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Rochdale Council is proud to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of one of its greatest citizens. 2011 marks 200 years since the birth of John Bright, one of Rochdale's most excellent politicians…
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Councillor Irene Davidson, the new Leader of Rochdale Council, has undertaken her first major act as Leader by reducing the Cabinet by one post. Councillor Davidson, whose position was confirmed at a…
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The Government's scheme for giving war veterans priority NHS treatment is being ignored by Pennine Acute Trust according to research from the Liberal Democrats.
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Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has given his full backing to Lydia Besong, the writer and human rights activist threatened with deportation from the UK, as she prepares to make a fresh claim for asylum.
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Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has slammed the Government after figures recently obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that around 50% of all pensioners entitled to Cold Weather Payments in Rochdale have…
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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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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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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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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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Councillor Irene Davidson has been elected as the new Leader of Liberal Democrats and hence the Leader of Rochdale Council.
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