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3 more stores closed for illegal trading following council action
Following a successful application to Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court by the council’s trading standards team, 3 more shops received closure…
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Fire festival sparks Rochdale’s Christmas countdown
More than 10,000 people enjoyed the event over 3 evenings, which included the fire festival, leading up to the Christmas switch-on…
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Wheels in motion as highways winter service gets ready to hit the road
With winter now upon us, the council’s 7 gritters are geared up, alongside the dedicated team of drivers, who all work…
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Fire festival returns to Rochdale this weekend with free entry and Christmas lights switch-on
Final preparations are under way for Ignite Fire Festival taking place at Rochdale Town Hall Square from Friday, 21 November…
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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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Victorian manor house transformed into historic homes for veterans
Work to transform a stunning 19th century manor house in Rochdale into accommodation for veterans and a community café is…
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Major Rochdale heritage regeneration scheme completes
This follows a multi-million pound National Lottery Heritage Fund supported restoration. Centred around a natural spring, which spurred the early growth…
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Sparks fly – Rochdale’s fire festival line-up revealed
Ignite, sponsored by car supermarket The Trade Centre UK, will transform the square and gardens around Rochdale Town Hall with…
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Gold fever sweeps through Rochdale at North West in Bloom awards
The borough of Rochdale is glittering gold again as community groups were recognised for their commitment to horticultural excellence at…
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Helping hands: Rochdale’s Christmas Toy Appeal to support families in need
The appeal helps make sure local children who are living in poverty have presents to open on 25 December 2025. The…
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