Harry Hodgkiss impressed judges with his entry about The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams pairing an enthusiastic write-up with a charming illustration His prize included a £30 book voucher Harry received a shout-out in Parliament and was joined by his mum Jenny and family at a prize-giving ceremony which also saw the school awarded £175 worth of new books—including the Narnia and Ancient Myths series—and £200 in office supplies organised locally to mark World Book Day 2025 invited primary school children to write about their favourite book and explain why it meant so much to them The response was so strong that organisers created a new ‘Specially Commended’ category to recognise further outstanding entries from St Andrew’s CofE Primary in Dearnley was named runner-up for her passionate review of Japanese manga series Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge received a Specially Commended award for his review of LEGO: Our Amazing Universe which tied in neatly with a major LEGO exhibition at Number One Riverside He was one of seven children to win personalised pencil cases and certificates Other specially commended winners included Isla Houghton Runner-up Adam Sarwar was also recognised alongside Faith Wright Organisers thanked local businesses for donating prizes Chris Minogue of Business in the Community was also recognised for his support the organiser said: “Encouraging a love of reading among our youngsters is a key mission of mine and I can’t wait to see next year’s entries It’s been an absolute joy to read through such heartfelt and imaginative reviews.” Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB, your Smart Speakers and Online. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The M62 has been shut westbound between junction 19 and junction 18 I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The M62 has closed after a crash involving several vehicles left one person suffering “serious and life-changing injuries” The westbound carriageway of the motorway has been shut between junctions 18 Simister Island Interchange and junction 19 near Heywood in Rochdale A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers were called to the incident involving two lorries and a vehicle between the two junctions at 1.30pm A force spokesperson added one person had suffered “serious and life-changing injuries” and was taken to hospital North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) shared in a statement: "One woman was released from a vehicle and taken to the hospital for further treatment." The emergency service response to the serious collision has caused severe traffic and delays on the busy motorway route. Traffic cameras show drivers caught in the closure out of their vehicles In a statement, a Highways England spokesperson said: “The M62 is closed westbound between Junction 19 near (Heywood) and Junction 18 due to a collision “Emergency Services are on scene. National Highways traffic officers are on in attendance to assist with traffic management.” Travel service Inrix has shared the latest update: "M62 Westbound closed severe delays due to accident from J19 A6046 Middleton Road (Heywood) to J18 M66 J4 (Simister Island)." It adds that there is congestion to junction 21 for Milnrow, with delays on routes around Rochdale, Chadderton, Oldham and Middleton as traffic diverts." 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can award in protective award claims the Government announced plans to increase the maximum protective award from 90 days to 180 days Mr Lewis stated: “This potential doubling of the award is a great benefit to those facing redundancy where 20 or more employees are being made redundant at the same establishment “It will also act as a greater deterrent to those unscrupulous employers who deliberately flout the rules on collective redundancies.” the Government announced it would shelve a separate proposal to strengthen workers’ rights in collective redundancy situations the proposed legislation aimed to make it easier for employees affected by a multi-site redundancy exercise to claim a protective award Many businesses have made mass redundancies across different locations but most affected employees have been unable to pursue claims due to the 20-employee threshold applying only to individual sites The scrapped proposal would have removed this obstacle Employers had raised concerns that this legislative change could inadvertently expose them to breaches if small numbers of redundancies occurred across different sites in a 90-day period Mr Lewis continued: “It seems to me that the Government has thrown the baby out with the bathwater “There are many cases where an employer will be planning large-scale redundancies across multiple sites and they will be fully aware of the total numbers from day one “This is a far greater concern for thousands of employees than the relatively small risk of an employer accidentally exceeding the 20-employee threshold have HR and data systems that should easily identify and manage this risk.” Reports suggest the Government may introduce further legislation allowing employees to aggregate redundancies across different locations in certain circumstances no further details have been provided at this stage Find out more on their website: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk The weather may have been freezing cold outside but the sounds of brass emanating from the Perth Concert Hall for the Scottish Open Championships today were enough to warm the cockles of any bandsperson’s heart Sixteen bands took to the stage in the magnificent surroundings of the hall each playing their own choice of test piece for the delectation of adjudicators Owen Farr and Christopher Bond At the end of the day it was the performance of Milnrow Band playing Angels and Demons by Peter Graham off the no.4 spot under the musical direction of Christopher Binns with their rendition of The Lost Circle by Jan Van Der Roost and taking the third spot was Atlantic Brass from across The Pond who played Crazy Twenties by Thierry Deleruyelle The snow and ice throughout Scotland played havoc with bands’ travelling arrangements and the start of the contest was put back by 30 minutes to allow for any late arrivals Scottish Brass Band Association president Carrie Boax was delighted that all 16 bands lined up for the contest had taken part and she thanked all the players audience and adjudicators who had braved the elements to be part of the day The twin-weekend Scottish Festival of Brass is