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Council forces bird sanctuary to close

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A bird sanctuary has been forced to close after council bosses said it needed a ZOO licence.

Three Owls Bird Sanctuary in Norden, Rochdale, opened in 1962 but after complaints from an animal rights organisation, council officers found it was breaching zoo licensing legislation.




Police spend £100k on story telling sessions

Police spend £100k on story telling sessions

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Police bosses have been slammed for spending £100,000 on ‘storytelling sessions’ for 200 top cops – as hundreds of beat bobbies face the axe.
Thieves attack dad in own home

Thieves attack dad in own home

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A FATHER-of-three fought off two armed robbers at his Milnrow home, while his wife and children hid inside their bedrooms.

Put your questions to the candidates

Put your questions to the candidates

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OBSERVER readers will have the opportunity to quiz politicians about the future of the town centre during a unique pre-election debate next month.

Rochdale 2 Crewe 0

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Top of the table Rochdale returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Crewe at Spotland.

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