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Rochdale’s soundtrack reborn: Kenion Street album and concert celebrates music history
Rochdale boasts a rich and diverse musical legacy, from Gracie Fields to The Courteeners, Lisa Stansfield to Autechre. Between 1977–2001…
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Council action leads to another store closed for illegal trading
Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court heard evidence from the council’s Trading Standards team on illicit tobacco trading at Rochdale European…
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Tudor Court residents benefit from pioneering care technology
Wellbeing Sensor technology is being piloted at Tudor Court, a Heywood care setting which provides rehabilitation and recovery support for…
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25 years of KFOR in Kosova: Photography exhibition opens in Rochdale
‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley, and is open to the…
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Cash boost as millions approved for community projects
The Ward Capital Fund will used for investment in community projects for Heywood, Middleton, Pennines, and Rochdale. The funding package…
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Lifting the curtain: Rochdale theatre set for dramatic new look
The historic 180 seat theatre that has just celebrated its centenary, will soon benefit from a re-painted facade inspired by…
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Bunny-hopping bike fraudster ordered to pay council £18,000 over false claim
Phillip Harkins, 42, whose address was given in court as Lily Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, was seeking up to £20,000…
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Poetry that packs a punch: Rochdale’s Poet Laureate hosts live performances
An impressive collection of award-winning poets, writers and performers are lined up to join Sammy at 5 free poetry and spoken…
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UNICEF recognises council’s infant feeding and early parenting support
This recognition follows the council’s successful completion of the first 2 of 3 stages in UNICEF’s widely respected Baby Friendly accreditation programme…
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25 years of KFOR in Kosova: Rochdale hosts photography exhibition
‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ will be on display from 16 January 2026 until 28 February 2026 at Number One Riverside…
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