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Former Rochdale café owner sentenced for covid fraud
A Rochdale man who claimed a £10,000 covid grant he was not entitled to has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.
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More main stage acts announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival
2 more acts have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival. Soul and funk pioneers The Allergies, and Manchester indie artist Alex Spencer will take to the main stage.
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Candidates announced as voter registration deadline approaches
Residents in the borough of Rochdale are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote so that they can have their say on who makes important decisions affecting them.
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Young talent shines at Rochdale’s FAB Youth Arts Festival
FAB – Rochdale's new youth arts festival took to the streets and venues across the town with young people’s creativity.
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Winners crowned at Rochdale Culture Awards
Rochdale Culture Awards crowned its winners during a ceremony at Rochdale Town Hall, celebrating the individuals, creatives and organisations that make the borough shine.
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Council celebrates inspirational stars at staff awards
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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Rochdale mayor unveils bust
A bronze bust of Rochdale Mayor Councillor Janet Emsley has been unveiled at the town hall.
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Rochdale bids to be first town of culture
Rochdale has announced its intention to bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, entering the national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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Local soldiers remembered at Langley dedication service
A number of Langley streets and a local park have been named in honour of local soldiers following a dedication service held on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Rochdale couple mark 50 years of fostering
330 children and counting, meet the foster couple from Rochdale who have cared for children across the borough for more than half a century.