National News

World Cup fever hits the Kashmir Youth Project

Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) opened their doors to the community in Rochdale for the World Cup Final screening on Sunday 9th July. Mohammed Asad, the Project Manager for Sports For All, came up with the initiative. He explains "We approached Mr Fulat, (Manager at KYP) regarding inviting communities of all faiths and background to KYP, to watch the Final on a large screen. He said yes immediately. However, since then Julie Durrant of Sport Development, together with Deen 4 All Ltd and the Rev'd James Read joined us and we were able to put together an enjoyable evening for everyone."

1 Aug 2006
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Life expectancy figures a cause for concern!

Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale has spoke of his concern after figures revealed that part of Rochdale has one of the lowest life expectancies in the country. The old Ward of Central and Falinge hit the headlines recently for the wrong reasons.

1 Aug 2006
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Rochdale's Environment supremo demands investigation!

Cllr. Wera Hobhouse, Rochdale Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability has demanded an investigation after the River Spodden was polluted over the weekend. The Environment Agency are currently investigating the cause of the pollution. An Ecologist is expected today and the source is not known and all the drains are being checked.

1 Aug 2006
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