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Tribute from family of mother who died in Oldham a week ago
THE family of a mother who died in Oldham a week ago have paid tribute to her. Susan Booth, aged 62, was reported to have…
Response to Census 2021 exceeds expectations as deadline approaches
THE response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count. For those…
Cllr Arooj Shah to be elected as new leader of Oldham Council
Cllr Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group. With Labour being the largest group on Oldham Council, holding 40…
Election 2021: Oldham Council leader loses seat
OLDHAM Council leader Sean Fielding (Lab) has lost his seat in Failsworth West to Failsworth Independent Party’s Mark Wilkinson – and he left Oldham’s Queen…
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The long-gone rugby club that has not been forgotten
IT is a story of a lovingly remembered rugby league club which has been told in a book published by two of its stalwart members.…
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…
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Oldham woman uses 60,000 ‘diamonds’ to create superhero picture for NHS heroes
AN Oldham woman, who used more than 60,000 ‘diamonds’ to create a picture showing superheroes bowing to doctors, has donated the artwork to The Royal…
Litter picker – proud Pauline goes animal crackers over College ‘zoo’
PAULINE Elliott spent her first day out for more than a year in a pig sty… and she couldn’t have been happier. Pauline, 55, admitted…
Car review: Mazda MX-30 brings families together in electric dreams
By Steve Berry I was recently invited by Mazda to the beautiful Broughton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales to check-out their first all-electric vehicle, the…
Creative competition launched to highlight climate change impact
A CREATIVE competition has been launched as part of an art project for people living and working in Oldham to campaign about climate change. Crossing Footprints for Oldham…
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Fun City brings entertainment for all the family to town
THERE is entertainment for all the family as Fun City comes to town. The mobile theme park is setting up in Hollinwood on Railway Road,…
Real-life stories from health workers at Royal Oldham Hospital explored in A Broken Family, Together
REAL-LIFE stories of healthcare workers at The Royal Oldham Hospital are explored in Dare to Know Theatre’s digital verbatim play A Broken Family, Together. The play…
On Stage, Online and Outdoor: Oldham Coliseum launches summer season
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back from June 24 for an eclectic summer season combining live theatre, innovative online events and an…
Libraries ready to open doors, but not all of them
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are opening their doors once more following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Oldham Council is reopening libraries in Uppermill, Chadderton…
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Bittersweet hello at Oldham Old Town Hall
THE last few months have been a little bitter for everyone… so it’s definitely time to enjoy something sweet. Why not treat yourself to ‘Bittersweet’,…
DIY wills can often lead to inheritance and will disputes
Find Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers at 31 Queen Street, Oldham or call 0161 785 3500 or go online: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk (advertisement feature) WHILE it might…
Forward thinking family business keeps taking home improvements to next level
A POPULAR third-generation family business is opening another door to success after taking over its first base on Uppermill high street. Forward-thinking AWC Windows and…
New eatery brings tastes of Thailand to Oldham’s Tommyfield Market
SHOPPERS can enjoy the distinctive sweet, spicy, and savoury tastes of Thailand at Oldham’s Tommyfield Market at new eatery The Thai Kitchen. Catering authentic, freshly…
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Mahdlo calls on young people to get creative for minibus design competition
MAHDLO Youth Zone is inviting young people across the borough to get creative for their minibus design competition. Last year, the Mahdlo minibus was stolen…
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…
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…