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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Good news for Foxholes Residents.

Central Ward Councillor - Shah Wazir has spoke of his delight after a meeting of concerned residents and parents at All Saints Primary School in Foxeholes, Rochdale. The meeting was about the problems with traffic in the area. Councillor Shah Wazir has been inundated with complaints about speeding, parking, driveways being blocked and the danger of traffic to residents including young children.

9 Mar 2006
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Rochdale Bus Station Uncertainty!

Rochdale Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader - Councillor Shah Wazir has slammed the GMPTA after it emerged that there will NO MONEY in the Capital Programme for a new Bus Station in Rochdale in 2006/2007. Councillor Wazir, the Rochdale Lib Dem GMPTA Spokesperson attended a Policy Meeting of the Authority at Manchester Town Hall today. (3rd March)

9 Mar 2006
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Levenshulme joins Rochdale and backs Irish Post Campaign to Save Parlour

The biggest Irish Community outside of London has joined forces with THe Irish Post to campaign against BBC GMR's plans to axe popular Irish Show "The Parlour" The village of Levenshulme in South Manchester has responded with fury after their local BBC Radio Station's plans were leaked. Levenshulme's many Irish shops, pubs and cafes are now gathering names on a petition. The Parlour has interviewed the great and the good in the Irish Community including current president of Ireland Mary McAleese, former Leader of the SDLP and Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - Rt. Hon. John Hulme, Housewife's Favourite Daniel O'Donnell and Manchester United Legend Denis Irwin.

9 Mar 2006
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Irish up in arms in Rochdale and Greater Manchester!

The Irish Community in Manchester have responded with fury after it emerged that England's longest running Irish Radio Programme is being axed in a money saving measure by the BBC. The Parlour, that has been running for 22 years and has interviewed dozens of celebrity guests including Pesident of Ireland Mary McAleese, former Leader of the SDLP and Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - Rt. Hon. John Hume, Housewife's Favourite Daniel O'Donnell and Manchester United Legend Denis Irwin.

9 Mar 2006
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Rochdale MP demands final answer on Metrolink!

Rochdale's MP - Paul Rowen has said "enough is enough" and is demanding a final answer on the future of the Metrolink in Rochdale and Oldham. Paul said, "Transport in Rochdale is suffering as a result of the uncertainty over whether we get the go ahead on the extension. For example, the loopline was downgraded in September and restored in December because of leaves on the line. I don't want that to happen again this year in a move that would leave many passengers frustrated. It's about time that we had clear answers, I am sick of promises that have gone on far too long."

9 Mar 2006
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