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Covid memorial vandalised second time
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A MEMORIAL dedicated to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic has been vandalised for a…
Community push for banking hub in Royton
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to give their backing to a new banking hub in Royton. The town has lost all of its high street banks,…
Oldham man, 76, to face trial over historic child sex offences
AN ELDERLY man from Oldham will appear in court next year on trial for historic sexual offences against children in the town. Mumtaz Khan, 76,…
Oldham landmark set for hotel makeover amid controversy over tower’s future
By Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel. The 15-storey Civic Centre tower could soon…
New funding will ‘provide urgent lifeline’ for Oldham families
OVER £4 million will be spent over the next year to support Oldham residents experiencing financial hardship. The cash boost has come courtesy of the…
Oldham council to face leadership challenge from independent group
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AN independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss. Cllr Kamran Ghafoor from The…
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£220k fund offers local grants to tackle waste and boost recycling
LOCAL projects can now apply for grants of up to £20,000 to help reduce waste and boost recycling in new and creative ways. The Recycle…
The free course helping locals take a ‘step into the NHS’
CARING Oldham residents are on the pathway to a career in the NHS after completing a free eight-week course. Twenty-three people have begun the journey…
Honour loved ones with Dr Kershaw’s Rose to Remember Appeal
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting all to join its Rose to Remember Appeal to celebrate the lives of loved ones while supporting the compassionate care…
Mental health employment support is ‘life-changing’ for Oldham woman
AN Oldham woman has praised a local service for changing her life and giving her hope for a brighter future. Joana Teodoro, 38, experienced…
Hospice’s dancing competition was Strictly sensational
A LOCAL hospice’s version of Strictly Come Dancing has tangoed its way to triumph, raising over £65,000 for patient care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice says it…
Local hospice leaders head to Parliament to champion funding reform
THE CEO of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice joined hospice leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week, to ask MPs to support reforming the funding model…
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Royton and Crompton cricketing icon Cec Wright passes away
THE AREA’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The Royton-based 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket Club at…
Oldham’s sporting ambitions to receive multi-million pound boost
PEOPLE in Oldham will receive a multi-million boost to their sporting aims with the creation of SportsTown. A £5 million investment is kickstarting an ‘ambitious…
Fitness pilot scheme supports young care leavers across Oldham
TWELVE young care experienced people are benefiting from free three-month memberships with Oldham Active to assess the impact of physical activity on their wellbeing. Oldham…
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…
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Daisy Nook Easter Fair is back, bigger and better
ONE OF the area’s most popular Easter fairs is back – bigger and better. For the event at Daisy Nook Country Park, on the border…
Professor Brian Cox makes Oldham ‘centre of the Universe’ with homecoming visit
FAMOUS physicist Professor Brian Cox is making a special visit to share his expertise and inspire students and teachers in his hometown of Oldham. The town…
Exhibition showcases new chapter for Oldham’s Old Library
THE latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham looks forward to the next chapter in the long history of the borough’s much-loved Old Library. The ‘New life…
Oldham Choral Society offers concert ‘Feast’
THE thrilling cantata Belshazzar’s Feast by Oldham-born William Walton will raise the roof as Oldham Choral Society teams up with Salford Choral Society and the…
Festival shedding light on Oldham set to dazzle
A LATE-NIGHT light festival promises to be bigger and brighter than ever this year. There’s the opportunity for people of all ages to discover Oldham…
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FreelanceHER empowers aspiring women entrepreneurs in Oldham
A GROUND-BREAKING, fully funded ‘FreelanceHER’ programme is helping to equip women in Oldham with the skills and confidence to start their own businesses. A partnership…
Pearson Solicitors facilitate complex social housing deal at historic Adelphi Lads Club
OLDHAM-BASED Pearson Solicitors have been part of a landmark venture to facilitate the sale of the former Adelphi Lads Club site in Salford to pave…
New face at Housing Units as they look to build on success
HUGELY successful retailer Housing Units has added more experience to its team with the appointment of Martin Norris. With a wealth of experience in furniture…
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Mahdlo and Oldham College team up for T Level opportunities
MAHDLO Youth Zone is partnering with Oldham College to offer T Level Business Foundation students an invaluable real-world learning opportunity as part of their studies.…
Crompton House ‘incredibly proud’ to scoop pioneering mental health award
CROMPTON House Church of England School is ‘incredibly proud’ to achieve the School Mental Health Award delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…
Mayor of Lviv visits school as part of Ukraine link-up
A LOCAL school has struck up connections with Ukrainian students which has led to a visit from the Mayor of Lviv. Crompton House in Shaw…
