Rochdale
Plans to improve Littleborough village take shape
The plans seek to improve the area around key sites like the railway station, while retaining the distinctive character and village feel
I Love MCR
13 October 2021
Rochdale: Manchester news and stories
Andrew Nutter chef
Nutters restaurant to close this month after 28 glorious years
The restaurant is planning some “Last Supper” events for customers wishing to have one last gastronomic experience at the much-loved venue
Louise Rhind-Tutt
8 October 2021
Manchester
What makes a Manc a Manc?
Do people who live in Greater Manchester identify as Mancunians or with the places they come from?
Stephen Lewis
10 August 2021
Rochdale
This is the place: is Littleborough the friendliest place to live in Greater Manchester?
Houses in Littleborough and Rochdale are in high demand and have risen more than anywhere else in the UK this past year – no wonder it’s such a friendly place
Chris Greenhalgh
7 August 2021
Pubs
Rochdale restaurant receives rare blue lobster – now he needs a new home
The Hare on the Hill said they couldn’t possibly put the crustacean, who they’ve named Larry, on the menu
Louise Rhind-Tutt
7 July 2021
charity
This Rochdale man is running to all 92 football grounds for charity
Nathan believes he is the first person to complete the challenge – and soon he will reach his 92nd ground, which is his home town of Rochdale
Louise Rhind-Tutt
8 June 2021
Manchester parks
Rochdale’s parks shortlisted as best in UK
The awards celebrate the best across the UK from more than 200 local authorities, with Rochdale among only six to reach the finals
I Love MCR
27 May 2021
Rochdale
Rochdale driver prepares for first race of season with all-disabled racing team
24-year-old Matty Street is part of the team that hopes to be the first ever all-disabled team to race at Le Mans
Louise Rhind-Tutt
20 April 2021
Hotels
New Hilton hotel coming to Rochdale as part of town centre regeneration
The new 146-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel has been approved as part of £50m mixed-use scheme which includes 242 new homes
I Love MCR
15 April 2021
Etihad Stadium
Greater Manchester landmarks to go purple for 2021 census
Manchester Central, Etihad Stadium, Gorton Monastery, the Rochdale Cenotaph and more will light up purple this weekend
I Love MCR
19 March 2021
Dogs
Lifesaving dogs needed to become blood donors in Rochdale
Pet Blood Bank UK is appealing for dogs in Greater Manchester to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs
Louise Rhind-Tutt
10 March 2021
Coronavirus
Free rapid COVID-19 tests coming to Rochdale for people without symptoms
The aim of the testing is to find people in the community who may have the deadly virus but are showing no symptoms
I Love MCR
16 February 2021
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