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Robber pushes pram over into road before ripping necklace from mum’s neck in broad daylight

A woman was thrown to the ground and her pram pushed into the road as a robber stole her necklace in Newbold, Rochdale, on Tuesday (15 June).

Date Published 17/06/2021

Young people encouraged to stay #SummerSafe

This summer, partners across Greater Manchester will be working together to tackle anti-social behaviour to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.

Date Published 18/06/2021

More steward volunteers needed to support vaccination drive at Rochdale Infirmary

NHS Volunteer Responders are urgently calling for more steward volunteers to support the local vaccination site at Rochdale Infirmary.

Date Published 18/06/2021

National Lottery funding enables community group to support volunteers over a difficult year

National Lottery funding has enabled local community group Y4Youths to support volunteers and young people over a difficult year.

Date Published 18/06/2021

Rochdale dad's daughter flown on Children's Air Ambulance after receiving UK’s first heart and lung operation

A Rochdale dad’s five-year-old daughter has been flown on the Children’s Air Ambulance after undergoing the UK’s first heart and lung operation.

Date Published 18/06/2021

Schoolchildren plant up Castleton station ready for ‘In Bloom’

Children from Castleton Community Primary and St Edwards Church of England School planted up Castleton Railway Station on Thursday 10 June.

Date Published 18/06/2021

RSPCA on the move as Hollingworth Lake permission granted

Rochdale Animal Centre has taken another step closer to its new home after planning permission was granted by Rochdale Borough Council for the move to refurbished premises at...

Date Published 17/06/2021

Jury fails to reach verdict in Ammar Terbeche manslaughter trial

Jurors have failed to reach a verdict after Abdelllkader Heni – charged with the manslaughter of Ammar Terbeche – appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday (16 June).

Date Published 17/06/2021

Auctions of English literature from Littleborough's Honresfeld library postponed as a UK charity bids to save collection

The auctions of the Honresfeld library books from Littleborough's Honresfeld House have been postponed to allow for a bid from the Friends of the National Libraries.

Date Published 17/06/2021

Public urged to refresh CPR skills

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging the public to learn about CPR and refresh their First Aid skills, with the city-region’s firefighters doing the same.

Date Published 17/06/2021

Thousands of parents missing out on food vouchers Marcus Rashford campaigned for

Thousands of parents in Greater Manchester are missing out on vouchers which Marcus Rashford successfully lobbied the government to expand.

Date Published 17/06/2021

Russell’s Café moves to Yorkshire Street

One of Rochdale’s longstanding and most popular cafés is set to return to Yorkshire Street this year.

Date Published 17/06/2021

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 17/06/2021

Healthwatch Rochdale launches new text message service so you can easily share experience of health and care services

You can now text local health watchdog Healthwatch Rochdale to share your experience of using health and social care services in the borough.

Date Published 17/06/2021

Huge emergency services response at River Roch in search for missing man, later found safe

A huge emergency services response was seen near Bamford Road in Heywood on Tuesday evening (15 June) as part of a search for a missing man.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Safeguarding is everyone’s business as week of action returns

Rochdale’s annual Safeguarding Children Awareness Week will return online this week, due to continuing Covid-19 restrictions.

Date Published 16/06/2021

MP accuses Rochdale council of ‘trying to score political points’ in row over surge vaccinations

The Conservative MP for Heywood and Middleton has hit back at Rochdale Council after it slammed the government for failing to increase Covid vaccine supply to the borough.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Rochdale charity partners with training provider to empower local people and break cycle of homelessness

Local homelessness charity, Petrus, is launching a free programme for people in Rochdale to develop skills and employment opportunities.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Safeguarding Children Partnership issues thermometers to new mums in the borough

Thermometers are being distributed to expectant mums throughout the borough, as part of the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Partnership’s (RBSCP) second Safeguarding...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Cat food recall as ‘precautionary measure’ after safety concerns

A number of dry cat food products have been recalled over safety concerns.
Manufacturer Fold Hill Foods, which provides dry food for Applaws, AVA (sold exclusively at Pets at...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Hopwood Hall College earns MP’s vote to train his new apprentice

Hopwood Hall College will be providing training for a new apprenticeship that boasts a parliamentary flair.

