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Co-hosted to mark National Mental Health Awareness Week by Littleborough Ladies Circle and The Thamin Restaurant in Littleborough, an impressive £781 was raised on the night

Curry and chaat night raises £781 for Rochdale and District Mind

A curry and chaat night raised over £700 for Rochdale and District Mind on Wednesday (15 May).

Date Published 19/05/2019


Dress as a bee to help break world record at Heaton Park

An attempt on a new World Record for the most people dressed as bees anywhere on the planet will be held in Heaton Park on Saturday 29 June, when the Manchester Festival of Nature...

Date Published 19/05/2019

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

Hopwood Hall Community Fun Day, Lee Rigby Memorial Ride, Special 60’s Show for Springhill Hospice, Speak Easy Casino Night, Impressions of Middleton Art Exhibition, FIFA19...

Date Published 16/05/2019


I am many things: a unique celebration of local dance talent

This year Can't Dance Can, in partnership with Oulder Hill Community School, presents ‘I am many things’ exploring what identity, community and culture means to each and everyone...

Date Published 19/05/2019

25-year-old woman arrested after man sustained fatal injuries

A murder investigation has been launched after a man sustained fatal injuries in Rochdale.

Date Published 18/05/2019


Milnrow and District WI present cheque to North West Air Ambulance

Milnrow and District Women's Institute presented a cheque for £500 to the North West Air Ambulance at their latest meeting on Tuesday (14 May).

Date Published 18/05/2019

Plaque to be installed at Mutual Mills in memory of Harry Openshaw

Heywood Rotary Club will be installing a blue plaque at Mutual Mills in memory of former member Harry Openshaw.

Date Published 18/05/2019


Tree and woodland stories, part of a new book from City of Trees

To celebrate the end of its four year Heritage Trees project, leading environmental charity, City of Trees has released a book which commemorates the most loved trees and woods...

Date Published 18/05/2019

Green thumbs wanted for Incredible Edible Toad Lane allotments

Green thumbs at the ready; anyone and everyone is invited to pitch in at the Incredible Edible Toad Lane allotments.

Date Published 18/05/2019


Plan ahead for this weekend's timetable change

Northern is calling on all customers to plan ahead for this week’s timetable change. From 19 May, new timetables will see changes to services across the North.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Letter from Parliament - Tony Lloyd

My colleague, Labour MP Louise Haig, raised an urgent question in Parliament regarding plans to roll out consent forms asking victims of crime, including rape victims, to hand...

Date Published 17/05/2019


Former head teacher of Lowerplace Primary School banned from teaching after cheating in KS2 SATs

A primary school head teacher has been banned from teaching for cheating in Key Stage Two SATs.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Campaigners fighting fresh plan to build on ancient woodland

Campaigners are gearing up to fight fresh plans to build on an ancient woodland.
Members of the Save Ashdene Woodland group were jubilant when proposals for four new homes were...

Date Published 17/05/2019


Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

This weekly column from the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Mohammed Zaman, is about the places he has been and the people he has met during the week commencing Monday 6 May to...

Date Published 17/05/2019

Sinkhole in Whitworth

A sinkhole appeared on Market Street in Whitworth on Tuesday (14 May).

Date Published 17/05/2019


Mental Health Awareness Week: mental health disorders in children continue to rise

Mental Health Awareness Week is a fitting moment to examine the incidence of mental health disorders among children.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Samantha has been saved

It has been a little over three months since Samantha Smith, 32, underwent a vital life-saving operation in Arizona, a 10-hour operation removing movement in her spine by...

Date Published 17/05/2019


Campaign launched to prevent unborn children being harmed by alcohol

A new initiative is being launched in Greater Manchester to prevent children being left with life-long health problems because of the effects alcohol can have during pregnancy.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Over 40% of children in the Rochdale borough live in poverty

Over 40% of children live in poverty in the Rochdale borough, according to new figures published by the End Child Poverty coalition.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Newly-elected councillor vows to fight green belt housing plans

A newly elected Labour councillor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop green belt sites in his ward being built on under the region’s 20-year development blueprint.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Mayor thanks Rochdale Online

Mayor Mohammed Zaman invited staff from Rochdale Online to the Mayor's Parlour to receive a Mayor's Recognition Award for all their support during his Mayoral year.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Mr Bloom and his band to play main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival

Mr Bloom and his ‘compostarium’ band will open the main stage at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Police column: Catalytic converter thefts

Inspector Robert MacGregor, of the Rochdale East Neighbourhood Policing Team, on what the police are doing to tackle local issues across the borough.

Date Published 17/05/2019


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

Nominate your local sporting and culture heroes

Nominations are now open for this year’s Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Lord Steel reinstated by Liberal Democrats after suspension over comments regarding Cyril Smith abuse allegations

Former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Lord Steel has been reinstated by the party after he was suspended over comments he made about former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith.

Date Published 17/05/2019

North West Air Ambulance 20th birthday celebrations take off with tea

In celebration of its 20th birthday this May, the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is asking the public to raise a mug in honour of its life-saving crew, as it launches...

