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Rochdale council is forging ahead with ambitious plans to develop the area around the town’s railway station despite losing out on £20m in ‘Levelling Up’ cash. The authority has confirmed it has submitted a planning application for the multi-million pound scheme - including images of a new public square that will form its centrepiece.

Three new railway stations have been mooted for Rochdale in a bid to improve the borough's links with Manchester and the wider city region. While residents can hop on a train in Rochdale and be in the city centre within 15 minutes, there are concerns other parts of the borough are less well served.

Rochdale council and the NHS, adding the 'health and safety of our colleagues is always our highest priority'. But Coun John Blundell, cabinet member for regeneration, business, skills and employment, said JD 'need to consider their operation and their precautions'.He added: "They [JD] are now aware that a small number of people in the factory have tested positive and the common denominator is the workers."They really need to consider their operation and their precautions.