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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 |
May 30, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Views to a thrill
Rochdale 5-bed home tops Rightmove 'popularity chart'
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Rochdale Observer
New mayor's big welcome
THE borough of Rochdale welcomed its new mayor as Councillor Faisal Rana was sworn in to office during a ceremony in Rochdale on Wednesday night last week.
3 min |
May 27, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Eat treats on street as festival returns
ONE of Rochdale’s most popular festivals will be returning to the doorstep of the town hall at the end of May.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Rochdale Observer
School's stars earn top award
TWO Whitworth Community High School students were rewarded with Mayor of Whitworth Young Achiever awards for their outstanding work.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Historic bridge lights up for a brighter future
THE historic lights on local landmark, Queen's Park Bridge, are blazing once again, with final touches following its multi-million pound restoration now complete.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Angry parents target trust over teacher strikes
16 days of industrial action so far as parents support staff
2 min |
May 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Two hurt as car flips on to roof on M62
TWO people were taken to hospital after a car was flipped onto its roof, spilling fuel across the M62 on Sunday evening (May 17).
1 min |
May 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
‘Things must change’ say family of woman who could have lived if given ‘appropriate’ hospital treatment
Coroner finds ‘serious failings’ in way 24-year-old was treated
3 min |
May 20, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Hundreds of fans join celebrations
MORE than 4,000 fans gathered outside Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate The Dale's promotion back into the football league.
1 min |
May 16, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Three charged over bid to steal ATM
A MIDDLETON man has been charged over an alleged attempt to steal a cash machine at a branch of Waitrose.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Popular rave pub in noise battle with neighbours
AN 18th Century pub in the Calder Valley is an unlikely home for some of the north’s best raves.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Labour cling to power after ‘nightmare’ day
Majority cut to one seat after huge losses amid Reform surge
4 min |
May 13, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Pre-school denies claims children had no access to water
Told to improve after damning Ofsted report
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Major fair aims to celebrate our Co-op roots
A MAJOR fair celebrating Rochdale’s role as the birthplace of the worldwide cooperative movement is coming to Rochdale town centre this month.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Society gets code for Bletchley talk
THE next meeting of the Edwin Waugh Dialect Society will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 7.30pm on the subject of Bletchley Park decoded.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Wedding show to bring bride and joy to town hall
FINAL preparations are under way for Rochdale Wedding Show, being staged at Rochdale Town Hall on Sunday 17 May.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Schools join up to be in the right place
PLACE-BASED charity Right to Succeed has partnered with two English hubs in Greater Manchester to support the expansion of their literacy excellence programmes from primary into secondary schools.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Firefighters battle blaze at scrapyard
IMAGES from a drone high up above a scrapyard blaze capture plumes of smoke drifting into the evening sky as firefighters work below.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Appeal to find fan in image
POLICE have issued an appeal on an ‘incident’ between a Rochdale fan and a York player following the match last weekend.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Man set to face weapons charge
A MAN has been charged with weapons offences after a knife incident in Heywood on Sunday (April 26).
1 min |
May 02, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Female PC tells of punch to her face in airport fracas
A FEMALE police officer told a jury how 'everything went black' after she was punched to the face during a violent fracas at Manchester Airport.
4 min |
May 02, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Dancers are judge's choice
HIGH school dancers represented Rossendale in a county final in Blackpool and were selected as a 'judge's choice' winner.
2 min |
May 02, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Candidate's outrage over name misspelling
A CANDIDATE running in Rochdale’s local elections was outraged after his name was misspelt by the council.
1 min |
May 02, 2026
Rochdale Observer
The ecstasy ... and the agony
It was jubilation and then heartache for Dale supporters as promotion to the English Football League was snatched from their grasp in the last seconds of the winner takes-all showdown with York.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Rochdale in top 3 of local ‘truant boroughs’
NEW data has revealed the schools in the country with the highest rates of truancy - with two in Greater Manchester in the top 20.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Rochdale Observer
What a catch for angling charity as it receives award!
TACKLING Minds has been awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade a voluntary organisation can receive in the UK and widely regarded as the equivalent of an MBE.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Viral video being assessed by police
POLICE have issued a statement after a social media video went viral and appeared to show a fan being punched during chaotic scenes on the pitch following the 1-1 draw between Rochdale and York City.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Nominations are open for Education Awards
NOMINATIONS are officially open for a special awards ceremony which recognises the ongoing dedication and outstanding contributions of education professionals across the borough of Rochdale.
1 min |