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Shaw man charged with 26 non-recent child sexual offences
A MAN from Shaw has been charged with non-recent child sexual offences. Christopher Pickup, 74, from Underwood Way, has been charged with 26 offences of…
New ‘more accessible’ constituency office for MP Jim McMahon
OLDHAM West and Royton MP Jim McMahon is ‘delighted’ to unveil his new, ‘more accessible’ constituency office at Chadderton Town Hall. The MP will be…
Vaccines given to more than 100,000 registered patients across Oldham
MORE than 100,000 registered patients in Oldham have received their first coronavirus vaccination, including more than half of the borough’s adult population. As of Sunday, March 28, 52 per…
Major changes to coronavirus testing in Oldham as lockdown rules ease
CORONAVIRUS testing across Oldham is undergoing a major restructure to help give residents better access. As some lockdown rules ease from Monday, March 29, the…
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Worldwide tributes to former Oldham teacher John Grant
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
Hicks bows out after 50 years in football
KEITH Hicks has blown the final whistle on a 50-year career in football as retirement beckons for the ex-Oldham Athletic player. And the former central…
Head coach Harry Kewell sacked by Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic have begun a search for a new head coach after dismissing Harry Kewell. The Aussie, who only took charge on August 1, was…
Cricketing legend Ezra Moseley killed in Barbados road accident
FORMER Oldham Cricket Club captain Howard Schofield has paid tribute to ex-West Indies Test player Ezra Moseley who has died aged 63. Moseley, who played…
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Community invited to join in Captain Tom 100 challenge to help Mahdlo Youth Zone
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling on the community to join them in tackling the Captain Tom 100 challenge to celebrate the veteran’s life and legacy…
MS Society Zooms towards annual awareness week
THE annual MS Awareness Week (April 19-25) is an opportunity for Oldham’s MS Society Group to raise awareness surrounding Multiple Sclerosis and reach out to…
Funding boosts from First Choice Homes Oldham to help community groups thrive after coronavirus
THE first round of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) funding for 2021 has been launched by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO). The ROCA scheme runs…
Car review: Go green and stylish with new Ford Kuga
THE new Ford Kuga is a medium-to-large SUV that majors on practicality, driving experience and value, writes Steve Berry. An ideal family-lugger that looks pretty…
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£56,600 grant boost for Oldham Coliseum from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
A WELCOME boost of £56,000 has been granted to Oldham Coliseum Theatre from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. This award will…
Interactive online murder mystery comes to Oldham Coliseum
IT is up to you to figure out whodunnit in Oldham Coliseum Theatre and Front Room Production’s digital murder mystery, Whodunnit at the Coliseum? running…
Manchester Ska Foundation returns to rock Oldham 10 years after first show
By Simon Smedley OLDHAM will be rocking to the sound of Ska and 2-Tone on September 25 as ace tribute band Manchester Ska Foundation returns…
Spring Digital Season brings interactive events and experiences to Oldham Coliseum audiences
THIS Spring, Oldham Coliseum Theatre presents a season of online events and experiences using interactivity and digital technology to transport audiences of all ages to…
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Gym is fighting fit after three Covid lockdowns
AS BRITAIN takes the next step towards the end of lockdown, small businesses nationwide can see the light at the end of this lockdown tunnel.…
Restart grants now open for applications from businesses across Oldham
BUSINESSES forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.…
Support still available for Oldham businesses
IN THE last 12 months, businesses in Oldham have received more than £72,250,632.52 in financial support. These figures come a year on from the first…
More businesses to benefit from grants thanks to new scheme
OLDHAM Council has launched a new £500,000 funding pot to support businesses that are struggling to pay ongoing commercial property costs as a result of the pandemic. One-off grants…
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The show must go on! No intermission for Oldham College learners
OLDHAM College learners have been taking their cue from a star-studded line-up of industry professionals – despite learning remotely. Around 100 Performing Arts students were…
Manchester United Foundation helps inspire and reward Royton and Crompton students
ROYTON and Crompton E-ACT Academy is one of Manchester United Foundation’s 63 partner schools and colleges to be given 4,500 pieces of kit donated by…
Francis House Children’s Hospice seeks players for virtual Easter chick hunt
A CHILDREN’S hospice has turned its annual Easter fundraiser into an online activity with the launch of the Francis House ‘Virtual’ Great Didsbury Easter Chick…
Oldham College student designs winning ‘We Got This’ concept for city-region travel safe campaign
AN Oldham College student has taken her first steps towards an exciting career in the creative industries after coming up with the winning concept for…