The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale

Nursery closes for good after 'devastating' Ofsted report found children were put 'at risk'

Previously rated as ‘good’, the nursery has been branded ‘inadequate’ by the education watchdog after officials carried out an inspection last month.

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2022

The masterpiece building left blighted by problems - but that is now being restored to its former glory

Rochdale Town Hall is one of the most impressive buildings in the north

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2022

Bristol Rovers wake from a nightmare and end up in dreamland in bonkers win at Rochdale

Sam Frost's verdict as Bristol Rovers produced a remarkable 4-3 comeback win at Rochdale to book a place in the League Two play-offs and keep their automatic promotion hopes alive

Bristol Post · May 1, 2022

GMP send stark text to phones linked to suspected gangsters in 'record breaking' blitz on crime

A number of the arrests included 10 suspected drug dealers who were taken to custody.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

Rochdale local elections 2022 - key policies from all the parties and independents standing

A change to ward boundaries means that all 60 seats are being contested - rather than the usual one third .

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

Joey Barton's message for Bristol Rovers fans as Rochdale clash looms

Joey Barton has hailed the support his Bristol Rovers team has received over the course of a turbulent yet exciting season

Bristol Post · Apr 29, 2022

Crack dens, raids and arrests: Police swoop on homes across Rochdale as part of monthly 'blitz' on crime

"We’re the only agency that’s going to do this on behalf of the public and we’re not going to shy away from it.”

Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2022

Could voters send Rochdale on a new political course at its first all-out election for nearly 20 years?

Labour currently dominates the council, holding 44 of its 60 seats, while the Tories are the second largest group with 11 elected members.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2022

Anything is possible with this Bristol Rovers team as a huge occasion at Rochdale awaits

Bristol Live fan columnist Benji Deane shares his verdict on a frustrating draw against Forest Green Rovers and the excitement of the final weeks of Bristol Rovers' season

Bristol Post · Apr 26, 2022

Stunning valley with a forgotten past that was once home to 'the North West's Glastonbury'

The picturesque Cheesden Valley, between Bury and Rochdale, has been a well-kept secret for decades

Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2022