Local News from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

College Bank relocation programme reaches 100 home offer milestone

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing has reached a major milestone in its College Bank relocation programme after the 100th customer accepted an offer of a new home.
Empty warehouse could become new SEND school

A new school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school could be built on the site of an empty Rochdale warehouse.
Government to change law in bid to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

The government plans to change immigration law to allow the deportation of the released ringleader of a Rochdale child sexual exploitation gang after existing legislation prevented his removal from the UK.
Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor

Two time BRIT Award winner Gabrielle will headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival when it returns on Saturday 8 August 2026, joined by Ash, Starsailor and a line up of established and emerging acts.
Heywood HMO protest to go ahead despite council plea to move from memorial gardens

Organisers of a protest against plans for a house in multiple occupation next to Woodlands Primary School say the demonstration will go ahead at Heywood Memorial Gardens despite Rochdale Council asking them to relocate the event.

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