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With a career spanning nearly 30 years, 45 wins from 48 professional fights, Hatton was a major name in the boxing world, selling out arenas wherever he went but also a down to earth guy, a father and an inspiration to many worldwide. Not just for his fighting spirit, but also his personal life in which he did much for charity despite his own battles with mental health. The world has lost a warrior.

Tucked away in the middle of Merseyway, Stockroom isn’t just a new library... it’s a whole rethinking of what public spaces can be. With retro arcade machines upstairs, a calm sensory room downstairs, and a café you’ll actually want to sit in, this is a place made for everyone. Whether you’re working, wandering or just killing time with the kids, it’s the kind of space that makes you feel like your town’s moving in the right direction.

This isn’t about bringing “culture” to Rochdale. It’s about amplifying what’s already here. The artists, the food, the youth clubs, the theatres, the festivals, the stories, the spaces. It’s Rochdale being seen properly, and inviting the rest of Greater Manchester to take a closer look. As Andy Burnham put it, "Rochdale will surprise you. It’s got so much to offer and it’s going to be a wonderful year in the spotlight."

Stockroom is Stockport’s brand new creative and cultural space — part library, part performance venue, part community living room. Housed on Merseyway, it’s a place built by and for the people, full of stories, ideas, and possibility.