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Get tested plea Covid-19 guidance update to control new variant
NEW Coronavirus guidance has been issued to people in Saddleworth and across Oldham. Along with authorities throughout Greater Manchester and Lancashire, additional testing, tracing, isolation…
Green light given to controversial plans to turn former Shaw pub into homeless hostel
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a former pub in Shaw into a homeless hostel have been approved despite residents being…
Detectives investigating murder release image of man they wish to speak to
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man in Oldham last month have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation…
Theatre legend Alan steps back into spotlight with Queen’s Birthday honour
KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
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Runners enjoy Park life experience
FINALLY, and with a few false starts, Royton Road Runners began their 2020/21 club season as 31 members took part in the Heaton Park 10K…
Tributes to former rugby club winger Jack Birchenall
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club has lost another ex-player following the death of former winger Jack Birchenall aged 79. Jack, who starred for the club at…
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…
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Health care assistants step up to support Dr Kershaw’s ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’
A TEAM of eight health care assistants from Dr Kershaw’s have come together to support the hospice where they work and are urging the community…
Volunteers thanked for Spring Clean contribution
VOLUNTEERS in Royton contributed to a successful; litter pick across Oldham as part of the borough’s contribution to the Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring…
Ginny will ‘cherish this journey’ as Mayor forever
OUTGOING Mayor of Oldham Councillor Ginny Alexander said she will ‘cherish this journey forever’ as she handed over the chains and robes of office. Cllr…
Oldham Council bosses take to the streets in clean up drive
WHEN Cllr Arooj Shah became the new leader of Oldham Council in May, she said her top priority was to clean up Oldham’s streets and…
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New climbing centre brings fun for all the family to Oldham
A NEW climbing centre with an array of facilities suitable for all the family is due to open its doors in Oldham this August. The…
Podcast putting One Foot In Front Of The Other
NEW podcast series One Foot In Front of the Other explores health and wellbeing through the lens of walking. Walking has been a coping strategy for many…
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…
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It’s official: Oldham College is ‘Great Place to Work’
OLDHAM College is celebrating after achieving Great Place to Work Certification™. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Their unparalleled benchmark…
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…
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Same amazing college, new look at Oldham Sixth Form
OLDHAM Sixth Form College is launching a new brand that marks the college’s 28 year evolution into its current position as one of the country’s…
Oldham College electrical apprentice surges to national final
AN OLDHAM College Electrical apprentice powered his way to an ‘exceptional performance’ at the Sparks Magazine Learner of the Year 2021 final. Adam Pitcher, a…
Something exciting is coming to Oldham Sixth Form College
AFTER almost 30 years of providing exceptional education to students, Oldham Sixth Form College is keeping its key purpose at heart as it undergoes a…
Headteacher steps out to raise £1,300 and counting for children’s mental health charity
A ROYTON headteacher braved sun, rain and heavy hailstones to step out and raise more than £1,300 for a children’s mental health charity. Hilary Henderson,…