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On 7/4/22 PC James Stonehouse (dob: 13/08/1998) was arrested on suspicion of rape and was taken into custody for questioning.
The officer who was posted to GMP’s Oldham district, has today (8/3/23) been charged with one count of Rape and continues to be suspended from duty.
He will attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on 11/4/23.
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Whitefield neighbours launch Bury’s second Right to Grow community growing project
Residents in Whitefield have launched Bury’s second community food growing project under the Right to Grow initiative, transforming unused public land into a shared space for growing food.
Suspected grenades found at unoccupied property on Manchester Road in Rochdale
Police were called at around 2.40pm this afternoon after suspected grenades were discovered at an unoccupied property on Manchester Road in Rochdale.
Bartender has alcohol license revoked due to drink driving
A 24-year-old bartender has had his alcohol license revoked after he was caught drink-driving nearly three times over the legal limit. Dylan Lealand of St. Johns Gardens, Bury, the registered director of Ramsbottom cocktail bar No. 5 Rams, will no longer be allowed to sell alcohol.
Radcliffe child sex offender jailed for life after abusing five children
A man from Radcliffe has been jailed for life after being convicted of dozens of child sex offences against five children as young as seven.
Conservatives select Emma Lee as candidate for Tottington by election
The Conservative Party has selected Walshaw resident and business owner Emma Lee as its candidate for the Tottington by election on Thursday 2nd April. The party said protecting the local Green Belt and strengthening community representation would be central to her campaign.
Bowlee car boot sale returns for the 2026 season
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market will return to Bowlee Community Park on Sunday 5 April for the start of its 2026 season.
Inside the major refurbishment transforming Tenpin Rochdale
Tenpin Rochdale has a brand new look following the major refurbishment due completion on 13 March 2026, bringing new attractions and upgraded facilities to the town.
Former Middleton pub could reopen as convenience store after closure
A former pub in Boarshaw could be given a new lease of life as a convenience store after its owner applied for retrospective planning permission.
Councillors raise concern over Riverside Housing sale of social homes in Middleton
Senior councillors have voiced concern after properties owned by Riverside Housing in Langley were placed on the open market. They claim the disposals took place without prior engagement with Rochdale Borough Council.
Heywood community raises £1799.65 as Donna Dolan shaves hair for Macmillan
A fundraising event in Heywood has raised £1799.65 for Macmillan Cancer Support after Donna Dolan bravely shaved her hair ahead of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.
Road closure in Ramsbottom
Drivers in Ramsbottom have been warned to expect delays as a busy main road is due to shut overnight on Tuesday, March 3. A road closure on Bolton Road West (A676) is taking place so United Utilities can carry out urgent works.
Rochdale families urged to shape national consultation on keeping children safe online
Parents, carers and young people in Rochdale are being encouraged to take part in a new national consultation on children’s online safety. The Government exercise will gather views on how to better protect young people across social media, gaming platforms and emerging technologies.
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