Filmmaker battles council over 'Downton Shabby' mansion
Hollywood filmmaker Hopwood DePree launches legal battle against Rochdale Borough Council after being locked out of his family's 600-year-old Hopwood Hall, with a two-day trial starting today.
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Warwick Mill to be bought by council for Middleton regeneration
Middleton's historic Warwick Mill is to be bought by the council, which will also demolish the neighbouring London House building, as part of a wider Mayoral Development Corporation regeneration.
Developer appeals refusal of student housing plan
A council decision to refuse a controversial plan to convert an old Middleton nursing home into student accommodation has been appealed. Al-Sadiq Academy wants to create 11 en-suite bedrooms and two studio flats at the former Briarmede Care Home.
Police update on boy, 3, critical after nursery emergency
Police say a medical emergency involving a three-year-old boy at Cosy Toes Nursery in Middleton is not being treated as suspicious; the boy remains in critical condition.
Boy, 3, critical after nursery emergency not suspicious
A three-year-old boy remains in hospital fighting for his life after a medical emergency at Cosy Toes nursery in Middleton, police say the incident is not suspicious.
Three-year-old critical after Middleton nursery incident
A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after police were called to a nursery in Middleton on Monday afternoon over concerns for a child.
Daughter: Teen Driver Who Killed Dad Lied to My Face
A grieving daughter tells how Ruhul Islam, jailed for killing Terry James, 78, in Middleton, looked her in the eye and denied being the driver, calling his sentence 'a joke.'
Teen who learned to drive on YouTube jailed for killing granddad
A teenager who taught himself to drive by watching YouTube videos has been jailed for nearly seven years after killing a 78-year-old grandfather in Middleton.
US filmmaker loses High Court battle over Hopwood Hall
A US filmmaker has lost a High Court battle with Rochdale council over his right to buy Hopwood Hall for £1, ending a decade-long restoration dream.
£2m drugs seized after stop and search in Middleton
Around £2m worth of cocaine and three cannabis farms were found after a 38-year-old man was arrested following a stop and search in Middleton, GMP says.
Police update after two teens injured in Middleton crash
Two boys aged 13 and 14 suffered serious injuries after an e-bike and car collision in Middleton. The car driver, a man in his 20s, has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police step up patrols in Middleton after fireworks hurled at traffic
Greater Manchester Police issued a 12-hour dispersal order in Middleton town centre after youths reportedly hurled fireworks at traffic on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported.
Two boys hurt in Middleton e-bike crash; man arrested
Two boys, aged 13 and 14, were seriously injured when an e-bike collided with a car in Middleton on Monday evening. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.
Hollywood actor vs Rochdale council: High Court battle over Hopwood Hall
Hollywood actor Hopwood DePree and Rochdale council will face each other in a two-day High Court trial at Manchester Civil Justice Centre starting September 29 over the future of Hopwood Hall.
Mum-of-four died in fire as husband climbed drainpipe to save her
Kate Mulcahy, 37, died in a ferocious house fire in Middleton, Greater Manchester, in November 2024. Her husband scaled the roof in a desperate rescue attempt, an inquest heard.
Mum-of-four died in 'ferocious' house fire, inquest hears
Kate Mulcahy, 37, died in an accidental house fire in Middleton in October 2024. An inquest heard her husband and neighbours tried to save her, but the cause remains undetermined.
Killer driver who mowed down teen in retribution jailed
Terrence King, 60, was jailed for life for murdering 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines by deliberately driving into him in Langley, Middleton.
Driver jailed for life for killing teen in retribution
Terrence King, 60, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years for deliberately running over 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines in Middleton.
Rooftop stand-off ends with man returned to prison
A wanted man who spent six hours on a roof in Middleton town centre has been escorted down and is being assessed before being recalled to prison.
Middleton stand off: Man on roof sparks emergency response
Police and fire services are responding to a man on the roof of a property in Middleton town centre. A cordon is in place at Market Place, with buses diverted.
Middleton incident: Police and fire crews swarm town centre
Police and fire crews are at the scene of an incident in Middleton town centre, with reports of a person on a roof and a police cordon in place.
Killer driver, 60, guilty of murdering boy, 15, in road rage
Terrence King, 60, has been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines by deliberately driving into him at almost double the speed limit in Langley, Middleton.
Driver guilty of murder for mowing down boy on e-bike
Terrence King, 60, faces life sentence after being found guilty of murder for deliberately hitting 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines with his car at almost double the speed limit.
Driver who mowed down teen on e-bike guilty of murder
Terrence King, 60, was found guilty of murder for deliberately driving into 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines at nearly double the speed limit in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Middleton road safety scheme faces parking loss objections
A Rochdale council scheme to improve safety on Grimshaw Lane in Middleton has drawn objections over the loss of parking spaces, with a decision due next week.
Foam iceberg on River Irk triggers EA investigation
Environment Agency investigates a 10ft foam pile on the River Irk in Middleton, reported by residents and an angling club, with water samples taken.
Boy, 3, fighting for life after nursery medical emergency
A three-year-old boy remains in hospital fighting for his life after a medical emergency at Cosy Toes nursery in Middleton; police say the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Boy, 3, fights for life after nursery emergency
A three-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after a medical emergency at Cosy Toes nursery in Middleton, Greater Manchester, with a large emergency response.
Boy, 3, critical after nursery emergency in Middleton
A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a medical emergency at Cosy Toes nursery in Middleton, with police enquiries ongoing.
Hopwood Hall next steps after council wins High Court battle
Rochdale council leader Neil Emmott says the cherished Hopwood Hall will be brought back into use, as Hopwood DePree considers appealing the High Court ruling.
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