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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.”
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People power: outdoor art gallery unveiled
Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture has now seen the launch of a vibrant new public art display – the Town of Culture Outdoor Gallery.
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New crossing unveiled in major safety boost
A new crossing has been unveiled close to 3 local schools as part of a £1.9 million investment into improving road safety across the borough.
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All rise: warm welcome for Rochdale’s new mayor
The borough of Rochdale welcomed its new mayor as Councillor Janet Emsley was sworn in to office during a ceremony in Rochdale on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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It’s a date - Feel good family days out return for summer
Dates and locations for this summer’s Feel Good Family Picnics have been confirmed.
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Rochdale reveals more Greater Manchester Town of Culture plans
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visited Rochdale on Friday as more about the town’s plans for its year as town of culture were revealed during a preview event staged at the town hall.
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VE Day: commemorations held across the borough to mark 80th anniversary
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day was marked with services of commemoration in the borough of Rochdale.
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First poet laureate appointed for Rochdale
Multi award-winning poet Sammy Weaver has been appointed as Rochdale’s first ever poet laureate.