supported by Band Supplies Trade stands have been booked by Added Brass (Durham Music Shop) Musicwear and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Programme advertisers include The Wind Section Brass Repair Lass and Brass Band Insurance Services Owen Farr told his expectant audience that it had been a long day with a late finish for everyone “A huge thanks to all bands,” he said adding that the choices of music were varied and fantastic Some bands had selected to play test pieces that were challenging for them and while some may not be happy at the result he hoped that their musical journey had been worthwhile and an enjoyable experience Adjudicators: Owen Farr and Christopher Bond the cooperation band (Michael Fowles) 187pts Kirkintilloch Kelvin (Mareika Gray) 185pts Kingdom Brass (Katrina Marzella-Wheeler) 182pts Neil Philip Memorial Trophy for best euphonium: Milnrow Ken Ramsay Memorial Trophy for the best bass section: Camborne Town 4barsrest award for best soloist: flugelhorn Email Nigel Martin: sbbapr@gmail.com Tweets by @TheSBBA The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Milnrow is part of the borough of Rochdale and lies on the River Beal After 1066 the settlement was owned by Norman families and started to expand as the woollen trade began to grow The 18th century Lancashire dialect poet John Collier Newhey is a village near Milnrow and became part of the Milnrow Urban District in 1894 Christopher Binns returns to his musical starting point to take the conducting reins Milnrow Band has announced the appointment of Chris Binns as its new Musical Director It sees the musician return to the band that he started playing trombone with aged 13 before going on to make his mark with Black Dyke and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands He has also gone on to enjoy considerable conducting success leading Hebden Bridge to the Second Section National title in 2021 as well as the Yorkshire Area First Section in 2023 and a podium finish in the Challenge Section of the 2022 European Championships Grimethorpe Colliery and more recently Black Dyke Bands on a freelance basis Speaking about his appointment he stated: "After leaving the band 10 years ago it's a pleasure to be back at Harmony Street at the helm of a band I had so many happy and successful years with growing up I am looking forward to working with the band whose attitude and ambition aligns with mine." He will take on the band with immediate effect in their busy concert schedule and appearance at the Scottish Open Championships later this year The band stated: "We would like to pass on our thanks to Gareth Brindle for stepping in to help us prepare for our recent appearances at the Hebden Bridge and Brighouse march contests whilst we have been without a permanent MD." TAGS: Milnrow Band 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month May 6 • The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026 May 6 • The incredible live sounds of Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' can now be enjoyed following the release of their new album May 6 • The music making will go on long into the night in Stavanger on Friday with a special Midnight Brass treat from Manger Musikklag May 6 • Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex May 6 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025 May 6 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Bass player (position negotiable) Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025 Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville near M1 J22 May 5 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for our Principal Cornet position as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond A large pile of waste was discovered dumped in the area prompting the council to seek witnesses or anyone with information that might lead to identifying those responsible The council issued the appeal via social media this afternoon urging residents to report any sightings or suspicions A spokesperson for the council said: "We need to hear from you if you witnessed anything or know who may be responsible Always do your checks before booking a waste removal firm or you run the risk of paying a fine." Residents are reminded of their legal duty to ensure waste is disposed of properly Those who fail to use licensed waste carriers can face prosecution even if they are not directly responsible for fly-tipping The council's message also reinforces their commitment to tackling environmental crime Anyone with information is asked to contact Rochdale Council on 0300 303 8884 quoting reference number 1904 or email environmental.management@rochdale.gov.uk Reports can also be made online at any time via rochdale.gov.uk/flytipping Fly-tipping remains a persistent issue across the borough and the council has stepped up its enforcement efforts in recent years They continue to encourage residents to report such incidents promptly to help maintain clean and safe neighbourhoods Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB Milnrow play like angels to repel demon rivals to claim Scottish Open title in Perth Despite the challenges of a vicious winter squall that saw a heavy fall of snow greet the bands traveling to the Scottish Open in Perth on the weekend there was still a welcoming atmosphere once they found musical refuge in its warmly heated concert hall SBBA took the decision to delay the start to help as many of the early draw bands although a number did take to the stage with a few absentees the 16 Scottish Open competitors from Scotland England and the USA also provided a wide range of own-choice test-pieces for judges Christopher Bond and Owen Farr After an engaging battle of varying consistency it proved to be a clear three-way battle for the honours and £1000 first prize between Milnrow Whitburn and overseas visitors Atlantic Brass from the USA In the end it was the band from Greater Manchester rather than West Lothian or New Jersey that was able to contemplate their slippery journey home with the axle of someone's car helpfully weighed down by the Scottish Open Trophy Milnrow's thrilling rendition of Peter Graham's 'Angels & Demons' played with energy and drama also came with the outstanding 'Best Euphonium' prize contribution of Max Johnson Reflecting on their success the band posted on their Facebook page that they were "absolutely delighted" and thanked their "amazing" MD Chris Binns as well as adding their own congratulations to Max Johnson on his individual award saying that he was going to celebrate with