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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

A teenager has been charged with multiple offences following a road traffic collision in Middleton in which a woman walking with a pram was injured. Rochdale Road Middleton | Image: Hopwood Radio Bradley Price (09/08/06) , of St Agnes Court, Whalley Road, Middleton, has been charged after the incident on Rochdale Road. He faces the following charges: Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place No insurance Dangerous driving Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

A teenager has been charged with multiple offences following a road traffic collision in Middleton in which a woman walking with a pram was injured. Rochdale Road Middleton | Image: Hopwood Radio Bradley Price (09/08/06) , of St Agnes Court, Whalley Road, Middleton, has been charged after the incident on Rochdale Road. He faces the following charges: Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place No insurance Dangerous driving Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

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Teenager Arrested After E-Scooter Collision Involving Mother and Baby in Middleton

Police were called to reports of a collision involving an electric Siron scooter and a mother pushing a baby on Rochdale Road in Middleton . Hopwood Radio | Photo Submitted. Officers from Greater Manchester Police attended the scene alongside the ambulance service. The mother sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics. The baby was assessed as a precaution and was found to be unharmed. The rider of the electric scooter, a 16-year-old boy, also receiv

Middleton

Concerns Raised Over Care of Siberian Husky After Multiple Vet Appointments

A dog owner has raised concerns about the veterinary care provided by PrimaVets after their Siberian Husky, Blue, experienced a significant decline in health following multiple visits to the clinic, later being diagnosed with zinc responsive dermatosis. Siberian Husky Blue before the first vet visit Blue was taken to PrimaVets in Heywood on 20 December 2025 after her owner observed changes including hardened, flaky and painful ears, as well as redness around her eyes. An appo

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Knife Found Near School in Middleton, Police Investigating

Police have launched an investigation after a knife was discovered close to St Annes CE Academy on Hollin Lane in Middleton. St Annes CE Academy (Hollin Lane, Middleton) The weapon was found by a member of the public earlier today (22/01/2026) near the school premises on Hollin Lane . the member of the public stated that they were told by the operator "we are unsure when officers would be able to attend" . 2-hours later police arrived to secure the knife and to remove any p

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First Hearing Held in Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd v Rochdale Council Case

The first court hearing between Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd and Rochdale Council took place today at Manchester Civil Justice Centre, marking the opening stage of a legal dispute that is now expected to proceed to a full two-day hearing. The hearing began at approximately 3:15pm and lasted around one hour. The defendant, Rochdale Council, presented its case first, outlining what it described as valid reasons for ongoing delays in correspondence with Mr DePree and his legal repres

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Court Hearing Set in Hopwood Hall Estate Dispute

A court hearing in the ongoing dispute between Mr. DePree and Rochdale Council has been scheduled for Monday, 19 January, at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ The case follows a series of events surrounding the management and future of Hopwood Hall Estate, a Grade II* listed historic property in Rochdale. In 2024, Rochdale Council barred Mr. DePree and a group of volunteers from the estate, citing health and safety concerns. The co

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Hopwood Hall Estate

First Hearing Held in Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd v Rochdale Council Case

The first court hearing between Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd and Rochdale Council took place today at Manchester Civil Justice Centre, marking the opening stage of a legal dispute that is now expected to proceed to a full two-day hearing. The hearing began at approximately 3:15pm and lasted around one hour. The defendant, Rochdale Council, presented its case first, outlining what it described as valid reasons for ongoing delays in correspondence with Mr DePree and his legal repres

MIDDLETON

Court Hearing Set in Hopwood Hall Estate Dispute

A court hearing in the ongoing dispute between Mr. DePree and Rochdale Council has been scheduled for Monday, 19 January, at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ The case follows a series of events surrounding the management and future of Hopwood Hall Estate, a Grade II* listed historic property in Rochdale. In 2024, Rochdale Council barred Mr. DePree and a group of volunteers from the estate, citing health and safety concerns. The co

MIDDLETON

Hopwood Hall Estate: A Year After Hopwood DePree and Volunteers Lost the "Keys to the Castle"

Today (8th November 2025) has been exactly one year since Mr. DePree and Volunteers lost the "Keys to the Castle" when Rochdale Council...

