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Stockport residents with no Covid symptoms urged to get tested twice a week
One in three people who catch coronavirus do not display symptoms so testing is important to identify cases and stop transmission in the community
Joseph Richards
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Rochdale manufacturer wins Queen’s Award for sustainable development
Crystal Doors, a company which manufactures vinyl-wrapped doors and components for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms is the first ever Rochdale business to win the sustainable development award
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School bus donation helps boost Stockport’s Covid testing capacity
Asymptomatic testing capability in Stockport has been boosted by the donation of the bus which is being used as a mobile testing site to deliver rapid lateral flow tests
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Rochdale police tackle catalytic converter thefts in week-long operation
The operation recovered one stolen vehicle, two fines issued for waste management and ‘numerous amounts of intel gained from over 12 visits to scrap dealers about catalytic converter thefts
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First look at new Stockport retirement development
Offering one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 55’s, the development on Woodlands Road began construction last autumn
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Stockport funding made available to support communities affected by Covid
It is hoped the scheme will improve access to the latest and most accurate information about Covid as well as encouraging community activities designed to improve the health and wellbeing
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Stockport park becomes home to 99 Japanese cherry trees as part UK-wide initiative
The project will be a legacy from the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2021, which aims to provide the opportunity to learn more about Japan, its culture and people through hundreds of events
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Stockport children’s charity welcomes boost to cycling initiative
Cycling plays a key role for the charity in getting the children to experience the great outdoors, but this has been limited due to a lack of transport options
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Daredevils abseil down Stockport’s Stopford House in aid of Mayor’s charity
The abseilers scaled down the 130 foot building, which stands in the town centre, in aid of Mayor Dean Fitzpatrick’s charity Beacon Counselling
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Rochdale secondary school welcomes wellbeing dog Patrick the Goldendoodle
Introduced by the school to provide emotional support, Patrick is set to be trained this summer to become a fully-fledged therapy dog
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Middleton housing scheme nominated at Northern Housing Awards 2021
Hopwood Green in Hollin, which comprises 25 brand new homes, all of which have been bought through shared ownership, has been nominated for the awards that take place in May
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Rochdale Mosque encourages non-Muslims to experience Ramadan
Jalalia Jaame Mosque in Wardleworth, is encouraging residents to fast on Sunday May 2 as part of a virtual Iftar event