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All the headlines for the Rochdale by-election will go to George Galloway with his win for the Workers Party of Britain – but even he had to commend local man David Tully on...
Date Published 01/03/2024
Just 129 households in Greater Manchester have had insulation measures installed under a government scheme to help them save money on energy bills. The Great British Insulation...
Vicolo Del Vino has become the first restaurant to join Petrus’ new Kitchen Twinning Programme, which calls for local restaurants, cafes and even workplaces to ‘twin,’ their...
Former Labour MP George Galloway has won the Rochdale by-election, with local man David Tully, who stood as an independent coming second. Galloway took the seat with 12,335 votes...
The head of the NHS has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition...
Date Published 29/02/2024
The money supporting poorer families is due to stop at the end of next month prompting Rochdale’s council leader to write to the government demanding that it should continue.
On this year’s extra day, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking Greater Manchester residents to take a few minutes out to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor, SHOUT! Motown & 60’s Dance Party, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Empower...
Polling stations will open at 7am tomorrow morning (Thursday 29 February) for residents in the Rochdale constituency to vote for their new MP following the death of Sir Tony
Date Published 28/02/2024
A beloved bit of wild green space in Littleborough has been fenced off by the council – now locals fear they could build houses or a car park there.
The Places for Everyone plan for new homes and jobs in Greater Manchester has reached its final stage, following a report by planning inspectors.
The Queen has presented Hopwood Hall College and University Centre with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the setting of the council budget, the death of...
Date Published 27/02/2024
The volunteers at Q Gardens in the Community on Queens Drive are celebrating their first Birthday with a remake of the garden. The group reformed last February and have been busy...
The WaterSHED at Wardle Academy has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North West Awards 2024.
Two suspected burglars were arrested in Heywood by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) on Friday 23 February 2024.
Date Published 26/02/2024
Hydrogen Safe, the Manchester-based specialist training organisation educating people to work safely with hydrogen, has delivered specialist training to teaching staff at Hopwood...
On Saturday 24 February, Ukrainians in Rochdale commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Russia's invasion war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian flag was lowered to half-mast at Rochdale...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Ikonic, an IT technology distributor based in Heywood, will be taking on the three peaks challenge in April to fundraise for the charity Duchenne UK. They are raising money for...
A budding young artist from Middleton has impressed professionals with her illustrations, beating hundreds of children from across the country in a competition to win a signed...
The issue has been going on for years, but after the death of the toddler Awaab Ishak, mould in rented homes was thrust into the national spotlight. The two-year-old died in 2020...
The sensational Greek violinist Dimitra Ananiadou is a graduate of the Universities of Iona (Greece), York and Manchester. Along with her violin playing she has master’s degrees...
Date Published 25/02/2024
Rochdale-born artist Brooke Ellis has kindly decided to sell her hand-drawn colouring books, in order to help raise vital funds for Springhill Hospice. Brooke has previously...
A care home in Middleton has managed to make improvements two years on from being put in special measures – but there are still safety issues. Although Clare Mount was rated...
Date Published 24/02/2024
Plans to transform Heywood Civic Centre have become more ambitious, after councillors agreed to plough an additional £2.25m into the scheme at this week’s (Wednesday 21 February)...
Rochdale was a hive of activity on Thursday (22 February 2024) as Operation AVRO returned to the borough once again for a proactive day of police action.
Date Published 23/02/2024
People in Rochdale will pay more in council tax from April, as a 4.99 percent hike in the household precept has been agreed.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted on their way to school in Rochdale on 13 February.
Rochdale has found itself at the centre of a national political storm. What was expected to be a straightforward by-election for Labour has turned into one of the strangest and...