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Comic Steve joins the drive to revive town fortunes
Heywood and Middleton Guardian
|July 17, 2025
'You can't change the world, but you can change things locally'
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MIDDLETON is set for a revamp and comedian Steve Coogan will be a key part in driving the change.
New homes and businesses, improved roads and a Metrolink stop could all be part of the regeneration.
This story is from the July 17, 2025 edition of Heywood and Middleton Guardian.
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