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The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale

The town with lots going for it that's still affordable - but house prices are rising fast

An influx of buyers are flocking to Rochdale as a more affordable alternative to Manchester, Stockport and Trafford

Manchester Evening News

Tragedy as much loved 'extremely funny' dad-of-six is found dead in river

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to 'extremely funny' Kevin Downes after his body was pulled from the River Roch

Manchester Evening News

He was Rochdale's forgotten boy... but now Awaab Ishak will always be remembered

The two-year-old has already changed attitudes - and will change lives. The M.E.N's Stephen Topping reports

Manchester Evening News

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Bid to save Rochdale's Seven Sisters from demolition takes step forward

RBH is working with an affordable housing developer

Manchester Evening News

Inside the latest HUGE counterfeit clothing, vape and jewellery operation shut down by cops

The items were destined for sale online

Manchester Evening News

Seven Sisters towers would need 'significant sum' to be saved, Andy Burnham says

The towers which were due to be demolished could now be saved

Manchester Evening News

Inside eerie iron church 'frozen in time' after laying abandoned for years

Perched on a hill near Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale, stands St Hilda’s CE Mission - built by a small band of Catholics in the 1870s before being abandoned and left to crumble

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Iconic Seven Sisters towers could be SAVED from demolition

EXCLUSIVE: The housing association responsible is looking for funding to renovate the flats instead

Manchester Evening News

Police vehicle damaged after crash with car in Rochdale

Eyewitness reported seeing a large police presence in the area following the incident

Manchester Evening News

Mountain rescue called after 'rude and drunk' walker refused to accept police help

The 'rude and abusive' man was taken to hospital following rescue operation in Rochdale

Manchester Evening News

Tributes paid after death of former mayor who led campaign to save town’s landmark tower blocks

Robin Parker had three stints of a councillor and in hjs retirement rallied against plans to drop Rochdale's 'Seven Sisters' flats.

Manchester Evening News

"It's a sham" - furious residents' spokesman hits out at 'flawed' planning process after huge warehouses get go ahead

Proposals for two industrial units at Kingsway Business Park, in Rochdale, were passed by a majority vote of the council’s planning committee last month.

Manchester Evening News

New Rochdale Boroughwide Housing boss appointed as Awaab Ishak scandal continues

The housing provider was slammed following the death of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old toddler

Manchester Evening News

Major disruption on Metrolink continues with five tram lines affected

Thousands of Soccer Aid and Parklife ticket holders faced travel chaos last night

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Metrolink chaos as three lines and services to Parklife suspended

The Bury, Ashton and Rochdale lines are all facing disruption this afternoon

Manchester Evening News

'I have spent years caring for the grave of a man I've never met - the tragic story why'

'In my heart, I feel the terrible, unbelievable ordeal of Stefan being called abusive names, being cut up and beaten… that’s why I have to keep going to his grave as I do'

Manchester Evening News

Rochdale AFC fan group slam parking scheme plans that could 'stop people attending matches'

People living in the Spotland area have received a leaflet setting out a potential residents’ parking zone covering the streets surrounding the Crown Oil Arena.

The Guardian - UK

Woman abused as child by 50 men in Rochdale, court hears

‘Girl A’ testifies she was groomed from age of 12 and rejects suggestion she is lying to gain a payout

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The Guardian - UK

Woman thought alleged Rochdale abuser was her ‘best friend’, court hears

Girl A, who has accused eight men of grooming and abusing her, said she felt like ‘snake in the grass’ for coming forward

Manchester Evening News

Man arrested as police uncover huge cannabis farm

Almost 500 cannabis plants were seized following a raid in Rochdale

Manchester Evening News

Rochdale legend Joe Thompson makes triumphant return to hometown club with fellow footballer and cancer survivor

Both men wanted to give back after their cancer struggle

Manchester Evening News

Huge new warehouses get the go-ahead despite residents' plea over noise pollution 'torture'

Proposals for two industrial units - standing at 12.5 and 10 metres tall respectively - at Kingsway Business Park, in Rochdale, were passed by a majority vote of the council’s planning committee.

Manchester Evening News

'You only earn £20,000 a year - just keep the cigarettes'

A court heard the abuse 'really shook up' the Asian officer

Manchester Evening News

The drugs gang brought down by one of their OWN CCTV systems

'Unfortunately for the trio, their movements had been captured...incriminating them, and giving police an insight into their criminal enterprise'

Liverpool Echo

Smug holidaymaker tried to walk 14,000 cigarettes through airport in a suitcase

Michael Legros was also jailed for crimes including pulling out a blade in a pub garden

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