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Rochdale Observer
Epic achievement of last ironman across the line
70 year-old triathlete completes his 43rd Ironman competition
3 min |
September 27, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Alert raised over nicotine pouch risk to children
AN urgent health warning has been issued about nicotine pouches that are causing children to collapse.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Former courtroom reveals its secrets
VISITORS could go back in time to an era when criminals met their fate inside the glorious surroundings of Rochdale Town Hall, as its old courtroom opened for public tours for the first time in its history.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Stalker told friends he'd wed ‘perfect wife’ actress
ACTRESS Anna Friel has told a court she was left feeling ‘threatened and shocked’ by a man who stalked her for nearly three years and left her ‘unwanted’ gifts.
3 min |
September 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer
International Mural Festival transforms town
ROCHDALE was transformed into an open-air art gallery as local and world-famous artists came together for the 'Common Walls' International Mural Festival, with over 18,000 visitors descending on the town centre to take a look.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Racer repairs her broken dream
ULL LY TL 077 Lie
2 min |
September 17, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'I have sat on my daughter's memorial bench for 10 years... now I have to pay up or the plaque will be removed'
ANNE Needham created precious memories playing with her daughter in a Rochdale park.
4 min |
September 13, 2025
Rochdale Observer
I taught my kids to stand up to bullies but I never had a chance against you
A MAN who subjected his partner to ‘horrific emotional abuse’ has been jailed and slapped with a 10-year restraining order, police have revealed.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Appeal for missing girl, 13
PEOPLE are being urged to look out for a missing schoolgirl who was last seen more than 24 hours ago.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
Rochdale Observer
I found half-price brands at newest discount store
WITH food prices taking a toll on household finances, most people are looking for ways to save some money.
2 min |
September 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Summer of roads revamp complete
A SPECIAL summer initiative to upgrade highways across the borough has been completed, with the annual surface dressing programme improving the condition of a number of roads.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Wrong family told of inmate suicide
THE Prison Service has apologised after the wrong family was informed when an inmate at a maximum security prison killed himself.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
£46m flood defence work is on track
WORK is progressing on a massive £46m flood defence scheme that could protect hundreds of homes and businesses in Rochdale.
2 min |
September 06, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Remodelling of mosque planned
A NEW and improved mosque could soon be built in the heart of Rochdale as part of a ‘legacy project’ for the community.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Motorway accident: police say hard-shoulder drivers will be collared
BY STEPHEN TOPPING
1 min |
September 03, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Groomers ‘face UK deportation’
TWO members of a Rochdale grooming gang - jailed 13-years-ago for horrific crimes against children - may soon be deported, according to reports.
3 min |
September 03, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Gang’s vape robbery up in smoke
A BURGLARY gang raided a warehouse and made-off with almost £46,000 worth of vapes.
2 min |
September 03, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Could you take the lead in helping Hearing Dogs charity?
NATIONAL deaf charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is appealing for dog lovers in Greater Manchester to become volunteer puppy trainers, after expanding its life-changing puppy training programme into the area.
3 min |
September 03, 2025
Rochdale Observer
All Stars got to grips with the hoses on station tour
FAMILIES from Rochdale DS All Stars enjoyed a special summer holiday day-out week when they were given an access-all-areas visit to Littleborough Community Fire Station.
1 min |
August 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man accused of murder claims he was acting in self-defence
'All I wanted was him to go away' jury is told
1 min |
August 23, 2025
Rochdale Observer
5-year plan to build thousands of homes
Millions to be spent by council to tackle 'housing emergency'
1 min |
August 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'Funny and quirky' mum found dead after text to crisis line
A 'CARING' and 'funny' mum requested mental health support from a crisis service operating via text messages just hours before she was found dead, an inquest has heard.
1 min |
August 09, 2025
Rochdale Observer
68-year-old jailed for hammer attack
Judge blasts man for 'chilling' and unprovoked attack which left victim, 76, with fractured skull – PAGE 8
1 min |
August 06, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man found guilty of assaulting police in airport trial
A MAN has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers after CCTV footage of a confrontation with armed cops at Manchester Airport was widely shared.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Sex predator locked up for historic offences
Three youngsters fell victim – PAGE 2
1 min |
July 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man charged with murder following collision
Tributes pour in for 15-year-old boy who died after a crash involving an e-bike - pages 4-5
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man 'didn't know he was hitting female officers'
Student said he was acting in self-defence during bust-up at airport, crown court told
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Paedophile abused boy for more than a decade
Man entered bedroom under pretence of 'reading a bedtime story'
1 min |
July 19, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Why grandparents can call the shots over free childcare
SET BOUNDARIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Time to live like royalty... all family under one roof
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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