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Register to vote for the upcoming Local Election

Register to vote for the upcoming Local Election

Residents of the borough of Rochdale are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Local Election.

Date Published 20/03/2019


Nominations open for Diabetes UK Inspire Awards

Nominations are now open for the Diabetes UK 2019 Inspire Awards.

Date Published 20/03/2019

Buckley Hall raises £455.50 for Samaritans

Last month saw the residents of Buckley Hall Prison in Rochdale raise £455.50 for Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans at their cake bake sale.

Date Published 20/03/2019


Hydration and nutrition events provide residents with food for thought

Older people across the borough of Rochdale learnt about the importance of staying hydrated and well-nourished as part of international Nutrition and Hydration Week.

Date Published 20/03/2019

Call to remove Crimble Mill site from housing masterplan after floods

Campaigners are calling for a green belt site earmarked for 250 houses to be removed from the region’s 20-year development blueprint following the weekend’s flooding.

Date Published 19/03/2019


Beer pouring off roof of JW Lees brewery

JW Lees appeared to have a problem at their brewery in Middleton today, Tuesday 19 March, as beer poured off the roof of the building.

Date Published 19/03/2019

Increased security in place at Royal Oldham Hospital as doctor is carjacked at knifepoint

Staff at The Royal Oldham hospital are being urged to walk to their cars in pairs after a spate of robberies in the last few weeks.

Date Published 19/03/2019


Rochdale Parish Church presents flowers to Neeli Mosque after New Zealand terrorist attack

The wardens of Rochdale Parish Church presented a bouquet of flowers to Imam Mirazam of Neeli Mosque on Sunday (17 March) after hearing about the shootings in Christchurch, New...

Date Published 19/03/2019

Students volunteer at veterans breakfast club

Uniformed Public Services students from Hopwood Hall College have been volunteering with local veterans at Rochdale Town Hall.

Date Published 19/03/2019


Crown Oil Arena to host Petrus sleepout

Each year, Petrus invites the public to spend one night experiencing what it is like to sleep rough whilst raising funds for local charities.

Date Published 19/03/2019

The pharmacist can assist, says Dr Zahid Chauhan

You have no doubt read the headlines about long waits in Accident and Emergency, and, as a recent survey showed, the chief reason people become dissatisfied with the NHS is the...

Date Published 19/03/2019


Stamford House celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Stamford House Residential Home celebrated for St Patrick’s Day on Sunday 17 March.

Date Published 19/03/2019

Have you seen a Harris hawk?

Animal Quackers, in Bacup, have had a disaster as their display bird, Harry the Harris hawk, has escaped with its jesses (jesses allow a falconer to keep control of a bird while...

Date Published 19/03/2019


Rochdale Connections Trust plants trees for Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

Trees were planted in Mandale Park in a ceremony that was overseen by Mayor Mohammed Zaman and Viv Carter, Deputy Lieutenant, and service users from Rochdale Connections Trusts’...

Date Published 19/03/2019

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust launches new initiative to improve patient care

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has become one of the first organisations in the country to launch a Just Culture approach. This is a commitment to learning lessons from...

Date Published 19/03/2019


Plans submitted for controversial 100-home estate

Plans have been submitted for a hundred new homes on fields next to land which has already been controversially earmarked for a huge new housing estate.

Date Published 19/03/2019

Making Tax Digital – is your business ready?

Only seven per cent of businesses in the North West have so far signed up to a new and easier way of keeping business records and submitting digital VAT returns, before its...

Date Published 19/03/2019


Fine flavours at Rochdale’s food and drink festival feast

Crowds descended on Rochdale Town Hall this weekend for Rochdale Food & Drink Festival, with stalls, live cooking, star chefs, bars, workshops, family entertainment and music.

Date Published 18/03/2019

Rochdale town centre businesses after Saturday’s flood

The Rochdale borough narrowly avoided a repeat of the infamous Boxing Day 2015 flood on Saturday (16 March), after heavy rainfall saw the Roch and Beal rivers burst their banks.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Middleton soldier sentenced to three years in prison after accidentally shooting fellow soldier dead

A soldier from Middleton has been sentenced to three years in prison after accidentally shooting Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington, who died in January 2017.

Date Published 18/03/2019

Previously ‘good’ school told it must improve by watchdog

A Rochdale school previously rated as ‘good’  has been told it must improve following a recent inspection.

Date Published 18/03/2019


New fleet boost for ‘lifeline’ transport service

A vital door-to-door bus service, which provides a ‘lifeline’ service to vulnerable people in Greater Manchester, is set to have its aging fleet replaced with new cleaner and...

Date Published 18/03/2019

Getting a new grit bin set to become easier for residents

There are almost 650 requests for new grit bins from Rochdale residents anxious to keep their streets safe when icy weather strikes.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Help Petrus spread chocolate cheer this Easter

A homelessness charity is calling on the Rochdale community to help spread some chocolate cheer this Easter.

Date Published 18/03/2019

More than a third of north west residents have eliminated plastic straws and cups to help environment, study finds

More than a third of the north west (39%) have stopped using plastic cups and straws to be more eco-friendly, a new study shows.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Seeros nurseries celebrate Red Nose Day

Children at Seeros Daycare Nurseries celebrated Red Nose Day on Friday (15 March 2019), helping raise money for comic relief.

Date Published 18/03/2019

Heywood Model Railway Group Annual Exhibition

The Heywood Model Railway Group held its annual exhibition on Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March at Rochdale Masonic Hall.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Flooding photo and video gallery - Saturday 16 March 2019

Photos and videos of the river Roch, Saturday 16 March 2019.

