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1. Objections fail to halt move to build 40 flats
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 30 December 2008COUNCILLORS have overturned planners’ advice and approved a scheme for 40 sheltered apartments in the grounds of what was formerly a palatial Bamford home.
2. Pub regulars forced to walk through a dump
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 30 December 2008THE manageress of the Roebuck pub has reached the end of her tether after customers have been forced to walk through a dumping ground to enjoy a pint.
3. On cue to keep funds flowing
Rochdale Observer, Monday 29 December 2008TWO events in the run-up to Christmas helped raise more money for Springhill Hospice.
4. New college takes big step forward
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 December 2008A PLANNING application has been submitted for the new £79M Rochdale Sixth Form College, which aims to halt the cream of local students travelling to Oldham or Bury.
5. Big chiefs pick up pace
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 December 2008FOUR of Rochdale Council’s top bosses stepped out of the office this week and armed themselves with litter pickers in a bid to clean up a local grot spot as part of the Big Clean campaign.
6. Rare discovery Frosty is ideal festive visitor
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 December 2008A RARE type of hedgehog is being nursed back to health by local experts.
7. Help for schizophrenia sufferers
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 December 2008THE Co-operative is helping people suffering with schizophrenia thanks to a £1,500 Community Fund grant.
8. PODCAST: Arts news from Peopleprint
Rochdale Observer, Monday 22 December 2008PEOPLEPRINT is a community media centre based in Kirkholt. It is a magnet for local creative people and already has over 800 artists linked to their database - click here for more on the centre and to hear its latest arts news podcast ...
9. Spy cameras putting focus on fly-tippers
Rochdale Observer, Monday 22 December 2008SECRET cameras designed to spy on terrorists are being used by Rochdale Council to catch fly-tippers.
10. Landmark rising from the ashes
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 20 December 2008ST THOMAS’S Church, Newhey, is well on the road to recovery 12 months after the fire which caused almost £2M of damage to the grade two listed building.