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Money spent on Feel Good Festival is "obscene", says local resident

It is "obscene" for the Council to spend £90,000 on the Feel Good Festival "whilst support for those in need is being cut", says a local resident.

Date Published 19/09/2018


"Passengers let down by rail industry failures", says deputy mayor

In response to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Inquiry's findings that passengers in the city-region were "let down by rail industry failures" during this summer's chaos on the...

Date Published 20/09/2018

Wind and rain affecting the North West

Very strong winds are likely to develop on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.

Date Published 19/09/2018


Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds 

Highways England is advising drivers to take care and be prepared for strong gales later this morning across northern England.

Date Published 19/09/2018

Rochdale businesses pass underage tests

All businesses in the borough of Rochdale visited by underage mystery shoppers in July passed sales tests.

Date Published 19/09/2018


Rochdale Online apologises to the owners of Haji Cash & Carry

An article published on Friday 24 August - incorrectly - alleged raw meat was being dragged on the ground when being delivered to Haji Cash and Carry.
Rochdale Online accepts...

Date Published 31/08/2018

The British International Doctors Association chooses Rochdale for national conference

Over 100 doctors from clinics across the North West visited Hopwood Hall College for a national update on ‘Protecting Patients and Supporting Doctors’.

Date Published 19/09/2018


New health academy launched

A health academy that aims to attract new skills and workers to the borough launched at Rochdale Football Club on Wednesday 12 September, with the Mayor Councillor Mohammed Zaman...

Date Published 19/09/2018

Handmade bobble hats donated to Royal Oldham Hospital postnatal ward

Handmade bobble hats have been donated to Royal Oldham’s Postnatal ward as a result of Healthwatch Rochdale’s facilitation of Rochdale User Carer Forum.

Date Published 19/09/2018


Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions and parades

Restriction and location: temporary cycle lane closure: On the east side of Hollin Lane from a point 125 metres north of its junction with Hazelhurst Drive for a distance of 56...

Date Published 18/09/2018

Fourth planning application lodged for controversial Long Street property

A fourth planning application has been lodged for a controversial property on Long Street in Middleton.

Date Published 18/09/2018


Heywood collision closes Rochdale Road

A collision in Heywood closed Rochdale Road on Tuesday morning (18 September).

Date Published 18/09/2018

Murder Mystery at Rochdale Town Hall

Over 100 people turned supersleuth for a murder mystery at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday (14 September).

Date Published 18/09/2018


Petition for street lights on Wildhouse Lane

A petition has been launched calling for streetlights on Wildhouse Lane.
One of the borough’s darkest roads, there are no streetlights along the entire 50mph stretch between...

Date Published 18/09/2018

Parent group launches Parkwatch

Parents Against Grooming UK (PAGUK) has launched its ‘Parkwatch’ parent patrols.

Date Published 18/09/2018


CrossCountry and Northern launch M-Tickets to Manchester Airport

Customers travelling to and from Manchester Airport can now have an easier and more affordable journey when travelling by rail.

Date Published 18/09/2018

Pioneering programme launched to support residents in central Rochdale

A new approach to support residents in Rochdale town centre, to improve their skills and find better and more secure jobs, has been launched.

Date Published 17/09/2018


Stay safe, stay back, says Highways England following 237 North West casualties

Stay safe, stay back - that is the message from Highways England, as it reveals the extent - and impact - of tailgating on the country’s major roads and motorways.

Date Published 17/09/2018

Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Week commencing Monday 3 to Sunday 10 September

Monday, there was a flag raising at the town hall for Merchant Navy Day. This is held every year on the 3 September to honour...

Date Published 17/09/2018


Contactless now available on First Manchester Buses

Bus passengers can now pay for their tickets using contactless across all First Manchester vehicles.

Date Published 17/09/2018

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Sudden collision

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a collision in Sudden on Thursday night (13 September).

Date Published 14/09/2018


Thousands of cannabis plants discovered in Shawclough

Almost 3,000 cannabis plants were discovered by police in an industrial unit on Thursday (13 September).

Date Published 14/09/2018

IT system problem caused cancellation of outpatient and theatre appointments in local hospitals

Outpatient and theatre appointments were cancelled throughout The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on Thursday due to problems with IT systems, network and email.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Public inquiry could take place over post-mortem tests

A senior coroner from Heywood is considering whether to seek a public inquiry over a pathologist who is accused of failing post-mortems.

Date Published 14/09/2018

Action on the future of the North’s railways

The Transport for the North Board met in Sheffield on Thursday, and welcomed the allocation of nearly £3bn over the next five years by government as the first phase of upgrading...

Date Published 14/09/2018


Troubleshooter appointed to tackle railway chaos

A troubleshooter is to be appointed by the Government to deal with the rail chaos affecting the North of England.

Date Published 14/09/2018

Rochdale Cenotaph undergoes renovation ahead of remembrance centenary

Renovations at Rochdale Cenotaph are currently under way as the borough prepares for the remembrance centenary in November.

Date Published 14/09/2018


Can you help keep Valley Vet Care’s patients warm this winter?

