The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale

Tram delays after 'medical emergency' at Manchester Victoria station

There were delays on the Altrincham, Bury, East Didsbury and Rochdale lines

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Carlisle United fans top infamous 'Jägerbomb challenge table' at Rochdale pub after ordering HUNDREDS of shots

'Nearly drank me out of of Jagermeister'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2023

Barclays announces closure of only high street bank in Rochdale town

An additional 15 Barclays branches, alongside the previously announced 15, will be closing in the next couple of months

Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023

'It's quicker going to Blackpool on the National Express than going from Bolton to Salford by bus'

Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over…

Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2023

"It’s a stitch up": Anger and disappointment as towns miss out on £40m in 'Levelling Up' funding

Local leaders were hopeful their Levelling Up fund proposal - which would have seen £20m go to Rochdale and £10m to Heywood and Middleton respectively - would find favour with ministers.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Renfrewshire councillors will receive updates on damp housing complaints after Awaab Ishak tragedy

The move comes in the wake of a youngster dying from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023

Greater Manchester MP calls for flagship Atom Valley site to be thrown out of masterplan

Places for Everyone - the conurbation’s controversial long-term strategy for jobs and homes - is currently undergoing a public examination as part of the process towards it being signed off by the government.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Tenant told to 'wipe off damp because housing officers didn't have correct PPE'

Councillors heard it was one of a number of cases that had not been dealt with to a ‘satisfactory level’ in Stockport

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

'A defining moment': Exactly how the tragic case of Awaab Ishak will bring about meaningful change

An M.E.N. and Shelter campaign has been backed by a huge number of readers

Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd to begin further treatment for rare blood cancer

"It’s obviously my ambition to get back to normal both for me as an individual and as a Member of Parliament"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 16, 2023