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Fair to celebrate Rochdale’s role as the birthplace of the co-operative movement
A major fair celebrating Rochdale’s role as the birthplace of the worldwide co-operative movement is coming to Rochdale town centre this month.
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From silver screen to street art - giant mural revealed in Rochdale
An epic new mural has been unveiled in Rochdale town centre, and it’s the biggest of them all.
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Rochdale Wedding Show returns to inspire couples planning their big day
Final preparations are under way for Rochdale Wedding Show, being staged at Rochdale Town Hall on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
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Town centre crackdown continues through Operation Tetbury
Rochdale Borough Council held a successful week of action with a crackdown on illegal trading, unlicensed accommodation, and property standards in Rochdale town centre.
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Rochdale favourite Dave Sweetmore back on the Feel Good main stage
Popular Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will host the main stage at this August’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
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Children encouraged to 'Get ready with Teddy' in new school readiness campaign
Children starting reception in September 2026 are being encouraged to ‘Get ready with Teddy’ as part of a new school readiness campaign being launched by Rochdale Borough Council.
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Nominations open for third Raising Rochdale Education Awards
Nominations are open until Friday, 10 July 2026 for a special awards ceremony which recognises the ongoing dedication and outstanding contributions of education professionals across the borough.
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World's best cyclists heading to Middleton
Details of the route taken by riders competing in 2027's iconic Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been revealed and it will see some of the best cyclists in the world pass through Middleton.
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Former Rochdale café owner sentenced for covid fraud
A Rochdale man who claimed a £10,000 covid grant he was not entitled to has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.
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More main stage acts announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival
2 more acts have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival. Soul and funk pioneers The Allergies, and Manchester indie artist Alex Spencer will take to the main stage.
