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Desperately needed new school will now not open until 2025 as government 'pauses' scheme

To be run by Star Academies, the 750-place school - dubbed Star Lakeside Academy - was expected to open in Littleborough, Rochdale, next year.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Decision on 'intrusive' housing development in the heart of a residential community delayed

The nine homes off Chestnut Way in Littleborough would be detached and be two storeys in height

Manchester Evening News · Oct 24, 2022

Controversial plans for new housing estate on former chemical works backed for approval - despite more than 100 objections

Proposals for the 127-home development at the old Akzo Nobel site, near Hollingworth Lake, in Littleborough, will go before Rochdale council’s planning committee on Thursday night

Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022

Road cordoned off by police following 'quad bike crash'

A police scene is in place in Littleborough in Rochdale

Manchester Evening News · Jul 17, 2022

Developer reveals controversial plans for huge housing estate next to popular Greater Manchester beauty spot

Bloor Homes has drawn up early proposals for an ‘attractive and vibrant’ neighbourhood bordering Hollingworth Lake, in Littleborough, Rochdale.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 15, 2022

New plans revealed for 200-home neighbourhood at controversial site

Taylor Wimpey wants to create a ‘high-quality residential neighbourhood’ on land to the west of Smithy Bridge Road, in Littleborough.

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2022

Woman, 82, dead and passenger in critical condition following crash - a man has been arrested

An investigation is underway

Manchester Evening News · May 14, 2022

Road schemes pulled from controversial Littleborough station regeneration plans

It means the closure of Hare Hill Road and the narrowing of Church Street will not be considered under a second round of consultation on the project.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022

Hundreds of jobs put at risk at condiment and flavourings plant

Almost 400 employees are set to be affected by the decision

Birmingham Post · Mar 23, 2022

Almost 400 jobs at risk after plans announced to close condiment plant

'All activities' at McCormick in Littleborough, Rochdale, will be transferred to new Peterborough site over two years

Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2022