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Rochdale Observer
Minister returns to former school to celebrate its transformation
FORMER Oulder Hill Leadership Academy pupil and current Minister for Children and Families Josh MacAlister OBE MP made a welcome return to the school to celebrate a remarkable period of transformation and achievement.
3 min |
June 27, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Talented kids put on a show for Summer Sizzler
MORE than 220 gifted musicians, including children as young as seven years old, have been impressing local audiences with their talents.
2 min |
June 27, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Dedicated teen holding armed forces celebration
A STUDENT has been combining revision for his final GCSE exams with planning an event to celebrate our armed forces community.
1 min |
June 27, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Revised office plans for historic pub site agreed
Changes made by developer in response to public concerns
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Rochdale Observer
School's 'excellent work'
ELSIE Blundell, MP for Heywood and Middleton North (pictured right), has praised Rochdale school Oulder Hill Secondary for their “fast improving’ education attainment and attendance figures in a working class community, during a visit by a Government Education Minister, Josh MacAlister.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Academy wins silver award for making a big difference
OULDER Hill Leadership Academy has been named a silver award winner of the Making a Difference - Secondary School of the Year category in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards for its incredible impact on its pupils and community.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Travel alert ahead of engineering works
PASSENGERS are being urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of vital engineering work taking place between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria later this month.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Rochdale Observer
TikTok star celebrates her 100th birthday
A 100-YEAR-OLD resident living at Half Acre House Residential Care Home in Rochdale is capturing hearts on TikTok while raising money for a cause that has been close to her heart for many years.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
‘Good’ rating is welcomed by authority
COUNCIL bosses have welcomed the rating of Rochdale Borough Council’s adult care service as ‘good’ following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
3 min |
June 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Child pedestrian hurt in van collision
A LARGE cordon was put in place after a child was struck by a van in Rochdale.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Poems published to mark reign as Town of Culture
TWO new anthologies of poetry, written by Rochdale residents inspired by its year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, have been published.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
£20m in council tax unpaid in a decade
ALMOST £20m of council tax in Rochdale has gone unpaid in the last decade.
2 min |
June 17, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mural transforms railway's steps
A VIBRANT new mural has transformed the well-used railway steps between Quarry Street and Knowsley Crescent, delivered by Rossendale Borough Council as part of a programme of community-driven improvements across Whitworth.
1 min |
June 17, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Taking a look back at the railway station that closed twice
MANY of the railway stations that sprung up across the area continue to serve passengers to this day.
1 min |
June 17, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Traffic issues set to return to idyllic spot
A NOTORIOUS traffic problem in Littleborough has long been the bugbear of locals.
4 min |
June 17, 2026
Rochdale Observer
It's right up their Street for students in UK contest wins
TWO students from Whitworth Community High School are now British dancing champions after they both won their respective Street Dance competitions.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Businesses say they face ruin after flooding at mill
A FLOOD at an old mill in Rochdale has left several businesses facing financial ruin - with, they say, no choice but to close.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Man caught with indecent images after phone checked
A WOMAN reported her ex-partner to the police after allegedly seeing concerning messages, but instead police found hundreds of indecent images of children.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mum's toy handout in memory of brave son
A MUM from Rochdale has managed to deliver hundreds of toys to sick children in memory of her beloved son who sadly died of cancer.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Open day to view gardens
ST John the Baptist Church on Dowling Street have been working hard to restore and create new areas of the gardens surrounding the church which benefits the whole community.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Man in court after woman, 44, found dead on estate
A ROCHDALE man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 44-year-old woman.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Fundraiser day to be held for sexual abuse charity
RESIDENTS are being urged to support a brand-new initiative.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
New homes go on the market
LOOMBROOK Meadows, which is being built by Barratt Homes, will feature a range of two, three and four bedroom homes on Cowm Top Lane.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Doh! Deer is outfoxed in charming garden interaction
Scene caught on camera
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Five arrests amid estate disturbance
FIVE people have been arrested after emergency services stormed a Middleton estate.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Decision on plans to convert nursing home into student accommodation due
439 residents have objected to the scheme with 41 supporting
1 min |
June 03, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Cutting edge technology driving rail safety
A MANUFACTURER is developing cutting-edge AI technology to improve safety on driverless rail networks, marking the latest milestone in a near decade-long journey of innovation and growth.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
Rochdale Observer
£17k cash boost for man’s club
ANDY’S Man Club has been awarded a £17,000 donation by Rochdale Borough Council this May through a national scheme that recycles metals such as artificial joints and coffin fittings after cremation.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
Rochdale Observer
‘Vile’ thief who preyed on the elderly is jailed
Pretended to be tradesman then stole cash
3 min |
May 30, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Michelle finds right recipe for healthy future
Test told her which foods she needed to quit
2 min |