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Rochdale Observer
Search for driver after crash
POLICE are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash in Rochdale.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Special tribute in honour of beloved soldier Lee
THE sister of soldier Lee Rigby has released a poignant tribute as the 12-year anniversary of his murder approaches.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Free painting exhibition
A FREE exhibition of acrylic paintings by Ray Windle is set to take place.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Award-winning Sammy is the first poet laureate
MULTI award-winning poet Sammy Weaver has been appointed as Rochdale's first ever poet laureate.
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May 14, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Band prove they are among top brass at contest
LITTLEBOROUGH Brass Band has strengthened its growing reputation by successfully defending its title at the 2025 Holme Valley Brass Band Contest, held in Holmfirth on Sunday 27th April.
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May 14, 2025
Rochdale Observer
How to get your kitchen cooking
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shares some kitchen know-how for upgrading your space to make it stylish and functional
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Abacus miss out in Rhodes Cup shootout
WYTHENSHAWE FC were great hosts for the L and C Rhodes Cup final both on and off the pitch for the top league cup competition between Salford Vics and Rochdale-based Abacus Media.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Lisbie brace in final day defeat
VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE
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May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Boro bounce back from Cup calamity
LITTLEBOROUGH’S weekend began with them bowing out of the Worsley Cup at the first hurdle for the second year, with possibly one of the worst bowling displays I have witnessed for many a year.
6 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Plan to test conditions for new wind farm masts
Cubico has future ambitions to build new turbines
3 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Resident plans legal challenge over flats decision
SIX blocks of flats in the centre of Rochdale are now doomed and one man now fears his house is next.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Forber runs in hat-trick for Hornets
A LUKE Forber hat-trick helped Rochdale Hornets to a third successive league win as they overcame league new boys Goole Vikings 50-6 at the Crown Oil Arena.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Statement is issued by Iran's foreign minister
IRAN'S foreign minister has issued a statement after three men from the country were arrested in Greater Manchester amid a counter-terror investigation.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Special needs school plans to move to industrial estate
A NEW temporary special needs school could be built on an industrial estate in Middleton.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Suspect charged over house fire
A ROCHDALE man has been charged after a mother and daughter were badly burned in a devastating house fire.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
NATURAL FINNISH
PETE GAVAN HEADS TO FINLAND'S ARCTIC LAKELAND AND FINDS A REMOTE, CALM AND HAPPY PLACE
4 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Women end two points off title
DESPITE knowing a third-placed finish was confirmed, Dale put on a fine home display to beat Hyde United 5-1.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
No ID for young man found dead in canal
A YOUNG man found dead in the Rochdale Canal on Sunday (May 4) has still not been identified, police have confirmed in a tragic update.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'THE WAR IS AT AN END'
• IT'S OVER! • Britain goes wild in the streets.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
How the school run could be set to drastically change
THE school run is about to drastically change under plans to swap cars for walking, scooting and cycling.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Timeless questions are asked in new play
LIBERATION - Five days in Manchester that changed the political landscape of a continent
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Searches across region continue after police raids
MP pays tribute to bravery of firearms officers
4 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Cake Race takes the biscuit for Harriers
AFTER the excitement of the marathons last week and in the absence of any club championship races, it was a DIY weekend for the Harriers, with most opting to get some training in.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man charged with murder and attempted murder
68-year-old victim named after traffic collisions across town
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Century up for McNulty at the helm
HAVING taken charge as Dale boss in April 2023, Jim McNulty reached 100 consecutive league games at the helm on Monday, when Dale travelled to Braintree Town.
1 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Girl died after 'running into road'
A SIX year-old girl playing outside 'ran out into the road' before she was hit by a vehicle and died, a coroner was told as an inquest into her death was formally opened on Thursday.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Dale duo give boss closing day boost
JIM McNulty’s plans for the play-offs were offered a boost this week with the return of two key players from injury.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
JOANNE WATKINSON
HOW TO LOOK FINE AND DANDY THIS OR ANY SEASON
2 min |
May 10, 2025
Rochdale Observer
A holiday into the past with urban explorer
AN URBAN explorer from Rochdale has visited a Pontins Holiday Park in Southport which shut down in 2023 saying it looked as if “time had stood still.”
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