Oliver Coldman crowned champion golfer at Rochdale Golf Club Captain’s Final
Oliver Coldman has won Rochdale Golf Club’s 2026 Captain’s Final with a two-round total of 133, four shots ahead of runner-up Steve Royle.
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Community news from the Rochdale borough: volunteers, charities, schools, faith groups and neighbourhood life.
New HALO Hair & Beauty salon to open on Shawclough Road
HALO Hair & Beauty is preparing to open at 34a Shawclough Road on 1 September, with appointments already available to book and the new salon showcasing its firs
WellMental UK hosts first men's mental health fitness session in Heywood
WellMental UK held its first session in Heywood on Friday evening, combining fitness, food and conversation to support men's mental health.
Norden Cricket Club festival brings community together today
Norden Cricket Club's festival has been taking place today, with Rochdale Daily wishing everyone attending a fantastic evening of entertainment.
Rochdale Foodbank appeals for this week's most-needed items
Rochdale Foodbank is asking residents to donate Tampax, rice, noodles, juice and snacks as part of its latest weekly appeal.
Homelessness, addiction and the cruelty of public condemnation
A disabled homeless man outside Tesco Express on Whitworth Road has become the subject of photographs, insults and jokes online. The harder question is whether
Rochdale businesses urged to back Denehurst House in £30-a-month veterans challenge
A Rochdale veterans support organisation is asking 100 local businesses to pledge £30 a month to help keep Denehurst House operational and support former servic
Rochdale businesses urged to back Denehurst House in £30-a-month veterans challenge
Get Together After Serving CIC is calling on 100 local businesses to pledge £30 a month to help keep Denehurst House operational and support veterans in need.
Summer makeover under way at St Mary’s CE Primary School in Rochdale
St Mary’s CE Primary School in Rochdale is undergoing a summer makeover, with improvement works taking place in the school hall and reception classroom ahead of
Can’t make it to church? Christ Church Healey invites community to join Sunday service online
Christ Church Healey is inviting people who cannot attend in person, are new to church or simply want to find out more to join its Sunday morning service online
MBF Cleaning sponsors Rochdale Foodbank van to support deliveries across the borough
MBF Cleaning has agreed to sponsor Rochdale Foodbank's van, helping the charity collect supplies and deliver food parcels to distribution points around the boro
This week in Rochdale, 100 years ago: the town captured from the air in August 1926
Exactly a century ago this month, aerial photographers captured remarkable views of Rochdale's Town Hall, Yorkshire Street, railway station, Broadfield Park and
Little'Pink'borough returns as businesses across Littleborough prepare to turn pink for Cancer Research UK
Businesses and organisations across Littleborough, Hollingworth Lake and Wardle are being invited to take part in Little'Pink'borough, a community campaign rais
Residents furious as waste returns to Heywood alley weeks after major council clean-up
Residents say household waste has again been dumped in the alleyway linking Marlborough Street and Canal Street in Heywood, just weeks after council crews carri
Residents urge dog owners to clean up after pets amid fouling concerns in Milnrow and Newhey
Residents in Milnrow and Newhey are calling on dog owners to pick up after their pets following complaints about dog mess being left in public areas, alongside
New Whitworth venue Lillie's to serve kindness alongside cocktails with 'Be Kind' initiative
Guests at Lillie's in Whitworth will find anonymous handwritten messages of encouragement waiting at their tables as part of a new 'Be Kind' initiative designed
Newhey Gardening Gang volunteers transform churchyard in latest community clean-up
Volunteers from Newhey's Gardening Gang have completed another major session in the local churchyard, cutting grass, tending shrub beds and cremation plots and
Comment: Rochdale Canal should be the jewel in the town's crown
Steven Parker of the Rochdale Canal Group argues that a living canal basin filled with boats, heritage, independent businesses and public space could bring visi
Police promise increased patrols around The Strand after resident reports verbal abuse
Police say they will speak to two shops and increase patrols around The Strand and Kirkway after a resident reported being verbally abused by a man who had been
Full house for National Emergency Briefing screening in Falinge
