Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne has said she is deeply disappointed that a campaign by MEPs to end the European Parliament's monthly trip to Strasbourg is set to fail.
As a result of the fire at the United Reform Church Hall on Hinckley Road before Christmas, the Western Park Community meeting has had to be relocated.
Rochdale council is to keep parking charges on its pay and display car parks at the same level for a second year running.
Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group marched across London on Saturday (10 January) to show their anger about Israel's attacks on Gaza.
Local Councillors in Castleton have hailed this year's Christmas tree and lights display a huge success. Previous years have seen vandals proving to be a costly headache as decorations were either stolen or damaged. The Christmas tree was donated yet again by All-In-One Garden Centre on Rochdale Road, with the lights being donated by Castleton Area Forum.
Leading Liberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have been lobbying MPs urging them to support a Parliamentary Bill to tackle fuel poverty.