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Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 30/07/2024
A huge plan to build more than 300 ‘high-quality’ homes and a school in Littleborough has been submitted to Rochdale Council. Bloor Homes has submitted proposals for 312 homes; a...
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed after a car crash in Middleton on Monday night (29 July). Emergency services were dispatched to Rochdale Road around 8.30pm...
Eight officers have been suspended by Greater Manchester Police following a report of alleged racial discrimination. GMP announced on Monday (29 July) it had also placed an...
Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal for information regarding three incidents believed to have occurred prior to the events depicted in a viral video, which...
A sinkhole that appeared out of nowhere last month is getting bigger and bigger – but no one wants to take responsibility for it, according to locals. On a small stretch of Gipsy...
Date Published 29/07/2024
Police taped off an area after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in Middleton. Officers were called to the scene on Boarshaw Road in the early hours of the morning...
Cash Access UK, the organisation dedicated to ensuring nationwide access to cash, has inaugurated a temporary banking hub in Heywood. This interim facility is housed within the...
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable has spoken of his “profound regret” at the shock and upset caused in the community by the Manchester Airport footage – showing a GMP...
St Patrick’s RC Primary School pupils enjoyed a memorable day at R-Kix recently, where they had the chance to sharpen their football skills in a lively game of 5-a-side and test...
Further footage of last week’s Manchester Airport kick video widens the lens and triggers outrage in the community - with calls to reinstate the suspended GMP officer who kicked...
Paint-covered pupils filled the streets of Whitworth after the high school organised a fundraising colour run to help fund a minibus.
Date Published 28/07/2024
Pupils from several primary schools in Middleton attended the grand opening of an exhibition showcasing their artwork at Middleton Shopping Centre. The event marked the...
Residents in Littleborough have been crowned undefeated champions for the seventh year in the council’s annual ‘Alleyways in Bloom’ competition.
Healthwatch Rochdale has released its latest findings on Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) across Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, and the Pennines, highlighting the progress and...
Date Published 27/07/2024
Local social enterprise Upturn, which supports some of the area's most disadvantaged young people in building businesses and finding employment, is celebrating its inclusion in...
Back in the day, a Concert Party meant a group of performers that gave variety concerts, which might even involve acrobats or jugglers. The performance at St Mary's on Wednesday...
Date Published 26/07/2024
A long-standing non-profit organisation in the borough, is facing potential closure as business rates continue to rise.
Andy Burnham says he will continue to ‘challenge GMP to improve the culture’ after meeting with ‘community partners’ in Rochdale.
Able, gifted and talented students had their eyes opened to a world of possibilities on a special trip to Pembroke College part of Oxford University.
Shoppers at Rochdale Riverside enjoyed a rollicking pirate-themed fun day this weekend, marking the introduction of the centre's new Charity of the Year, Jolly Josh. Families...
A compassionate local business owner has decided to hack off her long flowing locks and donate it to charity, to help fund wigs for cancer patients.
The family of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer in a shocking airport video has requested time to heal, after being “deeply traumatised” by the event.
New family homes with a feature meadow will be built next to woodland in Rochdale. A total of 18 four-bed and five-bed detached homes are coming to a parcel of open space next to...
Falinge Park hosted the Rochdale Rotary Classic Car and Bike Show this month, raising over £5,000 for charity.
Officers in Rochdale have launched an operation to crack down on off-road bikers and antisocial behaviour.
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Q Gardens in the Community day, Live music in various locations, Summer markets, La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour, Pre-Season...
Date Published 25/07/2024
As the world's largest cancer screening blood test trial wraps up, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has extended its heartfelt thanks to the 20,000 participants from the...
Andy Burnham has issued an update on the ‘disturbing’ incident which saw a GMP officer kick a suspect’s head while he was on the floor.
Newhouse Academy has buried a time capsule to ensure future students can take a time-travelling peek into 2024 school life, thanks to an inititative by the humanities department.
