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Rochdale Observer
Fish and chip shop giant is saved
A UK fish and chip shop giant has been saved from administration - after dating back to the 1800s.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Funding's boost for projects in community
A NUMBER of key community projects have been completed in Langley as part of Rochdale Borough Council's £3.5 million Ward Capital Fund cash injection.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Action call over mill where boy aged 12 died
RESIDENTS living near a derelict mill have backed a coroner’s call for action to be taken after a young boy died.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Three cars and garden fence damaged in crash
DRAMATIC photos show a three-car pileup following a crash in Littleborough.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Finalists for culture prizes are revealed
THE finalists have been revealed for Rochdale Culture Awards, to be staged on Friday 27 March.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Warning to parents on soft drinks
TRADING standards chiefs with Rochdale council say they are seizing more and more imported soft drinks with illegal additives.
1 min |
February 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mayor looks in on new housing
THE Mayor of Rochdale has toured a brand-new housing development to see the progress of the new community firsthand.
2 min |
February 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
MP slams rail chiefs after commuters find station closed
'Staff shortages' blamed for peak hours chaos
2 min |
February 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
1940s Day 'desperately needs volunteers'
ORGANISERS of the popular Heywood 1940s Day that attracts thousands of visitors every summer to the Greater Manchester town have warned it may not go ahead this year unless more volunteers can be found to help run it.
2 min |
February 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Public can have their say on huge housing plans
A PUBLIC consulation period has begun, and drop-in sessions arranged, over three huge new housing projects, including one on the border of Rochdale and Bury.
2 min |
February 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Man arrested in £70k garage raid probe
A ROCHDALE man has been arrested following a high-value burglary at a Porsche garage in Bolton over the Christmas period.
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Town hall again to host wedding show
COUPLES planning to tie the knot will be heading to Rochdale Town Hall this spring when Rochdale Wedding Show returns to the spectacular Grade I-listed building on Sunday 17 May.
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Proud cadets mark 85th anniversary
CADETS from Whitworth were honoured to be chosen to represent their squadron at Greater Manchester parade to mark the 85th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps.
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
LIGHT FANTASTIC!
Guided audio walk illuminates history of town
3 min |
February 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Families invited to Town Hall fun
ROCHDALE Town Hall is inviting families to enjoy a packed programme of family fun and half term activities, with a series of events designed to entertain, inspire and bring people together during the school holidays.
2 min |
February 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Contractor to oversee £6m park overhaul and improvements
A ROCHDALE contractor has been appointed to oversee a £6m transformation of one of south Manchester’s oldest and best-loved parks.
1 min |
February 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Production of Bronte classic coming to town for spring show
THEATRE company
1 min |
February 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Approval for huge plans for ‘new town'
Proposals include 1,550 homes, shops and a school
2 min |
February 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Hospitals get £4.8m to clean up energy use
GREATER Manchester hospitals are being handed £4.8m to clean up their energy usage and cut bills.
1 min |
February 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Scheme could allow electric car purchase without a drive or garage
Concealed cross pavement chargers would be used in project with £149k Government funding injection
2 min |
February 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Two dead as aircraft crashes
Police appeal for witnesses to come forward
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Trade in your mobile phone for cash
PEOPLE will now be able to trade in their old mobile phone in exchange for cash in three Timpson stores across the borough, after the retailer struck a deal with Music Magpie.
1 min |
February 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Rochdale AFC'S Trust kicks on with help for homeless
ROCHDALE AFC Community
1 min |
February 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Former DJ unable to walk due to cancer
FORMER Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw, born in Littleborough, says a shock cancer diagnosis has left him unable to walk.
1 min |
February 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Planners expected to approve 'town'
1,550 new homes earmarked for land next to M60 junction
2 min |
February 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Focus on kids’ eye health, urges optician
FOCUS on your children’s eyesight and book an eye exam this half term holiday to safeguard their sight for the future, a Rochdale optician has advised parents.
1 min |
January 31, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Council elections cancelled – what’s still on?
DOZENS of councils have been told by Westminster they can postpone their elections this year.
2 min |
January 31, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Body found at nature reserve
POLICE have confirmed that the body of a man was discovered in the water at Healey Dell.
1 min |
January 31, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Album and concert to mark Rochdale’s legendary music scene
ICONIC music recorded in Rochdale is being celebrated with a new album featuring re-imagined recordings of some of the classic tracks, and a live concert in March.
2 min |
January 31, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Shop shut down over illegal cigarettes sale
YET another shop has been shut down in Rochdale for selling illicit cigarettes.
1 min |