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MBE for Impact’s mountain rescue hero

A member of The Impact Partnership’s property team received an MBE from the Queen recently in recognition of his services...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Fatal accident closes J21 of M60

Shortly after 5.17pm today (Friday 16 May), police were called to the M60 following reports a man had been in...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Help for firms to avoid disaster

How would your business cope in the event of a serious fire, flood or major loss of computer data? Business...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Odeon Cinema undergoing a major refurbishment programme

The Odeon Cinema is undergoing a major refurbishment programme that includes new premium seating for those wanting the ultimate in...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Bus driver attacked in racist assault in Littleborough

Youths smashed a bus driver in the face with a bottle in an unprovoked racist attack.
33-year-old Kamran Mahmood had...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Chamber helps companies go green

Businesses are being offered a helping hand to cut their carbon emissions through a new standard launched by Greater Manchester...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Hundreds flock to meet Bishop

Young and old came together at St James' Church, Milnrow, at a service to meet and hear the Bishop of...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

NSPCC Masquerade Ball raises £5,000

Rochdale Town Hall was the setting for a grand Venetian style Masquerade Ball that raised £5,000 for the NSPCC, organised...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Road closures during the Great Manchester Run

The BUPA Great Manchester Run 2008 is set to take place on Sunday 18 May 2008 and starts at 9.45am...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

£575 million Metrolink expansion gets final sign off

Leading politicians and transport bosses in Greater Manchester have welcomed the government’s decision to give its final approval for a...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Three new rights to right local wrongs

Three new rights to right local wrongs - New Community Empowerment Bill to harness petition power Communities Secretary Hazel Blears...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Volunteers Week

Volunteers' Week is a national celebration of volunteers and volunteering which takes place from 1st - 7th of June of...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Huge boost for asbestos site campaigners

The Save Spodden Valley campaign group has been given a huge boost as it reaches its fourth anniversary; as already...

Date Online: 16/05/2008

Mayoral address

Members of Council, Honourable Member, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. I should like to offer a particularly...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Hollin - from Middleton to Heywood?

A review ‘at the earliest opportunity’ of the representation of the Hopwood Hall ward that covers Hollin is to take...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Rochdale mum helps launch myth busting breastfeeding book

A Rochdale mum was one of the special guests as pioneering midwife Val Finigan, the infant feeding co-ordinator for Pennine...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Council leader called on to withdraw threat

Labour Leader Colin Lambert has called on Council Leader Alan Taylor to withdraw his comments urging local organisations not to...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Man charged with sexual assaults

A 65-year-old man has been charged with a series of sexual assaults carried out during the 1980s.
Frank Roberts (born...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions visits Falinge

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell MP, paid a visit to the under-fire estate of Falinge...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Vintage diesel on its way to Rochdale

Rail enthusiasts will be able to experience a piece of locomotive history when a British Railways diesel trains comes out...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Jobless total rises

Unemployment in Rochdale is on the rise. Figures for April show there are currently 2,976 men and 1,031 women jobless...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

University of Manchester may lower entry grades

One of the UK's largest university is considering lowering its entry requirements for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Manchester University says...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Rowen presses Brown on Falinge issue

Lib Dem Shadow Work and Pension’s Minister and Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has pressed under fire Prime Minister Gordon Brown...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

3,000 locals miss out on ‘by-election bribe!’

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has attacked Gordon Brown’s plans to compensate low paid workers affected by the 10p income tax...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Council plea for more foster carers

At least 80 extra foster carers are needed across the Rochdale borough to ensure vulnerable children can be placed in...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Just the job… to help you find work

A new information pack is being launched to help people across the Rochdale borough improve their skills and make job...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

BBC to feature runners sisters brave fight

This Sunday, 18 May, is the day on which thousands will be running the streets of Manchester raising money for...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

On the plane from Spain - at your expense AGAIN!

David Murphy can serve yet another 6 months, at your expense, as a Councillor despite moving to Murcia in Spain!...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Exploding mobile phone charger!

An exploding mobile phone charger reported by Rochdale Euro-MP Chris Davies has made its way onto an EU-wide list of...

Date Online: 15/05/2008

Letter from Parliament - Paul Rowen MP

Can I begin by congratulating Councillor Alan Taylor and his team of Liberal Democrat Councillors on a fantastic result in...

Date Online: 15/05/2008