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Progress made on historic Hopwood Hall despite it being the centre of HUGE spat
Hopwood Hall
The council and Hopwood DePree have been at odds over the future of the historic asset for months
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Emergency work needed to tackle safety concerns at historic Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall
The historic building has been in a state of disrepair for years and has seen injections of cash to bring it back to its former glory
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The 'disappointing' spat between a council and a Hollywood actor dividing a community
Hopwood Hall
"Our incredible team of community volunteers who have been 'kicked to the curb' and treated with complete disrespect"
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'Secret' nightclub and disco unearthed in 600 year old manor house
Nostalgia
The space was part of the old student union disco bar at Hopwood Hall that was popular for hosting bands in the 1960s and '70s
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'I moved to Rochdale from Hollywood because I trusted the council... what a life lesson this shocking experience has been'
Hopwood Hall
The council cut ties with the American - which has led to a big fallout
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The Hollywood star given a hero's welcome by a community 'ready to fight'
Hopwood Hall
“We are ready for a fight. I feel confident and inspired. We will rise up"
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Huge investment boost for historic Hopwood Hall promised by town hall bosses
Hopwood Hall
The historic building has been in a poor state for years
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American actor left in shock after town hall bosses pull out of Hopwood Hall deal
Hopwood Hall
The council entered an 'exclusivity agreement' with Hopwood DePree back in 2017
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Behind the scenes of the massive task to transform a crumbling 600-year-old Greater Manchester hall
Middleton
"It's gonna happen - we all believe in it"
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Part of historic hall being renovated by Hollywood film producer is to open to public for the first time in years
Middleton
Five years ago American actor and director Hopwood DePree left his home in LA to restore his ancestral hall in Middleton
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The councillor mum and daughter duo making political history in Heywood
Rochdale
Carol Wardle and daughter Beverley Place have made history as Rochdale's first mother and daughter duo to be elected as councillors.
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Centuries-old paving stones worth thousands stolen from historic Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall
Police and the custodians of the hall which is over 600 years old are now appealing for help getting them back
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Higher Education virtual open event at the university centre that is excelling despite the pandemic
Education
Staff credit Hopwood Hall College's 'unique setup' to avoiding the impact of coronavirus - find out more at December's virtual open day
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'It's just one step away from a bullet': Mum calls for fireworks ban after son hit by rocket launched from passing car
Rochdale
Teenager Joe Maskrey suffered injuries to his leg following the attack at a bus stop in Rochdale
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The fight to save a historic hall from crumbling to the ground is really moving now
Middleton
'This work will help prevent further deterioration of this important building and preserve it for future generations'
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Rochdale local elections 2019: All the candidates standing in your ward
Rochdale Town Hall
Of the 20 seats being contested this time around, 15 are currently held by Labour, four by the Tories and one by the Lib Dems
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'When Keith left the hotel to get some food he had no idea he was taking his last steps'
Rochdale
Jafar Ali was just 19 when he killed grandfather Keith Maden with one punch outside a Rochdale takeaway
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Almost 1,000 potholes to be repaired in a massive £12m scheme - full list of locations
Rochdale
Here's where they all are across the borough of Rochdale - including Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough
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Emergency work begins to save the historic Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall in Middleton was a grand family home for centuries, but is now in a precarious state after being left empty and ravaged by the elements
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What are the Rochdale local elections 2018 results?
Local Elections
Dozens of council seats were up for grabs in wards including Balderstone and Kirkholt, Bamford, Castleton, Central Rochdale, East Middleton, Healey, Hopwood Hall, Kingsway, Littleborough Lakeside, Milkstone and Deeplish, Milnrow and Newhey, Norden, North Heywood, North Middleton, Smallbridge and Firgrove, South Middleton, Spotland and Falinge, Wardle and West Littleborough, West Heywood and West Middleton
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The 12 buildings in Greater Manchester deemed at risk by Historic England
Manchester
Our region may be booming, but some of our rich architectural and industrial heritage is under threat
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A rare glimpse inside Hopwood Hall - the once grand 12th century home that's crumbling down
Hopwood Hall
Help is on the way for an historic north Manchester home - all the way from the States
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Greater Manchester 'super college' merger plan as education chiefs battle £1.5bn shortfall
Education
Students could have to travel further for courses under proposals hitting educational establishments across Greater Manchester
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Pictured: The amazing creations of Rochdale make-up artist Viki Croston
Rochdale
The student has transformed herself into gory zombies, terrifying clowns and a life-like lion as part of her college course
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