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A police cordon is in place on Sheriff Street next to Falinge Park

Man taken to hospital after being shot near Falinge Park

A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after being shot near Falinge Park on Monday (21 January).

Date Published 21/01/2019


Police launch appeal for information following shooting near Falinge Park

Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in Rochdale on Monday (21 January).

Date Published 21/01/2019

Yellow warning of ice

A yellow warning for ice has been issued from midnight Tuesday to 12 noon Tuesday (22 January).

Date Published 21/01/2019


Local blind football star helps launch the FA’s 21 days of positivity

Local blind footballer Azeem Amir has lined up alongside players from the England men’s, women’s and disability football teams in a new video released today (Monday 21 January) to...

Date Published 21/01/2019

New homes pose challenge to health services

Health chiefs do not yet know how they will deal with the surge in population that could come from building hundreds of new homes in the borough.

Date Published 21/01/2019


Start a new saving habit in 2019 and get a 50% boost - new app helps savers

Almost 12,000 people in the north west have signed up to the government’s new saving account – Help to Save – depositing over £1.25m.

Date Published 21/01/2019

Significant increase in number of rough sleepers helped by A Bed Every Night scheme

A Bed Every Night, Greater Manchester’s bold and ambitious scheme helping people sleeping rough, has seen a significant increase in the number of people now indoors.

Date Published 21/01/2019


Rochdale streets to become 20mph zones

Streets in Cutgate and Greave are to become safer and much more peaceful following a campaign by local councillors, Faisal Rana and Wendy Cocks.

Date Published 21/01/2019

Ambulance service introduces new epaulettes

Advanced medical staff will now be more easily identifiable as North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) introduce red epaulettes for senior clinicians.

Date Published 21/01/2019


Hens helping care home tackle loneliness and mental illness

Care homes in the borough of Rochdale are helping to combat loneliness and depression amongst its residents – thanks to five pet hens which live on site.

Date Published 21/01/2019

Obesity should be treated like an illness - Dr Zahid Chauhan

People in Rochdale are being encouraged to keep an eye on their waistline by a national health campaigner.

Date Published 21/01/2019


Cared for young people express themselves through music

Fifteen cared for young people have be invited to attend a programme of activities to help them explore thoughts and feelings such as, loss, hope, optimism, anger and stress using...

Date Published 21/01/2019

Neighbourhood plan for historic area expected to take vital step forward

A community’s bid to take control over how their historic area develops is expected to take an important step forward this week.

Date Published 21/01/2019


Stress and depression leading causes of long-term sick at Rochdale Council

Stress and depression are causing more Rochdale Council workers to go off on long-term sick leave than any other illnesses.

Date Published 21/01/2019

Top accreditation for local endoscopy services

One of the largest endoscopy services in the country which operates endoscopy units at Rochdale Infirmary, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital in Bury and North...

Date Published 21/01/2019


New campaign to tackle rough sleeping launches in Rochdale

Rochdale has become only the second borough in Greater Manchester to launch a pioneering new scheme to help get people off the streets. Real Change Rochdale launched on Wednesday...

Date Published 20/01/2019

Camcorder with precious memories stolen in Littleborough

A camcorder containing precious memories has been stolen from Rose Avenue in Littleborough on Monday (14 January).

Date Published 20/01/2019


Ealees pond and meadow to be cleared and restored

Rochdale household cleaning company, Rochdale Council and Friends of Hollingworth Lake are joining forces in a bid to restore part of Hollingworth Lake Country Park in...

Date Published 20/01/2019

From witches to family holidays, weird and wonderful Self-Assessment excuses and expenses

Most people who self assess complete their tax returns honestly and on time but every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims.

Date Published 19/01/2019


Hospitals to support Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Specialist nurses at The Royal Oldham Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital are supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (21 – 27 January 2019) in an effort to raise...

Date Published 19/01/2019

Mother’s heartache as killer of Chloe Cockton to be allowed home leave from prison

The mother of Chloe Cockton, who was killed by a dangerous driver, is furious after hearing her daughter’s killer will be allowed home leave after transferring to an open prison,...

Date Published 18/01/2019


A Castleton woman has been jailed for a collision which left a mother unable to walk

Sandra Parkinson, 54, of Cherrington Drive, Castleton, has today (Friday 18 January 2019) been sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court to one year and six months in...

Date Published 18/01/2019

Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after visit at Highfield Manor Care Home

Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report today, 18 January 2019, containing seven recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Highfield Manor...

Date Published 18/01/2019


Motorcyclist receives serious leg injuries as collision closes part of Oldham Road in both directions

A road traffic collision between a motorbike and a car has closed a section of Oldham Road in both directions as of 5.30pm on Friday (18 January 2019).

Date Published 18/01/2019

Marks and Spencer reduces plastic packaging on fruit and veg

Retail giant Marks and Spencer has committed to launching more lines of loose produce and more sustainable alternatives to plastic in every UK store, including Rochdale, which...

Date Published 19/01/2019


Dedicated team at GMP tackling fraud and increasing awareness of scams

Greater Manchester Police is cracking down on scams which result in more than 2,000 reports of fraud recorded every month across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 19/01/2019

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers face glitch with payments

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers across the country are currently unable to make payments from their online accounts on Friday (18 January).

Date Published 18/01/2019


Heywood man found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to produce amphetamine

A Heywood man has been jailed for 21 years after he was found guilty conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to produce amphetamine, along with four other men and a woman.

