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Man arrested on suspicion of murder over death of Rochdale pensioner Vincent Kershaw

A man has been arrested by police investigating the death of pensioner Vincent Kershaw in Rochdale.

Police were called to 84-year-old Mr Kershaw's home in Willows Lane in Milnrow at 5.10pm on October 14 after concerns were raised for his welfare. Officers attended and Mr Kershaw was found dead.

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Council workers face disciplinary action in wake of Rochdale child grooming scandal

Social workers and managers are among those who could be sacked, suspended or receive formal warnings following a string of failures.The list includes social workers who have since left - who could potentially be banned from working elsewhere.
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Rochdale signs £100m town centre rebuild agreement

A £100M deal to transform the town centre has been agreed. If successful, it will see a new 300,000sq ft shopping and leisure area built around the current bus station and Black Box, both of which will be demolished to make way for the development.
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Ray ticks all boxes to strike gold in his challenge to visit all Olympic postboxes

A proud Brit has completed his own Olympic challenge by visiting every medal winner's golden postbox.
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Police shut down Rochdale takeaway in ‘child grooming’ probe

A Rochdale takeaway has been shut down as part of a new probe into the alleged sexual exploitation of children.
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Two hurt as stolen vehicle crashes in police chase

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Littleborough dad, 44, killed in Thailand motorbike smash

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New police commissioner Tony Lloyd vows to fight cuts

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Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber makes donation to Littleborough Holy Trinity Church

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Ministers ‘sitting on their hands’ over former Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Smith abuse claims

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Two more council bosses and a detective face grooming quiz over Rochdale sex gang

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Biker and brother jailed for iron bar attack in row over X-Box games

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New claims Sir Cyril Smith abused boys at second Rochdale school

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Friends and family rally to defence of Sir Cyril Smith after abuse claims

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Victim’s family slam's lies of killer who kept boyfriend's body in wheelie bin

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Metrolink workers uncover tram route back to Victorian age

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Sir Cyril Smith plaque tribute at Rochdale town hall taken down

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Traffic chaos in Littleborough due to burst water pipe on Halifax Road

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Rochdale man Barry Fitton says he was sexually abused by former MP Sir Cyril Smith

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Wilfred Museka jailed for eight years for killing student Rebecca Caine in M62 wrong way crash horror - video

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Bright sparks’ computer game may help real firefighters

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Simon Danczuk calls for fresh inquiry into claims Sir Cyril Smith sexually abused young boys

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Fresh allegations of sex abuse made against Sir Cyril Smith as Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk calls for police files to be disclosed

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More former Rochdale council bosses may face MPs' questions over sex grooming case

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Rochdale Feel Good Festival made traders feel good as well - to the tune of £160k

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