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Five of the Seven Sisters at College Bank: Mitchell Hey, Dunkirk Rise, Tentercroft, Town Mill Brow, Underwood

College Bank Support Group respond to RBH's £7,000 offer for residents to move out

The College Bank Support Group has hit back at Rochdale Boroughwide Housing's offer to residents in five of the Seven Sisters high-rise flats at College Bank.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Public living room opens at Spotland Community Centre

A ‘public living room’ has been created at Spotland Community Centre, and was officially opened on Wednesday 19 January.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: The Ryebank Trio

Toad Lane Concerts: The Ryebank Trio Wednesday 19 January 2022
Three sensational musical musketeers on piano, violin, and cello.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Large mural of Rochdale transforms corridor wall at St Vincent's

St Vincent’s Primary School has had one of the school's walls transformed into a mural of Rochdale.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Mobile foodbank Humans MCR now supporting Rochdale residents

Manchester charity Humans MCR is now supporting residents of the Rochdale borough with its mobile foodbank service.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Man charged in connection with Alkrington burglaries

A man has been charged with two burglaries and eight attempted burglaries after a number of incidents reported in Alkrington, Middleton.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Soldiers who died 80 years ago in World War Two

To remember the fallen, volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow,...

Date Published 23/01/2022

East Lancashire Railway salutes its supporters for getting it back on track in 2021

The chairman of the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has paid tribute to its staff, volunteers and guests for helping it successfully recover from the pandemic after it saw...

Date Published 23/01/2022

Rochdale community says thank you with hampers and gifts

Two local Rochdale community organisations have said 'thank you' and gifted staff working at Rochdale Care Organisation with some free hampers to recognise all their hard work...

Date Published 23/01/2022

Rochdale tennis star, 10, appeals for sponsorship

A 10-year-old tennis star from Rochdale is appealing for sponsorship as she aims to go pro.
Alinane Nkonjera, who is a pupil at Sandbrook Primary School, has been playing tennis...

Date Published 22/01/2022

Recent increase in group B meningococcal disease among teenagers and young adults

Teenagers and young adults are urged to look out for symptoms and check that they have received all routine vaccinations.

Date Published 22/01/2022

Volunteer vacancies on Buckley Hall Prison's independent monitoring board

Vacancies have arisen on the independent monitoring board at Buckley Hall Prison.
The independent monitoring board ensures that the 400+ inmates at the category C working prison...

Date Published 22/01/2022

ALL Rochdale borough taxis on strike on Monday 24 January

All taxi firms across the Rochdale borough will be on strike on Monday (24 January) in a protest against the minimum standards being proposed for hackney carriage and private hire...

Date Published 21/01/2022

RBH secures £75m funding package

New homes and investment in existing homes are a step closer in Rochdale after mutual housing society RBH secured a £75m funding package.

Date Published 21/01/2022

More than 100 new homes to be built on former Carcraft site in Rochdale

Planners have given the go ahead for a residential development on land off Nixon Street, in Castleton, which was last occupied in 2015.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Dragons' Den success for Kandy Kitchen Creations

Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner are celebrating after a successful pitch on the popular BBC show Dragons’ Den on Thursday (20 January).

Date Published 21/01/2022

100,000 boosters and counting – local vaccine programme hits new milestone

Rochdale Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their Covid-19 booster jabs, as well as asking anyone still to have their first or second dose to come forward after...

Date Published 21/01/2022

Police issue warning about burglars who may trick their way into homes

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is warning residents of burglars who aren’t breaking into homes, but tricking their way in by posing as tradespeople.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Local community projects receive share of £162k townships funding

More local community investment totalling over £162,000 is being delivered across the borough following the latest round of townships funding agreed by Rochdale Borough Council.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Rochdale businessman named as senior advisor to private office of United Arab Emirates’ ruling family

A Rochdale businessman has been appointed as a senior advisor to the private office of one of the ruling families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Date Published 21/01/2022

Whitworth dad Chris Newall embarks on 365-day running challenge to raise money for neonatal charity SANDS

A Whitworth dad-of-two is set to embark on a 365-day running challenge to raise money for a neonatal charity.

