Rochdale Times https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Fire festival returns ahead of Christmas lights switch-on Primary school admissions reminder for parents ahead of the new year Warning to think twice about buying e-bikes and e-scooters this Christmas Residents praised for Remembrance tributes New lease of life for vacant town centre offices Funding helps production company shine spotlight on young talent Partnership wins award for manufacturing innovation Residents asked to help families in need with Christmas toy appeal Police seek key witness who helped sexual assault victim Getting ready to light up the town Middleton man charged with aggravated burglaries and attempted murder Star pupils shine as school celebrates its new name Tributes pour in for former Rochdale councillor Finalists announced for Raising Rochdale Education Awards 2026 16 men charged with disorder ahead of Manchester United match RBH ranks among top 25% of landlords for tenant satisfaction Residents urged to be vigilant as burglars target family gold Organised crime gang ‘manager’ jailed for supplying class-A drugs School staff unite to help improve children’s lives Volunteers needed to help provide town centre Safe Haven Education support service told it needs planning permission for hub Lest we forget: Borough falls silent to pay its respects Drink-driver jailed after pursuit left pedestrian with life-changing injuries Council completes £3.3 million purchase of Warwick Mill Pop-up events to help avoid online scams Scammers try to get into people’s homes posing as council officials Warning as measles cases are confirmed Planners can’t get over ‘out-of-character’ fence Six vehicles seized in road safety drive Panto lovers will have a ball this Christmas New appointments to drive improvements in town New drive to bring Greggs to service station College kicks off football partnership with Rochdale AFC Gold rush at North West in Bloom Awards Jimmy McNulty pips Pep to top manager award Banned driver jailed for high-speed police chase Town gets ready to toast ale trail’s return Appeal over student accommodation at former care home is dismissed Decision made over rebuilding of Storage World Lest We Forget: Borough comes together to reflect and remember Schools face financial challenges over pupil places £2.24m to bring derelict buildings back to life Affordable homes plan approved for town centre Rugby club unveils new gym as shirt sponsor Town’s regeneration journey takes another step forward New trial gives children better mental health and social care support Growing up, we could have benefited from better mental health support New unit to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime on roads and transport network Bonfire Night celebrations return with a bang Home