A community screening of the National Emergency Briefing attracted a full room in Falinge, with Rochdale councillors Tricia Ayrton and Shah Wazir joining reside
Prehistoric survivor growing in Syke herb garden has roots stretching back 300 million years
Residents picking herbs from a community garden in Syke are being invited to help tackle horsetail — a persistent weed whose ancestors grew locally more than 30
Plans for 45 homes behind Greenvale unanimously deferred after more than 290 objections
Councillors have unanimously deferred a planning application for 45 homes on land behind Greenvale in Bamford after campaigners raised concerns over transport,
Hundreds of families join Holiday Hive fun in the parks - and it's back in libraries next week
Lawn games, bubble stations and free books drew hundreds of families to the parks this week. The Holiday Hive moves back into libraries next week, starting with
Got a Uniform For All order waiting? Balderstone Library needs the shelf space
The school uniform reuse scheme says its collection point is 'busier than Amazon's warehouse' - and is asking families with ready-to-collect orders to pick them
Shoppers donate 368 kilos of food at Rochdale Foodbank's Morrisons Kingsway drive
Generous shoppers added extra items to their trolleys over two days at Morrisons Kingsway, donating 368kg of food. How the foodbank works, how to get help - and
Lord-Lieutenant's visit, a surprise inspection passed and a packed cafe: quite a week for Whitworth's Stronger Together
The Whitworth carers' group welcomed the King's representative in Lancashire, retained its 5-star hygiene rating in a surprise inspection, and saw its Community
Elderly lady found after incredible community effort
A woman in her 70s who went missing in Newhey has been found after hundreds of residents joined Greater Manchester Police in an extraordinary community search.
Heywood singer-songwriter releases heartfelt debut single 'Rewind'
Twenty-year-old Heywood singer-songwriter Rhiannon Thompson has achieved a lifelong ambition with the release of her debut single, Rewind, a soulful pop track i
Veterans invited to weekly breakfast club as Rochdale continues to support Armed Forces community
Military veterans from across Rochdale Borough are being encouraged to attend a free weekly breakfast club in Heywood, offering friendship, support and an oppor
Late-night fireworks return to Shawclough and Healey as residents' frustration grows
Residents in Shawclough and Healey have reported a second consecutive evening of fireworks after 11pm, with growing frustration over disrupted sleep, distressed
Litter blighting Deeplish remains a concern for residents
Residents are calling for continued action to tackle litter in Deeplish, with many saying cleaner streets would improve community pride and the appearance of th
Milnrow author helping children cope with grief through heartfelt storybooks
Milnrow author Jane Somers is helping children understand bereavement and pet loss through two beautifully illustrated storybooks, while donating hundreds of co
One man became one walk – now Rochdale's Men Walking and Talking group hopes others will join him
A new Men Walking and Talking group has launched in Rochdale, offering men a safe, informal place to meet, walk and talk as organisers hope to tackle loneliness
Mayor praises Merhaba Festival as 'a wonderful celebration of community'
The Mayor of Rochdale has thanked organisers, volunteers and visitors following the Merhaba Festival, describing the event as 'a wonderful celebration of cultur
Record month for The Strand Community Café as community support continues to grow
The Strand Community Café has celebrated its busiest month ever, introducing new outdoor seating, a book swap, a £1.50 children's menu and a family duck-hunting
Hundreds enjoy sunshine, music and family fun at Springhill Hospice Summer Garden Celebration
Families, supporters and volunteers gathered at Springhill Hospice for its annual Summer Garden Celebration, enjoying live music, games, food and award-winning
White Ribbon Football Tournament returns to Rochdale for 2026
Rochdale Borough Council has announced the return of its annual White Ribbon Football Tournament, bringing together teams from across the authority to promote t
Residents in Shawclough and Healey call for action over late-night fireworks
Residents in Shawclough and Healey are calling for stronger action after repeated late-night fireworks disrupted neighbourhoods, with concerns over sleep, vulne
Veterans charity says demand for support is growing after emotional day for volunteers
A Rochdale organisation supporting military veterans and disadvantaged young people has issued an emotional appeal for greater support after a recent case remin