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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

Fire festival returns to light up Rochdale with more displays, ice rink and Christmas market

The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale next month with the return of the spectacular Ignite Fire Festival and magical family entertainment leading up to the festive lights switch-on.               

Rochdale Celebrates National Recognition for Town Hall Restoration

Rochdale Town Hall has been named Best Heritage Project in the UK at the RICS Awards 2025, beating iconic landmarks like Big Ben, the V&A, and Rosslyn Castle in a landmark win for the borough.   

It’s a date - Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2026

The countdown to Rochdale Feel Good Festival has begun with the announcement of the date for the summer 2026 event.                                     

Cheers to culture! Rochdale unveils new beer to celebrate special year

Brewers in Rochdale have teamed up to create a new beer celebrating the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.