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38,800 families across the Rochdale borough are eligible for the means-tested payment, and 25,100 individuals eligible for the disability payment

Cost of living payments to be paid from 14 July

Initial cost-of-living payments will begin from 14 July, the Department for Work and Pensions has now revealed, whilst the disability top-up will land in bank accounts in September.

Date Published 28/06/2022

Man taken to hospital after being found with injuries in Healey

A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after he was found with injuries near Christ Church in Healey on Sunday morning (26 June).

Date Published 28/06/2022

Chris Clarkson MP joins M&S and Percy Pig at parliamentary reception

Heywood and Middleton MP Chris Clarkson attended a reception at Parliament to celebrate the 10,000 young people who have completed the Marks & Start M&S work placement programme...

Date Published 28/06/2022

Children’s champion hopefuls launch election campaigns

Six candidates from across the borough have been nominated to be this year’s children’s champion role as elections are set to take place in primary schools.

Date Published 28/06/2022

College’s brightest stars celebrated at glitzy further education awards ceremony

The brightest stars of the borough were celebrated in style as Hopwood Hall College and University Centre held its Further Education Awards 2022.

Date Published 28/06/2022

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 28/06/2022

Man charged with rape and ABH after Alkrington Woods incident

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with an incident in Alkrington Woods on Friday 17 June.

Date Published 27/06/2022

Police dog discovers huge stash of illegal tobacco

A huge stash of illegal tobacco has been seized by police after being discovered by a police dog.

Date Published 27/06/2022

Local optometrist helps save care worker's life thanks to eye test

An optometrist who works at Specsavers in Middleton and Heaton Park has helped save the life of a support carer after spotting worrying signs during an eye test.
Ellie Musgrove,...

Date Published 27/06/2022

Help improve GP websites and get a £25 shopping voucher

You have the chance to improve local GP websites and earn a £25 shopping voucher as a 'thank you'.

Date Published 27/06/2022

Over 150 people receive support from new post-Covid service

More than 150 people living with complex physical, emotional and cognitive problems following Covid have received support from a new post-Covid support service in Greater...

Date Published 27/06/2022

Ask Citizens Advice: How do I find a trustworthy builder?

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale.
Each month, we share advice around a key issue...

Date Published 26/06/2022

Rochdale Music Society concert by Boplicity

Rochdale Music Society chose to bring its concert series 2021 -22 to a splendid finale on Saturday 18 June with a jazz session given by Mike Hall and his friends, who perform...

Date Published 26/06/2022

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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright, Bowlee Car Boot Sale, We Should Definitely Have More Dancing, Fireground...

Date Published 23/06/2022

Carry On Camping: former journalist seeks out old camping chums with a book on their adventures

A former Rochdale journalist is on the hunt for a bunch of his old camping colleagues from St Thomas’s Church, Kirkholt.

Date Published 25/06/2022

Asthma sufferer endures ‘horrendous’ 10-hour wait A&E after falling ill and having breathing difficulties

An asthma sufferer endured an ‘horrendous’ 10-hour wait at A&E after falling ill and having breathing difficulties.
Dave Moth, 30, from Middleton spent a night on a ‘rock hard’...

Date Published 25/06/2022

Local charities receive funds from Councillor Aasim Rashid's mayoral year

Eight local charities have received cheques for monies raised during Councillor Aasim Rashid’s mayoral year.
Last year’s Mayor of Rochdale – Councillor Aasim Rashid – was the...

Date Published 25/06/2022

Breaking the cycle of homelessness in Rochdale through innovative training

The first participants of a programme for local people who have experienced homelessness, discrimination, inequality or negative social stigma have celebrated their success at a...

Date Published 25/06/2022

Police investigating an attack in Middleton appeal to witnesses, as suspect remains in custody

Police in Middleton are appealing for witnesses to an attack in Alkrington Woods on Friday (17 June).

Date Published 24/06/2022

The Royal Oldham Hospital launches chemotherapy at home service

The haematology team at The Royal Oldham Hospital is leading the way with a pioneering chemotherapy treatment programme delivering treatment to cancer patients in the comfort of...

Date Published 24/06/2022

Rochdale borough to host the Forever Amnesty Bee next week

The thought-provoking Greater Manchester (GM) Bee sculpture created from knives and guns taken off the streets, will be visiting Rochdale for a week between 27 June to 2 July

Date Published 24/06/2022

Thousands of illegal vaping products seized in crackdown

Thousands of illegal disposable vapes have been seized across the borough in a week of action from trading standards.