Date Published 16/03/2019

Could you be a positive role model who supports young people in care in Rochdale?

Advocacy Focus, a registered charity of over 20 years, is looking for volunteers in Rochdale to befriend and support young people in care.

Date Published 17/03/2019


Three people in custody in relation to comments made about the New Zealand terrorist attack

Police currently have three people in custody in relation to offences relating to comments made about the New Zealand terrorist attack.

Date Published 17/03/2019

Lol Goodman Band to release fourth studio album - ‘Scruddy and the Healing Sun’

‘Scruddy and the Healin Sun’ is the fourth studio album set to be released by Lol Goodman Band.

Date Published 17/03/2019


Arrests after taxi driver threatened in Rochdale

Shortly before 12.20am this morning (Sunday 17 March 2019) officers were called to Queensway, Rochdale, to a report of a taxi driver being abused and threatened by members of the...

Date Published 17/03/2019

New bins help keep Spotland & Falinge spotless

The Spotland and Falinge ward is looking a whole lot tidier following delivery of an extra nine waste bins.

Date Published 17/03/2019


Rochdale Connections Trust receives over £9,000 in lottery funding

Rochdale Connections Trust has been awarded £9,800 from the National Lottery’s Awards for All programme.

Date Published 17/03/2019

River Roch flood update: here's what we know as of Saturday night

River Roch flood update: here's what we know as of 7.30pm Saturday night (16 March).

Date Published 16/03/2019


River Roch in Rochdale town centre flooding imminent

Flooding looks imminent in Rochdale town centre as the river continues to rise.

Date Published 16/03/2019

Flooding is expected - Roch Valley Way to Yorkshire Street and Albert Royds Street

River levels are steadily rising as a result of persistent rainfall and are expected to continue due to current forecasts says the flood information service. 'Consequently,...

Date Published 16/03/2019


River Roch at Littleborough - flooding is expected - immediate action required

River levels are rising steadily as a result of persistent rainfall says the Flood Information Service. 'Consequently, flooding of property is possible this afternoon Saturday...

Date Published 16/03/2019

River Roch in Rochdale town centre dangerously high

The River Roch in Rochdale town centre is dangerously high, with the river just inches/centimetres from the top of the of the culvert at One Riverside and Rochdale bus station.

Date Published 16/03/2019


A statement from Greater Manchester Police following the terrorist attacks in New Zealand

A statement from Greater Manchester Police following the terrorist attacks in New Zealand. Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson from Greater Manchester Police, said: “Since the...

Date Published 16/03/2019

RNIB seeks local ‘sight loss stars’ for awards

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is searching the North West of England for blind or partially sighted people who have made an outstanding contribution to their...

Date Published 16/03/2019


UK premiere for tragic love story written by Rochdale councillor

A film written by a Rochdale councillor will be making its UK premiere on Sunday 31 March at the Odeon cinema in Oldham.

Date Published 16/03/2019

Councillors warn town could lose Post Office if plans not defeated

Heywood councillors have warned the town could lose its post office within 12 months if plans to have it run by a mystery retailer in a new location are not defeated.

Date Published 16/03/2019


Rochdale’s green fields are nature’s antidepressant, says local psychological wellbeing practitioner

A psychological wellbeing practitioner from Smithy Bridge says the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework would be a 'contributing factor to increased mental health problems in the...

Date Published 15/03/2019

Possible flood warning issued for Saturday

The flood information service has issued a ‘Flooding is possible - be prepared’ warning for the River Roch and the River Beal following anticipated heavy rainfall on Saturday 16...

Date Published 15/03/2019


'It’s desperately needed here' - parents react to news lollipop crossing cuts

Parents at a school that faces losing its crossing patrol to council cuts have hit out at the terrible decision they say will put their children in danger.

Date Published 15/03/2019

Irish flag raised for St Patrick’s Day

The Irish flag was raised in front of a small gathering at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday (15 March) for St Patrick’s Day on Sunday (17 March).

Date Published 15/03/2019


Dog walkers - keep dogs on a short lead near sheep this spring

Police are reminding dog walkers to keep their dogs on a short lead in the countryside this spring.

Date Published 15/03/2019

Greenbelt campaigners march crosses Rochdale and Bury boroughs

Greenbelt campaigners from Rochdale and Bury gathered on Saturday 9 March to protest against the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework plans to build on greenbelt land.

Date Published 15/03/2019


Peterloo memorial to be built outside Manchester Central

A memorial commemorating the Peterloo Massacre will be built outside Manchester Central convention centre after it won the backing of Manchester Council's planning committee –...

Date Published 15/03/2019

Council leader's column: Give Up Loving Pop (GULP) campaign

I was reading some horrifying statistics recently which are directly linked to drinking fizzy drinks. I had a vague awareness they were bad for you without actually understanding...

Date Published 15/03/2019


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

Rochdale Food & Drink Festival, March of the Mods Charity Weekender, Heywood Model Railway Group Annual Exhibition, The Jeffrey Lawton Festival of Music, Addams Family The...

Date Published 14/03/2019

Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Monday, I was invited to Broadfield Primary School for their ‘Sending Sunshine’ event. Working in partnership with Home Instead, a home health care service in Rochdale, the school...

Date Published 15/03/2019


Controversial town centre parking restrictions voted through

A three-hour parking limit will be introduced at a trio of Heywood town centre car parks, despite business owners’ fears they could be badly hit by the move.

Date Published 15/03/2019

Parents go back to the classroom to enjoy a night of science

Lowerplace Primary school threw open its doors on Monday evening for parents to enjoy science lessons.

Date Published 15/03/2019


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