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Manchester Airport case jurors urged to ‘not be distracted’ by officer’s actions

Both defendants, from Rochdale, deny the allegations.

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

‘Serious blunder’ over Islamic State murder of Rochdale imam

Public report into 2016 killing of imam Jalal Uddin points to two key opportunities missed by authorities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

‘Serious blunder’ over Islamic State murder of Rochdale Imam

Jalal Uddin, 71, was bludgeoned to death by Islamic extremists.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Seven men convicted of sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in Rochdale

The defendants preyed on the vulnerabilities of the victims to groom them as ‘sex slaves’.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Voices: Are Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer in denial about the ‘T’ word?

COMMENT: In a key speech in Rochdale, the chancellor stuck to Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance for employees and VAT, saying she had ‘absolutely no intention’ of repeating the £40bn tax hike in her first Budget. Her words may well come back to haunt her,…

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Woman dies and three more pedestrians injured after being hit by car in Rochdale

Man, 49, arrested on suspicion of murder after consecutive collisions on Saturday afternoon

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

Woman dies as man arrested on suspicion of murder in Rochdale car collision

The woman was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Whitworth Road, Rochdale

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision

A 49-year-old male driver has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded into custody, Greater Manchester Police said.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Girl, 10, labelled ‘prostitute’ by social services, grooming gang trial hears

Eight men are on trial over alleged offences against two teenage girls in Rochdale.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Brothers deny assaulting police at Manchester Airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, both of Rochdale, are to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025