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Council successfully shuts down Rochdale shop for sale of illegal tobacco
A Rochdale shop that sold illegal vapes, counterfeit tobacco, foods not labelled in English and toys that did not meet safety standards has been closed by the council.
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Major step forward for Hopwood Hall as roof works get under way
Work to restore Middleton’s historic Hopwood Hall has taken another step forward, with another phase of major works to the building’s roof now under way.
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Summer days - car dealer backs Feel Good Family Picnic
Automotive dealer Premier Kia has been confirmed as main sponsor for this summer’s Feel Good Family Picnic.
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THE HERDS – life-sized animal puppets visiting Heywood in July
THE HERDS, a major new work of public art and climate action featuring 70 life-sized safari animal puppets comes to Heywood in July as part of Manchester International Festival.
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Food, drinks and fun: Street Eat returns to Rochdale Town Hall Square
Organisers of Street Eat, the popular food festival returning to Rochdale Town Hall Square on Saturday, 28 June 2025 have revealed more about the 2025 line-up.
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Major council cash injection for local centre
Businesses across Castleton centre are in line for a revamp, after councillors approved a £600,000 shop front improvement scheme for the area.
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Rochdale man sentenced after puppies in his care found 'covered in faeces'
A Rochdale man has been handed a 16-week prison term, suspended for 2 years after pleading guilty to breeding dogs without a licence and failing to properly look after animals in his care.
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Vital section of bus route reinstated after council intervenes
The council’s public transport lead has set the wheels in motion for the reinstatement of a vital section of a Middleton and Heywood bus route, which was recently axed by transport bosses.
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Middleton’s cremator set to be repaired
Works to repair the broken cremator at Middleton’s Boarshaw Cemetery are set to be completed this summer.
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Meet the Rochdale foster carers dedicated to creating special memories
“Having the children walk us into the registry office and be a big part of our day, was just amazing.”