Date Published 18/01/2019

Man attacked before work van stolen from Kingsway

A man was attacked before his white work van was stolen from Kingsway on Thursday morning (17 January).

Date Published 18/01/2019


Additional Pacer trains to be brought in to ease overcrowding

Northern Rail are bringing in more Pacer trains from the North East to help ease the chronic overcrowding on trains in and around Greater Manchester.

Date Published 18/01/2019

Yellow warning of snow on high ground

Hill snow could cause travel disruption today, Friday 18 January in the afternoon and evening.

Date Published 18/01/2019


Industrial action affecting Northern trains Saturday 19 and Saturday 26 January

Industrial action is likely to cause significant disruption to rail services provided by operator Northern on Saturdays in January says Transport for Greater Manchester.

Date Published 17/01/2019

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

Save Samantha New Year Ball, Live Music in Rochdale Town Centre, Prostate Cancer Testing Day, Memorial Ride for Scott Hetherington, GoParty for children, Rochdale AFC v Fleetwood...

Date Published 17/01/2019


Provision for special needs pupils in Rochdale is improving

Work to improve services for children in Rochdale with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is now making ‘sufficient progress’, following a scathing joint report by...

Date Published 17/01/2019

Free UK contact lens recycling scheme launched in local opticians

A free scheme to recycle plastic contact lenses - worn by 3.7 million UK residents - is being rolled out in opticians across the UK this week, including Boots Opticians in...

Date Published 17/01/2019


Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 17/01/2019

Heywood man sentenced to life in prison for murder of John Kinsella

A Heywood man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering John Kinsella, who died after being shot in Merseyside last year.

Steven Boyle, 36,...

Date Published 17/01/2019


Co-op provide funding to improve Bowling Club grounds

Cutgate Bowling Club have been presented with a cheque for £250 from the Co-op Community Fund.

Date Published 17/01/2019

Weekly Column: Mayor Mohammed Zaman

Our life is a journey as we see so many ups and downs, come across many hurdles, network with others and meet new friends. I can’t believe we have already welcomed another new...

Date Published 17/01/2019


Guide to the nine new green belt sites included in revised masterplan

When Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham demanded a ‘radical rewrite’ of the region’s development masterplan, local leaders were sent back to the drawing board with his ambition...

Date Published 17/01/2019

Jazz On A Sunday – The Tame Valley Stompers

Ushering in 2019 at Jazz On A Sunday were the ever popular Tame Valley Stompers.
They entertained a sizeable audience with a mix of longtime favourites and new arrangements.

Date Published 17/01/2019


Marie Curie ‘daffodil volunteers’ in Rochdale needed now

Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, needs the help of volunteers in Rochdale to give two hours of their time to hand out the charity’s iconic daffodil pins, in return for...

Date Published 16/01/2019

Milnrow family reveal young daughter's brain tumour is now stable after treatment

The parents of a brave toddler from Milnrow who was battling brain cancer have been given the wonderful news that no more treatment is required as their daughter’s tumour is now...

Date Published 16/01/2019


Local MPs reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal

Local MPs Tony Lloyd and Liz McInnes voted to reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal, which was rejected by a record majority of 230 votes.

Date Published 16/01/2019

Heywood man found guilty of murdering John Kinsella

A Heywood man has been found guilty of murdering John Kinsella, who died after being shot in Merseyside last year.

Date Published 16/01/2019


Check for prostate cancer this Saturday at the Crown Oil Arena

Don’t miss the chance to get your prostate tested at the Crown Oil Arena this Saturday (19 January), before the home game against Fleetwood Town.

Date Published 16/01/2019

Resident calls for council to “do something about unsafe pavement”

Local resident Karen Eaton has called for Rochdale Borough Council to take action on an “unsafe and uneven” pavement on Reform Street, near Rochdale Infirmary.

Date Published 16/01/2019


Hip replacement patients potentially put at risk

More than 300 hip replacement patients were left at risk of tissue damage and metal toxicity after medics failed to carry out follow-up checks after their operations.

Date Published 16/01/2019

UK covered by yellow ice warning

A yellow ice warning has been issued across the UK, including Rochdale, from 10pm tonight (16 January) to 11am tomorrow morning (17 January).

Date Published 16/01/2019


Latest five-star food hygiene ratings

Five local eateries have been awarded the maximum five-stars for food hygiene in the most recent inspections in December.

Date Published 16/01/2019

Car insurance prices in OL postcodes

OL postcodes have been revealed to be the most expensive area in Manchester and Merseyside for car insurance. Motorists in the region pay £1,103, following a +£12 (+1%) increase...

Date Published 16/01/2019


Steps to improve road safety at ‘dangerous’ junction

New measures will be put in place to improve road safety at a ‘dangerous’ junction, despite a petition opposing the move garnering more than 150 signatures.
Councillors have...

Date Published 16/01/2019

Hand and spoon measurements help with portion sizes

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched a practical guide to portion sizes: Find Your Balance, to help us understand not just which foods to eat, but how often and in...

Date Published 16/01/2019


Post Office announces consultation on closure of Middleton Post Office

The Post Office has announced that the consultation on the closure of Middleton Post Office will begin on Wednesday 16 January. The Post Office propose to close the Manchester New...

Date Published 15/01/2019

Supermarket wraps purchase in single-use plastic despite customer bringing own container

A Castleton shopper was recently left disappointed after a supermarket fish counter purchase was wrapped in layers of single-use plastic, despite being armed with her own...

Date Published 16/01/2019


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