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Remembrance 2025: details of events honouring our fallen heroes
Residents across the borough will have the chance to pay their respects to those who have made sacrifices in defence of the country at Remembrance Day services.
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Ex-smoker, who lost half a lung, shares powerful Stoptober message
An ex-smoker from Heywood, who had half of her left lung removed following a recent cancer diagnosis, is pleading for people to follow in her footsteps and quit smoking this Stoptober.
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Nominations open for Rochdale Culture Awards
Rochdale will be recognising homegrown individuals, creatives and organisations who make the borough shine at Rochdale Culture Awards to be staged in March 2026.
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Shortlisting announced for second Raising Rochdale Education Awards
The shortlist for the 2025 Raising Rochdale Education Awards has been announced, with the big night set to take place in November 2025.
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New crossing point unveiled in safety boost
A new crossing point has been unveiled in one of the busiest roads in the borough as part of a wider programme of safety improvements to encourage safer travel across the townships.
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Hot stuff: Fire festival returns to light up Rochdale with more displays, ice rink and Christmas market
The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale next month with the return of the spectacular Ignite Fire Festival and magical family entertainment leading up to the festive lights switch-on.
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Rochdale’s crackdown on illicit tobacco continues as 2 more shops shut
2 further shops have been shut down for the sale of illicit tobacco, as Rochdale Borough Council and its partners continue to clamp down on this illegal activity.
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Council agrees over £306,000 investment for local improvements
Local community investment totalling over £306,000 is being delivered across the borough following townships funding agreed by Rochdale Borough Council.
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Rochdale Borough Council signs pledge to inclusive language
Senior leaders of Rochdale Borough Council have this week signed a pledge affirming their commitment to respecting and protecting children in our communities.
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Young people in care recognised for remarkable achievements
The achievements and milestones of hundreds of cared for children and young people in the borough of Rochdale have been celebrated during a special awards ceremony.