Restaurant refuses to blend food for disabled teen
A couple from Rochdale say they're baffled by a restaurant's refusal to liquidise food for their disabled son.
Asbestos scare after fire at former factory in Rochdale
Residents in Rochdale were advised to close doors and windows overnight following a blaze at a former asbestos factory.
Rochdale pub named 'best boozer'
A Rochdale pub described as a "traditional boozer" by its owner, which used to be a hardware store has been named the best in Britain.
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Rochdale pub named 'best boozer'
A Rochdale pub described as a "traditional boozer" by its owner, which used to be a hardware store has been named the best in Britain.
Read the full storyAnger over gambling figures
An MP says his town has been unfairly singled out after a report claimed it was a hot spot for high stakes gambling.
The report by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling said that in Rochdale - one of the most deprived boroughs in the country - people had blown £72 million on gaming machines.
But even though it's nowhere near the highest amount in the UK, Rochdale's MP feels the findings are too negative.
From Rochdale, Sarah Rogers reports.
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£72million spent in Rochdale on slot machines
New figures have revealed the shocking extent of gambling in parts of the North West.
£72million was spent in Rochdale on slot machines alone last year. That's the equivalent of around £340 being bet by everyone in the borough.
Campaigners claim areas of high unemployment and people on benefits are being targeted by bookies. But the bookies say they're struggling to make ends meet.
Rochdale sack manager John Coleman and assistant
Rochdale have sacked their manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell.
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Rochdale have sacked their manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell.
Government report criticises Rochdale council
Rochdale Borough Council is still failing to protect children following the recent sex abuse scandal, according to a critical report by the Government.
Ofsted officials rated child protection services as inadequate. Nine men were jailed in May after being convicted of grooming girls in the town.
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Rochdale residents could wait up to a month for Christmas bin collections
Residents in Rochdale will not have their rubbish collected for up to a month over Christmas and New Year.
The council says it's closing down non-essential services, including bin collection, over Christmas to save money.
Recycling and refuse are collected once every fortnight on alternate weeks in the town.
The decision means either bins or recycling will not be collected for up to four weeks in parts of Rochdale
The chair of Rochdale’s 'Safeguarding Children Board' resigns
Lynne Jones, chair of the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board, has resigned.
She's the third high-ranking official from Rochdale concerned with children's safety who's left since the trial of nine men who were jailed earlier this year for a total of 77 years for grooming girls for sex.
Mrs Jones, who has been the board’s independent chair for over two years said:
“We have made significant strides, however we have had a very challenging year and there is still much to do. I believe that the time is right to bring in a new Chair to take the board forward.”
Gladys Rhodes-White, Interim Executive Director of Children’s Services at Rochdale Borough Council said:
"The last year has been very demanding and Lynne believes the time is right to allow someone else to continue to lead the improvements she has spearheaded in improving safeguarding services for children and young people.
"I would like to put on record my thanks for her dedication in a particularly challenging environment and wish her well for the future."
Council staff who failed to protect children identified
Rochdale Council staff who failed to protect youngsters from a child sex ring have been identified and could be sacked.
Read the full storyRochdale takeaway closed amid exploitation investigation
A takeaway in Rochdale has been temporarily shut down amid a police investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation.
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