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First-ever Workers’ Party councillors elected to Rochdale Borough Council; Labour retains overall control

Minaam Ellahi and Farooq Ahmed were elected for the Workers Party

The first-ever Workers’ Party councillors – Farooq Ahmed and Minaam Ellahi – have been elected to Rochdale Borough Council following the 2024 election, displacing Labour, which is still in overall control of the council.

Date Published 03/05/2024

Andy Burnham wins third term

Andy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester mayor.
The Labour politician, who can now expect 11 years in power at the top of the city-region, collected 420,749 votes –...

Date Published 05/05/2024

Toad Lane Concerts: John Nancarro bass singer with David Hammond piano

St Mary in the Baum resounded to the sonorous tones of bass singer John Nancarro, ably accompanied by pianist David Hammond on Wednesday 1 May. John has been entertaining around...

Date Published 05/05/2024

Ask Citizens Advice: What can we do to prepare for a holiday abroad?

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale.
Each month, we share advice around a key issue...

Date Published 05/05/2024

Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend:
Rochdale Science Extravaganza, Gallery Exhibitions, Fireground Museum, Colourscape, Calling Planet Earth, Open Mic / Jam night,...

Date Published 02/05/2024

Rochdale drug dealer jailed for 7 years despite attempting to flee

A drug dealer who was caught hiding in a garden after crashing his car in police pursuit has been sentenced to seven years in jail.

Date Published 04/05/2024

Second annual Johnny Alfrey memorial gig to be headlined by Glastonbury regular

The second annual Johnny Alfrey memorial gig, featuring local bands, will take place at Littleborough Sports Club on 18 May – headlined by a Glastonbury regular.
The event is...

Date Published 04/05/2024

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Rochdale Hornets 30 - 42 Keighley Cougars

Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton made five changes for the home fixture against early season pace-setters Keighley Cougars at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday afternoon (28 April).

Date Published 03/05/2024

Cricket: bursary places for local kids available at local clubs

More children than ever before are set to benefit from the national children’s cricket programmes - All Stars and Dynamos – at five cricket clubs in the Rochdale borough, thanks...

Date Published 05/05/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

This week, Mayfield's NCL side is making the trip to St Helens to the Hattons Solicitors Crusader Park where they face Thatto Heath.

Date Published 03/05/2024

Rugby League: Mayfield 58 - 4 Lowca

Mayfield progressed to the second round of the BARLA National Cup, with a comfortable victory over a spirited Lowca side on Saturday 27 April. The Cumbrians pulled out all the...

Date Published 02/05/2024

DOJO member becomes Team GB captain

Huseyn Mikayilov, of Rochdale’s DOJO Karate Centre, has been appointed Team GB’s male captain for the European Championships, which take place in London in August.

Date Published 01/05/2024

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Newhey's Char Steakhouse and Bank Chamber close with immediate effect

Char Steakhouse on Huddersfield Road, Newhey

A hospitality company which runs two popular venues in Newhey has announced that both premises have closed with immediate effect.

Date Published 25/04/2024

Ikonic Technology Ltd raises over £14,000 for Duchenne UK

On Saturday 6 April in 50mph wind and rain a team of 22 from Ikonic Technology Ltd took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, raising over £14,000 for Duchenne UK.

Date Published 18/04/2024

Bombay Brew on hunt for new home as Indian street food restaurant closes with immediate effect

The Bombay Brew Indian street food restaurant in Rochdale town centre has closed with immediate effect on Wednesday 10 April – and is now on the hunt for a new home.

Date Published 12/04/2024

Stakehill businesses urged to complete decarbonisation survey

Business leaders have called for a “culture of collaboration’ and are encouraging companies to work together to produce a blueprint for how to decarbonise Stakehill Industrial...

Date Published 08/04/2024

Busy Beans launches Boro Bunny Easter hunt for adults

This half term, the award-winning Busy Beans coffee house in Littleborough is running its own Easter hunt for adults.
Becky and Danny O’Neill, who run the independent business,...

Date Published 26/03/2024

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