Local News from Friday, January 16th, 2026

A Heywood takeaway previously rated zero stars for food hygiene has now been awarded a ‘good’ four-star rating following a reinspection by Rochdale Council’s food safety team.

A crunch meeting to decide the fate of a 199-home development will take place next week. The 12 hectare site between Smithy Bridge and Littleborough has long been earmarked for housing.

A disability rugby group at Rochdale Mayfield RLFC is going from strength to strength since its launch in 2024, with new players encouraged to join its inclusive monthly sessions.

We’re proud to announce that Roch Valley Radio has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.

A discount warehouse operating without planning permission in Rochdale town centre is expected to be approved by councillors this week, despite receiving 13 public objections.

They are the source of frustration for many motorists across Greater Manchester and it’s the job of our councils to fix them.

Vintage Worx Community Development Trust is a community-led grass-root organisation based in Falinge Park Rochdale.