Food & Drink
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
Rochdale: Manchester news and stories
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
Rochdale
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
Motoring
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
Rochdale
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
City of Manchester
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
Rochdale
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
Health & Fitness
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
Community
Rochdale to support families with free school meals over February half term
‘It shouldn’t take Marcus Rashford forcing regular U-turns – everyone should see the importance of children not being hungry’
I Love MCR
5 February 2021
Rochdale
Dippy the dinosaur’s time in Rochdale to be shown in new TV documentary
It’s the second time the famous dinosaur’s stay in Rochdale has featured on national television
Louise Rhind-Tutt
12 January 2021
Bury
10 secret walks around Greater Manchester
The least reviewed but best rated parks, reservoirs and nature reserves for a quiet walk
Louise Rhind-Tutt
1 January 2021
Bolton
25 Greater Manchester walks to connect with nature and improve wellbeing
The free, photo-led routes include walks across Salford, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton
Louise Rhind-Tutt
4 December 2020