Date Published 24/06/2022

A plan to end waste in Greater Manchester

A new plan which sets out how Greater Manchester businesses and residents can reduce waste and create a more circular economy, is to be rolled out.

Date Published 24/06/2022

Free introductory course for level one youth work at Middleton’s Burnside Centre

A free introductory course for level one youth work will run at Middleton’s Burnside Centre this September.

Date Published 24/06/2022

UK government set to legislate against blanket bans on keeping pets in private rented homes

The RSPCA has welcomed plans from the UK government to pass a law banning blanket bans on the keeping of pets in private rented accommodation in England.

Date Published 24/06/2022

Rochdale primary school aims to raise £1,000 to support the physical and mental health of pupils with inspirational workshop

A Rochdale primary school is aiming to raise £1,000 to support the physical and mental health of pupils and support professional athletes via Sports For Champions.

Date Published 23/06/2022

Rochdale borough to host Pride events

Rochdale in Rainbows is returning with another line-up of events and activities taking place from Friday 24 June to Saturday 2 July 2022.

Date Published 23/06/2022

Long-vacant Castleton pub could be converted into new apartments

The former Top House pub, on Manchester Road, near Castleton station, could be turned into flats under new proposals for the building.

Date Published 23/06/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: Nicola Mills soprano

‘Opera for the people’
Nicola Mills is a soprano on a mission. As she puts it, ‘Nothing makes me happier than singing for people. A lady gave me free singing lessons when I was...

Date Published 23/06/2022

Motorcyclist dies after Simister Island crash

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on a slip road of the M62 at Simister Island (junction 18) yesterday.

Date Published 23/06/2022

Opportunity for volunteers to get involved with the restoration of Rochdale Town Hall

Residents of the borough are being given a new chance to get involved in the restoration of Rochdale Town Hall.
As part of the work underway, local people are being offered the...

Date Published 22/06/2022

Signs of support

To mark Learning Disability Week (20-26 June) a Heywood-based sign language group is reaching out offer support to people with a learning disability and those who care for them.

Date Published 22/06/2022

Rochdale pageant queen goes for national crown on a budget

Rochdale pageant queen Demi-Lee Mills is competing for the title of UK’s National Miss 2022 with a twist this year – competing on a budget.

Date Published 22/06/2022

Hopwood Hall Estate open day

The Hopwood Hall Estate open day to celebrate the kick-off of summer and the publication of Hopwood DePree’s new book ‘Downton Shabby’ took place on Saturday 18 June.

Date Published 22/06/2022

Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery has glimpses of the future of Touchstones

Your Trust officers gave glimpses of the future to members of FRAG (Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery), with fascinating insights into the inner workings of the galleries.

Date Published 22/06/2022

Milnrow & Newhey Carnival 2022

Hundreds of people once again lined the streets on Saturday (18 June 2022) for the 52nd Milnrow & Newhey Districts Community Carnival.

Date Published 22/06/2022

41 affordable homes built on Middleton brownfield site

Forty-one new homes have been built on a brownfield site in Langley, Middleton.
EQUANS and The Riverside Group have completed work on the affordable homes on Bowness Road which...

Date Published 21/06/2022

Votes for charity to benefit from Littleborough Scarecrow Festival close on Friday 24 June

Littleborough residents are being asked to cast their votes for the charity or cause to benefit from this autumn’s scarecrow festival.

Date Published 21/06/2022

Praise for success of health check scheme in learning disability week

Local health leaders are celebrating the success of the annual learning disability health check scheme after almost 80% of eligible people in the borough had a health check in the...

Date Published 21/06/2022

Dog walking volunteers needed in Heywood

A national charity which helps the elderly with free pet care is looking for volunteers to walk dogs in Heywood.

Date Published 21/06/2022

Rochdale volunteer raising £7,000 to build mosque in Afghanistan

A Rochdale volunteer at the local branch of the One Nation humanitarian charity is raising money to build a mosque in Afghanistan.

Date Published 21/06/2022

£789k announced to improve drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Rochdale

Rochdale has been announced as being part of the first 50 local authorities with the ‘highest level of need’ to receive enhanced funding to tackle the local drug and alcohol...

