The NHS has fought it’s toughest battle this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The theme for this years event is reflection, reflecting our front line workers who continue to fight the current pandemic. To celebrate our NHS, key events this weekend include · Saturday, July 4 at 8pm – People are being…
National Armed Forces Day was marked with flags raised across the boroughs to honour our front line soldiers. Locations included Rochdale Town Hall, Middleton Memorial Gardens, Heywood War Memorial and Littleborough War Memorial. Armed Forces Day brings together local servicemen from the borough to show together support for troops of past and present. Councillor Janet Emsley,…
Organisers of Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run are reassuring runners they are doing all they can to ensure the event goes ahead on Sunday 4 October. Race director Nick Barton said that with many running events being cancelled and speculation around all races due to the coronavirus they are doing all…
The hospitality industry is re-opening it’s doors having been closed since March. As the country adapts to a new normal, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien has issued a warning to residents who are expected to make the trip to pubs and restaurants this weekend as the local economy looks to re-kick into action. O’Brien said, “So far…
D-Caff, a dementia friendly cafe in Greenmount has been congratulated by Bury Council for it’s work in working with the most vunerable people in the area. The volunteers from D-Caff have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service award. The Mayor of Bury, Councillor Tim Pickstone, had the opportunity to congratulate some of the volunteers from the…
Tomorrow will see the long awaited return of the hospitality industry with pubs, restaurants and hairdressers re-opening. Pubs will open from 6am on Saturday where Brits will flock to their local and order their first pint for more than 100 days. However caution is urged and following the government advice is seen as essential. The…
Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September. Current restrictions on group sizes will be lifted to allow schools, colleges and nurseries to fully reopen to all children and young people, as Covid-19 infection rates continue to fall. Covid-19 secure measures will remain in place…
A woman from Stretford has been jailed for 11 years after a launching a vicious attack on a grandmother and grandchild – both of whom she did not know – in their own home, before stealing an old laptop. Shereena Oghani (23/09/1990), of Holly Bank Close, Stretford, was sentenced today (Thursday 2 July 2020) at…
Dawn raids saw officers in Oldham execute six drugs warrants as part of a crackdown on drug dealing in the district. At around 6.15am this morning (Thursday 2 July 2020), officers from GMP’s Oldham division raided an address on Chamber Road, Coppice, and at five properties in the Glodwick area. Nine men and two women…
With many of the borough’s bars, pubs and restaurants set to re-open from this Saturday (4 July), Rochdale Borough Council is asking everyone preparing to visit to plan ahead, act responsibly and follow social distancing rules. As lockdown restrictions on the hospitality trade ease, Councillor John Blundell, cabinet member for regeneration, business, skills & employment…
