Rochdale council chief says systemic failures prevented capture of child abuse ... - The Guardian
The paedophile gang jailed last year for sexually exploiting girls in Rochdale would have been caught sooner were it not for systemic failures in the borough council's former leadership, according to the council's new chief executive. Jim Taylor
...Fri, 24 May 2013 14:36:27 GMT
Rochdale Hornets' Mark Wynn's Etihad envy - Manchester Evening News
Rochdale Hornets chairman Mark Wynn admits he wishes Championship clubs were involved at the Magic Weekend, writes Neil?Barker. Hornets are in action at Gloucester on Sunday but would ideally like to see some of the Championship clubs taking
...Sat, 25 May 2013 07:03:34 GMT
Rich benefactor could help save Rochdale's old fire station - Manchester Evening News
Speaking at a meeting of Rochdale township on Wednesday museum curator and former firefighter Bob Bonner said: “We know from our many visitors that there is quite a bit of uncertainty and trepidation about the future of the museum. “After waiting for
...Sat, 25 May 2013 07:03:38 GMT
Championship 1 Preview: Gloucestershire All Golds v Rochdale Hornets - Love Rugby League
Gloucestershire All Golds coach Brad Hepi believes his side's week off will give them an extra boost ahead of Sunday's match with Rochdale Hornets. Gloucestershire did not play last week, leaving Hepi with a fully fit squad to select from. Hepi said
...Sat, 25 May 2013 14:05:38 GMT
Rochdale grooming scandal: 'Lack of care that shames our town' - Manchester Evening News
Another damning report into the Rochdale grooming scandal has revealed a shocking level of complacency among senior town hall staff. Witnesses told the investigation the council's former chief executive, Roger Ellis, 'did not appear to be interested in
...Fri, 24 May 2013 16:55:00 GMT
She 'vividly recalls' every moment: Jail for Rochdale rapist who violently ... - Mancunian Matters
A sick Rochdale rapist, who 'robbed a girl of her innocence' by sexually abusing her when she was just eight, was jailed yesterday. Garry Layfield, 55, of Great Gates Road, Kirkolt, pleaded guilty of two counts of rape and indecent assault at
...Sat, 25 May 2013 05:02:36 GMT
Rochdale abuse council review - ITV News
Rochdale abuse council review. Rochdale council reveal a review of their handling of child sexual exploitation after nine men were jailed for grooming girls as young as 13. Share. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter Share on Google+ · about 3 hours
...Thu, 23 May 2013 23:06:50 GMT
Rochdale MBC apologises for 'letting down' children - LocalGov
Rochdale MBC has apologised for letting down children who were being sexually exploited, following the publication of an independent report. The report, published today, was commissioned in June 2012 by the council's incoming chief executive, Jim
...Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:16 GMT