FEW people can chart a rise from till ringer to senior management member at a leading British accountancy firm. But Dan Burnell, from Shaw, did…
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Author: Adam Higgins
Light up a Life funds will ‘make a huge difference’ to hospice
THE Oldham community united as hundreds of lights were illuminated at the local hospice’s Light Up a Life service. The annual event at Dr Kershaw’s…
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Netflix film spotlights hospice’s role in IVF birth
A LOCAL hospice stars in a Netflix film about IVF which has gone viral. The birth of IVF actually took place on the grounds of…
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Mentoring support available to businesses and entrepreneurs
LOCAL businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to access support and be matched with a mentor at a free event. NatWest and Greater Manchester Business…
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Tree-mendous opportunity to make Oldham greener
DOING your bit to help tackle climate change and make your neighbourhood greener has just become easier in Oldham. It’s thanks to an initiative open…
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Town hall restoration unveils hidden Victorian treasures
A MUCH-LOVED landmark has been returned to its original glory after undergoing a complete restoration. Royton Town Hall has recently reopened its doors with a…
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High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
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Changes promised after bus passengers’ confusion
THE BODY in charge of the area’s buses has promised to make changes after confusion reigned on one service covering Shaw. A councillor was prompted…
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Burnham confirms local bus fare cap freeze despite nationwide rise
IN some good news for passengers, single fares on local buses will remain capped at £2 throughout 2025. Mayor Andy Burnham says it will continue…
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Emergency services warning ahead of Bonfire Night and Halloween
EMERGENCY services in Greater Manchester are warning against anti-social behaviour and deliberately setting fires over bonfire season. Firefighters, police and paramedics have joined forces to…
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