Costco shopper claims to have been forced to wear a face mask despite providing proof of exemption. The customer, who has requested to remain anonymous, claims that when shopping in the Oldham branch of popular wholesale retailer Costco, they were forced to use a face mask despite proving proof they are exempt on medical grounds….
Labour MP for Rochdale Tony Lloyd says he supports the latest Government coronavirus restrictions and will be voting for them in the House of Commons this week. Mr Lloyd who was elected into his seat in 2017, said: “I will support the Government proposal in Parliament because it’s not a time now to create artificial…
England WILL face a tough new Lockdown after Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Nation this evening, Monday 4th. Addressing households up and down the country this evening, the PM announced that England is to face a new Lockdown. Coming into effect from NOW. They will come into law from the morning of Wednesday 6th…
Edgar Wood Academy has announced that it is now planning to open in September 2021 and is accepting applications for its first year 7 students. The 11-16 state-funded secondary school has been working closely with Rochdale Borough Council to meet the estimated shortfall of places for current year 6 students and is proposed to open with an initial…
As we approach Anti-Bullying Week, the NSPCC have teamed up with O2 to help you keep the kids safe online. The internet is an amazing place. Kids can play, learn, create and connect – the possibilities are endless. But there are also risks. We want to help you, as parents, make it easy for your…
Lightopia is making a return to Heaton Park this Winter. Following its European debut in Manchester last year, Lightopia will return to Heaton Park with its award-winning and visually spectacular lantern and light festival. Lightopia showcases unique interactive and immersive lights, lanterns and installations, with a magical illuminated trail that has been designed to maintain…
Residents of Rochdale are being urged to stay safe and shop local, as part of a national campaign to help business amid the current coronavirus pandemic. The shop local campaign, running until Sunday (16th), encourages people to safely support local business to help aid the long term recovery of the high street. Councillor John Blundell,…
Government urges shoppers to visit their local high street and support businesses during Shop Local Week. Shoppers across the UK have been urged to do their bit and take part in Shop Local Week (10-16 August) to help local businesses rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic. Shop Local Week is part of the government’s Enjoy Summer…
New temporary coronavirus mobile testing units are opening this week in the borough of Rochdale. In Rochdale town centre units are opening at Arif Grocers on Ramsay Street and at Kent Street car park. Testing will be available on Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August between 10.30am and 3.30pm. You can turn up…
Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd spoke to us this morning regarding the latest Government announcement, He talked about his thoughts on the measures amongst other things; Listen to the interview below:
