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Man appears in court after he is charged with John Rimmer’s murder

A man has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of 54-year-old John Rimmer.

Date Published 23/09/2019


Rochdale woman charged with possessing a blade

A woman from Rochdale has been charged with possessing a blade as part of Operation Sceptre, the national campaign to tackle knife crime.

Date Published 23/09/2019

Autism and ADHD centre out of special measures – but must still improve

A centre in Heywood that treats people with autism and ADHD has been taken out of special measures by the health watchdog – but told it still needs to improve.

Date Published 23/09/2019


Tony Lloyd MP condemns JD Sports for cutting rest break frequency

Tony Lloyd, MP for Rochdale, has joined retail and distribution workers’ union Usdaw in condemning JD Sports for the company’s cuts in rest breaks.

Date Published 23/09/2019

Rochdale man charged after explosive device thrown into a car in Bolton

A Rochdale man has been charged following a police investigation into an incident which saw an improvised explosive device thrown into a car in Bolton.

Date Published 23/09/2019


Transport suspended to and from Manchester Airport as suspicious package found

UPDATE 10.51am: The majority of road closures that were put in place as enquiries were carried out by officers at Manchester Airport transport interchange have now been lifted and...

Date Published 23/09/2019

RNIB top tips for keeping your eyes healthy

It’s National Eye Health Week, 23-29 September, and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has created a list of less conventional tips for keeping your eyes healthy.

Date Published 23/09/2019


A cleaner and greener borough with the Environment Agency

Hello from everyone at the Environment Agency and welcome to our latest round-up exclusively for Rochdale Online. This month, we are using our round-up to take a look back at the...

Date Published 22/09/2019

Celebrate Springhill Hospice’s 30th anniversary with return of KAPOW!

An action-packed inflatable assault course returns to Heaton Park next month and you can join in to raise money for Springhill Hospice.

Date Published 22/09/2019


Estranged families wanted for new Channel 4 series

Television producers are looking for Rochdale families to take in a new television series about rebuilding family relationships.

Date Published 22/09/2019

Acas launches new guidance for students planning to work while at university

Workplace expert, Acas, has published new advice for university students who plan to work part-time after they start university.

Date Published 22/09/2019


Fun for families at upcoming Rochdale festival

Children and families can look forward to an abundance of events and activities at this year’s Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival.

Date Published 22/09/2019

Groundwork Prince’s Trust recruiting young people for next programme

Groundwork Prince’s Trust are recruiting young people aged between 16 and 25 for their next team programme in Rochdale, starting on Monday 30 September.

Date Published 21/09/2019


Ineffective antibiotics and vaccination reluctance could provoke pneumonia outbreak

Patients had better get sharp at getting pneumonia jabs – or risk a spike in the deadly infection.

Date Published 21/09/2019

Biggest ever apprentice intake joins the council workforce

26 new apprentices have recently taken up roles across the council and schools in a wide variety of departments - the largest intake of Rochdale Borough Council apprentices taken...

Date Published 21/09/2019


Get Back Onside and find a happier, healthier you

A free fitness programme for men will be launching next month, run by Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation.

Date Published 21/09/2019

Stunning painting of Rochdale will be auctioned off to raise money for Springhill Hospice

This beautiful watercolour of the Rochdale memorial gardens with the historic town hall in the background is being auctioned off to raise funds for Springhill Hospice.

Date Published 21/09/2019


Turners celebrate victory after first ever hip-hop competition

Turners Dance Studios has been celebrating this week after placing first and third at their first ever hip-hop competition.

Date Published 20/09/2019

Local MP and MEP continue to press government on Kashmir crisis

Liz McInnes, MP for Heywood and Middleton, and Theresa Griffin, MEP for the north west, are continuing to hold the government to account on the continuing crisis in Kashmir.

Date Published 20/09/2019


Full house for film premiere of Rochdale South Asian Community Trilogy

Local film company Kashmiri Productions UK rolled out the red carpet last week for a special premiere of the company’s first creation, ‘The Rochdale South Asian Community...

Date Published 20/09/2019

TV Licensing urges pubs to avoid a Rugby World Cup penalty

As the Rugby World cup kicks off in Japan today, Friday 20 September, TV Licensing is advising all publicans to avoid a penalty and check they are correctly covered by a TV...

Date Published 20/09/2019


Milnrow residents have a 'Cuppa with a Copper'

Residents of Milnrow had the chance to talk about issues concerning them with local PC Stephen Hutchinson at the ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event at Milnrow Library on 27 August.

Date Published 20/09/2019

Archdeacon Cherry to be Bishop of Monmouth

Cherry Vann, Archdeacon of Rochdale, is the bishop elect of Monmouth in the Church in Wales, the Archbishop of Wales has announced on Thursday (19 September).

Date Published 20/09/2019


Norden nursing home trials ground-breaking robot technology to help residents

A new virtual consultation system, piloted for use by the Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation, dubbed ‘Robbie the robot’, is helping residents in a Rochdale care home avoid...

Date Published 20/09/2019

Nearly half of working renters in the North West only one paycheque away from losing their home

With little or no savings to fall back on, 44% of private renters in the North West could not afford to pay their rent for more than a month if they lost their job, new research...

Date Published 20/09/2019


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

Save Samantha Masquerade Ball, Heritage Open Days, Countryside Walks with Countryside Rangers, Roller Skating, Memory Wellbeing Café, Jolly Josh Pirate Themed Fun Day, Jazz on a...

Date Published 19/09/2019

Clock once owned by Lancashire dialect poet Tim Bobbin sells for £1,600

The clock once owned by eccentric Lancashire painter and dialect poet ‘Tim Bobbin’ has sold for £1,600 at auction in Nottingham on Thursday (19 September).

