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‘Remarkable’ Rochdale teenager makes donations to local food bank
Sophie Griffiths, who lives in Shawclough, Rochdale Greater Manchester, made the donations as part of her Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Medal Award.
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Rochdale man rescued after getting stuck in a tree trying to rescue pet cat
The cat’s owner had got stuck in the tree attempting his own rescue and the firefighters had to use a ten-metre ladder to get him down.
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Family to litter-pick Stockport parks to raise money for Captain Tom’s foundation
Kat Lawrenson and her two daughters, Amelia, 9 and Isabelle, 5, plan to pick up rubbish in parks around Stockport in aid of The Captain Tom Foundation.
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Cheadle residents asked to feedback on plans for low-traffic neighbourhood
Transport for Greater Manchester is looking to create a series of low traffic neighbourhoods across the region and locals in Cheadle Heath and Cheadle are being asked how they would like to improve their streets.
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Rochdale council seeking new operator for Middleton football pitch
Before its closure the pitch was used regularly by local football clubs and now the council are looking to lease the pitch for 10 years to a new operator.
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Marple photographer aims to capture canal life for new art project
Inspired by daily walks with his daughter photography student James Shenton is hoping to showcase his pictures of life on his local canal in a new book and exhibition.
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Rochdale MPs react Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s economic recovery speech
Labour MP for Rochdale Tony Lloyd said that Sir Keir’s speech ‘throws down the gauntlet to the government’ but Middleton MP Chris Clarkson said he was 'underwhelmed'.
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Rochdale timber firm celebrating first year success despite Covid challenges
Castleton Timber is celebrating its first year which has seen its staff headcount double and every financial target surpassed despite challenges posed by Covid.
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Stockport council announces extension of free school meals voucher scheme
Those eligible for free school meal vouchers will not need to apply to the council as they will be sent out directly to those families who need support.
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Rochdale’s Reel cinema receives grant as part of government’s 'culture recovery fund'
As part of £5 million in grants awarded by BFI, Reel Cinemas, which runs the site in the town centre will receive £1,500,000 to support 13 multiplexes across the country.
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Photographer snaps pair playing Ice Hockey on frozen Rochdale pond
Aaron Scott, snapped the pair while out on a walk around Ashworth Moor Reservoir in Cheesden and then then posted the pictures on Instagram under the handle @Foto.Jacker.
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Areas of Rochdale have highest Covid death rate in all of Greater Manchester
It is thought the high number of deaths in Castleton and Trub is due to the large number of care homes in the area.