Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale. The Citizens Advice brand is steeped in over 80…
Date Published 09/07/2023
Some of the worst crimes that have targeted Northern trains in the past year could have been avoided if people had reported suspicious behaviour, the train operator’s chief…
Date Published 08/07/2023
On Sunday 25 June, at St. Chad’s church, private piano tutor Margarita Capas and her students delivered ovation-worthy performances of popular movie and TV show themes.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale – Mike and Margaret Holly – officially opened the newly refurbished library at Little Heaton CE Primary School in Middleton on 27 June.
Local charity, Action Together, has reported a successful first quarter of investment for 2023 with its Rochdale Communities Fund Micro Grants.
Late-night trams could be returning to Greater Manchester this autumn, Andy Burnham has revealed. Metrolink services currently run until around midnight, but Mr Burnham says he…
Date Published 07/07/2023
Planning permission has been granted to transform the upper levels Middleton’s oldest surviving mill to apartments.
The family of a man whose grave in Denehurst Park was desecrated recently are urging people to regularly check loved ones’ graves and report anything unusual.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has written to the Transport Secretary, branding the consultation on plans to close ticket offices across the city-region as “wholly…
Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help Rochdale manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans.
The forthcoming St John Ambulance Cadet Unit on Spotland Road needs a unit manager for the first aid group to open.
Newhey Community Primary School has raised over £400 toward a new football kit for the school team.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected across the entirety of the north west and most of England on Saturday (8 July).
The strong westerly breeze at Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 2 July was challenging for racers. The occasional squalls meant capsizes were likely and kept the safety boat crew in…
Andy Burnham has said that the mass closure of ticket offices at train stations across the country could be illegal. It comes after train companies announced plans to close…
Date Published 06/07/2023
Daniel sadly passed away on 22 June 2023, aged 49. A very special, loving husband and soulmate to Kathryn. A wonderful, loving and proud Dad to Ted and Tilly.
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Rochdale Community Mega Festival, RKT Trust T20 Cricket, Nevermore Band, Riverside Artisan Market, Heywood Model Railway Group…
Hanson Springs has celebrated 60 years of business as one of the world’s largest independent spring manufacturers. Hanson Springs was founded in 1963 by Malcolm Hanson, who…
Mia-Grace Walsh and Christopher Booth from Fabdance Centre in Rochdale danced their way to the top of the leaderboard at the Manchester Freestyle Dance competition in Flixton last…
A volunteer from Middleton has marked 20 years at the town’s RSPCA charity shop.
After a torturous journey through endless diversions, Mayfield eventually kicked off this NCL Premier fixture against Kells in good spirit on Saturday 1 July.
Plans to shut nearly every train station ticket office in England have been revealed (Wednesday 5 July) – with Littleborough Station’s ticket office facing closure.
Whitworth swimming pool in Rossendale, which faces closure, should be handed to a community group, some campaigners have told a borough council meeting, where numerous questions…
Date Published 05/07/2023
Whitworth Town Council has revealed that it is looking into “many varied options” to try and save the town’s leisure centre, which closes this month.
A care home for the elderly has been criticised by the health watchdog after residents were found not to be safe – and ‘at risk of avoidable harm’.
For the last in the Music Society’s 2022-23 Concert Series in Heywood Civic Centre Rochdale Music Society welcomed the five members of the County Palatine Durham’s Prince Bishop’s…
Two-time judo Olympian Sophie Cox, of Littleborough, has praised the performance of three young judoka at a competition in Kendal.
Local housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a deal with development partner, Armstrong Projects Ltd to build 14 apartments on the site of the former…
Shadow Minister for Further Education & Skills, Toby Perkins MP has met staff and learners at a local adult education programme in Rochdale.
Rochdale law firm AST Hampsons has merged its Yorkshire Street office with its South Parade branch – whilst expanding its Bury branch.
