Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council4 days agoFuture of 'Downton Shabby' to be decided at trialA High Court battle for control of Hopwood Hall in Rochdale will take place over two days4 days ago12 Jan 2026Chief exec quits over inappropriate behaviour claimsJames Binks steps down from his role at Rochdale Council after an investigation by his past employer.12 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Work completed on roof of 'Downton Shabby'The property is the subject of a High Court battle between a U.S. filmmaker and the local council.11 Dec 20257 Nov 2025Trespassers warned of asbestos risk at old factoryTrespassers are risking their health, say the owners of an abandoned asbestos factory in Rochdale.7 Nov 202518 Sep 2025Overgrown motorway roundabout a 'complete eyesore'A Middleton residents rages over the state of the intersection as councils promise to take action.18 Sep 202531 Jul 2025Plans to expand windfarm with 17 more turbinesCampaigners have claimed the turbines would dominate the valley and provide little benefit.31 Jul 202525 Jun 2025Warning after 'cheap' Botox found in salonsSome products were said to have had had such poor labelling it was impossible to tell what they were.25 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Shopfronts revamp 'too little too late' - traderMark Foster says a high street revamp should have been done before roadworks affected footfall.9 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Illegal products found under loo in closed-down shopThe shop has been ordered to close for three months after defying repeated warnings, a council says.6 Jun 2025...
