School closes after bomb threat
A Rochdale school has closed after a bomb threat earlier today. Greater Manchester Police were called to St Cuthbert's RC High School which was placed into lockdown this morning following a call made to the [...]
Hundreds object to plans to demolish house and build 45-home development
Plans to demolish a house to pave the way for a new 45-home development are recommended for approval, despite more than 300 objections. Wain Homes has applied to Rochdale Council to demolish 58 Greenvale — [...]
Warning over scam callers impersonating police officers
People are being urged to remain vigilant following several reports of calls involving scammers impersonating police officers to obtain personal and sensitive information linked to cryptocurrency. Greater Manchester Police said one common method is to [...]
Customers flock to opening of new Peacocks store
Customers have welcomed Peacocks back to Rochdale, with the new fashion store officially opening its doors at Rochdale Riverside this morning. The new store was officially opened by soap star Lisa Riley, who cut the [...]
Finalists revealed for Rochdale Business Awards 2026
The finalists for the Rochdale Business Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating some of the borough’s outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, employees and organisations. Across 12 categories, 34 businesses and individuals have been named, recognising achievements ranging [...]
Shop selling illegal goods is shut down AGAIN
A shop which has been selling illicit goods has been shut again — just weeks after reopening from a previous closure order. Yesterday, Rochdale Trading Standards obtained a closure order at Manchester Magistrates’ Court to [...]
Inspiring cared-for children celebrate success
The achievements of more than 200 cared-for children and young people have been recognised by Rochdale Council during a special awards ceremony. Hundreds of medals were handed out to young people up to the age [...]
Rochdale is home to best curry takeaway for second year in a row
Another takeaway in the borough has claimed the award for North West Takeaway of the Year at "Oscars" of the curry industry. Tandoori Flames in Littleborough scooped the honour at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway [...]
Nominations open for Rochdale Man of the Year
Local heroes who have made an extraordinary contribution to the borough could be crowned Springhill Hospice’s 2026 Man of Rochdale. Organised by the hospice, which provides care to adults with a terminal or life-threatening illness [...]
Town gets ready to ignite Christmas festivities
The countdown to Christmas begins in spectacular style next month with the return of the Ignite Fire Festival leading up to the festive lights switch-on. Ignite Fire Festival will again be transforming the square and [...]
