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Rising star quizzes Lib Dem Leader
Rising star of Rochdale Liberal Democrats Atifa Shah from Deeplish last night put Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP on the spot over plans for young people. Atifa, 20, the former Youth Member of…
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High Commissioner for Bangladesh proud of Rochdale roots
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen was pleased to present His Excellency Anwar Choudhury, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh with a reminder of his roots - a Rochdale football shirt. Mr Rowen, presented the…
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Letter from Parliament
One of the most important topics discussed in Parliament this week has been the legislation to nationalise Northern Rock. This has been a long and tortuous process which has so far cost the taxpayer…
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Rochdale near miss set to introduce flooding bill?
Paul Rowen MP will today be raising flooding issues in Rochdale in a debate at Westminster Hall. The adjournment debate is a short half hour debate that is introduced by a backbencher at the end of…
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Paul Rowen MP's speech at his Adjournment debate
Can I thank House for the opportunity to raise issues surrounding the heavy rainfall and flood that occurred in Rochdale on 21 January.
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Councillor Flynn defends appropriate use of mosquito devices
Rochdale Council Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Councillor Ted Flynn has defended the use of 'mosquito devices' as part of this Borough's fight against youth nuisance. This was following…
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High speed rail link to serve Rochdale?
A 225 mph high speed rail link must be built to connect Rochdale with the Channel tunnel if the North West is to avoid becoming a transport backwater, says one of the region's MEPs.
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Iron railings replaced after more than 60 years
Iron railings were cut down in Rochdale to help the war effort have been replaced after more than 60 years. In 1940 all non-essential railings were melted down for iron and steel. All that remained…
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People's Champion and the new council complaints procedure explained
Councillor Keith Swift gives us an update on the 'People's Champion' and the new council complaints procedure.
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Rochdale Council to end battery egg use
Rochdale Council Leader Alan Taylor has announced that Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council will no longer use battery eggs.