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Power cut hits 13,000 homes
A major power cut left thousands of Rochdale homes without electricity last night (Wednesday 19 August) and motorists faced dangerous conditions as traffic lights went out all over the town.
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Government must act now to end UK pensioner poverty shame in the EU
Rochdale's Cabinet Member for Older People Councillor Pauline Maguire has called on the Government to act now after recently released figures revealed that Britain has the fourth highest levels of…
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Kirkholt Roads resurfaced for the first time since World War Two
A number of roads on the Kirkholt estate have recently been resurfaced for the first time since the Second World War. Queen Victoria Street, Kenilworth Road, Gisburn Drive, Cavendish Road and…
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Immigration Minister '…the only one who can save Iloba Family'
Immigration Minister Phil Woolas MP is the "…only person who can save the Iloba Family from deportation" says Rochdale MP Paul Rowen. The latest news in the fight is not good and Paul is encouraging…
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Council foil recycling
Rochdale residents can now put tin foil into their light green recycling bins, along with their plastic bottles, tin cans, glass bottles and jars.
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Walk in closure could spell swine flu disaster, claims MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has claimed that the closure of Rochdale Infirmary's 'Walk In' Centre could lead to an increase in the spread of swine flu.
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Deputy Mayor to Lead Fight Against Bus Pass Cuts!
Rochdale's Transport Boss Councillor Zulf Ali has vowed to lead the fight to secure the future of free bus passes for pensioners. It comes after the Local Government Association this week revealed…
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Building homes to 'kickstart' Rochdale's economy
Rochdale has successfully secured government funding as part of the first wave of the 'Kickstart' home building programme.
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Heywood Councillor appointed to North West Employers Organisation
Heywood North Councillor Peter Rush has been successfully appointed to represent the Borough at the North West Employers Organisation. The organisation provides advice, support and consultation to…
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Cemetery extension on track for September
Work has begun on developing the new extension to Heywood Cemetery. The two-acre area, adjacent to the existing cemetery, was identified for new graves after it was revealed 12 months ago that land…
