Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council12 Feb 2026Binmen 'injured in street fight' while on rounds The binmen were said to have suffered broken ribs, according to a local councillor.12 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Greater Manchester's council elections in 2026People living in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May.4 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Future of 'Downton Shabby' to be decided at trialA High Court battle for control of Hopwood Hall in Rochdale will take place over two days21 Jan 202612 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 2025...