a Chinese meal after what he said was "a fabulous weekend in Perth!"and that his band had "worked their socks off… especially on such a demanding piece." He added: "The Scottish Open is such a great contest; top class facilities I've played and conducted here seven times and it's always been an enjoyable experience." It was the first time the trophy had headed south of Hadrian's Wall since 2005 as the Senior Cup contender deservedly gained a two-point margin of victory over nine-time champion Whitburn The 2021 winner couldn't make it a tenth title success with an uneven reprise of the British Open set-work 'The Lost Circle' led by Prof Nicholas Childs Atlantic Brass couldn't quite emulate Fountain City in 2009 in taking the title back to the USA despite an engaging account led by Salvatore Scarpa of the 'Crazy Twenties' by Thierry Deleruyelle Adjudicator Owen Farr told his audience that although it had been due to the stresses brought by the bad weather "The variety of music on display had been excellent He did however point out that the judges felt that some bands had "chosen to select a piece that was challenging for them to have a go at" And whilst he said that was "very admirable"and "you may not be happy with the result you got,"he also added that he felt it also had to mean that "the journey to this contest had been well worthwhile — that you picked a piece you really loved." One that certainly did was another Senior Cup competitor as Dalmellington found reward for their ambitious choice of 'Extreme Make-Over' under Andrew Duncan to end ahead of another long distance contender in East London Brass who selected 'Vienna Nights' There was disappointment though for defending champion as led by Michael Fowles an error strewn reprise of the recent Royal Albert Hall set-work 'Harrison's Dream' failed to find a title winning rhythm Elsewhere there was some extra silverware for Camborne Town to take home on their marathon return to Cornwall as their 'Best Basses' added to their performance of 'Metropolis 1927' whilst the remaining top ten spots went to Kirkintilloch Kelvin ('As if a voice were in them…') Woodfalls ('Rococo Variations') and Kingdom Brass ('HorrorShow') Scottish Brass Band Association President Carrie Boax gave her own heartfelt thanks to the bands volunteers and traders for making it through to Perth in the challenging conditions Besson and Band Supplies were thanked alongside Ev-entz percussion Euan Miekle from main sponsor Besson added that they were proud to support the event and hoped to continue in 2025 it was the band from Greater Manchester rather than West Lothian or New Jersey that was able to contemplate their slippery journey home with the axle of someone's car helpfully weighed down by the Scottish Open Trophy4bRDenis Wick Adjudicators: Owen Farr and Christopher Bond Own-choice test-piece Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass (Mareika Gray)9 Kingdom Brass (Katrina Marzella Wheeler)11 The Neil Philip Memorial Trophy for Best Euphonium: Max Johnson (Milnrow) The Ken Ramsay Memorial Trophy for the Best Bass Section: Camborne Town 4BR Award for Best Soloist: Greg Kuhn (flugel) — Atlantic Brass Band brass band themed jewellery and pin badges Times and locations of Remembrance Sunday services in the borough of Rochdale Residents and veterans gathered at the Wardle war memorial ​Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity You are Here: Home » News » Main News » Historic chapel could be transformed into VR and computer lab hub for college kids A CGI of how converted Milnrow Chapel could look A Grade II-listed building in neighbouring Middleton could soon be converted into a high-tech engineering facility for the local college – complete with a virtual reality suite The historic Milnrow Chapel sits within the campus of Hopwood Hall College who are hoping to convert the building into classrooms.   Planning papers suggest this would provide teaching space for their engineering and manufacturing T-Levels curriculum If plans are approved by Rochdale Council’s planning team the inside of the chapel will be converted into four new classrooms/computer labs; a virtual reality suite; two staff offices; as well as server rooms and toilet accommodation Repair and maintenance works would also take place on the exterior of the building to bring it back to its former glory.   Milnrow Chapel was originally designed as a place of worship but was deconsecrated in the 1990s It was previously converted by the college for use as a fitness centre and for other sports use.  It is currently used as a storage facility Planning papers read: “The Chapel is considered as an important local landmark but it has been underutilised for many years due to the issues of accessibility presence of asbestos to the roof soffit and the need for significant investment to bring the building back into meaningful use “The college wishes to undertake works to convert the former Chapel into a dedicated T-level Engineering and Virtual Reality (VR) learning centre.  “This project will generate funding for the repair and restoration of the historic fabric bringing the building back into long-term use as a central part of the college and safeguarding the future of this important heritage asset.” Milnrow Chapel was originally designed as a Place of Worship for the De La Salle College in the 1960’s to support the college community as the site continued to grow It was constructed during an important period of reform for the Catholic Church following the introduction of the Liturgical Movement in the UK in the 1950s.  