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  Five people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting in Rochdale earlier this month. Police say enquiries are continuing and additional patrols remain in place.

• Social prescribing service in Bury supports thousands of patients with community based care

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• People not cleaning up after their dogs will be hit with fine under new rules

  Inconsiderate dog owners will be slapped with £100 fines under new rules from Rochdale Council.

• New indoor padel facility coming to Rochdale

  A new indoor padel facility will be built inside an industrial unit in Rochdale. The plan for 10 padel courts, reception, café and shower facilities has been approved by the local authority.

• Block of flats and houses planned for Kirkholt estate

  A new apartment block and terraced housing could soon be added to the Kirkholt estate in Rochdale.

• Young actors take centre stage in Antigone production at Ramsbottom theatre

  A group of young performers are set to appear alongside experienced actors in a new staging of Antigone at a local theatre in Ramsbottom.

• School Dancers to head over to Blackpool to compete after winning competition in Blackburn

  DANCERS from Whitworth Community High School earned themselves a place in the Lancashire final, when they will compete in Blackpool with the county’s best.