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Rowen encourages rail passengers to check for cheaper journeys
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is urging local residents to make sure they are getting the best fares possible when booking their train tickets.
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Thousands in Rochdale missing out on energy savings warns MP
As the cold continues to hit Rochdale more than one in ten households in the Borough could be missing out on savings of up to £250 a year on their energy bills because they are failing to claim free…
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Paul Rowen's New Year Message
2009 has been a difficult year for many folk in Rochdale. The recession has hit hard. This time last year Woolworths was closing its doors with over 600 jobs lost locally. Many other local companies…
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Lib Dem Leader Discovers his roots - In Rochdale
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP, discovered more than he'd bargained for on his recent visit after being told that the history of his surname started right here - in Rochdale!
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Irene Davidson - New Council Leader
Councillor Irene Davidson has been elected as the new Leader of Liberal Democrats and hence the Leader of Rochdale Council.
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Council Leader Steps Down
The leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Alan Taylor, is to step down from his position on grounds of ill health.
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The Young Ones celebrate
The Sandbrook Children's centre in Rochdale recently held a party to celebrate the achievements of a group of young parents.
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Rowen shows his support for Palestinian state
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed Early Day Motion 314 supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. It comes after a proposal from Sweden, the current holder of the Presidency of the European…
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Paul Rowen's Letter from Parliament
The big event in Westminster this week has been the Chancellor's Pre Budget Speech. As usual much of it had been trailed beforehand in the media. Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, was…
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VICTORY AS CHANCELLOR BACKS DOWN ON BINGO DUTY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, has announced plans to reduce bingo duty from 22% to 20% in the Pre-Budget Report.
