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Council Tax rebates are on their way despite delay
ONLY a third of Oldham residents eligible for a £150 council tax rebate have so far received the money. Oldham Council says more than 20,000…
Disruption to TransPennine Express services over Bank Holiday weekend
RAIL customers are being advised to avoid travel by train this Bank Holiday weekend ahead of strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union…
One week left for Oldham residents to register their vote for elections
THERE is just one week left to register to vote and ensure your voice is heard at the forthcoming local elections. The voter registration deadline…
Oldham Lifelong Learning Service celebrates good Ofsted inspection
LEARNERS at Oldham Lifelong Learning are building confidence and self-belief, according to Ofsted. Inspectors visited the Oldham Council service, rating it good in every area…
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Rugby club to celebrate the life of former player Julian Bebbington
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club will be celebrating the life of former player Julian Bebbington on Saturday (May 21). The Manor Park is hosting a vets’…
Experts give their views on what went wrong for relegated club
JOE Royle, who managed Oldham Athletic during their glory days of the late 1980s and early 1990s, is hoping relegation to non-league football will prove…
Charlie hits remarkable sub-60 round to win women’s Chronicle Cup
OLDHAM lady vice-captain Charlie Wade produced the best golf round of her life to win the women’s Chronicle Cup by a massive 11-shot margin. Charlie…
Losing finish for Oldham RUFC who are hit by indiscipline
FLEETWOOD 51, OLDHAM RUFC 10 DEPLETED Oldham RUFC were heavily beaten at Fleetwood in their final ADM Premier Division match of the season. Yet, Oldham…
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Co-op gets behind Dr Kershaw’s new Rose to Remember appeal
DR KERSHAW’S has launched a new ‘Rose to Remember’ summer appeal to give the community the opportunity to dedicate a rose plaque to their loved…
UK award for Coliseum panto designer
OLDHAM Coliseum’s pantomime designer Celia Perkins has won Best Costume Design at the UK Pantomime Association Awards. She received the accolade for her work on…
Car review: Brilliantly engineered Mercedes E 300 de is no-brainer
By Steve Berry HAVING the right tools for the job is always reassuring, so when I realised my 700-mile round-trip, to visit family and friends…
Car review: Volvo V90 Recharge is excellent all-rounder
By Steve Berry YOU have just got to love an estate car, right? Especially a Volvo Estate. Who can forget those 850 Estates thundering into…
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Triumphant story of dancer’s cancer battle comes to Coliseum
THE triumphant real-life story of a dancer’s battle with a fist-sized tumour in her head is taking centre stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. ‘We Should…
Oldham Choral Society brings sound of music to The Stoller Hall with Italian Treasures
OLDHAM Choral Society proved that live music is alive and well after the Covid-19 pandemic as they put on their debut performance at The Stoller…
Oldham Choral Society to sing for first time at Stoller Hall
OLDHAM Choral Society makes its debut at the Stoller Hall in Manchester on Sunday, April 10 with a top programme of music and soloists, starting…
The Jungle Book swings back to Oldham Coliseum
A MUSICAL adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s famous story The Jungle Book offers a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy this Easter at Oldham…
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Oldham Expo is boost for businesses across the borough
BUSINESSES from across the borough and beyond came together to network, showcase their products and services, and meet customers at the successful second Oldham Expo.…
Three new arrivals at pop-up store Oldham Made
THREE new brands have been added to the Spindles pop-up shop Oldham Made, helping to kickstart the retail revolution of the borough. Donkeystone Brewing Co, luxury…
Frank Rothwell to host business breakfast with Council Leader and Chief Executive
BUSINESSES are invited to join Oldham’s new ambassador, Frank Rothwell, at a business breakfast with Council Leader Arooj Shah and Chief Executive Harry Catherall. Frank,…
Driving on to bigger things
A MOTHER-AND-SON duo is proving the gamble to set up business on their own was the right decision. Margaret Woodward and Robert Doe had a…
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Student postcard project combats loneliness for Mental Health Awareness Week
CROMPTON House students were ‘thinking happy’, getting creative and reaching out to others to combat loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week. Through their #WriteASmile postcard…
Young dancer Poppy hopes to do Her Majesty proud in World Cup finals
CROMPTON House student Poppy Richardson is swapping her school shoes for dancing shoes as she jets off to Spain to represent England in the Dance World…
Still having a ball at Mahdlo after ten years
TEN years of Mahdlo Youth Zone will be celebrated at a special ‘Seeing is Believing’ anniversary ball on Saturday, May 7. The Jordon Group have…
Oldham College star is Higher Education Student Of The Year
AN OLDHAM College student has been crowned as the Association of Colleges’ Higher Education Student of the Year 2021/2. Ian Kenworthy, 20, beat off stiff…