Date Published 21/01/2022

First bus strike: services cancelled Monday 24 and Wednesday 26 January

First Manchester is again giving customers advance notice to plan alternative travel arrangements as all its bus services will be cancelled due to continued industrial action at...

Date Published 21/01/2022

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

Rochdale Gramophone Society, live music from tribute acts – Kings of Lyon and Gary Barlow as well as live performances from The Foundations and local artists, Fireground Museum...

Date Published 20/01/2022

Co-op seeks new council members in Rochdale

The Co-op has launched a recruitment drive across Rochdale, calling for new member representatives to have a say in the running of the group and its food stores, funeral homes,...

Date Published 20/01/2022

Fundraiser for funeral of man killed in Milnrow Road hit and run

A community fundraiser has been launched to help with the funeral costs of a man killed in a hit and run.

Date Published 20/01/2022

120 army and navy personnel to be deployed in GM hospitals

Hospitals in Greater Manchester will be receiving the support of 120 army and navy personnel after requesting military support due to the impact of the Omicron variant of

Date Published 20/01/2022

NHS dentists decrease by 9% in Rochdale borough last year

Unions have warned NHS dentistry is "hanging by a thread" with some patients facing two-year waits for routine check-ups.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Greater Manchester requests ‘fundamental review’ of Clean Air Zone funding

Funding to upgrade taxis, vans, coaches and minibuses to cleaner models is set to be paused to allow for a ‘fundamental review’ of the Clean Air Zone.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Jolly Josh launches £50 New Year challenge

Rochdale-based charity Jolly Josh will launch its £50 New Year challenge next week.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Nomination period extended for the Mayor’s Youth Awards

The nomination period for the Mayor’s Youth Awards has been extended, giving you more time to shout about the borough’s young superstars.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Middleton charity workers set to benefit from discount supermarket membership

The local branch of Company Shop - a redistributor of surplus food and household products - has expanded its membership criteria to include employees, volunteers and pension...

Date Published 20/01/2022

Face mask rules and Covid passes to end next week due to falling Covid-19 cases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that Coronavirus restrictions known as Plan B will come to an end on 27 January.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Young boy’s touching letter shows the ‘power of fostering’

A young boy’s touching letter to his foster parents has had people reaching for the tissues after being shared on social media.

Date Published 19/01/2022

College Bank residents offered £7,000 by RBH to move out

Residents of five of the Seven Sisters at College Bank are being offered £7,000 by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to move out as regeneration plans continue apace.

Date Published 19/01/2022

TV licence fee frozen for two years

The TV licence fee has been frozen for two years, and will remain at £159 per year until 2024 and then rise in line with inflation for the following four years.
The plans for the...

Date Published 19/01/2022

The family of a man who 'filled everyone's lives with joy' have paid tribute to him

The family of 33-year-old Craig Fitzpatrick have paid tribute to him after he tragically died following an altercation at Waterfold Business Park on 13 January.

Date Published 19/01/2022

National Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action sees renewed focus on crimes which matter most to communities

Greater Manchester Police is conducting a week of intensified Neighbourhood Policing as part of a renewed focus on tackling the crimes that matter most to our communities.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Care home put in special measures after inspectors raised concerns

A care home has been placed in special measures after inspectors raised concerns over fire safety, legionella and ‘unsafe recruitment’.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Royal Oldham extension takes a step closer to improve patient care for general and colorectal surgery patients

Groundworks for a new extension to The Royal Oldham Hospital have begun with a ground-breaking ceremony being held on 18 January.

