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Rochdale businesses take centre stage at annual awards ceremony

Rochdale’s thriving business community gathered at Rochdale Town Hall in November for the 12th annual Rochdale Business Awards.

The event, which recognises the dedication and success of local businesses, was attended by 300 people and this

Rochdale hosts photography exhibition to commemorate 25 years of KFOR in Kosova

An internationally renowned photography exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of KFOR in Kosova, will open in Rochdale next month. ‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ will be on display from 16 January until 28 February 2026 at Number One Riverside in the town centre.

Salt Separation Services Ltd to visit Bosch hydrogen HQ

Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub is proud to announce that Salt Separation Services Ltd, based in Rochdale, has been selected to join a prestigious visit to Bosch’s hydrogen headquarters in Germany this January.

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Northern Gateway: Tram-train transport scheme for huge employment site is approved

A major transport vision including Metrolink extensions and a new tram-train link for north Manchester has been endorsed by town hall bosses.                               

Fire festival sparks Rochdale’s Christmas countdown

The countdown to Christmas started at the weekend with thousands of people attending Ignite Fire Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On at Rochdale Town Hall.                         

Fire festival returns to Rochdale with free entry and Christmas lights switch-on

It may be getting colder, but there’s hot news around Rochdale this week.  Final preparations are under way for Ignite Fire Festival taking place at Rochdale Town Hall Square from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 November, leading up

GM goes for new decade of growth as work begins on flagship innovation hub in Atom Valley

SPADES are now in the ground to build the first major development in Atom Valley – a unique innovation cluster with the potential to create up to 20,000 new jobs in Greater Manchester.

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Work starts on major housing development following government cash injection

Work to create 81 new homes on a brownfield site close to Rochdale town centre is under way, following the appointment of contractor, Willmott Dixon. The project will transform the vast site on land near Drake Street, which is