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2288 Article(s) Found

Heywood: a silent victory?

I had to go into Heywood yesterday afternoon to buy a few bits and bats and do a few banking...

Date Online: 18/05/2012

Rochdale President Chamber Column

Peter Carey, Rochdale President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce says: “As most of us are aware, Rochdale town centre...

Date Online: 17/05/2012

National Front/ BNP demo in Heywood and Rochdale

The National Front and BNP staged demonstrations in Heywood and Rochdale this evening. A number congregated in Heywood and a...

Date Online: 16/05/2012

Letter from Westminster - Jim Dobbin MP

I congratulate all those candidates who were successful in last weeks’ local elections. It was good to see that the...

Date Online: 15/05/2012

St Margaret’s praised in Ofsted report

St Margaret’s Primary School in Heywood has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for making significant progress after being given a...

Date Online: 11/05/2012

Trust to spend £2.25m to expand A&E at Fairfield General Hospital

The Trust Board at The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has approved the spending of £2.25 million to expand and...

Date Online: 10/05/2012

Child sex trial: sentences

Nine men have been sentenced today, Wednesday 9 May 2012 to a total of 77 years behind bars following their...

Date Online: 09/05/2012

Child Sex Trial: Nine found guilty of child sex charges

Nine men have been convicted of being part of a child sexual exploitation ring. The men, who are all from...

Date Online: 08/05/2012

Rochdale shows it’s an accommodating borough

Rochdale’s packed events programme for 2012 has been given another boost now that the borough can claim to have more...

Date Online: 08/05/2012

New fund is available to community groups

A new fund is available to community groups within the Rochdale area. Spotland and Falinge ward has been selected as...

Date Online: 06/05/2012

Reducing repossessions in Rochdale

Rochdale residents who are struggling to pay their mortgage may be able to get help to stay in their own...

Date Online: 05/05/2012

Roadworks on Rochdale's strategic network

John Street, Rochdale (NEW) - on its westerly side from the Townhead junction for approx 130 metres in a south-easterly...

Date Online: 05/05/2012

Ahead of schedule: Construction work on The Royal Oldham’s new £44m Women and Children’s Unit

Construction work on the new £44 million Women and Children’s Development at The Royal Oldham Hospital is ahead of schedule....

Date Online: 04/05/2012

Labour landslide

The biggest win for any party since Rochdale Metropolitan Borough came into existence in 1974 saw a resurgent local Labour...

Date Online: 04/05/2012

Local Election 2012 - Live Commentary

02.50: Labour gain total of ten seats so the new make-up of the council is as follows: Labour – 42...

Date Online: 03/05/2012

Priest speaks out about effects of cuts on homeless

A local Catholic priest continues to speak out against the Labour controlled council's cuts in provision for the homeless. Father Paul...

Date Online: 02/05/2012

Child sex trial: Jury retires after summing-up

The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of 11 men accused of being part of a...

Date Online: 01/05/2012

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

If it wasn’t so serious it would be hilariously funny. Yes, there’s never a dull moment with this bunch of...

Date Online: 01/05/2012

Fan the flames of Olympic celebrations!

On Saturday 23 June the Olympic Torch will arrive in the borough – so now‘s the time to get planning...

Date Online: 01/05/2012

A man has been charged following disorder

A man has been charged following an assault in Heywood. Timothy Holt of Goldcraft Close, Heywood has been charged with...

Date Online: 30/04/2012

Police appeal for witnesses following disturbance in Heywood

At 2.20am on Saturday 28 April 2012, police were called to Dawson Street following a report of a disturbance involving...

Date Online: 29/04/2012

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

The impact of George Osborne’s budget is becoming clearer as the hidden small print emerges. Tax cuts for the wealthy, including...

Date Online: 16/04/2012

64 candidates target 20 council seats

A total of 64 candidates will battle it out for 20 seats up for grabs in next month’s local council...

Date Online: 06/04/2012

Sporting future for Siddal Moor students

The doors were officially opened to the new state-of-the-art Siddal Moor Sports College, Heywood, on Friday 23 March. The current...

Date Online: 30/03/2012

Public enquiry counter closures

The public enquiry counters at Littleborough and Heywood Police Stations will be closing on Thursday 5 April 2012. This is...

Date Online: 28/03/2012

Right wing group cause trouble in Heywood

A small number of the EDL splinter group, the 'Infidels' were causing trouble in Heywood on Saturday after their planned...

Date Online: 26/03/2012

First patient praises new specialist trauma orthopaedic service

A patient from Heywood has praised staff for her ‘excellent’ care at the new specialist orthopaedic unit at North Manchester...

Date Online: 25/03/2012

Fire-fighters make a splash in Heywood

Vehicles of all shapes and sizes received a good clean when fire-fighters and volunteers at Heywood Fire Station held their...

Date Online: 19/03/2012

Project to put the brakes on vehicle crime

Cartwheel Arts has been awarded £37,000 from the Home Office Crime and Innovation Fund, which will be used for its...

Date Online: 19/03/2012

Olympic Torch route through Rochdale and Heywood revealed

The route the Olympic Torch will take through Rochdale and Heywood has been revealed. Saturday 23 June will see the Olympic...

Date Online: 19/03/2012