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• Metal recycling scheme provides £17,000 boost for Andy’s Man Club

  A national metal recycling scheme has generated a £17,000 donation for Andy’s Man Club from cremations carried out at Rochdale Borough Council crematoria.

• La Latte Lounge opens new community space and women’s workshop

  La Latte Lounge Community Cafe CIC has opened a new community space and women’s workshop on Bank Street aimed at supporting people facing isolation, mental health challenges and abuse.

• Closure notice issued for Boro General Store on Church Street

  A property on Church Street in Rochdale has been served with a Closure Notice by Rochdale Borough Council following concerns linked to nuisance and disorder at the address.

• Huge Medieval fair to bring Rochdale’s history to life this summer

  Rochdale town centre will be transformed into a Medieval village this June as a large scale event featuring combat displays, music, activities and historical reenactments takes over the area.

• Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families

  Families visiting The Rock during May half term can take part in a free interactive trail with the chance to win a £150 shopping voucher.

• Community spirit stitched into new Rochdale banner celebrating unity and heritage

  A new embroidered banner created by women from communities across Rochdale is set to go on public display after months of collaborative work celebrating the borough’s history and identity.

• Rochdale sewer heat project could warm hospital, schools and homes

  Wastewater flowing beneath Rochdale could soon be used to heat public buildings and homes under plans backed by £1 million in government funding.

• New speed camera vans to target Greater Manchester speeding hotspots

  Greater Manchester Police has increased its speed enforcement capability with the introduction of two new vehicles aimed at tackling dangerous driving across the region.

• Housebuilders join Queensway litter pick as concerns remain over Cowm Top fly-tipping

  Two Greater Manchester housebuilders joined Rochdale’s Mayor and a litter picking charity for a community cleanup on Queensway amid continuing concerns over fly tipping and littering around Cowm Top Lane.

• Man arrested in Salford over synagogue terror attack investigation

  Counter Terrorism Policing North West officers have arrested a man in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue last year.

• Family pay tribute to woman found dead at Freehold flats

  The family of a woman found dead at a property in Rochdale have paid tribute to her after she was formally identified by police.

• Second arrest made after Whitefield incident investigation

  A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into an incident in Whitefield last week.