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• Weapons and nitrous oxide seized in Rochdale business unit raid

  A warrant executed by the Rochdale North Neighbourhood team has led to the seizure of dangerous weapons and controlled substances from a commercial unit in the town centre.

• Charity shop given festive makeover by UK's biggest preloved bookseller

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• Rochdale Christmas Toy Appeal returns to brighten festive season for children in need

  Thousands of vulnerable children in Rochdale are set to receive festive cheer again this year, as the council's annual Christmas Toy Appeal launches with collection points across the borough.

• Start of Atom Valley project marks ‘big day’ for Greater Manchester

  The groundbreaking of a new manufacturing and research facility signals the start of a ‘new decade of growth’ in Greater Manchester, says mayor Andy Burnham.

• Government to give councils powers to suspend rogue councillors

  Councillors who commit serious misconduct could face suspension under new government proposals aimed at restoring trust in local politics.

• Lest we forget as borough unites in silence to honour the fallen

  Communities across Rochdale came together on Remembrance Sunday to honour the sacrifices of service personnel past and present.

• Rochdale couple share joy of hosting young people leaving care

  A Rochdale couple have shared the rewarding experience of opening their home to young people leaving care, as part of a supported lodgings scheme aimed at helping 16 to 21-year-olds find stability and independence.

• Bury born actress Lisa Riley joins I’m A Celebrity for milestone 25th series

  Actress Lisa Riley says milestone birthdays, personal achievements and the show’s landmark year convinced her to finally take part in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

• Hundreds gather for magical lights switch-on at The Rock’s first Christmas parade

  A festive celebration brought hundreds of local families to The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury as it hosted its first-ever Christmas Lights Switch-On Parade.

• North West life sciences firms explore new Irish partnerships

  A joint Mayoral trade mission to Ireland has brought together life sciences companies from Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region to strengthen cross-border collaboration.