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Street art: Rochdale welcomes global artists for vibrant mural festival
Some of the world’s best mural artists are in Rochdale this month for the Common Walls International Mural Festival taking place from 7–14 September 2025, as the town becomes a canvas for creativity.
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Sit back and enjoy the view: new outdoor gallery on Rochdale Town Hall Square
A striking new outdoor art gallery has been installed in front of the recently refurbished Grade I-listed Rochdale Town Hall.
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Couch to court: Rochdale man fined from fly tipping footage
A Rochdale man has been fined after CCTV footage captured a vehicle he had hired being used to illegally fly tip waste, including a sofa, resulting in him taking a new seat in court.
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On the rise: exam results reflect steady success
Recent exam results showcase steady improvement for children and young people across the borough of Rochdale after GCSE and A Level grades were released.
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Setting the bar high: gymnastics club enters new era following 900k council investment
A gymnastics club which has served the Middleton community for more than 4 decades has a new lease of life, following a Rochdale Borough council-supported move into new premises.
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Lest we forget: borough falls silent to mark VJ Day anniversary
The 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) was marked with services of commemoration in the borough.
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Celebrated council service on the lookout for volunteers
An award-winning council service which helps residents learn English is on the hunt for volunteers.
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Shining bright: Rochdale opens first of 4 jewel-named children’s homes
The first of 4 new residential homes that will help to keep cared for children closer to their friends and family across the borough has officially been completed.
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Borough gathers to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day
The council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day with a number of commemoration events across the borough.
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Paint the town: international artists descend on Rochdale for mural festival
More can now be revealed about the big new ‘Common Walls’ International Mural Festival and arts event coming to Rochdale in September.
