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Wonderful walk: Rochdale’s culture, music and history celebrated

Rochdale’s streets were transformed into an immersive night-time light and audio experience as hundreds of residents and visitors explored the town as it’s never been seen before, thanks to ‘Stories We Tell: Rochdale’.     

United Infrastructure Acquires Simkiss Group

United Infrastructure is pleased to announce the acquisition of Simkiss Group (“Simkiss”), a leading engineering solutions provider across sectors including energy, utilities and infrastructure.                           

Rochdale Feel Good Festival releases early bird tickets

Ticket details for this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage have been confirmed and they go on sale next Friday.                               

Rochdale Welcomes ITV’s After the Flood Back for Series 2

Rochdale has once again provided the dramatic backdrop for ITV’s acclaimed drama After the Flood, with filming for the second series taking place across the borough throughout 2025. The production received extensive support from the Rochdale Film Office

Poetry that packs a punch: Rochdale’s Poet Laureate hosts live performances

Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver is hosting free live poetry performances alongside some very special guests, as part of Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, and everyone’s invited.

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25 years of KFOR in Kosova: Rochdale hosts photography exhibition

An internationally renowned photography exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of KFOR in Kosova, opens in Rochdale this month. ‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ will be on display from 16 January until 28 February at Number One Riverside in the town centre.

Major revamp of Heywood public square completes

The transformation of a major public square in the heart of Heywood town centre has completed.                                           

Rochdale hosts photography exhibition to commemorate 25 years of KFOR in Kosova

An internationally renowned photography exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of KFOR in Kosova, will open in Rochdale next month. ‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ will be on display from 16 January until 28 February 2026 at Number One Riverside in the town centre.