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• Bunny-hopping bike fraudster ordered to pay council £18,000 over false claim

  A man has been ordered to pay Rochdale Borough Council £18,000 after a court found he lied about sustaining an injury after hitting a pothole on his bike.

  Published: 15 January 2026

• Poetry that packs a punch: Rochdale’s Poet Laureate hosts live performances

  Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver is hosting free live poetry performances alongside some special guests, as part of Rochdale's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, and everyone’s invited.

  Published: 15 January 2026

• UNICEF recognises council's infant feeding and early parenting support

  Rochdale Borough Council has been officially recognised for its ongoing efforts to support parents with infant feeding and building closer relationships with their babies.

  Published: 15 January 2026