Date Published 16/06/2021

‘We have lost an awful lot of parking space’: Businesses owners’ concerns over closure of town hall car park

Business owners are concerned the loss of Rochdale Town Hall car park could be putting people off visiting the town.

Date Published 16/06/2021

NEEVA becomes first community group to adopt council's saddle planters

The Norden Environmental and Economic Village Association has become the first community group to adopt the council’s saddle planters in Norden.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Rochdale’s elusive NHS artist Bunksy reveals true identity

After a year of anonymously painting NHS heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic, the mysterious artist known as ‘Bunksy’ has finally announced their true identity.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Former soldier running between every league football ground for charity will finish at Crown Oil Arena this month

A former soldier that set himself an epic ‘run around the grounds’ charity challenge covering thousands of miles across England and Wales will finish in his hometown of Rochdale...

Date Published 15/06/2021

Councillor writes to police, GM Mayor and Transport Minister about dangerous driving locally

Councillor John Taylor has written to the Minister for Transport, Chief Constable of GMP and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, outlining concerns about the local occurrence of...

Date Published 15/06/2021

Jade Kilduff to take to the skies this weekend for charity wing walk

Jade Kilduff will take to the skies this Saturday (19 June) for her long-awaited wing walk for charity.

Date Published 15/06/2021

Specialist Long Covid hub set up at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

A specialist Long Covid paediatric hub has been set up at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as part of a £100 million expansion of care for those suffering from the condition.

Date Published 15/06/2021

From magnet tricks to exhausted drivers – taskforce battles worrying commercial vehicle trends

A specialist team is striving to reduce the alarming amount of collisions involving commercial vehicles after witnessing 378 offences on north west roads in the first four months...

Date Published 15/06/2021

Rochdale Army Cadet Force volunteer becomes a teacher to make a difference in young people’s lives

A Rochdale volunteer with the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force has become a teacher to make a difference in young people’s lives.

Date Published 15/06/2021

Government urged to provide additional vaccines to tackle Delta variant

Rochdale Borough Council is calling on the government to reverse its decision to not provide additional vaccine supplies as the Delta variant continues to drive an increase in...

Date Published 15/06/2021

Thunderstorms expected this week

Thunderstorms are expected across the Rochdale borough later this week.

Date Published 15/06/2021

Not-for-profit group celebrates nine years of reducing social isolation in older people

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Circle – a not-for-profit community interest company which works to reduce social isolation in older people through social events, practical...

Date Published 15/06/2021

PM announces that step four of reopening 'roadmap' will be delayed by at least 4 weeks

The majority of current coronavirus restrictions will remain in place in England for another four weeks after the planned 21 June 'Freedom day', Prime Minister Boris Johnson has...

Date Published 14/06/2021

Concerns raised about E-scooter trial

Bosses have defended Rochdale’s E-scooter trial after concerns were raised over the number of children seen riding them.
Over-18s have been able to hire out a scooter in the town...

Date Published 14/06/2021

St Thomas Cubs and Scouts clean up Kirkholt

The Cubs and Scouts from 1st Rochdale (St Thomas) Baden Powell Scout Group took part in the Great British Spring Clean on Spring Bank Holiday (Monday 31 May).

Date Published 14/06/2021

Tree planted at Kingsway Park High School to celebrate late Duke of Edinburgh

A tree has been planted at Kingsway Park High School to celebrate the memory and living legacy of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Borough residents invited to have their say on decarbonisation plans

A decarbonisation strategy for the North of England is currently out to public consultation, giving Rochdale borough residents the chance to have their say on ambitious targets to...

Date Published 14/06/2021

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd receives knighthood

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has received a knighthood for his parliamentary services in the Queen’s birthday honours.
Mr Lloyd has been the Member of Parliament for Rochdale since...

Date Published 14/06/2021

Manchester Youth Choir supports NSPCC with new musical video

A new video from the Manchester Youth Choir has been released to support the NSPCC's new national fundraising event, Childhood Day.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Community group receives welcome donation from fundraising duo

Fundraising duo Councillor Faisal Rana and Morrisons Rochdale community champion Emma Pedgrift have teamed up to help a local community group.

Date Published 14/06/2021

First haircut in over four years for Rochdale man - who will donate all 30 inches to charity

A local man will encounter his first haircut in over four years this month, when he has all 30 inches of his natural hair chopped in aid of charity.

