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Repairs begin on Littleborough children's playing fields after vandalism

The pitches were damaged earlier this month

Children’s playing fields off Hare Hill Road in Littleborough are undergoing repair after they were vandalised earlier this month.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Pressure on politicians to support wildlife

Climate change, global warming, eco-catastrophe, extinction of species – all are becoming common in news reports around the world.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Needle-users 'not disposing of used syringes' safely sparks concern

Some needle-users are not getting rid of used syringes safely because there are not enough collection points, a health group says.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Six local heroes added to Littleborough War Memorial

Six local soldiers who died during World War One have been added to the Littleborough Cenotaph via a Supplementary Plaque.

The soldiers were previously not listed on any local...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Become Bike Smart this Road Safety Week

Greater Manchester’s road users are being encouraged to be more aware of cyclists and motorcyclists this Road Safety Week, 19 to 25 November.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Parliament to debate firework ban

Parliament will debate whether fireworks should be banned from sale to the general public or not on Monday (26 November).

Currently, anyone over the age of 18 can purchase...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Veterans repaint Heywood Cenotaph

Local veterans have repainted the names on Heywood Cenotaph, free of charge.

Date Published 20/11/2018

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Rochdale’s lights switch-on and Christmas market – all you need to know

Rochdale festive market and Christmas lights switch-on - Saturday 24 November 2018

There’s a day of free family entertainment at Rochdale Town Hall, with the festive market and Christmas lights switch-on.

Date Published 14/11/2018

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Football: Dale Trust finalists at Football Business Awards

Dale Trust - Rochdale AFC Supporters Trust

Rochdale AFC and Dale Trust have been shortlisted for the Best Club & Supporters Group Relationship category at the Football Business Awards this coming Thursday.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Seconds 3 – 3 Didsbury Northern Men’s Fifths

Rochdale Men’s Seconds hosted Didsbury Northern Men’s Fifths at Oulder Hill on Saturday (17 November), going into the match fresh off a defeat to now top of the league St Helens...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Blackburn U14s 19 - 22 Rochdale U14s

Rochdale RUFC U14s were drawn away at Blackburn for the fourth round of the Lancashire Junior Rugby Challenge; a tough fixture against a strong team with a winning record in the...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Cycling: Young cyclist fulfilling his dream of becoming a full-time trainee racing cyclist

From next year Cameron Pilkington, a pupil at St Cuthbert's RC High School, will be fulfilling his dream of becoming a full-time trainee racing cyclist. He is one of only a...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U12s 5 – 2 Rossendale (Waterfall Cup)

It was Waterfall Cup time again for Littleborough's Under 12s on Sunday (18 November) with the squad travelling to Burnley to take on both Wigan and Rossendale.

Date Published 20/11/2018

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Local opticians family fun day raises £100 for Children in Need

Rochdale Specsavers team members on Children in Need Day

The team at a local optician in Rochdale hosted an in-store family fun day, raising over £100 for a national children’s charity.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Shopping in Norden is a wonderful customer experience, says relocated business

Shopping has become a better customer experience after moving to Norden, one of Rochdale’s oldest family businesses says.

Date Published 18/11/2018

Blue Rose gifts raise funds for Children in Need

Blue Rose Gifts in Heywood donned outfits with an unusual twist to raise money for Children in Need this week (12-16 November).

Date Published 16/11/2018

Local SMEs to be offered support and grants to accelerate business growth  

The Made Smarter North West launch took place as part of Digital Manufacturing Week and the Manufacturers Leaders’ Summit. Present were several North West SMEs who already have...

Date Published 15/11/2018

Businesses urged to claim £2,500 voucher for broadband boost

Businesses around the UK are being urged to make use of a £2,500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand.

Date Published 15/11/2018

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