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Rochdale welcomes new mayor
The borough of Rochdale welcomed its new mayor as Councillor Faisal Rana was sworn in to office during a ceremony in Rochdale on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Published: 22 May 2026
Inspiral’s Clint Boon confirmed for huge OMD show in Rochdale
One of the UK’s most sought-after club, festival and event DJs has been announced as the host for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s (OMD’s) headline show at Rochdale Town Hall Square this summer.
Published: 19 May 2026
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, 30 May 2026 have revealed more about the 2026 line-up.
Published: 18 May 2026
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