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Rochdale police officers warn against fraud
Police are warning people against fraud where the fraudsters are able to gain remote access to a victim's laptop, then con them out of cash.
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Woman to walk 310,000 steps for stillbirth charity
Kindhearted Liesl Beckles, 51, from Littleborough, is undertaking stillbirth and neonatal charity Sands challenge to walk 310,000 steps in October to raise money for the charity, and awareness of stillbirth.
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Spotland Community Centre receives makeover
Spotland Community Centre, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has received a makeover while it runs a reduced service due to the pandemic.
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Hospital patient says NHS need more funding but praises care
A woman rushed into hospital praised NHS staff but has raised concerns about Accident and Emergency departments being "overstretched."
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East Lancashire Railway receives fresh funding boost
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR), which runs in Heywood, Greater Manchester, has received a fresh boost to support its ongoing recovery from the impact of Covid - with a new grant worth over £60,000.
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Rochdale businessman "disheartened" after business targeted
Bluebird Care, a business that supports vulnerable people in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, had their Mellor Street premises broken into last week.
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Ceilidh dance classes to return to Langley
Popular Scottish Ceilidh dance classes are returning to Burnside Community Centre in Langley in the New Year.
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Police investigation after gunshots fired in Heywood
Shortly before 3pm on Saturday, 17 October, police were called to reports that shots had been fired on Bury Old Road, Heywood, Greater Manchester.
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Progress pictures of Queen's Park play area unveiled
Work on the new castle-themed play area is now well underway
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Two new post offices have opened in Middleton
A pop-up Post Office has opened at Alkrington Library to provide a temporary solution to restore Post Office service
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Greater Manchester MP Chris Clarkson calls out trolls who 'bombard' him with online abuse
The MP for Heywood and Middleton has shared some of the abusive tweets he has received
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Care home residents enjoy illuminations at home
Care home residents in Rochdale were left gutted after a trip to see the Blackpool Illuminations was cancelled - until staff brought the illuminations to them.