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1. MP wants Sir Cyril to be stripped of knighthood
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 November 2008A LABOUR MP has taken steps to try and strip Sir Cyril Smith of his knighthood.
2. Call for town to honour our king of the ring
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 26 August 2008A STATUE may be erected to honour one of the greatest sportsmen Rochdale has ever produced – a man our civic forefathers seemed reluctant to acknowledge.
3. Yobs pelt canal boat with stones
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 9 August 2008AN ANGRY boat owner has condemned the actions of a group of yobs who stoned his boat as he was sailing near Clegg Hall on the Rochdale Canal.
4. Brewery's U-turn over plans to demolish pub
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 2 August 2008MIDDLETON Junction-based brewery J W Lees has apparently had a change of mind about a Rochdale pub and has now decided to invest more money in it rather than demolish the building.
5. Five miles takes 1 hour
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 2 August 2008NEW research shows that the A58 from Rochdale to Littleborough is one of the slowest in the country – with average speed no faster than 15 miles an hour for the five-mile route.
6. Waste site plan is approved
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 31 July 2008COUNCILLORS have given the go-ahead for a new waste treatment plant in Rochdale, capable of handling up to 102,000 tonnes of rubbish every year.
7. Postmaster secures OAP festive payout
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 December 2007PROMPT action by a Rochdale postmaster has ensured that thousands of local pensioners will not go hungry over Christmas.
8. Full of Yuletide beer!
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 1 December 2007WITH so many beer outlets closing as a result of the smoking ban and the competition of supermarkets, raise a glass to a new Rochdale brewery which is bucking the trend.
9. Leader makes call for clear road to progress
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 17 November 2007COUNCIL leader Alan Taylor has asked highways officials to co-ordinate major roadworks better at the Sudden and John Street roundabouts (Townhead) to minimise the inconvenience to motorists.
10. Lib Dem ordered to leave meeting
Rochdale Observer, Friday 9 November 2007A SENIOR Liberal Democrat councillor is facing a severe dressing down by his party for his ‘embarrassing behaviour’ at an important meeting.