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Council-supported recycling scheme provides £10,000 autumn boost for Jolly Josh
Rochdale-based charity, Jolly Josh, has been chosen to receive a £10,000 cash boost, thanks to a national scheme that recovers and recycles metals left over from cremations.
Published: 3 November 2025
Time to renew: postal voters urged to re-apply for postal voting ahead of local elections
Rochdale Borough Council is reminding postal voters they must renew their application to continue voting by post.
Published: 31 October 2025
Heart attack survivor from Rochdale urges smokers to quit this Stoptober
“I'm a true believer that you don't waste the time, money and effort of professionals."
Published: 30 October 2025
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