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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Fundraiser day to be held for sexual abuse charity
RESIDENTS are being urged to support a brand-new initiative.
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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.
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June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Doh! Deer is outfoxed in charming garden interaction
Scene caught on camera
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June 06, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Five arrests amid estate disturbance
FIVE people have been arrested after emergency services stormed a Middleton estate.
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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
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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.
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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.
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June 03, 2026
Rochdale Observer
‘Vile’ thief who preyed on the elderly is jailed
Pretended to be tradesman then stole cash
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May 30, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Michelle finds right recipe for healthy future
Test told her which foods she needed to quit
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May 30, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Views to a thrill
Rochdale 5-bed home tops Rightmove 'popularity chart'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 23, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Angry parents target trust over teacher strikes
16 days of industrial action so far as parents support staff
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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