The site is located towards the North-West of the College grounds and elevated on a grassed bank with trees surrounding the site An existing path leads from the North of the site towards the Grade II listed Hopwood Hall © Oldham Chronicle - all rights reserved GMFRS statement following collision in Didsbury 40th anniversary of Woolworths fire in Manchester Crews from five Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) fire stations have been battling a house fire on Dale Street in Milnrow which began just after 7.45pm this evening (30 October) Firefighters were called to reports of a blaze affecting the first floor of a three storey end-terrace house and fire engines from Chadderton Oldham and two from Rochdale were quickly on the scene Acting swiftly eight firefighters entered the property wearing breathing apparatus and using hoses to fight the flames while more firefighting took place from street level using a 9m ladder added: “The fire was discovered by the homeowner when she returned from work opened her bedroom door and found the room full of smoke She quickly exited the building and called GMFRS “I want to praise the swift actions of firefighters who have extinguished the blaze and limited the damage to two bedrooms a bathroom and a corridor on the first floor Without crews’ swift and decisive action the situation would have developed quickly and become much worse “Nobody has been harmed in this incident but sadly I do have to report that two pets – a dog and a parrot – have both passed away It’s very sad – firefighters are professionals but this sort of thing is obviously upsetting A fire investigation is currently taking place to establish the cause – it may now conclude in the morning GMFRS would also like to thank the support of emergency service colleagues at the scene representing both Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service as well as representatives from the local authority Copyright Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service 2025 at the Parkside Stables site off Newhey Road replaces Milnrow Village Practice and Stonefield Street Surgery and offers more capacity for patients and staff By Joseph Richards · 1 May 2023 A new medical centre has opened following the merger of two GP surgeries to better serve patients in Milnrow and Newhey It features consulting and examination spaces and treatment rooms for traditional appointments as well as specialist rooms to support the delivery of specialist services There are also a number of group meeting rooms for new patient support activities The medical centre will serve the Pennines Primary Care Network which is a collaboration of surgeries which includes Littleborough Group Practice purpose-built premises for our primary care network This will provide enhanced capacity to better meet the needs of both our patients and staff patients from Milnrow and Newhey have sometimes had to travel to Littleborough to access health appointments All patients within the network will now have access to wider health services “It will allow the practices to meet the growth in patient demand as well as offer additional care to the benefit of patients and help us to integrate with wider health services in the area.” supported by United Healthcare Developments is backed and part-funded by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care which brought together 12 organisations including NHS Heywood Middleton & Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership as part of changes to the NHS Both practices have worked closely with their patients since building work began in 2020 with a large amount of public engagement This has included the planting of 500 tree saplings between the developer An official opening day will take place in the coming weeks with a date to be announced LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} has started her summer holidays with a week of activities at the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp By Flora Byatt · 4 August 2021 to train their dogs in canine activities including handling obedience and heelwork to music at the annual YKC Summer Camp which is held from August 1 to 6 It is held at the new location of Rutland Showground in Oakham Darcie said: “It’s my first time at Young Kennel Club Camp I just enjoy being with all the dogs and making new friends.” The showground has been transformed for a week as the young dog lovers took over having fun whilst learning skills with their dogs and keeping them both healthy and active A typical day at the camp includes four one-hour training sessions for the children and their dogs and a selection of team time activities with some days also including a workshop or masterclass from dog experts Evening activities include a quiz night and sports evening spokesperson for the Young Kennel Club said: “The annual summer camp is a highlight in the Young Kennel Club calendar and we are delighted to see so many members return this year and be reunited with their friends “We are so proud of the wealth of talent and dedication displayed by our members and they really promote everything that the Young Kennel Club stands for; teamwork developing skills and building self-confidence Nothing can match the enthusiasm and passion of YKC Summer Camp.” Young dog lovers interested in future YKC events should visit ykc.org.uk to find out about becoming a member A prominent figure in the Lancashire cricket community John played for Castleton Rochdale and Milnrow cricket clubs and was described as 'the perfect dad' By Joseph Richards · 18 January 2023 Tributes have been paid to a pillar of the cricket community in Rochdale who was described as ‘just the best’ who was the former president of Milnrow Cricket Club who is currently being looked after in a care home Daughter Gill Hitchen said her dad was very respected in the village of Milnrow and the wider cricket community and everyone knew him from the cricket club “As a captain he used to take people under his wings He would make people at ease and had that certain something “He was dead laid back but he always knew what to say After a match he’d always be up for a pint Everyone would then come back to our house and have a drink at the end of the night John served with the Lancashire Fusilier from 1956 to 1958 as part of his national service before working for Turner Brothers Asbestos for all of his working life He began his cricket career for Castleton until 1967 He joined Rochdale CC in 1969 and Milnrow CC in 1983 ending his playing career when he retired in 1989 Gill said: “When I speak to people they say I remember your dad Alistair Bolingbroke of Rochdale Cricket Club described John as a medium paced bowler in his earlier career and later as a hard-hitting batsman One of his memories of John’s batting was once hitting Roy Gilchrist who played 13 Tests for the West Indies in the 1950s “He liked to give the ball a bit of a bash,” Alistair said He was an aggressive batsman later in his career He was an amiable guy with a great sense of humour “He was always a well liked guy wherever he went and was popular at Rochdale.” treasurer at Milnrow Cricket Club added: "John was a fantastic servant to Milnrow Cricket Club over many years “He held virtually every position on the committee and was well respected throughout the old Central Lancashire League “John had a great sense of humour and his contribution to the club will be hard to beat Firefighters tackle blaze involving heavy goods vehicles in Wythenshawe Firefighters tackle large blaze