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Oldham Council faces £30m funding shortfall and launches public consultation ahead of 2021/22 budget
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCIL bosses are consulting on making millions of pounds of cuts – including axing funding for charities and…
Over 80 fines issued following reported Covid breaches across weekend
OVER 80 fines have been issued after officers were called to a number of reports of Covid-19 regulation breaches over the weekend. A large gathering…
Court in brief: Six month driving ban
LEA McManus, 34, of Milnrow Road, Shaw, has received a six-month driving ban by Tameside Magistrates Court. McManus pleaded guilty to driving on Beal Lane,…
CCTV appeal following Beal Lane robbery
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following a robbery in Oldham. At approximately 5.45pm on Monday 21…
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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…
Inspiring one-arm rugby player Frank Jenkinson died aged 80
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club was saddened to hear of the death of former player Frank Jenkinson aged 80. Frank, who died in hospital in Canada…
Oldham leisure centres to temporarily close Thursday for four weeks
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is sad to announce that all of its leisure centres facilities will be temporarily closed for four weeks, with immediate effect…
Former Latics player suspended for breach of COVID-19 regulations
FORMER Oldham Athletic player George Edmundson has been suspended by Rangers to breaching Covid-19 regulations, the Scottish club has confirmed. A statement from the Ibrox…
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Festive fundraising to Give the Gift of Comfort to Dr Kershaw’s
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is asking the community to support its ‘Furnish with Love’ appeal by taking part in festive fundraising to raise money for its…
Angels of mercy – volunteers team up with Leisure Centre café staff to provide hot food boost for homeless
OLDHAM Street Angels have added extra items to their regular menu of help since lockdown. The volunteer Angels are usually deployed helping revelers and supporting…
Help shape the future of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: Recruitment drive for trustees
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is looking for new members to join their active Board of Trustees to help to continue to provide first class and effective…
Smokies Park Hotel to open brand new Italian Restaurant as lockdown lifts
GET a flavour of the Mediterranean right here in Oldham as Smokies Park Hotel plans to open its brand new restaurant, PerryZito, as the country…
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Have yourself a very Oldham Christmas thanks to Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham has partnered with Art UK to launch a series of collection-inspired gifts perfect for the festive season. They include mugs, shopping bags, coasters, greeting cards…
Show off your accent! Be part of the ‘Manchester Voices’ research project
DOES the pronunciation of the words ‘book’, ‘bus’ or ‘boat’ change if you are from Bolton or Bury? Or ‘two’ or ‘tyre’ if you live…
Oldham Coliseum Theatre closed ‘with heavy hearts’ until early 2021
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has confirmed “with heavy hearts” that it is closed to the public until early 2021 to safeguard its future and vital role…
Oldham Coliseum receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has been awarded £243,000 as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The £1.57 billion fund…
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Love your local market: traders still here for you
Oldham’s market traders are supporting customers throughout the national restrictions with stalls selling essential goods still open and others offering click and collect and delivery. Tommyfield Market Hall is…
‘Local restrictions support grants’ launched in Oldham
Businesses which have been legally required to close as a result of local or national restrictions can now apply for a business grant. Oldham Council…
New speciality bar opens in Oldham
PUB lovers and real-ale enthusiasts welcomed Oldham’s newest bar with a cold one yesterday after the transformation of a former unused office building in the…
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Mayor Andy Burnham joins Oldham Sixth Form College for exclusive virtual event
MAYOR of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham visited Oldham Sixth Form College – albeit virtually – to take part in an exclusive questions and answer event.…
Oldham MP hosts Parliament Week events to inspire young people
OLDHAM West and Royton MP Jim McMahon hosted three virtual Parliament Week events to inspire young people from across Oldham. Mr McMahon was joined by…
Shaw youngster presented with British Citizen Youth Award for services to local foodbank
A REMARKABLE nine-year-old from Shaw has been awarded the prestigious British Citizen Youth Award for his efforts to raise money for his local foodbank. Joseph…
Oldham College: ‘Best is yet to come’ for ‘FE College of The Year’ nominee
OLDHAM College is vowing “our best is yet to come” after being pipped to the post for the coveted ‘FE College of the Year’ award.…