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  A well known Bury pub has reopened following a £400000 refurbishment that introduces three fireplaces, an upgraded kitchen and a redesigned indoor and outdoor layout.

• New McDonald’s drive-thru refused on health grounds

  A new McDonald’s drive-thru for Rochdale has been rejected due to the potential impact on public health.

• Rochdale home buyers invited to explore new homes at Silver Hill Manor event

  House hunters in Rochdale are being invited to attend a spring home buyers event at the Silver Hill Manor development on Saturday 14 March.

• Charity in Bury appeals for help after Henry Hoover stolen from community project

  A charity in Bury has appealed for help after a Henry Hoover used in its community work was stolen from its premises.

• Candidates confirmed for Tottington by election

  Five candidates have been confirmed for the Tottington by election which will take place on Thursday 2nd April.

• Reform UK selects George Martin as candidate for Tottington by election

  Reform UK Bury has selected George Martin to stand in the Tottington ward by election next month. The party said he was chosen after reviewing several applicants.

• Prestwich Prep to close down

  A private pre-school in Prestwich has announced its shock closure, leaving parents with just three weeks to find an alternative.

• New padel club approved for Rochdale

  The padel craze will officially expand in Rochdale following approval of new courts. Rochdale Padel Club has been granted permission by the council to build six new padel courts on the grounds of the cricket club.

• Schools across the borough celebrate World Book Day with costumes and reading events

  Pupils across the Rochdale borough dressed as favourite story characters as schools marked World Book Day this week, with themed activities designed to encourage reading for pleasure.

• Police appeal for witnesses after 19 year old shot in Rochdale street

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19 year old man was shot in the leg in Rochdale on Thursday afternoon.

• Man taken to hospital after reported shooting in Rochdale street

  A 19 year old man has been taken to hospital with suspected life changing injuries to his leg, as police are responding to reports of a shooting on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale this afternoon.

• 🟥 LIVE: Reports of serious incident in Rochdale amid major emergency service presence

  Emergency services are at the scene of a reported serious incident in Rochdale this afternoon.