at commercial unit in Levenshulme Firefighters tackle fire involving large amount of scrap metal at site in Bury Wednesday 27 FebruaryFirefighters have worked through the night to contain a house fire in Milnrow Two fire engines are currently at the incident which began at 10.39pm last night (Tuesday 26 February) and covering jets are being used to keep the fire under control Work is ongoing to isolate the gas supply so firefighters can continue fighting the fire Wednesday 27 February Crews have continued to work hard to tackle the house fire on Lilac Avenue The incident is now being scaled back to four fire engines and an aerial platform is being used to fight the fire from above.Firefighters will remain at the incident throughout the night and a fire investigation will begin in due course Wednesday 27 FebruaryWe currently have ten fire engines and specialist appliances tackling a house fire on Lilac Avenue in Milnrow Firefighters were called at 22.39pm on Tuesday 26 February to a fire in a terraced house which had spread to four neighbouring properties two hose reels and a covering jet to contain the fire Work is ongoing to isolate the gas supply and stop the fire spreading There is a cordon in place and people are advised to avoid the area Residents in five neighbouring houses have been evacuated Six people - three adults and three children - have been taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation Sign our campaign for a grant funding review The council has granted consent to the housebuilder’s plans for 47 homes and 190,000 sq ft of public space on the site of the former Soccer Village on Wildhouse Lane in Milnrow Manchester-based architect Buttress Architects has designed the scheme on behalf Sale-based Lancet Homes Rochdale Soccer Village is “unsightly” and in “poor and declining condition” according to the scheme’s planning consultant WSP The site consists of indoor and outdoor football pitches with artificial surfaces homes of different scales have been proposed ranging from five-bedroom family houses to two-bedroom bungalows would be located on the eastern edge of the development Rochdale Council’s planning committee also approved revised plans from housebuilder Russell Homes for a 100-home scheme off New Road in Littleborough The developer already had consent for the development but revised plans were lodged after Russell received advice from the Environment Agency regarding flood risk at the site the developer has made alterations to the configuration of the 17-acre project will feature a mix of 56 four-bedroom homes 23 three-bedroom properties and 21 with two bedrooms A total of 15 of the homes will be designated as affordable and will be managed by housing association Onward Homes MPSL is the architect for the scheme and Barton Wilmore is the planning consultant RSK is the engineering consultant and Trevor Bridge Associates the landscape designer The first properties are expected to be available by spring 2021 Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Kiln Lane has heavey traffic flow and one person has already been knocked down crossing There needsto be a review on crossing points,there also needs to be a review of traffic on Kiln Lane and Wildhouse Heavey goods vehicles use both .The roundabout at the bottom ofKiln Lane and Kiln Lane are not designed for heavy goods vehicles the lights at the junction of Milnrow Rd /Bridge St are always be hit be goods vehicles turning.turning Another bad day for residents living in Littleborough the traffic is already horrendous Rochdale Council need to address the amount of traffic on the road and get the intastructure in place The borough claims it has a ‘disproportionately high number of HMOs’ and is pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control The housing association is working with main contractor Caddick to build 69 social rent homes for over 55s and a GP surgery on 2.5 acres of disused land on Arrow Street in 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Milnrow Cricket Club hosted the sell out event on Sunday the patron saint of England - and included live music and singing By Joseph Richards · 26 April 2023 A cricket club hosted a St George's Day celebration which featured live music and singing The award winning Milnrow brass band opened  the show and there was a two course meal provided by G&T catering Club manager Mark Smith said: “There was a fantastic atmosphere at our sellout St George’s Day celebration singing all our favourite anthems; Land of Hope and Glory A standing ovation was given by our sell out celebration “Next year's event is already booked in and guaranteed to sell out.” An all-natural eco-friendly dog grooming salon has opened in Milnrow By Flora Byatt · 4 December 2020 GreenPaws Grooming opened on Dale Street by Jordan Perkins The salon uses eco-friendly cleaning products and shampoos which will both not dry out a dog's skin while also not being harmful to the environment They even send off dog fur to be used to help clean up oil spills in the ocean Cara said: "We got the idea as I have worked in a dog groomers before "We realised a lot of shampoos have harmful chemicals in which dry out a dogs skin "The best way to combat that was to go down the natural route Jordan added: "My partner has been working in dog grooming for two years - I'm a complete novice Jordan met Cara in their last job where they worked together "We wanted to try and build something news "The custom has been slow with the pandemic but we are building up a customer base and we have five star reviews "We are right in the centre of the village and we've completely renovated the property "What we see is things that everyone is doing - healthy eating and better cars but at the end of the day they take their dog to a groomer that uses harsh cleaners and shampoos." Cara added: "It's a massive leap for our age to have a business but there's no point letting that hold you back "We also shop locally at Tarn Replenished in Milnrow for our natural cleaning products Jordan has a Japanese akita and Cara has two chihuahuas To find out more about GreenPaws, click here See the latest news, information, conversations and much more, all tailored to your neighbourhood, in your InYourArea live feed here Toddler taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced dead Several dogs have been seized by police after a three-year-old boy died on a farm in Rochdale following a suspected dog attack Officers were called at about 1.15pm on Sunday by the North West Ambulance Service after reports a child had