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Rochdale town centre praised by Historic England for regeneration progress
Historic England have praised the progress of the restoration of Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area
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Rochdale Christmas lights switch-on returns for 2021
After last year's switch-on was held virtually due to the pandemic, this year’s event to signal the countdown to Christmas in Rochdale will be held in-person
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Rochdale’s Springhill Hospice launches ‘Light up a Life’ to remember lost loved ones
As part of their ‘Light up a Life’ initiative which runs this December the hospice is encouraging all those who have lost somebody in Rochdale to celebrate their lives
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Rochdale leisure centres to support emergency food donations
The stock donated at the leisure centres will be taken to the Community Warehouse, which will then be redistributed to voluntary sector groups and individuals across the borough
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Extinction Rebellion protesters hold ‘funeral’ outside Rochdale Barclays branch
The group dressed in black, placed a tombstone, wreaths and flowers, played mournful music and read out the number of people who have been killed due to climate-related disasters
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Father and daughter break 10k world record during charity run
Doliz Miah and daughter Zaara raised £2100 for Springhill Hospice as they completed the run with members of BASA (Bangladeshi Arts and Sports Association)
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Rochdale-based car supermarket awarded for customer service
The award celebrates outstanding dealer partners that have gone above and beyond for their customers or community
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Rochdale AFC dedicate part of ground for community use on non-match days
The former Carlsberg Lounge, known to some as Studds Bar, has been transformed by the club’s community trust into ‘Our Spot’, a vibrant community hub
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Ed Byrne to bring latest stand-up show to Middleton Arena
A master of observational comedy, Ed said that in his latest show, ‘If I’m honest’, he will be taking a long hard look at himself and trying to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children
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Heywood Toy Appeal taken over by local charity
Hopes were dashed when the Heywood Toy Appeal was cancelled this year - but it has now been taken over by a local charity, who will ensure the toy appeal runs the same as it always has
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Heywood-based company helps create gates for Covent Garden
A Heywood-based company has played a part in a new set of gates that showcase the heritage of brewing in Covent Garden, London
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Care leavers receive extension of council tax exemption
Teenagers and young adults leaving the care system will benefit further from the full council tax exemption, which has now been extended