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• Rochdale AFC recruiting for five roles across first team academy and women's team

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• Man arrested after Serious Organised Crime officers strike addresses in Bury

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• Heritage photo walk to explore Rochdale town centre landmarks

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• Bev Craig confirms free Bee Network travel for all 11-16 year olds on first official day as mayor

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• The Met announces packed autumn programme featuring Shaun Ryder and John Bramwell

  The Met in Bury has unveiled its autumn music programme, with a line up featuring established names from rock and pop alongside emerging artists from Greater Manchester and beyond.

• Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 after brief illness

  Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80 after a brief illness, his family has announced.

• New images reveal plans for Casewells venue at Bury Market

  New computer generated images have been released showing how the new Casewells food, drink and events venue will look when it opens at Bury Market.

• Five more fly tipping fines issued in Bury crackdown

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