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Child Benefit boost for millions of families

Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week –

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Reimagining Rochdale: A safer, more vibrant town centre

Last week marked the first step of multiple operations to rejuvenate Rochdale town centre by addressing local issues including tackling serious and organised crime and preventing the sale of illegal

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British Artist Shahida Ahmed Showcases Work in Algeria and Qatar

Shahida Ahmed, a celebrated artist from Little Marsden, Pendle, Lancashire, is making waves on the international art scene with her recent exhibitions in Algeria and Qatar. Known for her intricate

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The transformation of criminal cash into money that benefits the communities of Greater Manchester

Over the last year, GMP’s Economic Crime Unit have successfully forfeited over £17 million from criminal’s back pockets and the funds have been handed to organisations who support local communities

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Mill Gate Backing `Cotton On’ Campaign to Recycle Textiles

Mill Gate Shopping Centre is proud to announce its collaboration with Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) in supporting the ‘Cotton On’ campaign, an initiative dedicated to promoting textile recycling and

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Local charity spreads Eid joy with gift boxes for young patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary

Children spending Eid in hospital received a special surprise last week, thanks to a generous donation of Eid gift boxes from local charity My Family Group.The charity has partnered with

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Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya eligible to return, Bangladesh says

The 180,000 names were part of a list of 800,000 Rohingya that Bangladesh submitted to Myanmar in six batches, Bangladesh government says. Myanmar has confirmed that 180,000 Rohingya refugees living

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Donate IT Oldham campaign given huge boost

Oldham Council has donated 400 devices to the successful Donate IT Oldham campaign, as it continues its commitment to making Oldham one of the most digitally inclusive towns in the

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Rochdale Council confirms plan to reduce cost of replacing lost bins

Rochdale Borough Council has reintroduced a replacement waste bin charge for households to reduce costs, improve street scenes, and positively impact the climate.Following a public consultation, the new charge was

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GMP and TravelSafe partners have doubled visibility across GM’s transport network

GMP is continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with our partners Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to ensure that everyone living in or visiting our cities and towns are able