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Rochdale Observer
New crossing point on busy road
A NEW crossing point has been unveiled in one of the busiest roads in the borough as part of a wider programme of safety improvements to encourage safer travel across the townships.
1 min |
October 22, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Club's bid to bring padel craze to town with new courts
THE newly-formed Rochdale Padel Club is hoping to bring six new padel courts to the area, four of which will be covered to protect players from the weather.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Dessert cafe is a sweet addition to the town centre
A NEW dessert cafe has opened in Rochdale.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Teeing up the next wave of engineers
HEYWOOD manufacturer R&B Switchgear Group has offered five young engineers permanent roles after successfully completing their T-Level industry placements - a boost to the county's economy at a time when unfilled vacancies are costing the UK more than £6 billion a year.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Mayoral officials fired up for museum visit
ROCHDALE'S awardwinning Fireground museum of firefighting welcomed a party of ceremonial Mayors and consorts from around the region.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Community cash makes an impact
LOCAL community investment totalling over £306,000 is being delivered across the borough following townships funding agreed by Rochdale Borough Council.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Little Daniel’s death was ‘wholly preventable’
THE tragic death of three-year-old Daniel Twigg was “wholly preventable” says the senior investigating officer on the case.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Parents of boy, 3, mauled to death by two dogs are jailed
THE parents of a three-year-old boy mauled by two dogs on a farm have been jailed following his death.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Teenager Harry takes starring role in production
A TEENAGER is starring in a musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, taking the lead role as Charlie.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Claire’s Accessories to close Exchange shop
CLAIRE’S Accessories is set to close 145 branches across the UK and Ireland - including the shop in Rochdale - after it agreed a sale to investment group Modella Capital.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
Rochdale Observer
MPs back calls for gig to be cancelled
TWO Rochdale MPs are said to have backed calls for the cancellation of a Bob Vylan gig in Manchester, after a Jewish group said a lack of response from the concert venue following last week's synagogue attack is \"utterly unforgiveable\".
2 min |
October 11, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Company honoured with King's Award
THE Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and MP for Rochdale visited a longstanding Rochdale-based engineering firm to present a prestigious award.
2 min |
October 11, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Halfpenny from town goes for more than £500
A SCARE halfpenny from Rochdale sold for £550 at auction almost seven times its higher estimate of £60 to 80.
1 min |
October 11, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'The potential loss of these homes is completely unacceptable'
SIX empty blocks of flats were condemned to the wrecking ball in April, but now they have been saved from demolition.
3 min |
October 08, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Demolition plans for six blocks of flats are refused
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish six empty blocks of flats on a housing estate in Rochdale have been thrown out.
5 min |
October 08, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Pedestrian crossing aims to improve road safety
A PEDESTRIAN crossing point has been introduced outside Howard Street Nursery and Family Hub, as part of an ambitious plan to eliminate road deaths and life changing injuries across Greater Manchester by 2040.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Drop the devices for good eye health
HILDREN in Rochdale have been urged to ‘ditch the devices’ as part of a nationwide screen amnesty to promote the importance of good eye health.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Artist Amy is leaving her mark across the Valley
ARTIST Amy Callaghan is leaving her mark all over Rossendale as she completes her third mural in the borough.
2 min |
October 04, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Ex-MP Galloway is held at airport
GEORGE Galloway has revealed that he was detained by counter-terrorism police for nine hours at Gatwick Airport, during which his phone and laptop were confiscated before he was released without charge.
2 min |
October 01, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Abuse has consumed my life, victim tells court
THE court heard that the abuse has 'consumed' the life of Girl A.
2 min |
October 01, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man taken to hospital after car hit building
A car has crashed into a building on Bridge Street in Heywood
2 min |
October 01, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Groom gang abusers await their sentences
A ROCHDALE market stall holder known as 'Bossman' who groomed and raped two girls felt 'almost untouchable.
4 min |
October 01, 2025
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
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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 |