Rochdale

Rochdale lies in the wide valley formed by the Rivers Roch, Beal and Irk in Lancashire. An industrial town with a a rich heritage of textile production, canals and rail innovation, Rochdale holds onto this history with establishments such as the Rochdale Pioneers Museum which celebrates the town being the birthplace of the Co-operative Movement, Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum and Touchstones which combines Rochdale's heritage with contemporary developments in arts and culture.


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From BBC News

Second arrest over street murder

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old youth during a disturbance in Greater Manchester make a second arrest.   More details

Elderly man beaten for £10 note

An 81-year-old man is subjected to a "cowardly" attack in his own home by robbers who stole just £10.   More details

Minister's apology to female aide

Bury South MP Ivan Lewis apologises to a civil servant who said she was unhappy with their working relationship.   More details

Nationwide in talks over mergers

The Cheshire Building Society is in merger talks with larger rival, Nationwide.   More details

Road 'tail' leads to stolen boat

A group of Sea Cadets are reunited with their stolen boat - after their leader spots it being driven past him.   More details

Police name head-on crash victim

A man from Wigan dies after a head-on crash on the A75 Grenta road in Scotland, police say.   More details

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