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Rochdale awarded Heritage Action Zone status to revive its historic heart
Rochdale town centre is in line for a grant as Historic England has confirmed the town as one of eight ‘Heritage Action Zones’ across the country.
Rochdale town centre wins silver at RHS North West In Bloom Awards
The Rochdale town centre entry in the RHS North West in Bloom 2017 competition won a silver gilt award.
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The transformation of Rochdale town centre is almost complete
The huge town centre regeneration programme has seen a number of new developments in the town centre.
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21 new town centre businesses open
21 new businesses have opened in Rochdale town centre since 2015, including an American-style restaurant, a traditional café and a bakery.
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Contractors prepare the ground for Rochdale Riverside retail and leisure development
Rochdale’s new £60 million shopping and leisure centre is moving closer, with site investigations about to be completed, ready for building to begin later this year.
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Victoria Burns promoted to senior stylist at Couzens Hair Stduio
Couzens Hair Studio on The Walk has a new senior stylist in Victoria Burns. The 22-year-old from Milnrow was promoted at the start of August after two years as a junior stylist.
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Couzens Hair Studio celebrates 34th anniversary on The Walk
Couzens Hair Studio celebrated its 34th anniversary on The Walk on Tuesday (18 July). The long-standing business was established in 1983 by Gregory Couzens, who owns the salon with his daughter, Georgia.
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Xhale salon opened by Greg Couzens
Xhale, a new salon on Rooley Moor Road, was officially declared open by well known town centre hairdresser Greg Couzens on Tuesday (11 July).
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Couzens Hair Studio launches new website
Couzens Hair Studio has launched a new website to complement the well-established brand using a contemporary look and feel.
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The Walk In Bloom 'expected to begin
Work to transform The Walk is expected to begin in ‘around two weeks’ but a specific date has not been set.