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Royton man’s conviction for assault
A ROYTON man has been given a conditional discharge for 18 months after being convicted of assault and using threatening or abusive words. Nicholas Randall,…
Military helps deliver rapid Covid tests at Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre for key workers
RAPID Covid-19 testing is underway across Oldham with help from the military for key workers without symptoms of the virus. From Monday, January 18, people…
Plans submitted to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Oldham Council seeking to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room,…
Royton catering firm fined after mouse droppings found at its premises
A ROYTON catering firm has been fined after mouse droppings were found near where food was stored and was being prepared at its premises. Scoff…
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New signing Stott no stranger
JAMIE Stott is looking forward to the biggest game of his career months after being released by Oldham Athletic. The Failsworth-raised defender has helped Stockport…
Oldham Leisure Centres to temporarily close as Greater Manchester enters tier four
LEISURE centres across Oldham will temporarily close with immediate effect from December 31, 2020. The closures are in light of the latest COVID-19 situation, which…
Former basketball player’s drink drive ban
A FORMER Oldham Celtics professional basketball player has been banned from the road for 20 months after being caught drink driving in Ashton. United States…
Latics Latest: Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
IT is fair to say Oldham Athletic will be getting to know Bradford City well with three meetings in three different competitions in the space…
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Residents urged to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with their own ‘services’
RESIDENTS in Shaw and Crompton are asked to light a candle and place a stone at home to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on Wednesday, January…
OCL’s Kate vaccine ready after successful retraining
KATE Foster, a quality and compliance manager for Oldham Community Leisure, has swapped her desk and clip board for PPE and syringes. While furloughed, Kate,…
First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive
FIRST Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Cezair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following a rigorous recruitment…
MP answers Oldham Foodbank appeal by donating 100 supermarket crates
ONE hundred supermarket crates were donated by Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon as he answered Oldham Foodbank’s Christmas appeal. The donation worth £300…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice supporters raise over £18,000 during evening of virtual entertainment
IT wasn’t the usual venue and guests weren’t necessarily rocking the requisite black tie and fabulous dress, but the Francis House Glass Slipper Ball still…
Oldham residents encouraged to enter ‘Window Wonderland’ competition
OLDHAM Council is encouraging local residents to submit their festive window displays into its ‘Window Wonderland’ competition this Christmas as it looks to help brighten…
Brian the elf is bringing back Christmas cheer across Oldham
BRIAN the elf is back at the Oldham Theatre Workshop as the star of their upcoming festive performance, National Elf at Your Service! In collaboration…
Oldham Music Service set to hit right notes in first Virtual Christmas Performance
THE annual Music Centre Christmas Festival, hosted in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, can’t take place this year. But that’s not stopping Oldham’s Music Service from…
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Pearson Solicitors finishes year with more charitable giving for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
PEARSON Solicitors and Financial Advisers are thrilled to be finishing the year with a £2,500 donation to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The Royton-based hospice is a…
Solicitors spread Christmas cheer to Oldham families with foodbank donations
Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has donated more than £600 worth of items to Oldham Foodbank just in time for Christmas. Hearing…
Coronavirus business grants launched to help hospitality and leisure sectors supply chain
Businesses which directly supply the hospitality and leisure sectors and have been impacted by coronavirus restrictions could benefit from a new cash grant scheme. Oldham Council has launched supply chain grants to support businesses…
Crown House Vets opens new branch in Shaw
A SHAW veterinary practice has welcomed the first patients to its new modern practice. Crown House Vets are “excited and pleased” to have opened its…
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Mahdlo joins forces with community to bring joy over festive period
MAHDLO Youth Zone teamed up with local companies and individuals to help about 2,200 people across Oldham enjoy a magical Christmas. More than £10,000 was…
Oldham College and Willmott Dixon help make Christmas special for young people impacted by Covid-19
OLDHAM College and Willmott Dixon have teamed up to bring Christmas cheer to 200 local young people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. The…
MP helps Mahdlo spread Christmas cheer young people and families
RAIN didn’t stop play for Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, when she was asked to support Mahdlo’s drive to bring Christmas cheer…
Oldham College’s ‘Amazing Grace’ is young student of the year national finalist
AN INSPIRATIONAL Oldham College student who has battled serious illness has been shortlisted for a top national accolade. Grace Prestwood has been named as one…