Showing results 1 to 10 of 16
Sort by: most relevant first | most recent first
1. ‘No salvation’ for care homes
Rochdale Observer, Monday 29 July 2002A GOVERNMENT U-turn over the controversial new minimum standards for residential care homes is unlikely to save the future of council-run homes.
2. It’s party time and you’re all invited
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 July 2002WHATEVER you are doing today (Tuesday), cancel it and come and join one of Rochdale's biggest ever parties.
3. Price is not right for us
Rochdale Observer, Friday 19 July 2002LAST August Garry Brooks asked 'What price a child's life?' when he launched an appeal to raise funds for lifesaving treatment for his daughter, Robyn.
4. Frances leads into last lap
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 18 July 2002THE WOMAN who kept Rochdale Council's books in order is looking forward to the biggest challenge of her career ... being in charge of the Commonwealth Games.
5. All eyes on Rochdale as baton arrives
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 18 July 2002THE EYES of the world will be on Rochdale on Tuesday when the Commonwealth Games Baton arrives in town.
6. A chance to swap life on the street
Rochdale Observer, Friday 12 July 2002PROSTITUTES are being given a way of escaping from life on the streets.
7. Cash gap will not derail trams
Rochdale Observer, Friday 12 July 2002PROPOSED Metrolink extensions - including that to Rochdale - still look set to go ahead, even though expected costs have soared by more than £100M.
8. Stop wasting cash!
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 11 July 2002ANGRY councillors claim millions of pounds of government money is not being spent where it is needed.
9. Strike threat to care
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 9 July 2002RUBBISH may not be collected and elderly people could be left to fend for themselves as council staff have voted to strike for more pay.
10. Poison fear as swans are caked in oil
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 9 July 2002A FAMILY of swans fell foul of canal dredgers preparing Rochdale Canal for its grand opening.