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Elderly man assaulted in aggravated burglary in Heywood

A group of men had broke into a 67-year-old man’s flat on Bury Street, Heywood sometime between 4.15am and 5.15am that morning on Saturday (17 June), assaulted him, dragging his trousers off, which contained his wallet and mobile phone, and fled with them.

Date Published 23/06/2017


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The 2016 Rochdale Half Marathon

Video of new Half Marathon and 10K routes

A video of the new Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K routes has been released.

Runners will start at Rochdale Town Hall and set out on new traffic-free courses taking...

Date Published 23/06/2017

Rail Union RMT

Further three days of strike action on trains

A further three days of strike action on Arriva Rail North will go ahead on Saturday 8 July, Sunday 9 July and Monday 10 July, rail union RMT has confirmed

Date Published 23/06/2017


Recognising the contribution Reservists make to Armed Forces

Every year, many people in the North West choose to balance their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they are ready to serve as...

Date Published 23/06/2017

Prospect Place will benefit from free guest internet

Free guest internet rolled out at local inpatient wards

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out guest internet on 25 of its inpatient wards, including Hollingworth Ward, Moorside Ward and Prospect Place, based at Birch Hill...

Date Published 23/06/2017


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Stolen puppy believed to be in Rochdale

A pug/Jack Russell cross puppy stolen from her home in Mossley by armed thugs is believed to be in Rochdale.

Date Published 22/06/2017

Blooming beautiful in Rochdale this summer with floral displays blossoming across the borough

Blooming beautiful Rochdale

It'll be blooming beautiful in Rochdale this summer with floral displays blossoming across the borough.

Colourful planting is taking seed along our gateways with clean ups and...

Date Published 22/06/2017


RedFaces at Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday 12 August

RedFaces confirm Feel Good Festival appearance

Sheffield band RedFaces have confirmed an appearance at Rochdale Feel Good Festival. The four-piece who signed to Sony last year will be on the main stage on Saturday 12 August.

Date Published 22/06/2017

A58 Bury New Road Road and Whalley Road, Heywood

Woman in her 70s taken to hospital with severe injuries after collision on Bury New Road

A woman in her 70s has been taken to Salford Royal hospital after suffering serious injuries in a collision on Bury New Road in Heywood on Thursday morning (22 June).

Date Published 22/06/2017


Council Leader Richard Farnell

Council leader's reaction to The Queen's Speech

Rochdale council leader Richard Farnell has described the Queen's speech as a huge let down for Rochdale.

Date Published 22/06/2017

Jack Randle

Jack Randle third in New Jersey Sinatra Idol contest

Jack Randle was placed third of 15 contestants in the Sinatra Idol contest in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Date Published 22/06/2017


Families invited to Baby Memorial Service at North Manchester General Hospital

Families invited to Baby Memorial Service at North Manchester General Hospital

Families who have lost a baby through stillbirth or shortly after birth are being invited to a special service of remembrance at North Manchester General Hospital.

Date Published 22/06/2017

Rob Potts, Assistant Chief Constable

Hate crime increase since Manchester Arena attck

Since the terror attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday 22 May 2017 there has been a significant increase in the amount of hate crimes reported across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 22/06/2017


Esmail Patel, CEO and founder of DEAF who is also deaf himself

Cancer Research UK to host BSL interpreter At Race For Life

Cancer Research UK have some exciting plans for their Race for Life event in Manchester this year. For the first time, the charity has invited a British Sign Language interpreter...

Date Published 22/06/2017

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor's response to Queen's Speech

Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “There are welcome steps in today’s Queen’s Speech but it is far from a comprehensive programme...

Date Published 21/06/2017


Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets can travel on bus services across Greater Manchester for free

Free bus travel for armed forces members this Saturday

To commemorate and support ‘Armed Forces Day’ this Saturday 24 June, local bus operators have announced that serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets can travel on...

Date Published 21/06/2017

Action agreed at Greater Manchester Mayor's high rise fire safety summit

Following a summit on fire safety in high rise buildings, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: Today I have met with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service,...

Date Published 21/06/2017


One in four millennials admit they would risk not taking out car insurance 'to save money'

Over three quarters of 18-24 year olds admit they buckle to social pressures causing them to make decisions they later regret, new research reveals.

Date Published 21/06/2017

Barbecue

Heat well - don’t put your health at 'steak'

Residents are being urged to think harder about food safety when eating outdoors and in warmer weather.

There are an estimated one million cases of food poisoning in the UK...

