Families joined beloved children’s character Spot the Dog and the National Literacy Trust on a road show of children’s centres in the borough of Rochdale, promoting the importance…
Date Published 14/06/2023
Ikonic Technology Ltd, an independent IT distributor in Heywood, has become employee-owned after transferring 60% of its shares to an employee-owned trust (EOT).
As long periods of warm sunshine are expected to stay, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking everyone to take extra care to enjoy the hot weather safely and to use…
BridgeAbility – part of Bridge Junior Football Club – had a spectacular end of season competition day on 27 May.
Teenage horse rider Isla Baron has only been partnered with her horse Bernie for 10 months, but the duo are already winning competitions.
Rochdale Training is launching its 100 Apprentices in 100 Days campaign, to support Rochdale and Greater Manchester residents to upskill and get qualified.
Jobseekers over the age of 50 are invited to a special support session at the Rochdale Jobcentre on Friday (16 June).
Date Published 13/06/2023
A furious residents’ spokesman has hit out at the ‘flawed’ process that resulted in two huge warehouses being granted planning permission – calling it a ‘sham’ and a ‘show
The Rochdale & District Angling Society has received a £4,000 funding boost this year, thanks to the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme.
Andy Kelly is the leader of the local Liberal Democrats party in Rochdale and a councillor for Milnrow & Newhey. This month he dedicates his column to discussing elected…
The government has criticised Andy Burnham’s plans for a new qualification aimed at the two-thirds of teenagers in Greater Manchester who don’t go to university.
A glass distribution and installation company has been fined £200,000 after an employee broke two ribs and fractured his vertebra after being crushed by a crate.
Staff and doctors at The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale have been recognised for the quality of care they deliver to patients. The prestigious ‘Private Hospital Group of the Year’…
The Langley and Middleton communities have pulled together to support their very own ‘mermaid in the making’ – three-year-old Sierra, who is bravely undergoing intensive treatment…
Rossendale Council has been accused of keeping residents in the dark about the impending closure of Whitworth Leisure Centre.
Date Published 12/06/2023
Three people were arrested throughout Thursday (8 June) after a day of action in Heywood, which included a focus on community-requested hotspots and an early morning raid at a…
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Work to repair damage to Metrolink overhead line equipment is expected to carry on throughout the night and into tomorrow.
A developer has revealed plans to build 18 detached houses at a greenfield ‘infill’ site in Balderstone, Rochdale. Lancet Homes has submitted proposals for a mix of four and…
A cyclist was rushed to hospital after falling from a bridge in Heywood into a river on Sunday afternoon (11 June).
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has appointed Amanda Newton as its new permanent chief executive.
Holy Family RC & CE College in Heywood has been closed after ‘a threat’ was made on Monday morning (12 June).
A Rochdale man has avoided jail after stealing a quad bike and several bank cards from a farm in Rossendale.
There is minor disruption to Metrolink services on Monday (12 June) due to severe overhead line damage at Victoria on Sunday.
The sophisticated troupe of Baroque music makers made their welcome quarterly visit to Toad Lane Concerts on Wednesday 7 June. Their varied line up is drawn from the cream of…
Date Published 11/06/2023
Heritage railways across the country, including the East Lancashire Railway, are joining forces again this summer to raise awareness of their importance as a unique tourism…
The RSPCA has issued an urgent reminder to pet owners in England that they will soon be breaking the law if their cats aren’t microchipped – with nearly half unaware that they…
Greater Manchester Police, in conjunction with the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), has issued advice for parents, guardians and carers to keep their children safe when…
Date Published 10/06/2023
Rochdale Training employees, apprentices, local partners, and employers have successfully completed a 10-mile walk for local charity, MIND Rochdale. The walk started at Rochdale…
Junior doctors at all NHS hospitals across Greater Manchester are planning to strike from 6.59am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am on Saturday 17 June.
