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Rochdale Observer
Molly's hat-trick the highlight in big win
Rochdale Hornets Women continued their unbeaten start to their 2025 Northern Women's League Two campaign with an impressive 64-4 victory over Wigan St Judes.
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June 28, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Students and staff tune in to create band harmony
A HIGH school wind band is hitting the high notes as more than 40 students and staff are eager to play.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Landlords told to be ready as law details revealed
LANDLORDS have been told to 'begin preparing' as new details of the first measures to come into force under Awaab’s Law are set out.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'Basically my whole life was there'
A MAN in the process of moving house lost most of his possessions in the storage unit fire.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
A Hall new chapter for college site
HOPWOOD Hall College is set to have a huge campus overhaul after revealing plans to replace a teaching block.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Most of property is 'destroyed' in blaze
THE fire service has issued an update after a huge storage unit was ravaged by a major fire in Middleton last week.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Musicians are best of brass
WHIT FRIDAY BRASS BANDS CONTESTS
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'Tortured man was found naked and bound at ankles'
A MAN 'tortured to death' in his own home was discovered naked in his hallway with his ankles bound with duct tape, a murder trial heard.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
I've lost it all, says former soap star
A FORMER Coronation Street star has said her 'heart is broken' after her beauty business was destroyed in the devastating fire.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
CCTV plea after theft from van
POLICE have issued a CCTV image as part of an investigation in Heywood.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'Builder' scammed woman out of £14k
A FRAUDSTER builder took more than £14,000 from a vulnerable ‘profoundly deaf’ pensioner by repeatedly overcharg ing her and not completing work.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Austen classic brought to life on the Octagon stage
THIS UK premiere production of Kate Hamill’s version of Pride and Prejudice is a hilarious and lively take on the original novel.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Artistic display with message set to arrive
IT’S a journey of epic proportions, an unusual and eyecatching feat never attempted before, so when 70 life-sized safari animals descend on Heywood on a Friday evening (4 July) it's going to be quite a sight.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Hall overhaul
New teaching block proposed for college
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Drug dealer loses £90k vintage car in payback
ACONVICTED drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £200,000, including by giving up a £90,000 vintage Ford car.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Aussie Darcy feeling at home with Hornets
AUSTRALIAN second-rower Darcy Simpson admits his move to Rochdale Hornets has been a seamless one - and says he is ready to help take the club to the next level.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
The forgotten hero of an outlandish plot to fool the Nazis
AUTHOR ERIN EDWARDS REVEALS THE SECRET ROMANCE BEHIND A CUNNING MILITARY OPERATION THAT HELPED CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
4 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Dale all kitted out in new clobber
ERREA will provide zthe benchwear and training kit to Rochdale and the other 71 clubs competing in the National League next season.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Join the Her Game Too team at Dale
THE Her Game Too Rochdale team are on the lookout for supporters to join as advocates ahead of the new season.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Weeks after arrest, hotel-damage mum still stuck in Turkey
A ROCHDALE mum, who has been stuck in Turkey for weeks, has been hit with a hefty fine after making the 'worst mistake of her life' while drunk.
3 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Minister praises town as being a 'vanguard'
ELSIE Blundell, MP for Heywood and Middleton North, welcomed Government Minister for local growth Alex Norris MP into Heywood to meet the Town Board overseeing the £20m Plan for Neighbourhoods, hear about the community consultation and go on a walkabout in the town.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Area's MPs oppose assisted dying Bill in Commons vote
ASSISTED dying is set to become law after an historic moment in the Commons.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Northern tale is on the move south
A MANCHESTER ANTHEM, HOPE MILL THEATRE
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Pupils enjoy visit to Oxford University
FOCUSED and forward-thinking Year 8 pupils recently took part in an inspiring academic enrichment programme which saw them visit the University of Oxford’s Pembroke College.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Battle of the bands
LITTLEBOROUGH Brass Band enjoyed a successful evening at this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests, winning four 4th Section prizes in the annual popular brass band march contests in Saddleworth.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Indecent exposure suspect arrest
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after women and girls were allegedly targeted at a Rochdale beauty spot on at least four occasions.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Students' Wheatsheaf idea wins national award
STUDENTS from Rochdale Sixth Form College have won a national award for their proposal of the redevelopment of Rochdale's Wheatsheaf shopping centre.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
New pedestrian crossing boosts road safety for all
A NEW pedestrian crossing has been unveiled on a busy road in Middleton in a major safety boost for the area.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Funding boost will enable repairs to school
CRUCIAL repairs to a school are set to take place thanks to a regional funding boost of more than £54m.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
Rochdale Observer
FLAKE NEWS
WHAT CAUSES DANDRUFF - AND WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT IT?
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