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Further investment into Hopwood Hall as the council reaffirms its commitment to the building
The council has committed to a new feasibility study to develop options for the future of Hopwood Hall following the end of an exclusivity agreement with Hopwood DePree.
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Fire festival returns this weekend with free entry and Christmas lights switch-on
Hot news around Rochdale this week is that final preparations are under way for Ignite Fire Festival.
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Wheels in motion as highways winter service hits the road
The council’s fleet of gritters is ready to hit the road once again, as the highways team’s winter service moves into full gear.
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New Raising Rochdale education awards celebrate the best in borough’s schools
For the first time, parents, students and colleagues came together to recognise the outstanding achievements and contribution that staff make in schools and colleges across the borough.
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Generation game for Rochdale’s newest school crossing patrol
It’s a family affair for the council’s newest school crossing patrol officer, who’s the 5th member and the 3rd generation of his family to don the yellow jacket and carry a famous ‘lollipop’ sign.
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Lest we forget - borough falls silent to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered across the borough for Remembrance Day services to honour the nation’s war heroes and pay tribute to the fallen.
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Rochdale Christmas Toy appeal returns to bring festive cheer to struggling families
Rochdale Borough Council’s staff-run ‘Giving Back’ charity is now collecting donations to this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal.
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Fire starters - line-up revealed for Rochdale fire festival
More details have been revealed about the Ignite Fire Festival taking place in Rochdale town centre from Friday, 22 November 2024–Sunday 24 November 2004, leading up to the Christmas lights switch-on.
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Almost 60 roads repaired as special summer scheme completes
Almost 60 roads have been treated across all 5 townships as part of the annual summer micro asphalt programme, which improves the condition of the road and gives it a longer lifespan.
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Green fingered borough turns gold at North West in Bloom awards
The borough of Rochdale scooped an outstanding haul of gold medals at the recent North West in Bloom awards, showing that this green-fingered area is a force to be reckoned with.