Rochdale’s Valley Vet Care is appealing for keen knitters who would be willing to knit some jumpers for their inpatients this winter.

Date Published 14/09/2018

Bishop backs call to 'fix' Universal Credit

The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, is supporting the End Hunger UK petition, calling on the government to "fix Universal Credit" to reduce the number of families struggling...

Date Published 14/09/2018


Council could enforce traffic offences

Councils in Greater Manchester could be among the first English authorities outside London to enforce certain traffic offences, but only if the government relaxes its current...

Date Published 14/09/2018

Lloyds Bank in Heywood to close in January

Lloyds Bank will close its Heywood branch next year, it was announced on Thursday (13 September).

Date Published 13/09/2018


Roadworks, temporary local road closures, restrictions and parades

Pennines: Restriction and location: temporary closure of: the northerly carriageway of Halifax Road, Smallbridge, from its junction with Wardle Road to its junction with Bridge...

Date Published 13/09/2018

Man taken to hospital under mental health act

A man has been taken to hospital under the mental health act after police were called to a house off Kingsway.

Date Published 13/09/2018


Man dies after falling from motorway bridge

A man fell from a bridge over the M62 and died on Thursday morning (13 September).

Date Published 13/09/2018

Parents reminded of MMR vaccine importance

Parents are being urged to make sure their children are immunised against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

Date Published 13/09/2018


Dale supporting the Red Box Project

Rochdale AFC is supporting the Red Box Project – a campaign aimed to prevent period poverty within the local community and ensure no young women in Rochdale miss school or suffer...

Date Published 13/09/2018

Mayor responds to Delay Repay announcement

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said: “Along with Leaders from across the North, I have continually called on the Government to introduce Delay Repay compensation for 15...

Date Published 13/09/2018


GMP Superintendent wins national award from colleagues

A senior Greater Manchester Police officer who led some of the forces most serious investigations has been given an award by his staff association.

Date Published 13/09/2018

Rochdale Shopmobility celebrates 25-year anniversary

Rochdale Shopmobility celebrated their 25th anniversary of providing an invaluable service to the town on 10 September.

Date Published 12/09/2018


‘Sophisticated’ cannabis farm discovered in empty Drake Street building

A ‘sophisticated’ cannabis farm was discovered in an empty building on Drake Street on Wednesday (12 September).

Date Published 12/09/2018

Former director of Climb Rochdale pleads guilty to child sex offences

A former director of a Rochdale climbing centre has pleaded guilty to three counts of child sex offence.

Date Published 12/09/2018


Tyre track damage in Springfield Park

Grassy areas in Springfield Park have become damaged as vehicles have taken to driving across them.

Date Published 12/09/2018

Problems with 'get me there' app

Since Monday 3 September, passengers have been experiencing trouble buying and displaying tickets on TfGM's 'get me there' app.

Date Published 12/09/2018


Support group launched for male survivors of sexual abuse

A support group specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse is being launched in Rochdale.

Date Published 12/09/2018

Boundary commission proposals to split Heywood and Middleton condemned by MP

The Boundary Commission proposals to split the Heywood and Middleton constituency and remove the name of Heywood entirely from the parliamentary map has been condemned by Heywood...

Date Published 12/09/2018


Transport and skills top of Greater Manchester devolution list

Transport and skills based education are top of the Greater Manchester devolution wish-list, the mayor has said. 

Date Published 12/09/2018

Newly available flu vaccine could prevent deaths this winter

A new, more effective flu vaccine for those aged 65 and over this winter has the potential to prevent deaths and significantly reduce the burden on the NHS.

Date Published 12/09/2018


Home Secretary admits 'police do not have enough resources'

Home Secretary Sajid Javid has confessed that police do not have enough resources to ‘do their jobs effectively.’

Date Published 12/09/2018

Police forces ‘struggle to deliver’ due to funding cuts, report warns

Police forces are struggling to deliver effective services due to funding cuts, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.

Date Published 12/09/2018


Secret to affordable holidays revealed in new book

A Rochdale woman has shared her secrets for affordable holidays in a new travel book.

Date Published 12/09/2018

Savers to earn 50p for every £1 with new Government backed saving plan

People on low incomes are set to benefit from a new Government savings account that offers a 50% bonus. Help to Save will reward savers with an extra 50p for every £1 saved,...

Date Published 12/09/2018


Residents in Rochdale and Littleborough invited to find out more about future flood risk management

Residents in Littleborough and Rochdale are being invited share their thoughts on future flood risk management at two community drop-in sessions.

Date Published 11/09/2018

Doctor calls for change of mind on mental health treatment

How to counsel someone with mental health problems should be taught in the same way we train people to save lives through CPR, says local health campaigner Dr Zahid Chauhan.

Date Published 11/09/2018


Local hospitals made over £175,000 profit from vending machines in just 12 months

Local hospitals are making tens of thousands of pounds from vending machines.

Date Published 11/09/2018

"Clueless" ministers are holding communities to ransom, says Deputy Mayor

The Government’s "reckless ignorance of the demands on policing and the funding needed to sustain it have been exposed", says the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Date Published 11/09/2018


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