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Rochdale Observer
All Stars got to grips with the hoses on station tour
FAMILIES from Rochdale DS All Stars enjoyed a special summer holiday day-out week when they were given an access-all-areas visit to Littleborough Community Fire Station.
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August 30, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man accused of murder claims he was acting in self-defence
'All I wanted was him to go away' jury is told
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August 23, 2025
Rochdale Observer
5-year plan to build thousands of homes
Millions to be spent by council to tackle 'housing emergency'
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August 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'Funny and quirky' mum found dead after text to crisis line
A 'CARING' and 'funny' mum requested mental health support from a crisis service operating via text messages just hours before she was found dead, an inquest has heard.
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August 09, 2025
Rochdale Observer
68-year-old jailed for hammer attack
Judge blasts man for 'chilling' and unprovoked attack which left victim, 76, with fractured skull – PAGE 8
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August 06, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Man found guilty of assaulting police in airport trial
A MAN has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers after CCTV footage of a confrontation with armed cops at Manchester Airport was widely shared.
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August 02, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Sex predator locked up for historic offences
Three youngsters fell victim – PAGE 2
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July 30, 2025
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Man charged with murder following collision
Tributes pour in for 15-year-old boy who died after a crash involving an e-bike - pages 4-5
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July 26, 2025
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Man 'didn't know he was hitting female officers'
Student said he was acting in self-defence during bust-up at airport, crown court told
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July 23, 2025
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Paedophile abused boy for more than a decade
Man entered bedroom under pretence of 'reading a bedtime story'
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July 19, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Why grandparents can call the shots over free childcare
SET BOUNDARIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Time to live like royalty... all family under one roof
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Different ways to have a tasty time on the tracks
EAST Lancashire Railway (ELR) is offering a range of dining experiences from traditional steam train dining to quirky novelty themes and indulgent drink tasting events.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Vision of united Africa takes shape in Chorlton-on-Medlock
Liberation at the Royal Exchange Theatre
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Leaders: We'll reap benefits of multi-million m-way project
POLITICAL leaders say Rochdale is in line to reap the rewards of a huge multi million pound Simister Island project.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Storage centre is devastated by fire
SHOCKING pictures show the remains of Middleton Storage World after a fire ripped through the building.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Drop in custom could see pub become flats
A PUB in Newhey could soon be transformed into flats following a decline in customers.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Two injured and arrested after crash
TWO young men are seriously injured in hospital - and under arrest - after a reported car crash at a roundabout in the early hours of Sunday.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Coogan to be key part of to town's rejuvenation
Scheme will empower locals in line with 'Co-op values'
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Dale fan Ali sets sights on title fights
ROCHDALE'S Muhammad Ali, the world’s first type 1 diabetic professional boxer, put on an impressive show at Bowlers Arena on the Blackflash Promotions Show.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Police seize dog after reported attack
A DOG has been seized by police after a reported attack on Sunday morning.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
MR MO-TIVATOR
IF WE LOOK AFTER OURSELVES, WE CAN ACHIEVE MORE, SIR MO FARAH TELLS LISA SALMON
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
'He was pale, he was thin': Mugshot that captures the downfall of a cocky killer
It was a world away from the preening, posing selfie apparently taken inside a luxury car. Instead drug dealer John Belfield looked tired, defeated and in disbelief. His time on the run had ended, and he knew it was only a matter of time before he would be sent home to face justice.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Youngsters enjoy dance success at world event
FOUR members of a dance school have been named as finalists after competing in the World's Freestyle Dance Championships.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Reopening a kidnapping case
After the first series aired on ITV1 in September 2022, Karen Pirie (Sunday, ITV1, 8pm) was described as a \"surprise hit.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Recruitment drive sees duo in at Dale
EXPERIENCED versatility player Joe Pritchard and young goalkeeper Oliver Whatmough are the latest new recruits at National League Rochdale.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
One last mad night out in Manchester
A Manchester Anthem
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Grooming gang rapist is still on the run after fleeing before the trial
A MAN who was found guilty of grooming and raping young girls in Rochdale is still on the run as an international manhunt continues.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Region set for best days since 'Queen Victoria'
GREATER Manchester is heading for its 'best decade since the Victorian period,' Andy Burnham has claimed.
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July 16, 2025
Rochdale Observer
Pre-season off to flying start
DALE began preseason with a comfortable 3-0 victory over FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
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