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Postcards sent to every Rochdale household ahead of Census 2021
The postcards, delivered to every household in the borough will be followed by invitation packs containing a unique code to access the first ‘digital-only’ census.
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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing recognised for being one of region’s best employers
RBH has become the first employer from Rochdale to be named to the charter which outlines seven key characteristics of good employment.
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Rochdale Mecca Bingo launches search for borough’s lockdown heroes
Up to eight individuals will be championed and Mecca say they will give them the support they require to continue being a beacon of light for their community.
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Rochdale police seize vehicles as part of crackdown on illegal off-road driving
On one of their patrols, which saw a two vans and a bike seized, police discovered that a cow had died after it became distressed by the noise and fled form the herd.
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Rochdale council launch new scheme to boost young people’s creativity
Partnering with the Ragdoll Foundation the council are funding Heywood based Cartwheel Arts to deliver the new art project 'Little Artists: Big Box of Creativity'.
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Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K set to run this year with discounted entry
The race, which takes place on Sunday October 3, is open for entries which remain at discounted 2020 prices until March 31 - due to last year's event being cancelled because of the pandemic.
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Middleton volunteer delivers 357 sweet treat ‘smile boxes' to lift lockdown spirits
Georgina fills the boxes with large batches of homemade bakes such as crispy cakes, scones, brownies as well as pretzels and sweets.
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New Rochdale Safe Place Scheme to support vulnerable in community
The scheme will enable those with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions to find refuge in public places
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Rochdale MP tables parliament motion to honour Dale football pioneer
MP Tony Lloyd tabled the motion this month after former Rochdale AFC manager Tony Collins passed away peacefully at his home on Monday February 8 at the age of 94.
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Second pop-up vaccine clinic opens in Rochdale to target BAME community
The new clinic opened at Wardleworth Community Centre last Thursday aiming to continue the vaccine drive in the community and reach those in the BAME community.
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Rochdale councillor fears ten thousand jobs at risk once furlough ends
According to the latest figures from HMRC 10,500 employees' wages in the borough are currently being paid under the coronavirus jobs retention scheme.
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Community group ‘extremely angry’ at timetable changes to Rochdale train station
In the new timetable, Northern railway trains will stop at Smithy Bridge station near Hollingworth Lake every hour instead of every half hour which the group fear could lead to an increase in car use.