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A four-piece alternative band from Heywood played to a packed-out audience at the Manchester Academy 3 on Friday (24 November).
Date Published 02/12/2023
Rochdale Council has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, meaning all 10 local authorities have now made a formal commitment to providing good...
With the first cold snap of the season upon us, United Utilities is advising residents and businesses across Greater Manchester to think PIPE to help avoid bursts and flooding.
Wesley Dowd has been named as this year’s Man of Rochdale at the annual Springhill Hospice Man of Rochdale luncheon (Friday 24 November).
Date Published 01/12/2023
Palestine supporters gathered outside the Rochdale branch of Barclays on Saturday (25 November), as protests took place at various north west branches of the bank.
December is the most important time of the year for Santa’s elves – keeping his workshop running, adding children’s names to the nice and naughty lists, and getting up to mischief...
Rochdale firefighters have smashed an epic bleep test challenge to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease after being inspired by a colleague who was recently...
Planning permission has been granted to transform an empty five-bedroom house in Heywood into a new community for disabled people and those who need care.
Members of the Ukrainian community in Rochdale and from further afield gathered in Rochdale’s Memorial Gardens to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the enforced Ukrainian famine...
Early feasibility work is currently being carried out for a planned railway station at Slattocks.
Residents of Wrenbury Drive in Burnedge, Rochdale, are aiming to raise £3,000 for Springhill Hospice with their spectacular lights switch-on in December.
Date Published 30/11/2023
Planning permission has been granted to build 49 affordable homes on the former Shepperd Mill and Tack Lea Works site in Norden – subject to approval from the Secretary of State.
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Jack and the Beanstalk, Christmas Markets, Christmas Open Day, Christmas Fayres, Monkey Bricks, GEM Appeal Charity Festive...
Rochdale's Jolly Josh Centre, a haven for children with complex needs and physical disabilities, is about to shine even brighter this festive season, thanks to the generosity of...
An amber cold weather alert is in place across the north west until Tuesday 5 December, with average temperatures forecast to be around 2°C.
Date Published 29/11/2023
Stansfield Hall Primary School’s school business manager has been shortlisted for a national award.
A local personal trainer from Evolution Gym, Castleton, is taking part in a gruelling 24-hour workout to raise money for sick children.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale recently visited the Army of Kindness hot food kitchen, to see how its volunteers are helping local vulnerable people.
Lancashire Day was marked in the Pennine villages by the raising of the flag of Lancashire on Monday (27 November).
There will be no Northern trains on Friday 8 December due to strike action.
The countdown to Christmas began in Rochdale on Sunday with thousands of people attending Ignite Fire Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On at the town hall.
It was great to see two Rochdale-based music groups share a platform in their first collaborative concert on Saturday 18 November which turned out to be a celebration of live...
The final members of a Manchester based organised crime group (OCG), including a man from Middleton, were jailed last week for their role in a large-scale drugs conspiracy...
Date Published 28/11/2023
Help to Save customers have received £146 million in bonus payments since the scheme launched in September 2018.
Springhill Hospice has partnered with Local Hospice Lottery to raise an expected £1.7m for palliative care over the next five years.
NHS Greater Manchester (GM) is urging all eligible people who haven’t already had their Covid-19 booster vaccine to come forward to protect themselves and vulnerable people during...
Participants from Rochdale AFC Community Trust joined more than 120 young people representing clubs from across the Premier League and English Football League at a special Protect...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Since April, the Rochdale AFC Community Trust has been supporting Dale fans and local residents with cost-of-living support.
Date Published 27/11/2023
The repair of Queen’s Park Bridge has moved a step closer with the council appointing a specialist contractor to carry out the work. Heywood-based BDB Special Projects Ltd will...