Date Published 20/06/2017


Stay safe in the sun

Residents advised to stay safe in the sun

Residents are being advised to take extra care and look out for their loved ones in the summer sun.

Most people welcome the summer sun, however high temperatures can be harmful...

Date Published 20/06/2017

Hopwood Hall College - Rochdale campus

Cladding at Hopwood Hall College meets fire safety standards

The cladding fitted to the Rochdale campus of Hopwood Hall College meets all current fire safety standards and building regulations, the College has confirmed.

Date Published 20/06/2017


Royal Oldham Hospital

Can you help tracing relatives of Anthony Tighe

Royal Oldham Hospital officials are looking for help to trace the relatives of Anthony Tighe, who died in the hospital on 1 June.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Councillor Richard Farnell, leader of Rochdale Borough Council

Council leader encouraging recycling

Leader of the Council, Councillor Richard Farnell, is encouraging residents to recycle all the rubbish they can.

Date Published 20/06/2017


Cleaner and greener

Spring Clean 2017 to make areas cleaner, greener and safer

The borough is set to be transformed as we progresses into the Spring Clean 2017 – a huge clean-up operation to make areas cleaner, greener and safer.

Date Published 20/06/2017

College Bank Flats

Residents to have their say on latest proposals for College Bank and Lower Falinge

Rochdale residents are being invited to share their views on the latest proposals for College Bank and Lower Falinge.

Date Published 20/06/2017


Rochdale Canal

Canal & River Trust urging young people to stay out of the water

The Canal & River Trust is urging young people to stay out of the water this summer and to find alternative ways to cool down.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Barbara Lloyd, Springy and Councillor Janet Emsley

Springhill Hospice returns as official charity for Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run

Springhill Hospice will be the official charity for Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run on Sunday 8 October.

Date Published 20/06/2017


Pacific - Anthony and Daniel Orze, Dave Bithell and Drew Burns

Pacific set for Rochdale Feel Good Festival

Pacific, one of the UK's top new bands, will play the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday 12 August.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Fun for all ages at Springfield Park

Fun in the sun as hundreds enjoy a party in the park

Hundreds of children packed into Rochdale’s Springfield Park to enjoy an afternoon of stories, songs and games to celebrate National Bookstart Week.

The annual event,...

Date Published 20/06/2017


Samuel Irving Hunter

Career burglar jailed after spate of raids

Samuel Irving Hunter, described as a 'professional burglar', ransacked family homes across Greater Manchester in a £150,000 spree.

Hunter helped himself to luxury cars, wedding...

Date Published 20/06/2017

Soaring UK temperatures can adversely affect people living with diabetes

Soaring temperatures can adversely affect people living with diabetes

Diabetes UK today warned people living with diabetes to be extra vigilant as temperatures soar across the UK.

Date Published 20/06/2017


Students, guest speaker and Hopwood Senior Management

High flying students claim college awards

Students from Hopwood Hall College, along with their family and friends, packed out the Middleton Arena for the college’s annual end of year FE Awards Ceremony.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Tributes to Paul Lawson, who died at Greenbooth Reservoir

Staff at Hopwood Hall College have paid tribute to Paul Lawson, who died in a tragic accident at Greenbooth Reservoir on on Monday.

Date Published 20/06/2017


A58, Rochdale Road East, Heywood, closed both directions

A58, Rochdale Road East, Heywood, closed both directions

The A58 Rochdale Road East in Heywood is closed in both directions close to All Souls Church and Crimble Lane this afternoon, Tuesday 20 June.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Councillor Alan Neal and Mrs Janet Neal, Mayor and Mayoress Whitworth

Ronald Alan Neal - new Mayor of Whitworth

At a meeting of Whitworth Town Council on Thursday 25 May, Councillor Ronald Alan Neal was elected by Town Council members as Mayor of Whitworth. The meeting was attended by...

Date Published 20/06/2017


Dave Sweetmore

DJ Dave Sweetmore returns to Rochdale’s Feel Good main stage

Popular home-town DJ Dave Sweetmore has joined the main stage line-up for this year's Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Date Published 20/06/2017

Greenbooth Reservoir

A teenager has died at Greenbooth Reservoir

A teenager died at Greenbooth Reservoir on Monday evening.

Police were called at around 5.55pm and officers, paramedics and the fire service quickly responded with underwater...

Date Published 19/06/2017


Councillor Richard Farnell, the leader of Rochdale Borough Council

Council Leader says it's 'back to the day job'

Now that the general election is over, it’s time to get on with my day job says Councillor Richard Farnell, the leader of Rochdale Borough Council.

