ALSO in Saturday's Rochdale Observer ...

  • Russian singers refused visas for church's charity concert.
  • Cold calling message is freezing out burglars.
  • Campaigners have launched their bid to convince voters to back congestion charging in a forthcoming referendum.
  • Plans for an Islamic teaching centre in Rochdale have been thrown out by the council.
  • Heat two in our Toddler of the Year competition.