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New managing director appointed to lead Northern Gateway Regeneration within Atom Valley

The Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has appointed Chris Cheap as managing director.

This is a landmark appointment for Northern Gateway, a nationally significant project and one of Greater Manchester’s most ambitious

Rochdale celebrates the people and stories behind Broadfield Park Slopes

The people who helped bring Rochdale’s historic Broadfield Park Slopes back to life were celebrated at a special event at Rochdale Town Hall. The celebration arranged by Polly Brant, Cultural Engagement officer, brought together volunteers, partners and

Finalists revealed for Rochdale Business Awards 2026

The finalists for the Rochdale Business Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating some of the borough’s outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, employees and organisations. Thirty four businesses and individuals have been named across 12 categories, recognising achievements ranging from business growth

Major milestone for Atom Valley as Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre base build completes

A major milestone has been reached for Atom Valley with completion of the base build of the Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale. This project that began as a bold vision from

On record: Rochdale’s new album celebrates town’s music history

An album of iconic music recorded in Rochdale by local artists has already reached millions of listeners on national radio and thousands more on streaming platforms, with a single off the record making the UK official charts, alongside

Rochdale Creates appoints new independent Chair

Rochdale Creates has appointed Dr Helen Palmer as the new independent Chair of Rochdale Borough’s Cultural Compact. Helen brings more than 30 years’ experience working across culture, heritage, placemaking, tourism and partnership development at local, regional and national

Rochdale cultural organisations secure new Greater Manchester Culture Fund Investment

Four Rochdale cultural organisations will receive a combined £142,615 a year through the Greater Manchester Culture Fund, following an announcement today by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig. The investment will bring more than £427,000 into the borough over

Dates announced for Ignite Fire Festival set to light up Rochdale with new displays

The spectacular Ignite Fire Festival will be returning to Rochdale this November for three evenings of magical family entertainment, with organisers promising it will be bigger and better than ever with new dazzling trails and attractions.