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Drugs gang sentenced to 92 years in prison

A gang of drug dealers, six from Rochdale, have been convicted today (Friday 24 May) and sentenced to a total of 92 and a half years in prison.

Date Published 24/05/2013

'Goodnight Lee, rest in peace our fallen soldier'

'Goodnight Lee, rest in peace our fallen soldier'

A service for Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier killed by two assailants in south-east London on Wednesday, has taken place in Middleton.

Following the service, Lee's family spoke...

Date Published 24/05/2013

Senior officers of Rochdale Council turned a blind eye to child sex abuse

Senior officers of Rochdale Council turned a blind eye to child sex abuse

An independent report into child sexual exploitation in Rochdale has concluded that senior officers of Rochdale Council turned a blind eye to child sex abuse.

The report...

Date Published 24/05/2013

‘All they needed to do was listen to the victims,’ says MP

Child abuse victims’ voices were prevented from being heard because of excessive bureaucracy and labyrinthine systems.

That is the verdict of Rochdale’s MP, Simon Danczuk after...

Date Published 24/05/2013

Garry Layfield jailed for a number of historic sex offences

Garry Layfield jailed for a number of historic sex offences

Garry Layfield has been jailed for a number of historic sex offences.

Layfield (born 10/9/57) of Great Gates Road, Kirkholt, pleaded guilty at Manchester Minshull Street Crown...

Date Published 24/05/2013

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