Date Published 21/06/2022

Oldham CSE review: Belief that children being sexually exploited were ‘troublesome’ lay at the heart of authorities’ failure to protect them, leaders admit

A belief that children in Oldham who were being groomed and sexually exploited were ‘troublesome’ lay at the heart of authorities’ failure to protect them from abuse, leaders have...

Date Published 21/06/2022

Paedophile Shabir Ahmed worked as a welfare officer in Oldham unchecked for a year – despite being accused of serious child sexual abuse

Later sexual abuse by notorious Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed could have been prevented if earlier ‘offending behaviour’ and the threat he posed to children had been...

Date Published 20/06/2022

Natalie Lawson supports annual water campaign launched by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to prevent accidental drownings

Natalie Lawson, the mother of Paul Lawson, who drowned at Greenbooth Reservoir, Norden, is once again supporting the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service water safety...

Date Published 20/06/2022

"Ridiculous" rise in utility bills forces Heywood's Albany Hotel to close

The Albany Hotel in Heywood will be closing on 26 June, due to a “ridiculous rise in utility bills.”

Date Published 20/06/2022

Teen, 18, released on bail after multiple arrests including burglary

A teenager has been released on conditional bail after he was arrested on suspicion of burglary last week.

Date Published 20/06/2022

Rail strikes at ‘point of no return’ with disruption expected even if called off

Rail bosses have warned that the industry is reaching the ‘point of no return’ with some disruption on the trains expected even if the strikes are called off.

Date Published 20/06/2022

Middleton’s oldest surviving mill to be restored and converted into apartments with new commercial and community space

Middleton’s oldest surviving mill could be restored and converted into new apartments and community space under ambitious new plans.
Hicove Estates has tabled proposals to...

Date Published 20/06/2022

Soldiers who died 80 years ago during World War Two

Volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and...

Date Published 19/06/2022

Virtual reality technology programme used to tackle youth knife violence

An innovative scheme, which uses virtual reality technology to help young people in Greater Manchester to make the right decisions to avoid youth violence, is being rolled out...

Date Published 19/06/2022

Jazz On A Sunday - Re-birth of the Blues

Rochdale Jazz Club's regular 'Jazz On A Sunday' concerts will resume from next month at a new venue in Chadderton as 'Jazz @ The Reform Club'.

Date Published 19/06/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: Seungyoun Han piano

Seungyoun Han gave a memorable and emotionally inspiring solo piano recital at this week's Toad Lane concert on Wednesday 15 June.

Date Published 18/06/2022

Grants of up to £40,000 available to improve or create community green spaces

Communities across Greater Manchester can now apply for grants of up to £40,000 to improve or create local green spaces as applications for the Greater Manchester Green Spaces...

Date Published 18/06/2022

Men urged to check themselves by team cycling from Manchester to Blackpool for The Christie

A team of cricket enthusiasts will be taking to their bikes in July to encourage men to check their testicles for unusual lumps and not feel embarrassed to seek help if they feel...

Date Published 18/06/2022

Same Day Emergency Care Unit opens at Rochdale Infirmary

A new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit has opened at Rochdale Infirmary.
Rochdale Care Organisation Chief Officer Steve Taylor cut a red ribbon to celebrate the opening of the...

Date Published 18/06/2022

Garage misused as a car wash leads to fine for Rochdale resident

A Rochdale resident has been fined for using a garage as a car wash without planning permission.
Magdid Abubakr, of Shirburn, Rochdale, appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court...

Date Published 18/06/2022

Sir Tony Lloyd pressures government to ‘act now on energy price increases’

Rochdale MP, Sir Tony Lloyd is demanding the government act now to prevent millions of households becoming impoverished following, reports that the energy price cap is projected...

Date Published 17/06/2022

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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Milnrow and Newhey Carnival, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright, Bowlee Car Boot Sale, Fireground Museum Open...

Date Published 17/06/2022

Employability programme traineeship for 16–24-year-olds at Rochdale AFC

An employability programme for 16–24-year-olds is being run at Rochdale Football Club in collaboration with the Department of Work and Pensions.

Date Published 17/06/2022

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service supports Home Fire Safety Week

As the cost of living soars across the UK, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services (GMFRS) is urging people to take fire safety precautions in the home to stay safe.

Date Published 17/06/2022

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Apprenticeship provider rated good by Ofsted

The team at Rochdale Training are celebrating the recent outcome of an Ofsted inspection. The apprenticeship training provider has recently been rated as Good by Her Majesty’s...

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