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  A dramatic parade of life-size puppet animals turned the streets of Heywood into a stage for climate awareness on Friday 4 July, with over 9,000 people turning out to witness the arrival of THE HERDS.

• Hopwood Hall College to get £4.8m revamp of historic building

  Hopwood Hall College can now push forward with the transformation of a Grade II-listed building thanks to a huge cash boost.

• First affordable homes handed over in Middleton as £7.1m housing scheme begins delivery

  The first of 29 affordable new homes in Middleton has been handed over to First Choice Homes Oldham this week, as part of a £7.1 million brownfield redevelopment project.

• Town hall tour kicks off MP’s new summer school for local teens

  A new summer work experience scheme launched by Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell has begun with an inspirational visit to Rochdale Town Hall.

• Serious collision on M62 leaves woman in hospital as police appeal for witnesses

  A major police investigation is under way following a crash on the M62 near Rochdale that left a young woman in a serious condition in hospital.

• Wine, cheese and charity as The Oxford Pub raises over £600 for The Gem Appeal

  The Oxford Pub in Rochdale raised over £600 for The Gem Appeal during its first cheese and wine garden party of the year on Sunday 6 July

• Rochdale says goodbye to pub legend as Flying Horse co-owner steps down after 16 years

  A heartfelt send off is planned as co-owner Ben Boothman departs Rochdale’s iconic pub, The Flying Horse.

• “Gallagher Brothers Pension Fund” Oasis gigs slammed after plans were kept secret from the council

  Councillors slam five-night concert as 'unacceptable disruption' to schools, communities and worship

• Osaka-Manchester link celebrated as R17 hosts Japanese delegation in international trade boost

  A local Rochdale based investment firm, R17 hosted a delegation from Japan to mark deepening ties between Osaka and the region on Friday, 4 July, following a major UK government trade mission.

• Power cut and two fireballs seen during explosion in Ainsworth

  An eyewitness described the scene as 'absolutely terrifying' after two explosions and power loss rocked a neighbourhood in Ainsworth, today, Saturday 5 July.

• Mayor joins Bamford Academy breakfast club as part of government pilot

  The Mayor of Rochdale, Cllr Janet Emsley, and her consort, Mr Ken Emsley, paid a visit to Bamford Academy on Friday 27 June, joining pupils for a hearty start to the day as part of a government funded breakfast initiative.

• Bolton hosts major counter-terrorism event to boost local security

  Bolton took centre stage in Greater Manchester’s fight against terrorism as around 200 representatives from emergency services and local councils gathered at the Albert Halls on Wednesday, 2 July.