been injured at Carr Lane in the town of Milnrow. He was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Several dogs have been seized and one was humanley destroyed, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in an update on Monday. A criminal investigation has been launched into the boy’s death, but no arrests have been made. The force added that it was looking at “previous incidents involving dogs” at the location. Officers have also received a number of enquiries about a previous incident on Carr Lane. On Friday 9 April this year a girl was bitten by a dog at around 6pm. A 48-year-old man was arrested and released facing no further action. GMP Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said: “Our thoughts, of course, remain with the loved ones of the young boy who so sadly died following yesterday’s incident. Specially trained officers have been deployed to support them. “A thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and review other incidents of note. Due to previous contact, GMP’s Professional Standards Branch is making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. “It goes without saying that this news will have had an impact on the community. I can reassure members of the public that any criminal offences identified by our enquiries in relation to this incident will be dealt with accordingly by ourselves and our criminal justice partners. “We are aware of speculation on social media and ask that members of the public and the media refrain from engaging in speculation at this time until our investigation is complete and any subsequent criminal proceedings have concluded.” Police at a building in Milnrow, Rochdale after a three-year-old boy died after a suspected dog attack govt and politics","score":0.910584}],"mantis":[{"label":"pets","score":0.99219},{"label":"dogs","score":0.99219},{"label":"law_govt_politics","score":0.910584},{"label":"law","score":0.957665},{"label":"politics","score":0.412882},{"label":"healthy_living","score":0.44107}]},"sentiment":"negative"},"article":{"title":"Dogs seized after three-year-old boy ‘mauled to death’ at Rochdale farm","description":"Toddler taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced dead You are Here: Home » News » Main News » Watch horrifying moment driver on wrong side of the road causes head-on crash This is the horrifying moment a driver swerves on to the wrong side of the road causing a head-on crash with an oncoming car The shocking CCTV footage shows the sickening collision between the two vehicles on Dale Street A white BMW is seen apparently travelling at high speed before veering into the path of a blue Ford Fiesta – which has no time to take evasive action before the inevitable smash suffered only relatively minor injuries despite clearly being lucky to escape with his life He was taken by ambulance to Manchester Royal Infirmary but was given the all clear to return home to Milnrow after being checked over for internal injuries The 55-year-old IT engineer had been driving home after popping out to the local Aldi  supermarket to get some food for a planned day out He has now spoken of his experience of the crash “I had spotted him when he was still on his side of the road,” said Mr Healey “ I thought he was really moving but he was very close to me by the time he comes across the roundabout and comes over to my side I didn’t have time to think about anything.” David says the incident was something of a blur but he remembers the airbags being released and the car spinning after the impact “It was probably really quick but it did seem to go on for a long time as the car was spinning,” he said “There was no real opportunity to get out of the way.” He also points out that as well as having no time to react the proximity of the traffic island left him with ‘nowhere to go’ David was able to get out of the car once it stopped moving but was in ‘a lot of pain’ as well as being ‘shocked and dazed’ He was left with cuts and severe bruising – mostly to his chest and abdomen – but fortunately did not sustain any serious injuries He believes the driver of the BMW was left unconscious at first but was then taken away from the scene in another car by people he understood to be his family Speeding and reckless driving has become a serious worry in the area – and David agrees more needs to be done – possibly in the form of more policing patrols And that is also the view of Milnrow councillor and Rochdale Lib Dem leader Andy Kelly who wrote to GMP’s new chief constable urging him to take action “It’s turning into Brands Hatch some nights along Huddersfield Rd in Newhey.” said Coun Kelly “It’s similar with Dale Street Isaac Newton Way and Rochdale Road in Firgrove too “We are talking about high performance cars with loud exhausts and sports tyres that are causing the issue and if they are uninsured untaxed or illegally registered then no number of speed guns or letter writing will deter people who don’t care about those things arresting and prosecuting these people before deaths occur.” Local councillors have committed to fund a new ‘speed watch group’ PCSOs and police officers to operate speed watch sessions issue cautionary letters and in some cases It is also hoped the scheme will also assist GMP in building up a knowledge base of repeat offenders and higher level crime Coun Kelly added: “Residents in the local community are doing their bit to combat drivers going over the limit GMP need to step up and arrest the criminals who are risking lives by doing what they do.” Conservative Councillor John Taylor also recently wrote to the chief constable stressing the ‘level of anxiety across Rochdale’ over road safety The former chief inspector added: “The matter of road safety will only improve with interventions at your level within your respective areas of service provision.” Rochdale’s Superintendent Niall Hayden-Pawson said that GMP took road safety ‘extremely seriously’ he said: “We are aware of an increase of incidents of speeding in the Rochdale area and share local residents view that this is unacceptable “Not only do excessive speeds increase the chances of driver error and time it takes for the vehicle to stop but higher speeds also increase the fatality rate for pedestrians who may be involved in a collision with that vehicle.” Sup Hayden-Pawson added that there were ‘several tactics’ in place to combat the issue and keep people safe – with GMP’s Our Safer Road Targeting Team carrying out ‘regular patrols’ in the Rochdale area “In addition to this we have trained local neighbourhood