Local News from Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Rochdale Council slams reckless drivers as 435 ignore school crossing patrols in just five weeks

Rochdale Borough Council says 435 motorists failed to stop for school crossing patrols in just five weeks, with the worst incidents recorded in Sandy Lane and Sheriff Street.
Local care leaver secures job with First Bus after internship success in Rochdale

A 20-year-old neurodivergent care leaver from Oldham has landed a paid role at First Bus in Rochdale after completing a supported internship programme designed to open up employment pathways for young adults with additional learning needs.
Heywood & Middleton MP calls for council’s £1.5m to be focused on town renewal

As Parliament debated the Government’s £5 billion investment for local communities on Monday (13 October), the MP for Heywood and Middleton North urged Rochdale Council to prioritise Middleton for its £1.5 million allocation under the Pride in Place programme.
Residents invited to shape £20 million investment in Smallbridge & Hurstead

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has written to every household in Smallbridge and Hurstead, inviting residents to help shape how the new £20 million Pride in Place investment will be spent.
Bury to receive £137k as Government invests £1.2m into north west’s family services

Bury is one of seven local authorities across the North West to have been given a major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.