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Slimming consultant comes out of retirement to launch new Rochdale group
Sue Woods is starting her new group at Newtown Social Club in Castleton, Rochdale, on January 5
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Rochdale mental health group Andy's Man Club hosts lake walk
The club, which runs talking groups for men across the country, held the first of two Bank Holiday walks on December 27
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Rochdale’s Springhill Hospice unveils acorn plaque to commemorate volunteers
The hospice, which offers specialist palliative care to patients and their families in Rochdale, unveiled the plaque as part of their Tree of Life
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‘Wonderful’ floor tiles discovered during Rochdale town hall restoration
Experts and volunteers who are working on the restoration discovered the tiles, which depict Rochdale's former industries, hidden away in storage crates in the town hall basement
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Plans for new shop at Rochdale petrol station could create new jobs
A new shop is being planned on the site of Marland Service Station on Bolton Road, currently home to a Texaco filling station and Premier shop
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Middleton delivery driver raises £500 by wearing Santa mankini at work
Stuart Gilmour, from Middleton, wore his ‘Sankini’ for a whole shift as a HGV driver for logistics firm DHL while collecting donations from colleagues
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Rochdale placed third on UK’s house price rise list for 2021
According to figures from the Halifax bank, Rochdale was ranked third with an average price increase of £32,123, behind only Taunton in Somerset and Newark in the East Midlands
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Rochdale e-scooter provider launches January gift-swap to help residents ride legally
With private e-scooters becoming a popular gift at Christmas many people are unaware of the law when it comes to road use
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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