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'Unprecedented' pressure at hospitals hit by staff shortages and rising demand

Senior doctors from four A&E departments and an Urgent Care Centre (UCC) run by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) are asking the public to think carefully before attending A&E if not an emergency and consider which health service to use, as its local hospitals experience unprecedented demand.

Date Published 27/07/2021

Vulnerable youngsters experience ‘repeated cycles of neglect and domestic abuse’ despite improvements to Rochdale’s children’s services

Vulnerable youngsters in the borough of Rochdale are experiencing ‘repeated cycles of neglect and domestic abuse’ according to a report by Ofsted, despite improvements to...

Date Published 27/07/2021

Petrus celebrates double awards at Tatton Park

Rochdale-based homelessness charity Petrus Community is celebrating a double victory after winning two awards at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show Tatton...

Date Published 27/07/2021

Tax credits customers have until 31 July deadline to renew claims

The deadline to renew tax credits claims is just days away, and as the deadline on Saturday 31 July, approaches, people are being urged not to leave their renewal until the last...

Date Published 27/07/2021

Middleton artist who worked for Vivienne Westwood hosts talk at Touchstones

A Middleton-born artist who worked for iconic fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood recently hosted an exclusive talk at Touchstones gallery in Rochdale after showcasing some of...

Date Published 27/07/2021

£22.6m funding secured for manufacturing institute to be based in Rochdale

A consortium led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has secured £22.6m funding for a five-year innovation initiative, the first for the Advanced Machinery & Productivity...

Date Published 27/07/2021

Royal Mail warns of delays to local postal deliveries

Royal Mail is warning local customers of potential delays to postal deliveries in five postcode areas in Rochdale and Middleton.

Date Published 26/07/2021

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for Tuesday

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Rochdale borough and Greater Manchester on Tuesday (27 July).

Date Published 26/07/2021

Regeneration councillor eyes ‘prize’ of huge Northern Gateway employment site in new regional development plan

Rochdale Council’s cabinet member for the economy says the huge Northern Gateway employment site will be the borough’s ‘prize’ for sticking with the region’s new development...

Date Published 26/07/2021

Metrolink services reduced today due to discovery of damage to 43 trams

Metrolink has informed passengers that fewer trams are in operation today (Monday 26 July) across the network.
A 12-minute service is in place, with only single trams operating –...

Date Published 26/07/2021

Summer schools to help Rochdale pupils catch up on learning they missed out on due to pandemic

Pupils from across Rochdale are to attend summer schools to help them catch up on learning they missed out on due to the pandemic.

Date Published 26/07/2021

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group appoints new Chief Executive to lead exciting ‘new era’ for its group of hospitals and community

Dr Owen Williams OBE has been appointed the new chief executive of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA).

Date Published 25/07/2021

Hopwood Hall College joins nationwide campaign to support local communities

Hopwood Hall College has joined a national initiative to help its staff and students support and connect with local communities in Middleton and Rochdale.
The Good for ME Good...

Date Published 25/07/2021

Rochdale AFC Community Trust host Euro inspired Kicks Tournament for youngsters

The Euro dream may be over for England, but football fever came home to the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 3 July with a Euro inspired Kicks Tournament.

Date Published 25/07/2021

Community café opens in Milnrow

A not-for-profit community café has opened in Milnrow, providing work and volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Date Published 25/07/2021

United Utilities achieves highest rating in Environment Agency’s annual environment report

Local water supplier United Utilities has achieved the highest rating in the Environment Agency’s latest annual environment report for its performance on environmental commitments...

Date Published 25/07/2021

First Class degrees for Whitworth High’s assistant business managers

Associate business managers at Whitworth Community High School are among the first in the county to achieve a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA).

Date Published 24/07/2021

Fundraiser for selfless mum's stroke rehab gym

A daughter hopes to raise enough money for a special recovery shed with a gym for her mum after she suffered a stroke on the one-year anniversary of her husband’s funeral.

Date Published 24/07/2021

Ask Citizens Advice: Universal Credit is being cut - what can I do to avoid my debts getting worse?

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale.

Date Published 24/07/2021

Don’t let a hosepipe spoil your holiday fun

WaterSafe is encouraging ‘staycationers’ in Greater Manchester making the most of the British weather this summer to keep safe when using their hosepipes.

