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Sep 2025Major revamp of Heywood public square under way
The transformation of a major public square in the heart of Heywood town centre is under way, with contractors, Conlons, delivering the scheme.
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Sep 2025Common walls: Mural festival draws crowds and praise as Rochdale becomes giant art gallery
Rochdale was transformed into an open-air art gallery as local and world-famous artists came together for the ‘Common Walls’ International Mural Festival, with over 18,000 visitors descending on the town centre to take a look.
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Sep 2025New entrance for Rochdale Train Station
Rochdale’s 196-year-old railway station at Station Road could be on track for a revamp following the submission of a planning application to create a new entrance at the site. The application, by Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), will
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Sep 2025Street art: Rochdale welcomes global artists for vibrant mural festival
Some of the world’s best mural artists are in Rochdale this month for the ‘Common Walls’ International Mural Festival taking place from 7–14 September, as the town becomes a canvas for creativity.
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Sep 2025Sit back and enjoy the view: new outdoor gallery on Rochdale Town Hall Square
A striking new outdoor art gallery has been installed in front of the recently refurbished Grade 1 listed Rochdale Town Hall.
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Aug 2025Get ready for a laugh: tickets released for Rochdale Comedy Festival
Tickets are now on sale for Rochdale Comedy Festival, staged for the first time from Friday September 26 to Sunday 5 October in venues across the borough.
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Jul 2025Hop to it: New idea brewing in Rochdale
Brewers in Rochdale are teaming up to create a new beer celebrating the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
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Jul 2025Spectacle and Sustainability: Thousands Gather in Heywood to Welcome THE HERDS
A majestic parade of life-sized safari animals captivated over 9,000 people in Heywood on Friday 4th July, as THE HERDS made a dramatic arrival in the town.
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