men during two separate incidents, including a father and son.

Date Published 05/12/2023


Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre up for sale

The Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre is up for sale at an online auction on 12 December.

Date Published 05/12/2023

GMP's "significant improvements" recognised again by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

Greater Manchester Police’s significant and unparalleled improvements have been recognised for a second time by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue...

Date Published 04/12/2023


Rochdale locksmith collecting Christmas toy donations for underprivileged families

A Rochdale locksmith is collecting toys and donations for underprivileged families this Christmas.

Date Published 04/12/2023

Award win for organisation improving health outcomes for local residents

Healthcare professionals working in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) Local Care Organisation have been crowned winners in the prestigious Health Service Journal awards in the...

Date Published 04/12/2023


Local hospitals to provide opt-out HIV testing with new govt funding

An innovative new HIV testing approach will be rolled out by government to 46 hospitals across England, including two local ones serving the Rochdale borough.

Date Published 04/12/2023

Friendly football match raises awareness of White Ribbon campaign

A friendly football match between Rochdale Borough Council and local community group Bangladeshi Arts and Sports Association (BASA) Rochdale CIC took place on Thursday (30...

Date Published 03/12/2023


Soldiers who died 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 03/12/2023

15 ways to save over £300 on energy bills this winter

With the recent cold snap meaning the heating is on most evenings, you might be looking at ways to save money on your energy bills this winter.

Date Published 03/12/2023


Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Jack and the Beanstalk, Christmas Markets, Christmas Open Day, Christmas Fayres, Monkey Bricks, GEM Appeal Charity Festive...

Date Published 30/11/2023

Ask Citizens Advice: How will I afford to pay my energy bills now I have to start putting the heating on more

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale. Each month, we share advice around a key issue...

Date Published 03/12/2023


Christmas markets return to the Oxford for tenth year

The ever-popular Christmas markets at the Oxford on Whitworth Road are returning for the tenth year on the first two Sundays of December.

Date Published 02/12/2023

Heywood's Mighty Jitters play Manchester Academy 3

A four-piece alternative band from Heywood played to a packed-out audience at the Manchester Academy 3 on Friday (24 November).

Date Published 02/12/2023


Rochdale Council signs up to Good Employment Charter

Rochdale Council has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, meaning all 10 local authorities have now made a formal commitment to providing good...

Date Published 02/12/2023

United Utilities offers advice to customers on how to protect their pipes during the cold snap

With the first cold snap of the season upon us, United Utilities is advising residents and businesses across Greater Manchester to think PIPE to help avoid bursts and flooding.

Date Published 02/12/2023


Man of Rochdale 2023: Wesley Dowd

Wesley Dowd has been named as this year’s Man of Rochdale at the annual Springhill Hospice Man of Rochdale luncheon (Friday 24 November).

Date Published 01/12/2023

Demonstrators call on Barclays to ‘stop supporting war in Gaza’

Palestine supporters gathered outside the Rochdale branch of Barclays on Saturday (25 November), as protests took place at various north west branches of the bank.

Date Published 01/12/2023


Win a £50 gift voucher with Christmas elf trail

December is the most important time of the year for Santa’s elves – keeping his workshop running, adding children’s names to the nice and naughty lists, and getting up to mischief...

Date Published 01/12/2023

Firefighters tackle bleep test challenge to fight Motor Neurone Disease

Rochdale firefighters have smashed an epic bleep test challenge to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease after being inspired by a colleague who was recently...

Date Published 01/12/2023


Planning permission granted for empty five-bed Heywood house to become new community for disabled people

Planning permission has been granted to transform an empty five-bedroom house in Heywood into a new community for disabled people and those who need care.

Date Published 01/12/2023

Rochdale commemorates 90th anniversary of the Holodomor

Members of the Ukrainian community in Rochdale and from further afield gathered in Rochdale’s Memorial Gardens to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the enforced Ukrainian famine...

Date Published 01/12/2023


Early feasibility work being carried out for planned railway station at Slattocks

Early feasibility work is currently being carried out for a planned railway station at Slattocks.

Date Published 01/12/2023

Wrenbury Drive's Christmas lights return

Residents of Wrenbury Drive in Burnedge, Rochdale, are aiming to raise £3,000 for Springhill Hospice with their spectacular lights switch-on in December.

Date Published 30/11/2023


Plans provisionally granted for 49 affordable homes at Norden's Shepperd Mill

Planning permission has been granted to build 49 affordable homes on the former Shepperd Mill and Tack Lea Works site in Norden – subject to approval from the Secretary of State.

Date Published 30/11/2023

Jolly Josh receives Christmas tree from H Bell and Sons

Rochdale's Jolly Josh Centre, a haven for children with complex needs and physical disabilities, is about to shine even brighter this festive season, thanks to the generosity of...

Date Published 30/11/2023


Cold health alert in place until Tuesday as temperatures remain around 2°C

An amber cold weather alert is in place across the north west until Tuesday 5 December, with average temperatures forecast to be around 2°C.

Date Published 29/11/2023

Stansfield Hall Primary School’s school business manager shortlisted for national award

Stansfield Hall Primary School’s school business manager has been shortlisted for a national award.

Date Published 29/11/2023


Personal trainer to workout for 24 hours for The Christie's children's ward

A local personal trainer from Evolution Gym, Castleton, is taking part in a gruelling 24-hour workout to raise money for sick children.

Date Published 29/11/2023

Mayor and Mayoress visit Army of Kindness hot food kitchen

The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale recently visited the Army of Kindness hot food kitchen, to see how its volunteers are helping local vulnerable people.

