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Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Rochdale autism champion
Diagnosed with autism in 2007, Mark Holden who died aged 56, was a very strong advocate for people with autism and mental health issues throughout his life
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Police to target shoplifters in Rochdale town centre this festive season
Greater Manchester Police’s month-long ‘Operation Elf’ is aimed at targeting shoplifters and keeping shoppers in Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton town centres safe over the busy festive period
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Rotary Club of Heywood bring festive cheer with Santa sleigh ride visits around town
Rotary Club of Heywood 2020, have visited more than 100 streets in the town during their Santa sleigh rides and have raised £5,000 for local charities and causes so far
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Rochdale foster carers thanked for dedicating 900 years to borough’s children
Carers who have clocked up between five and 45 years’ service have all been thanked for their support and dedication with flowers and chocolates from council staff
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Rochdale transport spokesperson rails against proposed cuts to train timetable
The proposals are currently under public consultation but could see the frequency of services between Littleborough, Smithy Bridge, Castleton and Mills Hill and Manchester Victoria all reduced in the long term
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Greater Manchester Fire Service steps in to help Rochdale vaccine booster rollout
Residents in Rochdale will be able to ring Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and they will help them to find local and convenient walk-in appointments
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Rochdale primary schools receive share of £100,000 children’s books donation
Bowlee Park Primary School, St Mary's Primary and St Gabriel's Primary as well as Rochdale Borough Council, for children in care, and the Kashmiri Youth Project received the books
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Rochdale Highfields Hospital partners with Leigh Centurions for new season
Part of Circle Health Group, the Highfields Hospital, on Manchester Road in Rochdale, will provide healthcare services for the rugby league side until the end of the 2022 season
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Rochdale homelessness services to step up support over the winter period
Homelessness services across the borough are being expanded to to boost support for homeless people throughout the festive period and beyond
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Rochdale Council ‘not on track’ to meet carbon-neutral target following XR protest
The council admitted that they were ‘currently not forecast’ to meet the target but added that they contribute less than five per cent of the borough’s total CO2 emissions
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Rochdale MP condemns 3.8% rail fare price increase
Tony Lloyd condemned the announcement last week where the government confirmed that rail fares were set to rise by 3.8% in March - the biggest increase in nine years
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Changes to Rochdale council services confirmed for Christmas and New Year
Most non-critical services will not be available from 4pm on Friday December 24 until Tuesday January 4, although emergency phone lines will still be available