Date Published 19/06/2017

Hot weather continues

Hot weather continues

The first half of this week will see temperatures in the high 20°C or even low 30°C for many across England and Wales.

Date Published 19/06/2017


Alkrington Woods, Manchester New Road

Woman sexually assaulted in Alkrington Woods

A woman was sexually assaulted in Alkrington Woods sometime between 8pm and 9pm on Wednesday 14 June. The victim - who is in her 20s - was walking in the woods near to the...

Date Published 19/06/2017

The Co-operative flag being raised outside Rochdale town hall

Flying the flag for Co-Operatives Fortnight

A special flag-raising ceremony has been held to mark the start of Co-Operatives Fortnight in Rochdale – the place where the international movement was formed.

Date Published 19/06/2017


Deeplish and Khubsurat Dunya Community Groups celebrate £57,000 in new grants from BBC Children In Need

Local groups recieve £57,000 in grants from BBC Children In Need

BBC Children in Need has awarded a total of £57,000 in new funding to two local groups working with disadvantaged children and young people across Rochdale.

Date Published 19/06/2017

Rochdale Grand Iftar

Rochdale holds Grand Iftar

Hundreds of people united to enjoy The Big Iftar in Rochdale.

The event brought people of different faiths, backgrounds and communities from all across Greater Manchester...

Date Published 19/06/2017


Tram Tracks, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Metrolink and The Bridgewater Hall’s 21st Birthday

Rochdale Music Service join The Bridgewater Hall and Metrolink for musical celebration

Rochdale Music Service Folk Group and Fanfare Team along with The Cantare Ladies Choir joined with Transport for Greater Manchester and The Bridgewater Hall to deliver a project,...

Date Published 19/06/2017

Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets support ‘It’s Not Okay’ campaign

Rochdale Hornets is among the clubs supporting the ‘It’s Not Okay’ campaign as part of a week of action focussing on sport.

Date Published 19/06/2017


Saeed Shakibai and Sue Coggins at the launch of Gateway-C

Online GP platform aims to cut cancer deaths

A pioneering online learning platform that supports GPs in detecting cancer symptoms has gone live across Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire.

Date Published 19/06/2017

Transport for the North

Transport for the North publishes Strategic Transport Plan evidence

Transport for the North (TfN) has published the evidence that will inform its Strategic Transport Plan. The first of its kind, the Plan is being developed to transform the North’s...

Date Published 19/06/2017


Council tribute to the Manchester bomb victims in Broadfield Park

Floral tribute in Broadfield Park to Manchester bomb victims

Rochdale Council has completed a new floral tribute to the Manchester bomb victims in Broadfield Park.

Date Published 17/06/2017

Remember dogs die in hot cars. If it's 22 degrees outside it can reach 47 degrees inside your vehicle

Dogs die in hot cars...

With the hot weather continuing, the RSPCA has issued advice about looking after dogs. Remember dogs die in hot cars. If it's 22 degrees outside it can reach 47 degrees inside...

Date Published 17/06/2017


Firefighters

Fire safety advice from GMFRS

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Assistant County Fire Officer and Director of Prevention and Protection, Geoff Harris, said: "Fire safety advice from Greater Manchester...

Date Published 17/06/2017

Give blood - save lives

Call for blood donors to help save lives

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Greater Manchester to start saving lives by registering as new blood donors during National Blood Week (19 – 25 June).

Date Published 17/06/2017


Wera Hobhouse at Norden Carnival in 2009

Former Rochdale councillor Wera Hobhouse elected MP for Bath

Former Rochdale councillor Wera Hobhouse was elected as the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath at the general election on 8 June.

Date Published 16/06/2017

College Bank Flats

Council leader calls for immediate fire safety inspection of College Bank flats

Rochdale Council leader Richard Farnell has requested Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to carry out an immediate fire safety inspection of the College Bank high rise flats.

Date Published 16/06/2017


Buses at Rochdale Transport Interchange

Young people to benefit from half price bus tickets

Young people aged between 16 and 18 are set to benefit from half price bus tickets following a new offer agreed between the Mayor of Greater Manchester and bus operators.

Date Published 16/06/2017

The Olde Boar’s Head

The Olde Boar’s Head nominated for ‘Best Food Pub’ at JW Lees Pub of the Year awards

The Olde Boar’s Head in Middleton has been nominated for ‘Best Food Pub’ at the JW Lees ‘Pub of the Year’ awards in Manchester on 12 July.

After taking over the business in...

Date Published 16/06/2017


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