The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale Borough Council

Hollywood star’s £13m dream to restore ‘ancestral home’ in ruins after council row over project delays

Hopwood DePree was working with the council to restore Hopwood House

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Locals shocked by arrival of giant “creepy” baby figure in town centre

The 8.5 metre figure, named Lilly, arrived in the town centre as part of a project to encourage children to talk about climate change

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

Two arrested after Rochdale Cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti

Greater Manchester Police said the memorial meant a lot to the community and described the incident as ‘deeply upsetting’.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Struggling families to get payment this week to help with cost of living

Thousands of people will receive the money in the coming days

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2022

Woman with ultra-rare condition that turns soft tissue into bone now can't leave house alone

She was wrongly diagnosed for years - and now can't leave house alone

Wales Online · Jul 5, 2022

Woman who was wrongly diagnosed as a baby suffers from ultra rare condition and now can't leave the house alone

Rachel Winnard's extremely rare condition has seen her limbs lock into place over the years

Manchester Evening News · Jul 4, 2022

Nutters Restaurant to be transformed into Albert's Norden with spectacular extension and terrace

First look at plans to turn fine dining restaurant Nutters into Albert's Norden, making the most of the hilltop's stunning views

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2022