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Rochdale’s Youth Arts Festival is ‘FAB’
FAB - a new youth arts festival, is being held later this month in Rochdale, placing young people’s creativity at the centre of a packed programme of events on Friday, 27 and Saturday 28, March 2026.
Published: 27 February 2026
Synth-pop legends OMD set for historic Rochdale show
Synth and electronic legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) will be performing live for the first time in Rochdale when they play a headline show at Rochdale Town Hall Square this summer.
Published: 27 February 2026
Almost £200 million to be invested in Rochdale borough as council unveils ambitious budget
A raft of major projects will take a major step forward this year after a massive funding injection was approved as part the council’s annual budget.
Published: 27 February 2026
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