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Third generation Dunsters Farm ploughs on

As part of Rochdale Development Agency’s 30th birthday celebrations we’re speaking to some of the region’s biggest names in business. Wholesale food distributor Dunsters Farm is 60 years old in 2023 and has never been bigger. 

Fire and festivities as Christmas countdown starts in Rochdale

The countdown to Christmas began in Rochdale on last weekend with thousands of people attending Ignite Fire Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On at the town hall.

Over the weekend 10,500 people enjoyed the council-organised event which

Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2024 tickets on sale

Ticket details for next summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage have been confirmed and are now on sale.

The festival will return on Saturday 10 August 2024, for another showcase of top class entertainment, food and

TT Electronics opens power and control facility in Rochdale

TT Electronics, a leading provider of customised power solutions and engineered technologies, proudly announces the official opening of its cutting-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility in Rochdale. This strategic investment underscores TT Electronics’ commitment to advancing power electronics

New garden accessible to all the senses

A new £60,000 accessible sensory garden is taking shape at Hollingworth Lake Country Park, which promises to deliver a diverse and balanced sensory experience to engage the senses.

Work began earlier in the year thanks to initial

Experience Festive Magic at Rochdale Riverside

Rochdale Riverside is gearing up to bring festive joy to the heart of the community.

This year, the shopping centre is hosting a series of enchanting events, creating a magical atmosphere for visitors of all ages.<

Top safety accreditation for BES

Rochdale-based BES Ltd, the design and build company specialising in controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities, has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. 

The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability, CEAMS, is launched

A new state-of-the-art centre, supporting the development and commercialisation of advanced sustainable materials, will bring high-impact investment to Rochdale and the Greater Manchester city region.

The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) is