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Passengers will be able to seamlessly pay-as-you-go on buses and trams from 23 March next year, it’s been confirmed. The move means passengers can use their phone or contactless...
Date Published 05/10/2024
Lancashire Police have closed a section of Market Street in Whitworth after a car crashed into a stationary vehicle and into the gas pipe of a nearby house. Officers closed the...
Date Published 04/10/2024
A new Sky Sports documentary focusing on Tony Collins, Rochdale AFC’s former player and manager, is set to air tonight (Friday 4 October). Tony made history as the first black...
Neeli Mosque and Madina Mosque hosted their inaugural Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards presentation, marking the first time mosques in the UK have been involved in the prestigious...
The family of a dedicated volunteer who worked tirelessly for local charities has paid tribute to a “remarkable man.” Peter Smith, a trustee at Jolly Josh and a volunteer at the...
A primary school in Rochdale has vowed to get back on track after an Ofsted inspection in which they were described as ‘inadequate’. Spotland Primary School previously held a...
Police seized a machete and 39 knives from Greater Manchester schools last year as cops were called to nearly 100 weapons incidents. Three knuckle dusters, two hammers, a saw, a...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Starlight Ball, Boobs and Banter Comedy Night for Prevent Breast Cancer, Yoga, Live music across various venues, Last days of...
Date Published 03/10/2024
Elsie Blundell, MP for Heywood and Middleton North, has announced the birth of a baby girl, born on Monday (30 September). In a statement, the local MP expressed her joy at the...
After a decade in the role, Steve Rumbelow has announced his decision to bow out as chief executive of Rochdale Borough Council. Joining the council in 2014 from Burnley Borough...
A new Mediterranean-style restaurant in Middleton has been told it will be allowed to serve booze to customers. The venue, to be named Woodside when it opens, will now be able to...
A woman in her 70s has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car as she was crossing the road. The serious road traffic collision occurred on...
Officers from Rochdale Police Station have arrested and charged three individuals in connection with drug offences following a proactive operation in the area. The arrests,...
Middleton is set to have its third election of the year following the removal of a North Middleton councillor from his post. Peter Allonby, the former ward representative for...
Date Published 02/10/2024
Police are appealing for information following a tragic road traffic collision in Middleton that resulted in the death of a man in his 70s. The incident occurred at approximately...
The official opening of Richard Street Studios took place on Friday 27 September and was attended by local MP Paul Waugh and Councillor Sue Smith, the council's portfolio holder...
A potentially dangerous incident was averted on Sunday (29 September) when a driver’s reckless decision to use the hard shoulder put lives at risk. The incident took place between...
A major update on Greater Manchester’s new clean air plan has been issued, with more diesel buses coming in ‘to clean the air’. The new ‘investment-led’ clean air plan replaced...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 01/10/2024
The planning application for a new special needs school in Rochdale has been approved by Rochdale Council.
KYP is pleased to announce that nominations for the Rochdale Diversity Awards (RDA) 2024 are now officially open. The annual event, which celebrates the borough's rich cultural...
Young reporters have put together the first edition of The Whitworth Whistle to capture sporting news from Whitworth Community High School. Editor was Josh Dews, now in Year 11,...
A derelict former transport depot in Middleton will be transformed into a new affordable housing development. The site off Greenhill Road, once owned and operated by JW Lees...
Date Published 30/09/2024
Patients are facing long waits in A&E departments across Greater Manchester as NHS bosses say hospitals are under major pressure ahead of winter. A new report on emergency care...
A unique, immersive and free pop-up film that warns about the dangers of gambling addiction is coming to Rochdale. The award-winning and critically-acclaimed Inside Odds On will...
Rochdale's Neighbourhood Policing Team swiftly intervened in an advertised car meet on Sunday, (29 September), preventing any potential anti-social behaviour from occurring. The...
Police have said the driver who smashed into the side of th Co-op in Milnrow over the weekend had lost control of the car for reasons which are “unclear.” The busy village shop...
Rochdale Council is taking proactive steps to support thousands of older residents, vulnerable individuals, and young families during the upcoming winter months. At Tuesday (24...
The Willows Dementia Hub has taken a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for its residents and Comfort Day service users, following the donation of a brand-new...
Date Published 29/09/2024
Police officers from Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and Lancashire teamed up to tackle off-road biking in the moorland areas of Rochdale North and Rochdale East last weekend....
