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Rochdale Observer
Former teacher died after a fall on eve of 90th birthday
A RETIRED teacher from Whitworth died exactly one week before her 90th birthday, a court heard.
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April 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Council serve ACEs to people's champions
OUTSTANDING achievement and service to residents by Rochdale Borough Council employees was recognised during the ACE Staff Awards held at Rochdale Town Hall.
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April 08, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Families celebrate with dinosaurs
FAMILIES from the Down's Syndrome community celebrated World Down's Syndrome Day in style this week with a dinosaur-inspired party that delivered both monster fun and a fabulous fundraising opportunity.
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April 08, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Kids get early tips on building a career
CAREER-SAVVY children from St Gabriel’s RC School in Castleton visited the Kellen Homes Hawks View construction site to see for themselves the type of future jobs they could choose in the building industry.
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April 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Town aims to be first in UK's culture club
ROCHDALE is vying to become the UK's first ever town of culture.
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April 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
What fire means for windfarm plan
A MAJOR wildfire on Scout Moor is not expected to derail plans for a new wind farm development, it has been revealed.
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April 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mayor is bust-ing with pride at honour
A BRONZE bust of Rochdale mayor councillor Janet Emsley has been unveiled at the town hall.
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April 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Schools and family hubs cut costs with solar panels
ENERGY costs for local schools and Best Start family hubs across the borough of Rochdale are set to be significantly reduced thanks to the installation of new solar panels.
2 min |
April 01, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Plans to build terraced housing and apartment block in estate
A NEW apartment block and terraced housing could soon be added to the Kirkholt estate in Rochdale.
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April 01, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mum jumps into canal to save drowning teenager
A MUM-OF-TWO from Rochdale has been praised as a hero after jumping into the canal to save a teenage boy who had a seizure whilst out on a bike ride with his friend.
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April 01, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Town cheapest for commuters to the city
ROCHDALE is the cheapest town to commute to and from Manchester.
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April 01, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Doctors said I was a tired mum with a virus but it was cancer
Kerri urges others to push for answers if they feel there is something wrong medically
4 min |
March 28, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Playground users set for funding boost
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March 28, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Mum's incredible weight-loss trip
A ROCHDALE mum and football coach has shared the moment that changed her life — and the incredible journey that led to her losing over eight stone.
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March 28, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Progress being made on flood defence project
HOMES and businesses immersed in four-foot deep water and a borough in devastation.
4 min |
March 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Better connections as Bee bus changes revealed
A MAJOR gear change in bus services in every part of Greater Manchester has been announced by transport bosses.
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March 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
New teaching block in £39m revamp for college
HOPWOOD Hall College in Rochdale has unveiled plans for a major £39m redevelopment with work set to start almost immediately.
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March 25, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Transformation of mill signed off
THE transformation of a historic mill site on the edge of Rochdale into 'sustainable' new homes has been given the final sign-off.
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March 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Good move for public health or a Big sMac in the face for fast food fans?
Shoppers condemn ‘takeaway killjoys’ after McDonald’s refusal
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March 21, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Fears new tip rule will see increase in fly-tipping
BIG changes are coming to the way we use tips across the region, and the people in Greater Manchester have had their say.
2 min |
March 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
'The only efficient way in or out is by helicopter'
Residents and business hit out at traffic problems due to electricity cables work
3 min |
March 18, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Rodney and June go platinum
NORDEN couple are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
1 min |
March 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Rape accused, 16, claims sex 'was 100pc consensual'
Court told defendant was 'happy' after 'attack'
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March 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Covered padel courts get the green light
THE padel craze will officially come to Rochdale following approval of new courts.
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March 14, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Brass band trumpet sterling silver finish
LITTLEBOROUGH Brass Band is celebrating an impressive second-place finish in the Third Section at the North West Regional Brass Band Championships, held on Sunday 1st March at the renowned Winter Gardens Blackpool.
2 min |
March 11, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Teen is seriously hurt in shooting
EMERGENCY services were on the scene following a shooting in Rochdale on Thursday afternoon.
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March 07, 2026
Rochdale Observer
From fun night out to mayhem in just 60 seconds
Convicted killer drove car into crowd, leaving 25 injured
4 min |
March 07, 2026
Rochdale Observer
It's time to turn the digital tide and protect our children's future
FOR all the noise that surrounds Westminster, it's the quiet conversations around family dining tables, in school classrooms and community centres in Rochdale that matter most to me as the MP for our town.
2 min |
March 07, 2026
Rochdale Observer
Expect plenty of Electricity at OMD's Rochdale debut
TICKETS are on sale for synth and electronic legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) who will be performing live for the very first time in Rochdale this summer.
2 min |
March 04, 2026
Rochdale Observer
GP practice put in special measures after findings
A GP practice has been slammed by a health watchdog and placed in special measures after damning findings were published in a report.
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