officers in using speed enforcement equipment and these officers are being deployed to hot spot locations,” he said “We will continue to take appropriate action against those who drive above the speed limit or dangerously we also continue to work with the local authority and partners on road safety to keep residents of Rochdale safe “I would like to thank you the majority of responsible road users who do abide by the speed limit that speeding can have devastating consequences.” GMP did not confirm whether any arrests have been made in connection with the crash on Dale Street An investigation is understood to be ongoing Anyone who has information or dash cam footage  of anti-social driving is encouraged to contact the police online through the GMP website Milnrow Cricket Club is hoping to raise the money from at least 100 individuals to secure the ‘long-term’ future of the club and acts as a hub for the local community By Joseph Richards · 5 May 2022 A cricket club has launched a £20,000 crowdfunding campaign to install solar panels on their clubhouse roof Milnrow Cricket Club is hoping to raise the money from at least 100 individuals to secure the ‘long-term’ future of the club the club has raised more than £4,000 and the money will first be used to repair the clubhouse’s leaking roof - before solar panels are installed Club treasurer Garreth Brown said the installation of solar panels will mean the club can avoid paying high energy bills as well as being environmentally sustainable He said: “It will set the club up to be more sustainable in the long term so more funds can be used for running our activities rather than paying for high energy bills “Once we get the panels on they’ll last 25-30 years so it's not just a short-term project It’s going to put the club in good standing “It’s on everyone's agenda - the effect on the environment and the cost of everyone’s energy bills going up The club are also offering rewards for anyone that donates including a memorial plaque and bench at the cricket ground 10-year club membership and a sponsorship board around the perimeter of the ground for two years Local businesses have also got involved to offer rewards Farmers Choice butchers are offering a meat hamper and Sam's CakeBox are offering a chocolate hamper while 'Mens Room' Barber Shop are offering a gent’s haircut “It’s to encourage people to donate a bit more than what they initially intended,” he said Sport England have said they will match fund £8,000 if the club can raise £12,000 form 100 different donors Garreth added that during lockdown the club spent money refurbishing the clubhouse so the repaired roof and solar panels will complete the project As well as being home to the cricket club since 1857 the ground is also used by many other clubs in Milnrow and Garreth added that he hopes the repaired clubhouse will mean the club is seen as a community hub He said: “It’s not just cricket that it’s going to help We do have lots of other organisations that use the ground such as the tennis club and petanque club and our new secret garden which is a community allotment During lockdown we lost the soccer village in Milnrow and now the land is being used for housing so really there’s not many amenities that people can make use of in the area “It’s really only ourselves and the golf club So we’re trying to become a community hub.” To donate to the club’s fundraiser visit: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mcc-going-green Don Logie moves north to take the solo trombone role at Milnrow Band Milnrow Band has announced the appointment of Don Logie as their new solo trombone Don and his family recently relocated to the area from London where he was a graduate of the Royal College of Music and a freelance musician He also played for both Zone One Brass and Redbridge Brass and is now studying for a PGCE in Music Teaching at Manchester Metropolitan University He told 4BR: "I'm delighted to accept the opportunity at such a hard working band as Milnrow Upon moving joining a band was a priority and Milnrow have made me welcome from my first rehearsal I look forward to making music alongside such fine musicians and look forward to seeing what the future holds." Union members across Sun Chemical’s major UK ink plants are taking part in a second day of strikes Around 200 Unite the Union members are picketing in the sweltering heat across England today (Thursday 16 June) outside Sun Chemical’s four main plants: Midsomer Norton The action is in response to what Unite termed an “insulting” 3% pay offer An overtime ban began on 6 June at seven Sun Chemical sites: Bristol The first 24-hour strike took place last week on Thursday 9 June Unite national officer Louisa Bull said: “We have just served notice of further strike action at the end of this month and there are discussions about the possibility of strikes for two days a week through July “We will have a meeting of senior reps tomorrow after which we will be able to say more We have not managed to get around the table with the employer yet and we have no date to do so but we are really hopeful that we can get around the table soon.” The union has warned that the strike action could impact a number of large customers due to just-in-time supply chains which houses the Workington inplant facility the Daily Mail sources its news inks from Sun Chemical’s Milnrow plant while Midsomer Norton customers include Schweizer and Multi-Color Corp Sun Chemical is the world’s largest inkmaker and is owned by ¥855.4bn (£5.4bn) turnover Japanese chemicals giant DIC Corporation Last year the organisation made an operating profit of ¥42.89bn Sharp rises in raw materials costs saw operating margins at its Packaging & Graphic division Sun Chemical Ltd’s most recent results for 2020 showed sales down 7.6% at just under £155m and the unit made an operating loss of £3.7m albeit an improvement on the prior year’s £5.3m loss Net assets increased from £13m to £22.3m due to actuarial gains on the pension asset of £12.9m The next confirmed date for strike action is Thursday 30 June Sun Chemical was unavailable for comment at the time of writing Update: In a statement later sent to Printweek on Friday 17 June a Sun Chemical spokesperson said: “The local Sun Chemical management team is working hard to resolve this issue and discussions with staff and with the Unite union are ongoing.” Printweek welcomes informed debate, but please read our House Rules before posting Printweek is the premier website for the print industry Several dogs have been seized and one