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Reprieve for elderly lunch club threatened by closure
A CHARITY lunch club bringing local elderly people together that was due to close could now be set to continue. Pensioners were left ‘devastated’ when…
‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
Awards success for two Oldham academies
STAFF at two Oldham academies took centre stage at an inaugural awards ceremony in London. Over 500 nominations were received for E-ACT’s Staff Impact Awards…
Oldham Council issues update while being slammed for ‘volatile’ finance troubles
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ‘We will make sure we don’t go bankrupt’ OLDHAM Council has managed to bring down a huge projected…
Oldham law firm praises community’s response after being targeted by far-right
AN OLDHAM-BASED law firm has thanked the community for its ‘incredible’ response after it was targeted by far-right activists. Immigration Advice Service (IAS) was one…
Crompton House salutes its GCSE Class of 2024
SHAW’S Crompton House school is celebrating the ‘excellent achievements’ of its Class of 2024. Some 70 per cent of students achieved at least five passes…
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Make a Will and make a difference to a local hospice
A NUMBER of local solicitors will be waiving their fees for people to make a Will in return for a donation to an Oldham hospice. …
Take on the scarily challenging Oldham Half for people with cancer this Halloween
CANCER support charity Maggie’s are on the lookout for runners to take on the challenge of the Oldham Half Marathon to support people with cancer…
Hospice’s Summer Fayre hailed ‘a huge success’
THE holidays got off to a successful start in Oldham as a local hospice held its popular Summer Fayre. Over 600 people from across the…
Action Together announces return of Volunteer Fair in Oldham
ACTION Together has announced the return of their Volunteer Fair, which will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 10am – 3pm, along Market Street in Oldham…
Family Hub helps autistic dad strengthen bond with son
A FAMILY hub in Oldham has helped a doting dad who was diagnosed with autism at 21 years old to strengthen the bond with his…
Hundreds dedicate roses to remember loved ones at hospice
HUNDREDS of people turned out for a summer celebration at a local hospice to remember lost loved ones. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice recently held their third…
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Oldham RLFC target title-winning party after sealing glory
MIKE Ford admits Oldham’s League One rugby league title win is beyond even what he thought may happen. The former player, now managing director, saw…
Enjoy a Summer of Hockey with Oldham Hockey Club
AS both Great Britain men and women hockey teams secured a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics – Oldham Hockey Club are planning to celebrate…
Frank Rothwell sets one-word target for Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic are working to a one-word target for the coming football season – promotion. And there are more reasons why getting back into the…
More Ford family help for Oldham RLFC in promotion quest
MIKE Ford will be extending his family ties as Oldham RLFC look to get promoted. For as well as rugby union star son George, kicking…
Rising rugby star kicks off professional career
A TALENTED student from Oldham has taken the first step in her fledgling career as a rugby player. Olivia Webb, a Year 13 Sport student…
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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…
Blue Man Group’s Bluevolution World Tour set to ignite The Lowry, Salford
EUPHORIC celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication will be the order of the day when the Blue Man Group brings…
How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
THE BREAK A Leg column went a bit further afield for its musical theatre fix – in a different language. But Ian Cheeseman tells fans to expect…
Colossal achievement to save Oldham Coliseum
THE NEWS that Oldham Coliseum has been saved has been a huge boost to the area’s theatrical community. And much of it is down to…
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Job Vacancy: Head of Development and Fundraising – Global Grooves
Global Grooves is recruiting a Head of Development & Fundraising to join their team. JOB PURPOSE Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is…
HPP daredevils take fundraising efforts to new heights – 15,000ft!
THREE daring businessmen are taking their fundraising endeavours to new heights – 15,000ft to be exact. Joint founder and owner Martin Hill of Oldham-based Hill’s…
What does the new Labour Government mean for employment law?
NOW the dust has settled, and the cabinet has been formed it’s time to get on with the business of government, but just how will…
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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…
Crompton House students make the A-Level grade
SHAW’S Crompton House School has hailed the achievements of its sixth form students following a stunning set of A-Level results. Some as 42 per cent…
Oldham Sixth Form College delighted at results
IT IS all smiles at Oldham Sixth Form College as it celebrates outstanding A level and Vocational results. Most courses have achieved a 100 per…
