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Rochdale council warns families to meet 31 October secondary school application deadline

With 331 families submitting late applications last year, the council stresses that early submission improves chances of securing a first-choice secondary school and outlines upcoming open evenings.

Rochdale15 minutes ago

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Community Shop Sunnyside opens in Great Lever, Bolton

A new community-run shop offering discounted groceries, a hub for skills training and a kitchen with free meals for children opened on Wednesday in the former Sunnyside Park Lodge.

Bolton31 minutes ago

Midland regeneration steps up with school tenant, scout hut lease and new post office

Rochdale Borough Council announced a series of projects to boost Middleton, including a new tenant for the historic Old Grammar School, a long-term lease of the Scout Hut to Groundwork Trust and the return of post office and banking services to the town centre early next year.

Middleton1 hour ago

Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham

A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham1 hour ago

Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry2 hours ago

Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich

Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.

West Bromwich2 hours ago

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The Hopestone

Foxt · 8.1 miles

Natural gritstone outcrop thought to be the source of the name of Ipstones (upper stone, yppe stone or hope stone). Strange circular depressions of an unknown origin are present in the top surface.

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Hognaston Winn

Hognaston · 9.9 miles

Lends its name to this part of the road for many hundreds of years. Nearby is an odd looking Air Traffic Control installation.

Butter Cross

Basford Green · 11 miles

Early medieval stone cross, traditionally used as a place for buying and selling, standing at the intersection of two footpaths in Cheddleton.

Egg Well

Morridge Side · 11 miles

Holy well or sacred spring, believed to have been used by the Romans. Stone surround built circa 1744, and a 19th century building encloses it.

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Beech Vista

Wall Grange · 12 miles

These trees were probably planted shortly after the reservoir was built around 1849. From here there are good views across the park and the surrounding countryside.

Deep Hayes Country Park

Wall Grange · 12 miles

Large, attractive country park with a mixture of woodland, pasture and pools. Many paths of varying difficulty. Ample free parking and toilets on site.

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