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How a Love Actually scene is helping to attract new social workers
A FILM scene which confirmed a couple’s attraction for one another is being used to help attract new social workers locally. Many of us will…
Top accolade for Oldham Community Radio
THE battle to save Oldham Coliseum featured in Oldham Community Radio’s 99.7 FM winning entry in the Community Radio Awards 2024. The station claimed the…
Mayor ‘honoured’ by award for supporting Oldham veterans
THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
Lest We Forget: Community pays respects with Remembrance services and tributes
VARIOUS services and tributes will be held across Shaw, Crompton and Royton this Remembrance Day to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world…
Town hall restoration unveils hidden Victorian treasures
A MUCH-LOVED landmark has been returned to its original glory after undergoing a complete restoration. Royton Town Hall has recently reopened its doors with a…
Changes promised after bus passengers’ confusion
THE BODY in charge of the area’s buses has promised to make changes after confusion reigned on one service covering Shaw. A councillor was prompted…
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Christmas Fayre raises more than £7,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
MORE than 600 people enjoyed festive games, shopping, food and drink at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Fayre to help raise £7,699 for patient care. The…
When doves fly: The Mancunian Birder looks at an unusual visitor to the borough
MANCUNIAN modern-day blues band Doves recently announced big news about their new album and tour. To celebrate, Royton-based birder and Doves fan James Walsh, also…
Call for contributions as Mahdlo ‘Shop and Drop’ appeal targets 500 Christmas gifts
KIND-HEARTED shoppers are being asked to buy a bit extra this Christmas to help Mahdlo Youth Zone gift 300 pyjamas and more than 200 hampers…
Volunteers needed so Santa can roll up for annual Rotary visits
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED volunteers are needed to help ensure this year’s popular Santa visits and Christmas Cash Collection by Crompton and Royton Rotary and Inner Wheel can…
Tree-mendous opportunity to make Oldham greener
DOING your bit to help tackle climate change and make your neighbourhood greener has just become easier in Oldham. It’s thanks to an initiative open…
HPP’s ‘intense and exhilarating’ skydive raises £2,215 for Maggie’s Oldham
FUNDRAISERS from Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) took on an ‘intense and exhilarating’ skydive to raise £2,215 and counting for Maggie’s Oldham. Joint founder and owner…
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Shaw Cricket Club gets set to tee off for first Golf Day
PLACES are being snapped up quicky for the first annual Shaw Cricket Club Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Fairfield Crisps, is set to tee…
Oldham Active ‘excited’ to make finals of inaugural Seriously Social Awards
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
Oldham RLFC target big crowds in rugby league’s new world
MIKE Ford is targeting as full a Boundary Park as possible as Oldham RLFC get used to rugby league’s new age. Roughyeds scored 7.00 in…
New spirit means new Oldham Athletic ahead of FA Cup challenge
Images courtesy of Oldham Athletic Football Club MIKE Fondop may be the main man in Oldham Athletic’s frontline as they chase a return to the…
Golfers swing into action in drive to support hospice
GOLFERS swung into action to help raise a tee-mendous amount for a local hospice. There was healthy competition at Crompton and Royton Golf Club as…
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Spend, Spend, Spend: Viv Nicholson’s wild fortune brought to life at the Royal Exchange
Viv Nicholson’s extraordinary rise from a Yorkshire mining town to pools winner—and her infamous vow to “Spend, Spend, Spend”—takes centre stage in this musical biopic.…
Festive fun and entertainment in store at Shaw and Crompton Switch-on
THERE will be festive fun and entertainment for all the family at the Shaw and Crompton Christmas Lights Switch-on. The event takes place on Saturday,…
Council hopes events programme will boost town centre footfall
A MIX of old and new events will be coming to Oldham this autumn and winter. Oldham Council has organised the free line-up in a…
Small theatre talent on a par with big shows
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King WHILE big stage shows may take many of the plaudits and awards, equally impressive performances may be…
Thatcher heroin epidemic play comes to Oldham
AN award-winning play which chronicles the Thatcher-era heroin epidemic is coming to Oldham for the first time. A rehearsed reading of The Political History of…
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Mentoring support available to businesses and entrepreneurs
LOCAL businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to access support and be matched with a mentor at a free event. NatWest and Greater Manchester Business…
New appointments boost care department at Pearson Solicitors
TWO new appointments at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are bringing a wealth of experience and continued commitment to children and families in the area.…
Legal 500 status honour for Oldham solicitors
PEARSON Solicitors and Financial Advisers has again been recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, with two of their…
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Crompton House Sixth Form seals historic win at first Oldham Debating Championship
CROMPTON HOUSE Sixth Form students saw off ‘strong competition’ to seal the title at the inaugural Oldham Debating Championship. The pupils had just a week…
High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
Oldham students overcome adversity to triumph in GCSEs
HARD work has paid off for Year 11 students across Oldham for whom the nervous wait to collect their GCSE results is over. Thursday (August…
