Rochdale

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Council named as one of the Top 100 apprenticeship employers in the country

In a live national broadcast hosted by the National Apprenticeship Service, Rochdale Borough Council, Greater Manchester, was named in the first ever top 100 employers with an outstanding apprenticeship programme.

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Community helps 102-year-old veteran to remain independent

Harold Burgess, 102, of Ravendale Close, Cutgate, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, needed several paving stones fitted so he could still hang his washing out independently.

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Rochdale council leader says Manchester needs an extra £5m

The Leader of the Rochdale Borough Council, Greater Manchester, has welcomed the government's grant of £60m - but says an extra £5m is needed.

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Community orchard created in Bamford

A community orchard is now established in Springfield Park, Bamford, Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

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Rochdale firm appointed to kit out new vaccine centre

A Rochdale-based pharmaceutical design and construction specialist has been appointed to fit-out the new Vaccines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (VMIC) in Oxfordshire.

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Rochdale police officers warn against fraud

Police are warning people against fraud where the fraudsters are able to gain remote access to a victim's laptop, then con them out of cash.

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Academy and Nursery in Rochdale shortlisted for Primary School of the Year

Kentmere Academy and Nursery has been shortlisted for the TES Primary School of the Year Awards.

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Woman to walk 310,000 steps for stillbirth charity

Kindhearted Liesl Beckles, 51, from Littleborough, is undertaking stillbirth and neonatal charity Sands challenge to walk 310,000 steps in October to raise money for the charity, and awareness of stillbirth.

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Spotland Community Centre receives makeover

Spotland Community Centre, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has received a makeover while it runs a reduced service due to the pandemic.

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Hospital patient says NHS need more funding but praises care

A woman rushed into hospital praised NHS staff but has raised concerns about Accident and Emergency departments being "overstretched."

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Rochdale businessman "disheartened" after business targeted

Bluebird Care, a business that supports vulnerable people in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, had their Mellor Street premises broken into last week.

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Care home residents enjoy illuminations at home

Care home residents in Rochdale were left gutted after a trip to see the Blackpool Illuminations was cancelled - until staff brought the illuminations to them.