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                                Driver admits killing 68-year-old woman in Rochdale during car rampageA man who drove into several people, killing a woman in Rochdale, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and six attempted murders
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                                Market Street in Bury reopens following £500,000 bridge repairsA key route into Bury town centre has reopened after a five-month closure for critical bridge works
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                                Six-storey block of 40 flats planned at prime town centre sitePlans for a block of 40 flats at a town centre site have been submitted.
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                                Divine intervention sought as developer eyes former convent for 10-flat conversionDevelopers have applied to turn a former religious home in Middleton into a block of ten apartments, bringing an end to its sacred past.
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                                Hopwood Hall College will get huge revampHopwood Hall College will get a massive campus overhaul now plans for a new teaching block have been approved.
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                                Recycled cremation metals fund £10,000 boost for Rochdale’s Jolly Josh charityA local children’s charity has been awarded £10,000 thanks to a unique metal recycling scheme supported by Rochdale Council.
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                                Free Santa’s grotto returns to The Rock with festive magic and charity cheerFamilies in Bury invited to enjoy a free festive experience with Santa, chocolate treats and a land train this Christmas
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                                Spanish grandson retraces his grandfather’s 1936 footsteps in RochdaleAn emotional visit from Barcelona reveals how Rochdale’s Hotel Wellington became a wartime refuge for one Spanish worker, and sparked a family’s lifelong connection to the town
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                                Bury GP practice urges action as women call menopause symptoms ‘complete torture’A GP practice in Bury is calling on the government to extend menopause support across all age groups, after helping hundreds of women describe their symptoms as “brutal”, “life-changing”, and even “marriage-destroying”.
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                                Elderly woman targeted in doorstep burglary by 'clown' on Birch RoadAn elderly resident living in a Birch Road bungalow was left shaken after a burglar dressed as a clown tricked their way into her home before stealing her purse.
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                                ‘Devastated’ family pay tribute as police investigate death of Bacup man Luke HardenA murder investigation is under way after the death of 36-year-old Luke Harden in the early hours of Saturday morning in Bacup. His family say they are “devastated” and described him as a loving son, brother, and friend.
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                                Estate worried about what’s next for ‘Rochdale’s Chernobyl’Tearing down trees next to ‘Rochdale’s Chernobyl’ sparked fear back in 2004. Over two decades later, the same fear remains.
 
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                                Traffic chaos on A627(M) following major incident with drivers urged to avoid areaA serious incident on the A627(M) has brought traffic to a standstill, with emergency services on the scene and delays expected into the evening. More updates to follow.
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                                Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma SullivanMum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
 
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                                How frontline workers deal with trauma of young driver deathsWe're sat in a silent, empty, cardiac treatment room - on the other side of the door, you can hear the bustle of the largest A&E and major trauma ward in Devon.
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                                Revealed: How much the government's spending on AISir Keir Starmer says AI will improve public services, put money in your pocket, create jobs and improve your children's future.
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                                Prince William plays volleyball and football ahead of Brazil climate eventsPrince William has talked about the need for more good leaders, as well as putting on a display of his less serious side, on the first day of his tour to Brazil.
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                                Huntingdon train stabbing victim 'didn't have much choice' but to fight backA victim of the Cambridgeshire train stabbings has spoken of the injuries he suffered, as an investigation was launched into whether the suspect was involved in other incidents.
 
                                        
                                        
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                    
                    
