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11 January 2022
Over 12,000 visitors got to see Gaia, the giant replica of planet Earth in Rochdale during its 5-week run.
11 January 2022
There are only a few days left to apply.
07 January 2022
A superb team effort meant that over 1,500 less fortunate local children had gifts to open on the big day.
23 December 2021
Rochdale’s transport spokesman has hit out at a proposed new timetable.
23 December 2021
69 foster carers who have racked up an incredible 910 years of fostering have been celebrated by the council.
22 December 2021
Rochdale borough’s homelessness services are once again being expanded to boost support for vulnerable people.
21 December 2021
Details of the council’s opening times and service changes over the Christmas and New Year holidays have been confirmed.
17 December 2021
Time is running out to see the giant replica of planet Earth in Rochdale.
17 December 2021
Another act has been revealed for Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
16 December 2021
Rochdale Borough Council is urging people to take up their vaccines, keep testing and let fresh air in.
16 December 2021
A pile of dumped waste has landed a Heywood resident with a hefty fine.
15 December 2021
Hundreds of visitors to the ‘My Earth’ event got ideas and inspiration to help address the climate change emergency.
08 December 2021
A Rochdale resident has been fined for illegally fly-tipping 15 bags of rubbish in a residential street.
08 December 2021
Plans are being developed to deliver the recently expanded COVID-19 booster vaccine programme.
06 December 2021
Rochdale Borough Council scooped the top spot in 2 categories.
06 December 2021
The search is on for the borough’s next young superstar as the Mayor’s Youth Awards launches.
03 December 2021
The arts project has created a new resource to get 2–4-year-olds ready for school.
02 December 2021
The deadline is fast approaching for donating gifts to Rochdale Borough Council’s Christmas Toy Appeal.
25 November 2021
Rochdale Borough Council has put in place a support programme to help with essentials this winter.
24 November 2021
The countdown to Christmas officially began in Rochdale on Saturday, 20 November 2021.
22 November 2021
After being cancelled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rochdale in Rainbows is returning.
22 November 2021
Gaia, the stunning replica of planet Earth, is open in Rochdale and you can see it for free.
19 November 2021
Work to create a brand new link road at junction 19 of the M62 is well underway.
17 November 2021
Teams at Rochdale Borough Council are ready to hit the road to tackle ice, sleet, flooding and snow this winter.
16 November 2021
The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale on Saturday, 20 November 2021.
15 November 2021
Thousands gathered across the borough for Remembrance Day Services to pay tribute to the fallen.
12 November 2021
A new work and skills hub will be throwing open its doors in Heywood.
11 November 2021
Tickets are now on sale to see television presenter and Gastronaut Stefan Gates.
11 November 2021
Rochdale’s bold approach to regeneration and job creation has been recognised with success at the LGC awards.
09 November 2021
Councillor Neil Emmott will tell the world about Rochdale’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change at COP26.
09 November 2021
The hunt is on for young people passionate about issues their peers face and who want to make a difference.
08 November 2021
A brand new youth hub has launched in Rochdale borough to help young people unlock their potential.
05 November 2021
A programme of local community investment totalling over £160,000 is being delivered across the borough.
05 November 2021
Rochdale’s Christmas lights party is back and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
05 November 2021
The borough of Rochdale has pulled it out of the bag yet again in the 2021 North West in Bloom Awards.
04 November 2021
Rochdale town centre was brought to a standstill as thousands of people lined the streets to welcome Little Amal.
01 November 2021
Rochdale Borough Council is now collecting donations to this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal.
01 November 2021
Residents across the borough will have the chance to pay their respects to the fallen at Remembrance Day services.
01 November 2021
Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne will bring his new tour to Middleton Arena later this month.
01 November 2021
Councillors have agreed to further extend the full council tax exemption to care leavers in the borough.