Rochdale Borough Council and the Rochdale Observer are pleased to announce the return of The Big Clean. The Big Clean is a massive clean up campaign that takes place across the Borough. The Council has set aside £100,000 to tidy up the Borough and following your suggestions has come up with a list of locations.
Changes to voting rules which would ensure local servicemen and women from South Lakeland serving abroad have the opportunity to vote in the forthcoming General Election are required urgently, according to local MP Tim Farron.
A new pedestrian crossing is to be installed opposite Newcastle Falcons.
A pilot scheme is being launched in parts of East Gosforth to tackle the problem of wheelie bins being left permanently in back lanes.
Winter isn't over yet and may still bite but we're already looking at any lessons learned from the worst Christmas and January weather for 30 years.
Folkestone Invicta are inviting all local residents to pay their respects to Rifleman Peter Aldridge, the Folkestone based soldier recently killed while on service in Afghanistan. A minutes silence will be held in advance of their home game this Saturday against Croydon, and to encourage attendance, the club are offering free entry for the game.