Date Published 29/11/2023


Lancashire Day celebrated in Pennines villages

Lancashire Day was marked in the Pennine villages by the raising of the flag of Lancashire on Monday (27 November).

Date Published 29/11/2023

No Northern trains on 8 December due to ASLEF strike

There will be no Northern trains on Friday 8 December due to strike action.

Date Published 29/11/2023


Fire and festivities as Christmas countdown starts in Rochdale

The countdown to Christmas began in Rochdale on Sunday with thousands of people attending Ignite Fire Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On at the town hall.

Date Published 29/11/2023

Cantare Ladies Choir meets the Northern Baroque Orchestra

It was great to see two Rochdale-based music groups share a platform in their first collaborative concert on Saturday 18 November which turned out to be a celebration of live...

Date Published 29/11/2023


Middleton man jailed for conspiracy to supply class B drugs as part of an organised crime group

The final members of a Manchester based organised crime group (OCG), including a man from Middleton, were jailed last week for their role in a large-scale drugs conspiracy...

Date Published 28/11/2023

Help to Save customers receive £146 million in bonus payments

Help to Save customers have received £146 million in bonus payments since the scheme launched in September 2018.

Date Published 28/11/2023


Springhill Hospice links up with Local Hospice Lottery to raise £1.7m over the next five years

Springhill Hospice has partnered with Local Hospice Lottery to raise an expected £1.7m for palliative care over the next five years.

Date Published 28/11/2023

Less than three weeks remaining to book a Covid-19 Autumn booster

NHS Greater Manchester (GM) is urging all eligible people who haven’t already had their Covid-19 booster vaccine to come forward to protect themselves and vulnerable people during...

Date Published 28/11/2023


Young people join forces to Protect the Planet

Participants from Rochdale AFC Community Trust joined more than 120 young people representing clubs from across the Premier League and English Football League at a special Protect...

Date Published 28/11/2023

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 28/11/2023


Cost-of-living support from Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Since April, the Rochdale AFC Community Trust has been supporting Dale fans and local residents with cost-of-living support.

Date Published 27/11/2023

Heywood company appointed for multi-million pound bridge repair project

The repair of Queen’s Park Bridge has moved a step closer with the council appointing a specialist contractor to carry out the work.
Heywood-based BDB Special Projects Ltd will...

Date Published 27/11/2023


Veterans’ charity receives fleet of Volvo trucks to continue training veterans into new careers as HGV drivers

Greater Manchester veterans’ charity, Veterans into Logistics has proudly launched a fleet of three striking red, modern Volvo trucks with dynamic and eye-catching livery, thanks...

Date Published 27/11/2023

Toad Lane Concerts: Joseph Buckmaster tenor and Tim Kennedy piano

Few things command the attention as much as a full-throated tenor voice, be it on the opera stage, football world cup anthem, or adverts for internet comparison sites. It...

Date Published 26/11/2023


Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary president Gemma Atkinson launches Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary president Gemma Atkinson has launched their Christmas Shoebox Appeal so the animals at the sanctuary have a present on 25 December.

Date Published 26/11/2023

Conservative leader's column: saving Littleborough ticket office, Rochdale cenotaph graffiti and the Chancellor's autumn statement

John Taylor is the leader of the local Conservative party in Rochdale and a councillor for Wardle and West Littleborough.
This month he dedicates his column to discussing the...

Date Published 26/11/2023


Touchstones Rochdale secures grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for The Dining Room transformation

Touchstones Rochdale has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of just under £250,000 for its heritage project being developed as part of the museum and gallery’s...

Date Published 25/11/2023

Heywood Foodbank in need of tinned goods and mince pies for Christmas

The Heywood Foodbank is in need of baked beans, tinned peas, tinned carrots, jam, cereal and mince pies ahead of Christmas.

Date Published 25/11/2023


World dance champions Mia Linnik-Holden and Andrei Toader crowned North of England champions for third consecutive year

Middleton’s world dance champions Mia Linnik-Holden and Andrei Toader have been crowned the North of England champions for the third consecutive year.

Date Published 25/11/2023

Rochdale man charged with rape by Lancashire Police

Shelim Ahmed, 36, has been charged with four counts of rape as part of an investigation by Lancashire Police into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Rochdale.

Date Published 24/11/2023


Men asked to pledge support for White Ribbon campaign

Rochdale Borough Council and partners have again pledged their support for the White Ribbon Campaign, which aims to put a stop to male violence and abuse against women and girls,...

Date Published 24/11/2023

Prestigious award for social care provider Future Directions

Future Directions, a social care provider which supports adults in Rochdale, won a prestigious award at the ‘Great British Care Awards North West’ ceremony on Saturday 11

Date Published 24/11/2023


Moorhouse Academy improves Ofsted rating to ‘Good’

Moorhouse Academy has recently been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted, an improvement from the Milnrow school’s previous ‘Inadequate’ rating.
The rating is the school’s first...

Date Published 24/11/2023

Middleton's Funeral Services accepting Christmas toys for less fortunate children

Middleton’s Funeral Services will be accepting toy donations for less fortunate children this Christmas.

Date Published 24/11/2023


Liberal Democrats leader's column: Gaza, the cost of living and being Lancastrian

Andy Kelly is the leader of the local Liberal Democrats party in Rochdale and a councillor for Milnrow & Newhey. This month he dedicates his column to discussing the ongoing...

Date Published 24/11/2023

Family of Littleborough crash victim speak of anger and grief as part of Road Safety Week

The family of a woman killed in Littleborough by a speeding driver who was on the wrong side of the road have spoken of their grief and anger.
Doris Bridgehouse, 82, was killed...

Date Published 23/11/2023


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