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Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

How to keep the peace if your child boomerangs back home

CAMILLA FOSTER GETS EXPERT ADVICE ON LIVING HARMONIOUSLY WITH COMEBACK KIDS

3 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

'Sex abuse' trial told that there is 'real doubt' surrounding allegations

HERE were claims that there is \"real doubt\" in the case and that a “dreadful mistake” had been made as defence closing speeches concluded in the Rochdale sex abuse trial.

3 min  |

May 24, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Strength in depth target for McNulty

ROCHDALE'S interest in the race for promotion to the EFL may be over for the season - but Jim McNulty is adamant their fourth-place finish in the Vanarama National League is 'the start of something'.

3 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Kids covered in glass as stone thrown from m-way bridge

A MUM says she was showered with glass after a stone was dropped onto the windscreen of her car from a motorway bridge over the M62 near Rochdale.

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Humblebees fans buzzing with anticipation for debut album

ROCHDALE band Craig Lee and the Humblebees have released their debut album Come What May.

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

It's exhilarating, a little bit dangerous and a heck of a lot of fun

AS THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF ETHAN HUNT'S EPIC STORY COMES TO CINEMAS, TOM CRUISE AND HIS CO-STARS TALK TO RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT ALL THINGS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

4 min  |

May 24, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Exciting launch to kick-off the Town of Culture...

Town of Culture Outdoor Gallery

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Our proudest moment after becoming foster parents

HAVING the children walk us into the registry office and be a big part of our day, was just amazing.

3 min  |

May 24, 2025

Rochdale Observer

A new start on an island of secrets

You may not instantly recognise her name, unless youre an avid reader of domestic thriller novels.

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Brown back following six months out

ROCHDALE rally driver Steve Brown will make a welcome return to the stages this weekend as he contests the Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally and Reivers Rally in the Scottish Borders - his first competitive outing in six months.

2 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Outdoor gallery launches the big year of culture

ROCHDALE'S year as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture has now seen the launch of a vibrant new public art display - the Town of Culture Outdoor Gallery.

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Investigation launched into dumping of 'volcano' concrete

AN investigation has been launched into how a huge amount of concrete came to be dumped near a popular footpath last week.

1 min  |

May 24, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Jim looks beyond pain of play-offs

JIM McNulty looked beyond the disappointment of defeat in the National League play-off eliminator to hail the return of fight and hope at Rochdale Football Club.

2 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

AN INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF ESPIONAGE AND BETRAYAL

The mum who discovered her long-lost 'son' was a spy and her search for her real boy

1 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

New mayor Janet takes up the chains of office

THE borough of Rochdale welcomed its new mayor as Councillor Janet Emsley was sworn in to office during a ceremony in Rochdale.

3 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

THE KING AND I

Priscilla Presley is turning 80. Here MARION MCMULLEN looks at the girl who won the heart of a music icon then became a star in her own right

3 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

New crossing will benefit school pupils

A NEW crossing has been unveiled close to three local schools as part of a £1.9m investment into improving road safety across the borough.

2 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

My cat might have hay fever

PAMPERED PETS

2 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Credit confusion cleared up with these top tips

YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION

3 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Shrek entertains

ROCHDALE Musical Theatre Company's Shrek the Musical at Champness Hall was a thoroughly entertaining and uplifting show

2 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Man knocked unconscious in assault

A MAN was attacked and knocked unconscious in an assault at a roundabout in Middleton.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Advantage slipped from Dale's grasp

ROCHDALE suffered an agonising fate in their National League Play-off eliminator as Southend came back from two goals down to overhaul Jim McNulty's men and advance to the semi final against Forest Green.

3 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Tax-free saving doesn't have to be taxing

FINANCIAL EXPERTS EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHAT INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE, WHO SHOULD OPEN ONE, AND WHAT THE BENEFITS ARE FOR YOU. BY SARA KEENAN

3 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Weather mast plan decision on hold

DECISION on a crucial weather mast linked to plans for the controversial Scout Moor II windfarm has been put on hold.

2 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

It’s no lava-ing matter — ‘concrete volcano’ dumped in beauty spot

A 'CONCRETE VOLCANO' has appeared in a picturesque area of Newhey - leaving locals fuming.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Boost for hospice

SPRINGHILL Hospice has welcomed Specsavers Rochdale as a new member to its 'One Day Club, an initiative set up by the charity to show thanks for donations totaling £8,000 - the amount of money it takes to run the hospice for a day.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Employment support services highlighted in Mayor's visit

A COMPANY which delivers employment services welcomed the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to their Rochdale centre.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Police man hunt

POLICE are hunting a man who has failed to return to prison.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Teen terrors havin' it LARGE

MARION MCMULLEN discovers how Kevin and Perry made the switch from television to cinemas 25 years ago

1 min  |

May 21, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Developer loses appeal over proposals for store

THE developer who was refused permission to build a new Spar convenience store in Littleborough has lost an appeal.

1 min  |

May 21, 2025