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Greater Manchester Police

Corrupt Chief Constable Stephen Watson given Knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours

Chief Constable Stephen Watson the corrupt Cop received a Knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours on (Friday 13th 2025) Corrupt Chief...

Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police “TARGET” two Autistic members of the public

GMP Middleton have found themselves in a court battle with two autistic victims after an unlawful and intimidating stop where one of the...

Manchester Police

GMP cop banned from policing after 'repeated' domestic abuse

Abigail Barlow caused 'serious psychological impact' to her victim, a disciplinary hearing was told Former PC 17159 Abigail Barlow A...

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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

A teenager has been charged with multiple offences following a road traffic collision in Middleton in which a woman walking with a pram was injured. Rochdale Road Middleton | Image: Hopwood Radio Bradley Price (09/08/06) , of St Agnes Court, Whalley Road, Middleton, has been charged after the incident on Rochdale Road. He faces the following charges: Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place No insurance Dangerous driving Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Middleton

Teenager Arrested After E-Scooter Collision Involving Mother and Baby in Middleton

Police were called to reports of a collision involving an electric Siron scooter and a mother pushing a baby on Rochdale Road in Middleton . Hopwood Radio | Photo Submitted. Officers from Greater Manchester Police attended the scene alongside the ambulance service. The mother sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics. The baby was assessed as a precaution and was found to be unharmed. The rider of the electric scooter, a 16-year-old boy, also receiv

Middleton

Concerns Raised Over Care of Siberian Husky After Multiple Vet Appointments

A dog owner has raised concerns about the veterinary care provided by PrimaVets after their Siberian Husky, Blue, experienced a significant decline in health following multiple visits to the clinic, later being diagnosed with zinc responsive dermatosis. Siberian Husky Blue before the first vet visit Blue was taken to PrimaVets in Heywood on 20 December 2025 after her owner observed changes including hardened, flaky and painful ears, as well as redness around her eyes. An appo

Middleton

Knife Found Near School in Middleton, Police Investigating

Police have launched an investigation after a knife was discovered close to St Annes CE Academy on Hollin Lane in Middleton. St Annes CE Academy (Hollin Lane, Middleton) The weapon was found by a member of the public earlier today (22/01/2026) near the school premises on Hollin Lane . the member of the public stated that they were told by the operator "we are unsure when officers would be able to attend" . 2-hours later police arrived to secure the knife and to remove any p

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Man arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in Middleton

On Wednesday, 6th August 2025, a police cordon and a blue tent were seen at the Edgarwood Academy School in Middleton. Heywood Old Rd,...

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Police cordoned off Jubilee Road in Middleton due to a welfare concern.

On (Sunday 27th July) Police were called at around 7pm for a concern for welfare on Jubilee Road in Middleton. Jubilee Road in Middleton...

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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

Teenager Arrested After E-Scooter Collision Involving Mother and Baby in Middleton

Concerns Raised Over Care of Siberian Husky After Multiple Vet Appointments

Knife Found Near School in Middleton, Police Investigating

First Hearing Held in Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd v Rochdale Council Case

Court Hearing Set in Hopwood Hall Estate Dispute

Hopwood Hall Estate

First Hearing Held in Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd v Rochdale Council Case

Court Hearing Set in Hopwood Hall Estate Dispute

Hopwood Hall Estate: A Year After Hopwood DePree and Volunteers Lost the "Keys to the Castle"

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Corrupt Chief Constable Stephen Watson given Knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours

Greater Manchester Police “TARGET” two Autistic members of the public

GMP cop banned from policing after 'repeated' domestic abuse

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Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

Teenager Arrested After E-Scooter Collision Involving Mother and Baby in Middleton

Concerns Raised Over Care of Siberian Husky After Multiple Vet Appointments

Knife Found Near School in Middleton, Police Investigating

Man arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in Middleton

Police cordoned off Jubilee Road in Middleton due to a welfare concern.

Male charged with several offences following investigation after e-bike collision

Teenager Arrested After E-Scooter Collision Involving Mother and Baby in Middleton

Concerns Raised Over Care of Siberian Husky After Multiple Vet Appointments

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