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How Rochdale voted in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election 2026 results

The breakdown of results for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election across Rochdale, including the areas of Bamford, Castleton, Kngsway, Norden, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough and Milnrow

31 July 2026

Manchester Evening News

'I tried to be polite but on Monday things went up a gear, so I did what I shouldn't have'

The controversial 309-home residential development in Littleborough was approved last year by Rochdale council's planning committee

23 April 2026

Manchester Evening News

The businesses in one Greater Manchester postcode who 'lost £1m' in 14 days

Littleborough has long been blighted with traffic problems

20 April 2026

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