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Threat to jobs as NHS chiefs look to make £56m savings

Health bosses have not ruled out the possibility of more redundancies at Rochdale Infirmary as they look to make further cuts.

Last month the Observer revealed the Pennine Acute Trust (PAT), which runs the hospital, is making £56m of savings before April – £13m more than originally planned. This week chiefs said no final decision on job cuts has been made but admitted they are looking at ‘all the options available’.

Video: New life for Rochdale studio used by Joy Division, New Order, and the Stone Roses

A recording studio in Rochdale that was at the heart of the Manchester music scene of the 70s and 80s is reopening.

‘Fitting tribute’ as Rochdale police base opens after revamp

The newly-refurbished £16m Rochdale Police Station – dedicated to Gloria Oates OBE DL – has had its official opening.=

Ulysses triumphs with crime down for the third year running

Crime has plummeted again in Rochdale with figures set to show an end of year drop for the third year running.

‘Resign now’ call to Rochdale Infirmary hospital chiefs

Council leader Councillor Colin Lambert has penned a strongly worded letter to NHS North calling the chief executive and chairman of Pennine Acute Trust (PAT) – which runs the Infirmary – to step down.
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Derby win showed Dale a way out of relegation mess

Derby win showed Dale a way out of relegation mess
Two-goal derby hero Ashley Grimes believes Rochdale must use Saturday’s victory over Bury as a template for League One survival.
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