Date Published 24/07/2021

Veterans into Logistics pay tribute to Fusilier Lee Rigby at truck naming

Rochdale-based Veterans into Logistics unveiled their latest truck earlier this month, showcasing a tribute to Fusilier Lee Rigby, from Middleton, on the eighth anniversary of his...

Date Published 23/07/2021

Over 114,000 residents have now received a second Covid-19 jab in the Rochdale borough

More than 139,600 people in the Rochdale borough have now received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and, of those, 114,636 people have also received their second dose.

Date Published 23/07/2021

GMP focus on tackling anti-social behaviour during awareness week

Greater Manchester Police has kicked off a focus on anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Greater Manchester during ASB Awareness Week.

Date Published 23/07/2021

Young Norden ballerina gains place on prestigious dance programme

A young dancer from Norden has taken a huge leap forward in her future career after gaining a place at a prestigious dance programme in Leeds.

Date Published 23/07/2021

New HELP Initiative launched at The Royal Oldham Hospital to raise patient safety concerns directly with a senior nurse

The Royal Oldham Hospital has launched a HELP initiative which will enable patients and their families to easily raise any concerns they have about patient safety or care with a...

Date Published 23/07/2021

Rochdale exhibit will open a whole new world to visitors

A stunning replica of planet Earth is coming to Rochdale later this year, along with a host of out of this world events and activities.

Date Published 23/07/2021

Wellbeing packages for St Anne’s Academy pupils

Wellbeing packages have been donated to pupils at St Anne’s Academy in Middleton by Healthwatch Rochdale.

Date Published 23/07/2021

You can do it - Springhill Hospice calls on Rochdale runners

Charities across the region are set to benefit from Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run, and organisers want to smash 2019’s fundraising totals when the event...

Date Published 23/07/2021

Horrifying moment driver on wrong side of the road causes head-on crash

This is the horrifying moment a driver swerves on to the wrong side of the road causing a head-on crash with an oncoming car.

Date Published 22/07/2021

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 22/07/2021

Springhill Hospice's Craven given new lease of life by Hopwood Hall College staff

Hopwood Hall College staff have rolled up their sleeves for a special DIY SOS-style charity project in Rochdale.

Date Published 22/07/2021

Long-covid mental health and psychological support service to launch

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has received £593,000 in funding from Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership to establish a new long-covid mental health and...

Date Published 22/07/2021

Climate emergency 'birthday card' presented to councillors

Members of Rochdale’s Extinction Rebellion group presented the council with a ‘birthday’ card on Saturday 17 July, to mark the two years it has been since declaring a climate...

Date Published 22/07/2021

United Utilities and fire service urge people to stay out of open water ahead of Summer holidays

As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and United Utilities are urging people to stay safe by not swimming or jumping...

Date Published 21/07/2021

Rehearsals for Rochdale Light Orchestra to resume

Rehearsals for the Rochdale Light Orchestra will resume at 7.30pm on 28 July at St Michael’s Parish Church in Bamford – and those who play a stringed instrument are asked to get...

Date Published 21/07/2021

Springhill Hospice orchard to be a tribute to North West in Bloom Judge

Rochdale in Bloom and The Rotary Club of Rochdale have joined together to support Springhill Hospice in commemorating the memory of the late highly-respected gardening expert,...

Date Published 21/07/2021

Rochdale's very first vegan market is coming to town this weekend

Rochdale’s very first vegan market is coming to town on Saturday (24 July).
The Vegan Market Co will take over Rochdale town centre’s Riverside Walk with up to 20 stalls.

Date Published 21/07/2021

Castleton receives 24/7 access to new lifesaving defibrillator

The centre of Castleton has received a new defibrillator (Tuesday 20 July), thanks to voluntary group Rochdale Heartbeat.

Date Published 21/07/2021

Huge haul of mountain bikes and power tools recovered in Middleton - and police are having an open day to reunite them with their rightful owners

Police are attempting to trace the owners of numerous power tools and bikes that were seized following a warrant executed in Middleton in June.

Date Published 20/07/2021

Hundreds of ‘high quality’ new homes planned for site of mill that burned down 20 years ago

More than 300 ‘high quality’ new homes are planned for the site of an old cotton mill that burned down over 20 years ago.

Date Published 20/07/2021

‘Don’t put lives at risk’: Councils issue Covid-19 heatwave warning

People are being urged to check in on vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk as the country is put on high alert for a heatwave and restrictions...

