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Zen Internet named best UK broadband provider

Rochdale-based Zen Internet has again finished top of the latest Which? broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers. Scoring an overall 70 per cent, Zen was 8 per cent clear of the next nearest provider, with the big

Rochdale engineers complete ‘toughest job in 31 years’

A team of Rochdale engineers is finally home after completing the most challenging job in their company’s 31-year history. The group from Salt Separation Services flew off to Germany on February 19 to carry out checks on three

Manufacturing recruiter eyes up £1m turnover

A fast-growing Rochdale recruitment company is targeting £1m turnover in 2021 as well as making a number of additions to its own team. Optima Consultancy Services is preparing to move from Princess Street in Rochdale to new offices in

Riverside scheme celebrated as anniversary approaches

Rochdale Council is celebrating the success of the Rochdale Riverside scheme as it approaches the first anniversary of its opening.

The flagship shopping and leisure development first opened its doors on 6 April last year, with M

Photographer Dan gives Kingsway the 360 treatment

Photographer Dan Root is used to travelling the globe taking photos of some of the world’s most exotic locations but his latest assignment has been a lot closer to his Rochdale home. The 37-year-old, of Immersive Image,

Precision engineering guru says AMPI project will transform Rochdale

Paul Shore has come a long way since leaving school at the age of 15 with one O Level in commercial arithmetic.

Today he’s one of the world’s most acclaimed names in precision engineering and

Rochdale firm marks 30th anniversary with growth pledge

A Rochdale business that specialises in installing glass partitions is looking to double its turnover as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Ian Masterson founded Office Blinds & Glazing (OBG) in 1991 and today it employs 30 staff and has an

New premises will double turnover at Rochdale start-up

The boss of a fast-growing start-up predicts turnover at its Rochdale base will double to £6m following their move into new premises. Ryan Hopley only launched Repair Maintenance & Overhaul (RMO) in 2018 but it already boasts four offices