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Plans to extend a town's controversial cycle lane have been approved by councillors.

The second phase of the project in Castleton, Greater Manchester, will see the cycleway extended to Rochdale town centre, and includes new junctions along the A58 Manchester Road.

Some local businesses had criticised the first phase of the scheme, blaming a loss of parking space on the main road and project delays for a downturn in trade.

Rochdale councillor Shah Wazir said although the next phase would cause "short-term" disruption, the scheme would be "really beneficial for our borough".