Date Published 20/07/2021

Kickstart jobs available at JD Sports Distribution Centre and Rochdale Borough Council

Leading sports retailer JD Sports has around 100 Kickstart roles available at its Kingsway distribution centre to help young people into work, whilst Rochdale Borough Council also...

Date Published 20/07/2021

Record number of people in Rochdale waiting for specialist hospital treatment and procedures

The number of people in Rochdale waiting for specialist hospital treatment and procedures is now at record levels.

Date Published 20/07/2021

Great Places teams up with Dale Community Trust to tackle unemployment

Rochdale AFC Community Trust and Great Places Housing Group are teaming up to address unemployment in Rochdale.

Date Published 20/07/2021

Free school meal vouchers going out for summer holidays

Families whose children are eligible for free school meals or identified by children’s services as needing further support will receive vouchers to assist with the cost of food...

Date Published 20/07/2021

If you see a dog in a car on a hot day, call 999

With the hot weather expected to continue this week, it is important to remember the RSPCA’s warning that dogs die in hot cars, and advice about looking after your dog in hot...

Date Published 19/07/2021

Homeless to help tackle flooding and climate change with inspiring RHS Flower Show Tatton Park garden

Rochdale-based homelessness charity Petrus Community will exhibit a double back-to-back garden at this week’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park 2021.

Date Published 19/07/2021

Lockdown restrictions eased from today as England enters Step 4 of Roadmap

Today, Monday 19 July, means the majority of Covid-19 restrictions have now ended, replaced with guidance emphasising personal judgement and responsibility. People are expected to...

Date Published 19/07/2021

Young boy becomes honorary firefighter for the day

A young boy from Rochdale has been made an honorary firefighter for the day, following his quick-thinking actions when he spotted a fire in his home.

Date Published 19/07/2021

Temporary Jobcentre to open in Rochdale Exchange to cope with demand for DWP services

A new temporary Jobcentre will open this autumn in the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

Date Published 19/07/2021

This very rare medical condition hasn't stopped Rachel Winnard from living life to the full, despite the pandemic

Local woman Rachel Winnard has refused to let the pandemic and resulting lockdowns get the better of her over the last year, despite suffering from a very rare medical condition...

Date Published 18/07/2021

25-year-old completes 100 laps of Hollingworth Lake for Heywood care home

Ashleigh Bowles from Milnrow has raised £300 for a care home in Heywood after completing 100 laps around Hollingworth Lake.

Date Published 18/07/2021

Holy Family reduce, reuse and recycle to help community

Pupils from Holy Family RC Primary School in Rochdale are making a difference in their local community, thanks to the Premier League Primary Stars programme delivered by Rochdale...

Date Published 18/07/2021

Students create stamp designs to honour their heroes of the coronavirus pandemic

Newhouse Academy students have entered Royal Mail’s stamp design competition, honouring their heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 18/07/2021

Middleton cyclist named in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling

Cycling influencer and YouTube vlogger Katie Butler, 35, from Middleton, has been named alongside two other Greater Manchester women in the cycling charity’s list recognising...

Date Published 18/07/2021

Defibrillator installed at the Crown Oil Arena

A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 17/07/2021

Competition launched to seek blooming lovely alleyways

Rochdale borough residents with a passion for gardening are encouraged to get creative as the ‘Alleyways in Bloom’ competition returns for its 14th year.

Date Published 17/07/2021

Duo to cycle from Wolverhampton to Wigan for Springhill Hospice in memory of late grandfather who completed similar ride

Two local men are cycling from Wolverhampton to Wigan in memory of Albert Liptrot – who carried out a similar journey before settling in Rochdale – for Springhill Hospice today...

Date Published 17/07/2021

Local NHS leaders echo national nurse chief's message to help keep patients and staff safe as restrictions lift

Senior NHS doctors and nurse leaders responsible for patient safety and infection prevention across four local hospitals and community healthcare services in Salford, Oldham, Bury...

Date Published 17/07/2021

Two years since a local climate emergency was declared

It has been two years since Rochdale Council declared a climate emergency, recognising that urgent action is needed if global warming is to be kept to a maximum of 1.5°C.

Date Published 17/07/2021

Big Butterfly Count launches

The annual Big Butterfly Count – a UK-wide butterfly spotting survey – launches today (Friday 16 July).

Date Published 16/07/2021

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