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Flag of Palestine raised in Rochdale to mark international solidarity event
The flag of Palestine has been raised in Rochdale on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Friday, 29 November 2024.
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Views sought on conservation area status for Syke
Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to give Syke conservation area status in order to celebrate and help protect its historic character.
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Fire festival sparkles as Christmas countdown starts in Rochdale
The countdown to Christmas started on Sunday, 24 November 2024 with thousands of people attending Ignite Fire Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On at Rochdale Town Hall.
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Rochdale cancels Friday and Saturday’s fire festival
Tonight and tomorrow’s Ignite Fire Festival in Rochdale (Friday, 22 November 2024 and Saturday, 23 November 2024) have been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.
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Further investment into Hopwood Hall as the council reaffirms its commitment to the building
The council has committed to a new feasibility study to develop options for the future of Hopwood Hall following the end of an exclusivity agreement with Hopwood DePree.
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Fire festival returns this weekend with free entry and Christmas lights switch-on
Hot news around Rochdale this week is that final preparations are under way for Ignite Fire Festival.
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Wheels in motion as highways winter service hits the road
The council’s fleet of gritters is ready to hit the road once again, as the highways team’s winter service moves into full gear.
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New Raising Rochdale education awards celebrate the best in borough’s schools
For the first time, parents, students and colleagues came together to recognise the outstanding achievements and contribution that staff make in schools and colleges across the borough.
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Generation game for Rochdale’s newest school crossing patrol
It’s a family affair for the council’s newest school crossing patrol officer, who’s the 5th member and the 3rd generation of his family to don the yellow jacket and carry a famous ‘lollipop’ sign.
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Lest we forget - borough falls silent to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered across the borough for Remembrance Day services to honour the nation’s war heroes and pay tribute to the fallen.
