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Uncovering Bamford

This is the first of a series of articles exploring the borough of Rochdale and what it has to offer as a place to live.  I will be speaking to local business owners that not only have

Keeping it local: Two Businesses continue decades of business together

Family owned Rochdale based business Hanson Springs, have placed an order for 4 Spring Test Machines worth £100,000 with fellow Rochdale based business Testometric. 

Born out of servicing the textile industry in Rochdale, both family owned business

Excitement looms as historic carpet of paving is revealed in Town Hall Square

An intricate carpet of new paving has been unveiled at Town Hall Square in Rochdale, as the restoration of this grand space continues.

The stunning paving forms the centrepiece of the square, which is being redeveloped

Hampton by Hilton Hotel opens in Rochdale town centre

A new 146-room Hampton by Hilton Hotel has opened in Rochdale town centre.

Located next to the Rochdale Riverside shopping and leisure development, the hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, complete with Peloton bikes, and a

Application Process now open for Rochdale’s 10th Anniversary Business Awards

The awards ceremony and gala dinner, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, will take place on 3rd November 2023 at Number One Riverside. Celebrating the achievements and contribution that Rochdale businesses make to the borough, the event also

Rochdale property specialist eyes £10m turnover

As part of Rochdale Development Agency’s 30th birthday celebrations we’re speaking to some of the region’s biggest names in business. Building maintenance firm 1st Contracts is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2023 – although its origins date

Students from Rochdale & Bury attend a month long summer school hosted at University of Oxford

Dr Richard Michaelis, Executive Director of Oxbridge Academic Programs by Worldstrides, whose company specialises in providing educational experiences outside the classroom, invited a number of pupils from schools in Rochdale and Bury to attend a month long summer

Rochdale IT firm emerges as industry trailblazer

As part of Rochdale Development Agency’s 30th birthday celebrations we’re speaking to some of the region’s businesses that are also celebrating landmark anniversaries. In 10 years Dean Mason has gone from working on a single desk