destroyed A three-year-old boy suspected of being killed in a dog attack was outdoors with a “number” of dogs, police said as they referred themselves to independent watchdogs over the incident Ambulance and police were called about 1.15pm on Sunday after reports a child had been injured at the property at Carr Farm, on Carr Lane, in Milnrow, Rochdale The youngster was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced dead Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it is investigating the incident and “previous incidents involving dogs” at the same address. Police said inquiries have established that the boy was outdoors with a number of dogs prior to being found with serious injuries. Several dogs have been seized and one destroyed. GMP Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said: “Our thoughts, of course, remain with the loved ones of the young boy who so sadly died following yesterday’s incident. “Specially trained officers have been deployed to support them. “A thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and review other incidents of note. “Due to previous contact, GMP’s Professional Standards Branch is making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. “It goes without saying that this news will have had an impact on the community. “I can reassure members of the public that any criminal offences identified by our enquiries in relation to this incident will be dealt with accordingly by ourselves and our criminal justice partners. Police were carrying out their investigation at the property today, with the area cordoned off and officers standing guard at the entrance. Signs have been put up at the farm entrance, saying: “Dogs are loose. Do not leave your vehicle. Beep or call…” and gives a telephone number. Another sign says: “Warning. Beware of the dogs. They bite.” Police have named a three-year-old boy killed in a dog attack Daniel John Twigg was taken to hospital after ambulance staff were called to a property in Milnrow, Rochdale on Sunday afternoon but died a short time later Inquiries by Greater Manchester Police have established the youngster was with a number of dogs in an outdoor area surrounding his home before he was discovered with serious injuries the boy’s family said: “Daniel was a happy kind and caring little boy who was loved by all who knew him “He loved PAW Patrol (TV series) and playing with his brother and sister “He brought us many laughs and was a comical character intelligent and full of many characteristics “Daniel loved being with his whole family and will be missed by all.” A 48-year-old man has been arrested under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 after he handed himself in to custody Police are continuing to investigate “previous incidents involving dogs” at the same address at Carr Farm in Carr Lane said: “I send my condolences to Daniel’s loved ones and specially trained colleagues are supporting them our investigation is very much ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and ensure any criminal offences in relation to Sunday’s incident are identified and prosecutions sought officers are also reviewing other incidents of note GMP’s Professional Standards Branch has referred the incident for review by the Independent Office for Police Conduct “We understand that this incident has had an impact on the community but we ask members of the public and the media to refrain from speculating whilst we complete our investigation and any subsequent proceedings are concluded.” Anyone with information should share it via 0161 856 7386 quoting Operation Guernsey or https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22P28-PO1 Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Officers were called at 10.30pm on Thursday 21 December to reports of a crash involving one vehicle near junction 21 in Milnrow Emergency services attended and the passenger in the vehicle - a 19-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital Police say initial enquiries suggest that a grey Vauxhall Astra was driving westbound on the M62 near to junction 21 in Milnrow when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the central barriers the car then crossed over onto the eastbound carriageway and overturned The 19-year-old driver was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody for questioning Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. The allotment garden run by Stella and Rob Coyle is situated behind the pavilion at Milnrow Cricket Club and is currently growing tomatoes By Joseph Richards · 17 May 2022 A secret garden allotment which is being used as a community hub has been described as a ‘little piece of paradise’ situated behind the pavilion at Milnrow Cricket Club It is being run by Stella Coyle and her husband Rob who have so far handed out pea plants and rhubarb from their first harvest The pea plants were given to the local cubs group to go towards their gardening badge while the rhubarb was donated to the attendees at the cricket club’s regular quiz night said: “The plan was really not to have it for ourselves but to have it as a community hub - growing things that children can get involved in probably far too many but it's looking pretty good at the moment it's really tranquil and I'm hoping we can make something of it this year.” Stella added that veg grown in the garden will also be used to help people who are struggling with the current cost of living crisis “If we do have excess things then we can give it to people who are struggling at the moment with the cost of living,” she said “We’ll get people to nominate people who are struggling There's a lot of people out there who don’t raise their hands.” The secret garden has also become a family affair with Stella’s 13-year-old son Isaac lending a helping hand with the gardening “He’s been helping us weed it and doping all the dirty jobs really that we didn't want to do He said ‘it's brilliant mum because it keeps me off my phone'.” The cricket club also plays an important role in Stella's family as her grandad Fred Duxbury was captain of the club in the 1920s So she said being involved with the ‘secret garden’ at the club ‘meant a lot’ as it was part of her roots Stella said: "Anything we can do for the club we most definitely will Getting the younger children in is really important to us “We’ve got lots of ideas mulling around to get people involved such as a pumpkin carving competition at Halloween “The gates are always open so please come in and say hello If anybody can give us any advice and top tips