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• Andy Burnham says Labour got it wrong as he unveils business rates shake up for pubs and small firms

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• Jimmy McNulty leaves Rochdale to join Stockport County

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• Campaigners fear lightning damage to wind turbine spells danger for new wind farm

  The damage from lightning strikes to a wind turbine on Scout Moor means another wind farm there could be too dangerous, according to campaigners.

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• EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale praised in first Ofsted inspection after opening year

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• Makerfield residents voice frustration and excitement as by election campaign intensifies

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• Littleborough Band celebrates prize winning Whit Friday performances

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