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Rochdale benefits claimants to benefit from latest budget announcement

It means a total of 8,105 people in the borough will see their state pensions, housing benefits, Universal Credit, and other benefit payments rise by 10.1% and a family on universal credit will benefit next year by around £600

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Rochdale ‘inspirational’ women’s walking group completes final walk

Funded by Milnrow Co-op store’s community fund, the ‘Finding Her Feet’ walking group aims to inspire women to find their feet again through peer support, sharing skills and lacing up their hiking boots

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Rochdale youngster to represent Team Special Olympics GB at golf

The Crompton House C of E. Shaw year 10 pupil comes from a long line of golfers including great grandmother Mary Quarmby, who won numerous board prizes at Pike Fold Golf Club

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Lights, music and fireworks as thousands turn out for Stafford Christmas switch on

The Mayor of Stafford Borough switched on the lights before thousands of fireworks were launched from the top of the Guildhall Centre

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Charity lunch raises awareness and money for Stafford-based charity

Three local businesses came together to host the event which has raised more than £600

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Festive family rave comes to Stafford

Families can dance the afternoon away at the event organised by families for families, inspired by their love of clubbing

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Mixed picture for Halton science talent scheme

A programme aimed at using the success of Sci-Tech Daresbury as a springboard for Halton students to pursue careers in science has so far fallen short of its targets.

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Twigg takes cover in bomb shelter from missiles during visit to Ukraine

Halton MP Derek Twigg called on the world to hold Vladimir Putin and his soldiers to account for their 'atrocities and cruelties' in Ukraine.

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Rochdale Feel Good Festival to take a break in 2023 due to town hall renovation

Due to ongoing construction work in the town centre, the popular music festival will have a ‘year off’ in 2023, organisers Rochdale Borough Council has confirmed

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Rochdale college to offer first apprenticeship to students across England

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre, which has campuses in Rochdale and Middleton, is expanding its Level 3 Apprenticeship in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems

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East Lancashire Railway nominated for its ‘Santa Specials’ event

The heritage railway, which has a station in Heywood, has been nominated in the ‘Large Event of the Year’ category for the event that sees tens of thousands of visitors flock to the railway each year

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Brindley panto opening night just weeks away

Cast members are nearly ready to unleash the festive fun at the flagship Halton culture venue.