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First Manchester confirms more industrial action at Oldham depot
NO services will operate from First Manchester’s Oldham bus depot on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20 because of further industrial action. This includes…
Tributes paid to five-year-old Dylan who died in Oldham
THE family of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon who died in Oldham on New Year’s Eve have paid tribute to him Dylan’s dad said: “Dylan was my…
Oldham Council to install more CCTV cameras around town centre tram stops
OLDHAM Council is installing 51 CCTV cameras at locations around five Metrolink stops to help passengers and residents feel safer and more confident. The…
First Manchester industrial action sees services cancelled for two days at Oldham bus depot
INDUSTRIAL action is taking place Oldham bus depot by First Manchester on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11 so no services will operate from…
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Oldham RUFC remain the nearly team after another narrow defeat
ORMSKIRK 15, OLDHAM RUFC 12 OLDHAM RUFC suffered further agony as they slipped to a seventh straight defeat in the ADM Premier Division. After losing…
Red Devils re-sign Sneyd
MARC Sneyd, one of the greatest players produced by Waterhead Warriors, has rejoined Salford Red Devils. The 30-year-old scrum half as become new head coach…
Controversy over Oldham RUFC’s sixth straight league loss
LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE 13, OLDHAM RUFC 12 OLDHAM RUFC suffered a sixth straight defeat in the ADM Premier Division following the narrowest of losses at Liverpool…
Matt’s our boy! Shaw’s Olympic gold medallist honoured with MBE
SHAW cyclist Matt Walls has topped off the best year of his career with recognition in the 2022 New Year Honours list. The former St…
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Honda CR-V brings quiet, refined comfort for whole family
By Steve Berry The Honda CR-V has a bit of a reputation as a – well, more grown-up SUV, if you like. And, as someone…
Sally’s short tales give insight into life stories
WHEN you have spent a lifetime developing a passion and talent for the written word, there must be no prouder achievement than to become a…
Adventurer Steve seeks next extreme challenge
A PRIMARY school teacher who has trekked across the Sahara Desert and run nine marathons in nine days in glacial Iceland is on the hunt…
Gin & Jammies with Dr Kershaw’s
BECOME the ultimate party planner and host a ‘Gin & Jammies’ soiree to enjoy with friends and family, fundraising for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at the…
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Second anniversary restart for The Last Quiz Night on Earth in Oldham
ALMOST exactly two years on, immersive play-come-pub quiz The Last Quiz Night on Earth will run at Oldham’s The Bank Top Tavern in March. The production will…
Hospices join forces with Strictly Dance to raise funds for patient care
DR Kershaw’s and Willow Wood Hospices have partnered up to bring their very own version of popular BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing once more. Royton-based…
Oldham Coliseum’s Digital Advent Plays return
BACK by popular demand, Oldham Coliseum Theatre will once again air a short festive play on its social media channels each day from Wednesday December…
Oldham Choral Society concert is ‘Glorious’
TWO versions of the Gloria rang around St Paul’s Church in Royton as Oldham Choral Society put on their latest concert for a full audience.…
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Omicron business support grants now open
OLDHAM businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The latest coronavirus business grant will see eligible businesses receive one off grants…
Business boost thanks to first Oldham Expo
THE date is already in the diary for the next Oldham Expo event after the successful debut took place in October – despite being cancelled…
COLUMN: Menopause in the workplace
Advertisement feature by Pearson Solicitors: For advice on all aspects of employment law call our team on 0161 785 3500 or email employment@pearsonlegal.co.uk DISCRIMINATION legislation…
Straight talking legal advice from O’Donnell Solicitors
OVER the last five years, O’Donnell Solicitors has flourished into a bustling firm offering straight talking legal advice for both businesses and individuals. The firm,…
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Students spread Christmas cheer to with cards for nursing homes
CROMPTON House Sixth Formers are spreading Christmas cheer by writing cards to residents of local nursing homes. The pupils took part in this year’s Cards…
Oldham College revives spirit of Christmas 2019 with new charity single
OLDHAM College is launching the countdown to the festive season with the release of a new charity single: ‘Christmas is Here’. Staff and students have…
Oasis academies sign Pledge to Peace and plant saplings from Hiroshima
PUPILS from four Oasis academies in Oldham have signed the Pledge to Peace and planted saplings that survived the 1945 Hiroshima A-bomb. Community members from…
Tree planting reaffirms commitment to peace for St Paul’s Primary School, Royton
PUPILS and staff of St Paul’s CE Primary School, Royton joined the Mayor of Oldham for a special assembly to reaffirm their commitment to work…