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Former Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Smith has reacted with anger after being accused of covering up asbestos problems in Rochdale in the early nineteen eighties. Sir Cyril was responding...
Date Published 01/09/2008
Jason Addy, of the Save Spodden Valley campaign, has spoken out following the revelations surrounding Sir Cyril's Smith's involvement with Turner Brother's Asbestos. Mr Addy says...
The shocking revelation that Sir Cyril Smith lobbied for what was the world's largest asbestos factory, Rochdale's Turner & Newall, to help keep the dangers of asbestos...
Date Published 29/08/2008
One of Rochdale's great strengths is the third sector, better known as the voluntary sector. Throughout our town hundreds of people give up their time to organise events for young...
Date Published 20/08/2008
Sir Cyril Smith and Rochdale MP Paul Rowen, have today presented Rochdale Childer with a cheque for £3996.50. The cheque, presented to chairman Maureen Cooper will make a...
Date Published 02/08/2008
The world has just celebrated the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, Rochdale has celebrated the 80th birthday of Sir Cyril and the NHS celebrates its 60th this Saturday....
Date Published 01/07/2008
A packed Rochdale Town Hall was the scene for the 80th birthday party of Rochdale's political legend and larger than life character, Sir Cyril Smith. It was the biggest...
Date Published 29/06/2008
I’d like to begin my letter from Parliament by wishing Sir Cyril Smith a very happy 80th birthday. Over the past week a large number of parliamentarians from all political parties...
Date Published 25/06/2008
Sir Cyril Smith turns 80 next week and tributes have already begun flooding in to Rochdale Online ahead of the big day. You can leave your tributes to one of Rochdale's most...
Date Published 20/06/2008
The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, has sent a personal letter to Sir Cyril Smith ahead of his 80th birthday next Saturday (28 June). Sir Cyril is celebrating...
One of Rochdale's most famous sons, Sir Cyril Smith, will celebrate his 80th birthday next Saturday (28 June) at a Gala Concert at the Town Hall to raise money for charity....
On Monday, I spent a couple of hours helping deliver meals on wheels with the WRVS as part of National Carers week. The week recognises the work of the millions of people who look...
Date Published 12/06/2008
A sincere thank you to everyone who sent cards and good wishes for a speedy recovery after my recent operation. My thanks also to Sir Cyril and all who wrote to me congratulating...
Date Published 03/06/2008
Sir Cyril Smith MBE will be celebrating his 80th Birthday on 28 June at Rochdale Town Hall doing what he does best, raising money for charity. Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is...
Date Published 30/05/2008
A Rochdale builder, who has been in the industry for 25 years, sold his company this week for more than £40 million. Alan Richardson founded Richardson Projects with his wife...
Date Published 10/04/2008
Each week on either the Friday night or Saturday morning I hold an advice surgery at various locations throughout Rochdale. Nobody needs an appointment and I'll see anyone. You...
Date Published 04/04/2008
Following my return from Bangladesh, I had a very busy weekend speaking in Southport on the Friday night and then hosting a Disability Conference at Richmond Hall on the Saturday....
Date Published 05/03/2008
Sir Cyril Smith welcomed John Kay, Chairman of the Rochdale NSPCC Business Group and a Director of Rochdale Online, to his home at Emma Street Rochdale this afternoon (Friday 1...
Date Published 01/02/2008
On my return from Parliament last Thursday night I spoke at the Rochdale Rotary Clubs meeting about my work as a teacher, Councillor and now MP. The President of the Club is David...
Date Published 24/01/2008
The Centre Stage Hall at Butlins was filled with residents and day visitors on Saturday (19 January) for the Championship Section Contest in which United Co-op Milnrow Band was a...
Date Published 21/01/2008
In a post on the Rochdale Online message board just prior to last year's local elections, Lib Dem agent David Hennigan urged voters NOT to vote Lib Dem if a new arts centre had...
Date Published 09/01/2008
Firstly, can I say Happy New Year and hope that you have all had a good Christmas.I only came back on the Council in 2004 after not really being involved for nearly 20 years. ...
Date Published 01/01/2008
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen and former MP Sir Cyril Smith have congratulated Nick Clegg on his appointment as leader of the Liberal Democrat party. “Liberal Democracy is in safe...
Date Published 19/12/2007
Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful Nick Clegg MP spoke to 25 Lib Dem members at Newhey Social Club, last night, Thursday 7 December. He spoke about his leadership prospects...
Date Published 07/12/2007
A war of words has broken out between local Liberal Democrats and Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate Simon Danczuk following Mr Danczuk's claim in a statement to Rochdale Online on...
Lib Dem Leadership hopeful Nick Clegg MP will be visiting Newhey, this Thursday (6 December) to continue Chris Davies MEP’s North West Discussions. Mr Clegg will be meeting Paul...
Date Published 04/12/2007
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has revealed his reasons behind backing Nick Clegg MP to be Lib Dem Leader. Paul worked with Nick on the recent UK Border’s Bill and has been particularly...
Date Published 20/11/2007
Rochdale’s Labour Parliamentary Candidate Simon Danczuk has accused local Lib Dems of being totally out of step with the rest of their party following the resignation of their...
Date Published 16/10/2007
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell came to Rochdale today (October 12), having been invited by Paul Rowen MP. Sir Menzies' visit to Rochdale is primarily to act as guest...
Date Published 12/10/2007
It has emerged that two artefacts of great historical value have been hidden under a flight of stairs at Rochdale Infirmary for over twelve months. One of the items is an...
Date Published 12/09/2007