Date Published 13/06/2021

Neil McInroy and Ruth Welford to join the RBH Board

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) tenant and employee representatives have chosen Neil McInroy and Ruth Welford to join the RBH board as new non-executive directors.

Date Published 13/06/2021

6-year-old girl supporting her ‘favourite team’ Rochdale Hornets with 10-mile walk to club’s ground

6-year-old Abigail Yarwood will walk from Limehurst Lions base in Oldham to Rochdale’s Crown Oil Arena on Sunday 27 June to raise funds for three causes important to her.

Date Published 13/06/2021

Singer-songwriter from Kirkholt releases new album 'You Are Not Your Past'

Singer-songwriter Kirk McElhinney, who grew up on Kirkholt estate in Rochdale, released his new album on Friday 4 June.

Date Published 12/06/2021

Memorial day for Stamford House staff member

Stamford House Residential Home held a memorial day celebration on Spring bank holiday (Monday 31 May 2021).

Date Published 12/06/2021

Rochdale women climb Snowdon to raise funds for comfy chair for little boy with complex needs

Three Rochdale women have raised over £1,200 towards a special chair for a little boy with complex needs by climbing Mount Snowdon on Sunday 6 June.

Date Published 12/06/2021

Queen's birthday honours for local councillor, nurse consultant and school governor

A selection of incredible people from the Rochdale borough including a local councillor who helped expose the Rochdale grooming gang, a nurse consultant, and a school governor...

Date Published 11/06/2021

87,999 people in the borough have now had a second Covid-19 vaccination - pop-up clinics have been set up this weekend and next week

More than 87,900 people in the Rochdale borough have now received their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and over 129,800 people in the borough have also received at least one...

Date Published 11/06/2021

Rochdale Feel Good Festival cancelled for second year

Rochdale Feel Good Festival, which had been set to take place this summer, has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Ask Citizens Advice: How can I get my landlord to carry out repairs?

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

Date Published 12/06/2021

Rochdale charity Link4Life becomes 'Your Trust'

Rochdale-based culture and leisure charity Link4Life has undergone a name change to become 'Your Trust'.

Date Published 12/06/2021

Pfizer vaccine clinics at Rochdale Infirmary next week

Extra vaccination clinics are being held at Rochdale Infirmary next week as the drive to increase Covid-19 vaccination take-up and stop the spread of the virus continues.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Rochdale's Same Difference Community Hub launches fitness campaign

Rochdale's Same Difference Community Hub has launched a fitness campaign in a bid to promote fitness and well-being in their latest community project, dubbed ‘Innit Together.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Nine-year-old animal lover to walk from Littleborough to Todmorden for Bleakholt

A nine-year-old animal lover from Littleborough is raising money for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary by walking to Todmorden this Saturday (12 June).

Date Published 11/06/2021

Two solar-powered bins installed in Milkstone and Deeplish

Two more solar-powered bins have been installed in Milkstone and Deeplish to reduce litter, decrease the frequency of waste collections and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Healthwatch Rochdale to host ‘An Audience with Carers Support and Services’

Healthwatch Rochdale will host their third online information forum ‘An Audience with Carers Support and Services’ on Tuesday 22 June, 6.30pm - 7.45pm.

Date Published 11/06/2021

25+ invited for Covid vaccinations

The NHS Covid vaccination programme has moved on, and those aged 25 or over are now being invited for their vaccines.
Those aged between 25 and 29 started to receive their...

Date Published 11/06/2021

Rochdale sports therapist and coach shortlisted for UK Coaching Hero award for her pandemic efforts

A Rochdale sports therapist and strength and conditioning coach has been shortlisted for a UK Coaching Hero award.

Date Published 11/06/2021

‘Every woman in public life has experienced this’: Councillor speaks out on ‘gender-specific harassment’ after being ‘bombarded’ with late night video calls

Rochdale’s youngest woman councillor has opened up about the harassment she has faced since being elected two years ago.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Care home failed to call for medical help after elderly mum suffered fall weeks after breaking hip

Care home staff failed to call for medical help after an elderly mum suffered a fall just weeks after breaking her hip.

Date Published 10/06/2021

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