Date Published 19/09/2019


Traders’ anger as council sounds death knell for centuries old market

His family has been a fixture on Rochdale market for nearly 100 years but, like the rest of the town’s stallholders, Peter Jordan – known to many as ‘the egg man’ – is reeling...

Date Published 19/09/2019

Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards 2019 celebrates inspirational people from within the borough

More than 200 people attended the prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of amazing people, clubs and organisations working in sport and culture across Rochdale...

Date Published 19/09/2019


Jolly Josh celebrating successful two years with pirate-themed fun day

Jolly Josh, a local toddler group for those with disabilities and special needs, is celebrating its second anniversary this weekend.

Date Published 19/09/2019

Funeral fundraiser for Nigel Green

A funeral fundraiser has been launched for the man killed in a fire at College Bank in Rochdale.

Date Published 19/09/2019


New Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture online community channel

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture, Rochdale, has launched an online community channel on Wednesday (18 September).

Date Published 19/09/2019

Record fundraising total at charity golf day

Heywood-based Logic Wealth Planning scored a record fundraising total at their annual charity golf day in early September, raising vital funds for Springhill Hospice in Rochdale.

Date Published 19/09/2019


North West smokers urged to ‘split up’ with their cigarettes as Stoptober returns

Public Health England is encouraging all smokers across the North West to join in with the nation’s biggest quit attempt beginning on 1 October by providing them with the support...

Date Published 19/09/2019

Firefighter numbers in crisis after chronic underfunding

There are still nearly 11,500 fewer UK firefighters than in 2010, as firefighter posts have increased by just 318 this year, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).

Date Published 19/09/2019


Rising number of contacts to the NSPCC Helpline about wellbeing of children

Contacts to the NSPCC Helpline from adults worried about the safety of a child are on the increase (by 12%). In 2018/19 the Helpline received 72,812 calls and emails, referring...

Date Published 19/09/2019

Revilo Group employees look to land knockout blow for charity

Two have-a-go employees from the Rochdale-based Revilo Group – Mariam Aslam Digger and Oliver Collins – are about to swap the cosy comfort of their offices on Bridgefold Road for...

Date Published 18/09/2019


Student drivers urged to lighten up before taking to the road as freshers’ season starts

Students are reminded to make sure they have loaded their vehicle correctly and carried out basic vehicle checks before setting off to college or university this freshers’ season.

Date Published 18/09/2019

Rosso to change route to service busy Entwisle Road

Bus operator Rosso will be altering a popular route in October to frequent a busy Rochdale road currently served just once an hour.

Date Published 18/09/2019


Liz McInnes MP wears it pink for Breast Cancer Now fundraiser

Heywood and Middleton MP Liz McInnes added an extra dash of pink to her signature black and pink colours to support Breast Cancer Now’s ‘wear it pink’ fundraiser, which takes...

Date Published 18/09/2019

K Stars Morris Dancing scoop 30 championship trophies

K Stars Morris Dancing Troupe have ended a fantastic second season by scooping a staggering 30 trophies at their championships earlier this month.

Date Published 18/09/2019


Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 18/09/2019

The search is on for Rochdale’s best neighbours

Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch have officially opened up nominations for their Neighbour of the Year Award 2019, to find the UK’s best neighbours.

Date Published 18/09/2019


Passenger trust ‘being rebuilt’ after timetable change ‘disaster', say rail firms

Rail firms say they are ‘slowly rebuilding’ the trust of passengers more than a year after timetable changes led to ‘absolute disaster’ across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 18/09/2019

High street heart checks

Pharmacists are set to offer rapid detection and help for killer conditions like heart disease as part of a major revamp of high street pharmacy services.

Date Published 17/09/2019


NSPCC urges primary schools to help children stay safe from abuse

Primary schools across the UK yet to receive a visit from the NSPCC’s free ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ programme are being urged to sign-up as soon as possible.

Date Published 17/09/2019

Manchester Airport crowned UK’s best at leading travel industry awards

Manchester Airport has won the accolade of the UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards in London, which is judged by the travel trade and industry...

Date Published 17/09/2019


Letter from Parliament - Tony Lloyd

I visited Belfast as Shadow Northern Ireland secretary and was happy to support GMB and Unite trade unions who were fighting to prevent the Harland and Wolff shipyard from...

Date Published 17/09/2019

Heywood care home rated ‘good’ by health watchdog

A Heywood care home has been rated “good” by the health watchdog.

Date Published 17/09/2019


Community culture cash competition could ‘breed resentment’, fear councillors

A scheme aimed at promoting the ‘distinctive culture’ of towns in Greater Manchester could instead ‘breed resentment’, according to councillors.

Date Published 17/09/2019

Plans for estate of ‘affordable’ family homes

A new estate where every home would be affordable could be built in Rochdale.

Date Published 17/09/2019


Lifesaving lessons for schools: First aid to be added to the school curriculum after ten years of campaigning

For the very first time, schoolchildren across England will learn lifesaving skills as part of the school curriculum, a monumental moment after ten years of campaigning by the...

Date Published 17/09/2019

Northern rail service performance ‘worse than a year ago’, report finds

Rail operator Northern’s performance is worse than it was a year ago, a report by Transport for the North has found.

Date Published 17/09/2019


Gallery: Rochdale welcomes OVO Energy Tour of Britain

The world’s top cyclists descended on Rochdale this weekend for the final day of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain - see our gallery of images.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Rochdale urged to give up clothes for good

This September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Rochdale are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.

Date Published 16/09/2019


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