Date Published 19/01/2022

'No HGV' signs installed in Castleton after lorries trying to reach Cowm Top industrial estate cause damage to residents' vehicles

Signs warning HGVs away from a residential area of Castleton are to be installed as lorries are – incorrectly – being directed through the estate by their sat navs.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Liverpool man charged with manslaughter after 33-year-old man dies three days after assault

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a 33-year-old man died three days after being assaulted at Waterfold Business Park.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Non-urgent surgery and hospital appointments set to restart this week

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has announced that elective activity will soon restart in local hospitals.

Date Published 18/01/2022

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 18/01/2022

Heywood bus driver Tracey Scholes reinstated after height issue resolved

Bus driver Tracey Scholes, who lost her job after a bus redesign left her unable to drive safely due to her height has been reinstated.

Date Published 18/01/2022

Sentimental military plaque stolen during Rochdale burglary

A ceremonial military plaque is among a number of items stolen during a burglary in Rochdale.
Police believe burglars broke into MCC - Motorbikers Cosmetic Company - at...

Date Published 18/01/2022

Police element of council tax could rise by up to £10 for 2022/23

Andy Burnham has announced plans for a £10 council tax increase for police in Greater Manchester, one year after the force was placed in special measures.

Date Published 18/01/2022

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2022

This week (17-23 January) is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – a campaign week by UK charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to raise awareness of cervical screening, encourage...

Date Published 18/01/2022

Candidates announced for Members of Youth Parliament positions

The New Year got off to a great start for 11 young people who are vying to be the next Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) for Rochdale and Pennines, and Heywood and Middleton.

Date Published 18/01/2022

Official opening ceremony for Rochdale's Fireground museum

Rochdale’s Fireground museum was officially opened in a special ceremony on Sunday (16 January).

Date Published 17/01/2022

Thousands of purple crocuses planted across Rochdale

Thousands of purple crocuses have been planted around Rochdale as a joint initiative between Rochdale in Bloom, Norden in Bloom and the Rotary Club of Rochdale.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Man charged in connection with spate of thefts in Rochdale and Bury

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of thefts across Rochdale and Bury.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: Despina and Duncan Reid Violin Duo

A married couple of professional violinists saved the day when a concert pianist had to cancel his appearance due to contracting Covid.

Date Published 16/01/2022

Mental health and wellbeing packs available in Arabic, Bangla, English and Urdu

A variety of mental health and wellbeing packs for the BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) community have been produced by the Rochdale Dawah Centre.

Date Published 16/01/2022

Planet Earth sparks climate conversation in Rochdale

Over 12,000 people visited Gaia, the giant replica of planet Earth in Rochdale during its five-week run which ended last month. The seven-metre exhibit at Number One Riverside was...

Date Published 16/01/2022

Rochdale entrepreneurs in search of a soup dragon

Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner wish they had a pound for every time someone has said that they should pitch their soup, stew, risotto and pudding products...

Date Published 16/01/2022

Investment helping tackle digital exclusion in Greater Manchester

Homeless shelters, schools and local people are benefitting from a multi-million-pound investment in the Greater Manchester region – including Rochdale – a new report reveals.

Date Published 16/01/2022

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

Calling planet earth, Live music from tribute and function bands – MeatLoud and Soulvation, Fireground Museum open day, Castleton Literary and Scientific society, Covid-19 vaccine...

Date Published 13/01/2022

1921 Census for England and Wales free to view at Manchester Central Library

Rochdale residents with a keen interest in their heritage can now discover more about their family history, thanks to Manchester Central Library.

Date Published 15/01/2022

Rochdale singer Ben Gerrard to launch latest single this month

A Rochdale-born musician and actor is set to launch his new single later this month.

Date Published 15/01/2022

Lancashire man charged with Rochdale burglary

A Lancashire man has been charged following a burglary in Rochdale.
Michael Berry, 26, of Blackburn, has been charged with burglary.

Date Published 14/01/2022

Rochdale’s Dump the Junk success

Rochdale Care Organisation is celebrating after collecting six skip loads of junk from across the Rochdale Infirmary hospital site, as part of a Dump the Junk initiative.

Date Published 14/01/2022

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