Nick Statham

Rochdale Sixth Form College is to get a ‘crucial’ new six-storey extension to ensure students continue to achieve ‘academic excellence’.

A new drive-thru Starbucks could be coming to a popular Rochdale retail park.

A ‘chaotic' nursery has been slammed for failing to provide a ‘safe and nurturing environment’ for the children in its care.

A councillor has apologised for his conduct at a meeting where he accused the council leader of using his position to  "orchestrate" the demise of a town’s market.

Plans for "rabbit hutch" flats which were rejected by council planners have been granted on appeal – much to the anger and disappointment of locals.

Controversial plans to convert a long-vacant town centre bank into a nightclub have been given the go-ahead, despite fears over noise and "loutish behaviour".

Rochdale council leader Neil Emmott has been accused of using his position to ‘orchestrate’ the demise of a company in order to take Middleton market under the authority’s control.

Planning inspectors will not change how they assess Greater Manchester’s controversial development masterplan, despite signs the government is set to scrap housing targets.

Rochdale Sixth Form College has been rated ‘outstanding’ for a second time  following an inspection by the education watchdog.

Mental health experts have called for people on the estate where tragic Awaab Ishak lived to be rehoused at Rochdale's Seven Sisters tower blocks – where hundreds of flats are being held empty ahead of demolition.