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Fire festival returns this weekend with free entry and Christmas lights switch-on
The festival takes place in Rochdale town centre from Friday, 22 November 2024–Sunday, 24 November 2024, leading up to the Christmas lights…
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Wheels in motion as highways winter service hits the road
With Met Office weather warnings for snow and ice now in place for Greater Manchester, the team’s fleet of drivers…
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New Raising Rochdale education awards celebrate the best in borough’s schools
There were 387 nominations for 72 different schools, colleges and exceptional individuals across the borough who have made a significant…
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Generation game for Rochdale’s newest school crossing patrol
Barry Jones’ family has helped thousands of children and young people cross busy roads, with his grandma, mum, sister and…
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Lest we forget – borough falls silent to remember the fallen
Representatives from the Navy, Army and Royal Air Force joined veterans and civic dignitaries for parades and services in Rochdale…
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Rochdale Christmas Toy appeal returns to bring festive cheer to struggling families
The appeal helps make sure local children who are less fortunate have presents to open on 25 December 2024. The annual…
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Fire starters – line-up revealed for Rochdale fire festival
Ignite will be transforming the gardens opposite Rochdale Town Hall with three free night-time spectacular shows delivering a magical trail…
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Almost 60 roads repaired as special summer scheme completes
The work forms part of a wider £4 million investment into the borough’s highways network in 2024, which includes the…
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Green fingered borough turns gold at North West in Bloom awards
Flying high on the recent success of Rochdale Town Centre scooping a prestigious gold award in the Royal Horticultural Society’s…
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Remembrance 2024: details of events honouring our fallen heroes
Commemorations will be held on Sunday, 10 November 2024, with a number of services and parades taking place. Representatives from…
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