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Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

£4k boost for veterans

PROJECTS that aid veterans received £4,000 from the Ring of Red M60 Remembrance ride.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Slimmers raise £4,000 selling old clothes

SLIMMING World members in Rochdale have raised £4,605 for Cancer Research UK by donating the clothes they've slimmed out of to the charity's shops.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

BORN TO BE WILDE

OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT

3 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Standards set in victory against Lions

FRONT-ROWER Luke Nelmes believes Rochdale Hornets' tense 8-7 victory over Swinton Lions on Good Friday has set the standard in terms of what is required defensively for the remainder of the season.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Inquiry is launched into bus collision

Two taken to hospital after incident

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Classic chase still changes for the better

THIS piece of theatre with its decades-long history from John Buchan's 1915 novel, Alfred Hitchcock's movie, to its transformation into farce. has, along its journey, brought the best part of each change of the literary genre with it.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Two people are treated after cars crash at junction

EMERGENCY services descended on a Heywood street following a two-car crash.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Toddler Noah is the hero of Aaron's Covid memoir

COVID-19 affected us all. But maybe no-one more so than families with young children.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Fun parade lit up square

REVIEW BY STEVE COOKE

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

BORN TO BE WILDE

OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT

3 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Rochdale sprint through finish line to play-offs

A STELLAR performance from Dale saw Jim McNulty’s side run out comprehensive 5-1 winners over Hartlepool United on Saturday.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Town hall to host events for special needs youngsters

A NEW and inclusive activity for local families has launched at Rochdale Town Hall, as this historic Grade I-listed landmark expands its already popular inclusion offer for visitors.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Rochdale sprint through finish line to play-offs

A STELLAR performance from Dale saw Jim McNulty’s side run out comprehensive 5-1 winners over Hartlepool United on Saturday.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

'I have been left to rot since end of pandemic'

Charlotte says long Covid has taken her dream life

5 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Fun parade lit up square

REVIEW BY STEVE COOKE

2 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare

Spring has sprung and the holiday season is well and truly upon us. I do hope you have a wonderful summer getaway!

2 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Why ward is only place in area to go to polls

THIS week thousands of voters up and down the country will head to polling stations to vote in ward representatives at the local elections.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.

4 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Marks staff prove to be bright sparks of Riverside

M&S Rochdale has won the ‘Best Store Award’ at Rochdale Riverside - a recognition driven entirely by customers and a celebration of the team’s ‘exceptional service, quality products, and commitment to the local community.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Jim sets sights on fourth-place finish

IM McNulty praised the Rochdale playing squad and backroom team for ensuring the club take their place among the National League play off contenders at the end of the regular season.

4 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

'Cruel' sexual predator who preyed on girls is locked up

Victims bravely spoke of their torment to police

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Slimmers raise £4,000 selling old clothes

SLIMMING World members in Rochdale have raised £4,605 for Cancer Research UK by donating the clothes they've slimmed out of to the charity's shops.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Sex abuse trial: Three more decline to give evidence

THREE more men accused of sexual offences in the Rochdale abuse trial will not be giving evidence, jurors have heard.

2 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

£4k boost for veterans

PROJECTS that aid veterans received £4,000 from the Ring of Red M60 Remembrance ride.

1 min  |

April 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Festival's team invites you to be on their side

Previews, reviews, interviews and recommendations with Steve Cooke

1 min  |

April 30, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Positives in opening day defeat for Boro

THE JW Lees Lancashire League cricket season started beneath blue skies on Easter Sunday, hopefully a sign of things to come this summer.

5 min  |

April 26, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Squad out to seal place in the play-offs

ROCHDALE are well placed to secure a spot among the National League play-off contenders but Jim McNulty will be keen to seal the deal today when his side entertain Hartlepool.

2 min  |

April 26, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Parents open play centre in tribute to “Tommy Tumble’

A COUPLE have opened a role play centre in memory of their son.

2 min  |

April 26, 2025

Rochdale Observer

Women see two-goal lead slip from grip

AFTER leading the game 2-0, Dale Women went down to defeat at title rivals Manchester Laces who produced a fine comeback to win 3-2.

2 min  |

April 26, 2025
Rochdale Observer

Rochdale Observer

Pick up your walking pace for a healthier heart boost

Could brisk walking be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that walking briskly might do more than just boost your mood - it could significantly lower your risk of developing serious heart rhythm problems.

2 min  |

April 26, 2025