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• Community centre left with £10,000 of damage just before Christmas

  A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre in Oldham with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas. Holts Community Centre, on Near Birches Parade in the Holts housing estate, was last week targeted by vandals.

• From survival to belief as Rochdale AFC look ahead to 2026

  Just over 18 months ago, the future of Rochdale AFC looked bleak, with the club facing an uncertain existence after years of instability both on and off the pitch.

• Changes to Christmas and New Year bin collections across the borough

  Residents are being reminded that bin collections will follow a revised schedule over Christmas and New Year, with garden waste services paused and most other collection days temporarily moved.

• Hephzibah’s Christmas artwork chosen for Rochdale council card

  A ten year old pupil from a Middleton primary special school has seen her festive artwork turned into an official Christmas card used by the borough council.

• Heywood AODS and Heykids secure 19 nominations at NODA District 7 awards

  Heywood Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society and its youth section Heykids have been recognised with a total of 19 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association District 7 awards.

• Greater Manchester Police make 671 arrests during Festive Friday weekend

  Greater Manchester Police made 671 arrests across the force area during the Festive Friday weekend, marking an increase of almost 15 percent compared with the same period last year.

• Young sporting stars honoured in school Hall of Fame

  SPORTING superstars who are excelling in cricket and gymnastics have had their photographs added to their school’s Hall of Fame.

• New letters to loved ones post box opens at Bury Cemetery

  A new post box allowing residents to leave letters and cards for people who have died has been installed at Bury Cemetery, following requests from members of the local community.

• Cycling Santas raise more than £700 for Rochdale homelessness charity

  Eight cyclists dressed as Santas have raised more than £700 for Petrus after completing a 19 mile fundraising ride around Rochdale.

• Army of Kindness spreads festive cheer with hamper delivery to Rochdale residents

  A Rochdale based community charity has marked the end of the year by delivering Christmas hampers to residents in supported housing, continuing its weekly work supporting people facing hardship.

• Three men convicted after foiled antisemitic terror plot in Greater Manchester

  Three men have been convicted following a major counter terrorism investigation into a planned antisemitic attack targeting Jewish communities in Greater Manchester.

• Rochdale businesses recognised at annual awards ceremony

  Hundreds gathered at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate local success stories at the 12th annual Rochdale Business Awards.