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Rochdale’s Ukrainian community host St Nicholas Day Christmas event

The event was held on St Nicholas Day, December 19, the traditional day of present giving in Ukraine with Christmas celebrations beginning on January 6, according to the Julian calendar

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More than £155,000 for local projects in latest round of Rochdale township funding

Agreed by Rochdale Borough Council, five township committees; Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale North, Rochdale South and Pennines allocate council funds, including grants for community projects

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Rochdale woman fined for fly-tipping after using internet to help clear rubbish

The 27-year-old pleaded guilty after the council found a pile of waste containing documentation addressed to the defendant’s home on Nixon Street in August last year

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Cat found abandoned in bin in Rochdale rescued in time for Christmas

Last weekend a bin man heard meowing coming from inside a bin in the Belfield area of Rochdale and found the black cat tied up within two separate bin bags, leaving him with no chance of escape

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Rochdale mum and daughter donate presents to North West Ambulance Service

Rochdale’s Tina Mcelhinney cares for her daughter Rachel, 28, due to Rachel having Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, epilepsy and needing to be fed through a tube

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Rochdale planning applications lodged up to December 16

Planning applications lodged with Rochdale Borough Council up to the week ending Friday, December 16

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Rochdale planning applications decided up to December 16

Planning applications decided with Rochdale Borough Council up to the week ending Friday, December 16

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Rochdale Street Eat festival serves up Christmas helping of local food and drink

Due to the ongoing restoration work underway around Rochdale Town Hall Square, Street Eat moved to The Butts, which was transformed into a winter wonderland

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Rochdale Council announce changes to services over Christmas and New Year

Plans are in place to ensure roads are gritted and kept clear should the wintry weather take a turn for the worse, and emergency phone lines will be in operation throughout

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Rochdale What's On: December 21

All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke tells us about the latest events happening in and around the Rochdale area

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Tune in to the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra live from Rochdale this Christmas

You can tune into the BBC Radio Manchester Christmas Concert on Friday 23 December at 1pm or 10pm, Christmas Eve at 5pm and on Christmas Day at 12 midday

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Rochdale’s Fireground Museum plays host to GM Fire and Rescue recognition event

Members of the public as well as GMFRS staff were recognised during the event for their bravery and achievements during challenging incidents and scenarios over the past two years