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Major contractor appointed as work on £60m Rochdale development kicks off

Plans for the creation of 242 brand new apartments for rent and a Hampton by Hilton hotel in Rochdale town centre have moved a step closer, with contractors Willmott Dixon set to start work within days.

The

Russell WBHO completes Lineage Logistics superhub

Russell WBHO has completed the final phase of a new coldstore for Lineage Logistics at its UK headquarters in Heywood, Greater Manchester. Russell, the main contractor, handed over a new 70,000sq ft coldstore with 22,500 pallet capacity, bringing the

Rochdale manufacturer makes third acquisition of 2021

Rochdale-based The Vita Group has acquired mattress manufacturer Usleep from Northedge Capital.

Vita, which is headquartered in Middleton, is the UK’s leading provider of polyurethane foam and Usleep represents its third acquisition this year following

Rochdale start-up wins 75 new customers after move

A Rochdale business has won more than 75 new customers since moving into new state-of-the-art premises. Repair Maintenance & Overhaul (RMO) only celebrated its third anniversary in September but is on course to achieve record turnover of £6.5m this

Rail revival on track as multi million pound plans go out to consultation

New images have been released showing how the area around Rochdale train station could look as part of council proposals to regenerate the area.

Earlier this year the council consulted on ambitious plans to transform the

High Street Fashion favourite New Look joins Rochdale Riverside scheme

Global fashion giant New Look has signed up to the Rochdale Riverside scheme, meaning the retail and leisure development is now 92 per cent let.

New Look has signed a lease to occupy Unit 17 at the centre,

Growing online toy retailer doubles Rochdale floorspace

Rochdale-based Maqio Toys has more than doubled its floorspace by signing a lease on a warehouse in Milnrow. Since moving from Stockport to Middleton in 2017 the online toy retailer has grown its workforce to 31 and its turnover from £

Zen targets £200m turnover as part of five-year growth plan

Rochdale-based internet provider Zen is planning to more than double its turnover to £200m as part of its five-year business strategy.

Zen Internet’s turnover is currently £91m but CEO Paul Stobart said a raft of