Date Published 16/05/2019


Distressing footage of vulnerable grandfather’s ‘care’ released by his family

Distressing footage of a vulnerable grandfather’s experience in a Littleborough care home has been released by his family.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Change a future: foster with Rochdale Council

Rochdale Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight in a bid to recruit foster carers in the borough of Rochdale as there is a demand for carers who can offer a loving home to a...

Date Published 16/05/2019


Spades in the ground to deliver new £2.3million health centre at Kirkholt

Construction of a new £2.3million health centre at Kirkholt in Rochdale formally began last Thursday with an official ground-breaking ceremony attended by local dignitaries.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Norden Jubilee Park going for gold once again in RHS In Bloom contest

With just weeks to go until the 2019 RHS In Bloom contest, Norden’s Jubilee Park is gearing up for another gold award.

Date Published 16/05/2019


Consultation opens on clean air zone plan

Proposals to create a clean air zone (CAZ) across Greater Manchester are now open to public feedback.
Unveiled by mayor Andy Burnham earlier this year, the measures would see the...

Date Published 16/05/2019

Man charged in connection with child sexual exploitation investigation

A man has been charged in connection with an investigation into child sexual exploitation.

Mohammad Saleem, 45, of Canon Street, Rochdale, has been charged today (15 May)...

Date Published 15/05/2019


Your ambulance service wants to hear from you

Looking to hear views from both public and patients, North West Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to join a panel of voices to gain insight and feedback from the people...

Date Published 15/05/2019

Motorists urged to be deer aware

Drivers are today, Tuesday 14 May, being warned to look out for deer roaming on to the country’s roads and posing risks to road users.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Rochdale first – as festival goes plastic free

The Street Eat festival will be the first in the borough to be plastic free when it is held in Rochdale Town Hall Square this month.

Organisers have banned single use plastics...

Date Published 15/05/2019

Employment rate continues to grow

Over 3.4 million people are currently employed in the north west, new figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway train carriage body finds new home

An old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway train carriage body saved from being scrapped has found a new temporary home at the Spotland Bridge Mill.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Petrol station in Middleton plans to sell alcohol 'round the clock'

Malthouse Retail Ltd have applied to sell booze at its Londis’ forecourt store at the BP garage, in Oldham Road, Middleton.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Carnegie building to be officially re-opened on 23 May

The Carnegie building in Castleton will be officially re-opened by the new Mayor in his first official engagement on Thursday 23 May.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Trapped – Could you Spot the Signs?

A video campaign was launched earlier this week, on Monday 13 May, raising awareness of the criminal gangs who are grooming and exploiting children, young people and vulnerable...

Date Published 15/05/2019


Test my Heart - screening for 14 to 35 years olds

Mike Goldrick Blinds in Heywood are hosting a free heart screening service with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on Sunday 28 July.

Date Published 15/05/2019

Find out how research improves patient care in the NHS

Local residents and Trust members can find out how research improves diagnosis, care and treatment for patients in the NHS at a free talk at Fairfield General Hospital.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Oulder Hill Community School officially adopted by Royal British Legion

Oulder Hill Community School was officially adopted by the Royal British Legion in a special ceremony for all their work on Remembrance, on Thursday (9 May).

Date Published 15/05/2019

Woman arrested after man assaulted

A woman has been arrested after a man was assaulted in Heywood during the early hours of Saturday morning (11 May).

Date Published 15/05/2019


Andy Anson appointed new CEO of British Olympic Assocation

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has appointed Andy Anson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday (13 May).

Date Published 15/05/2019

Children’s illustrator Helen Bate looking for memories of Annie and Frank Maskew

A children’s author and illustrator has been commissioned to produce artwork telling the story of Annie and Frank Maskew, who left a sum of money to Rochdale Library.

Date Published 14/05/2019


Long delays on M62 after lorry collides with central reservation

UPDATE: All lanes are reopen as of 3.50pm. A lorry has collided with the central reservation at junction 20, on Tuesday afternoon (14 May).
Lane three of both the eastbound and...

Date Published 14/05/2019

Driver arrested after police pursuit into Heywood

A driver has been arrested after he collided with a van following a short police pursuit in Rochdale.

Date Published 14/05/2019


Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions and parades

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks and road closures across the borough.

Date Published 14/05/2019

Environment Agency calls for new approach to flood and coastal resilience

Launching a major, long-term strategy to tackle flooding and coastal change, Environment Agency Chair, Emma Howard Boyd has said ‘we cannot win a war against water’ by building...

Date Published 14/05/2019


Liz McInnes MP hears about the benefits of free personal care for older people

Liz McInnes, Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton, attended a drop-in event in Parliament to discuss the social care crisis with members of public, and learn about the...

Date Published 14/05/2019

Man dies in motorway collision

A man in his 30s has died in a motorway collision between Saddleworth and Huddersfield on Monday (13 May).

Date Published 14/05/2019


Nine in ten teachers in the north west wish schools were preparing students for more than just exams

A survey out last week shows parents, pupils and teachers across the North all agree there now needs to be a significant shift in the education system. Charity Big Change and the...

Date Published 14/05/2019

Young people overwhelmed by exam pressure

Childline reveals thousands of young people have turned to them for support as they struggle to cope with the pressure of exam stress.

Date Published 14/05/2019


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