ALSO in Saturday's Rochdale Observer ...

  • Rochdale cheerleaders proved they're among the best in the country with barely a pom pom in sight.
  • A Royton woman planning her dream wedding has lost her battle with cancer.
  • The principal of the new Rochdale Sixth Form College has spoken of his vision for the future of education in the town.
  • More than 80 planning applications have been delayed because of a bitter political spat between rival councillors.
  • Plans to relocate the Wellfield Surgery to a new purpose-built site have been drawn up.