AN INITIATIVE aimed at narrowing the digital gap in Oldham has been boosted by a bulk donation. The Donate IT campaign launched in early 2024…
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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…
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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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ITV filming to close Royton park
A PARK in Royton will close over a couple of days to enable ITV crews to film scenes for a drama series. Oldham Council has…
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Police report burglary reduction – but what’s behind it?
POLICE in Greater Manchester have reported a reduction in burglaries and arrested more people on suspicion of the crime. GMP says there were 11,246 burglaries…
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Contactless ‘tap and go’ payments to extend to buses
BUS passengers will soon have an easier option to pay for their travel as part of the Bee Network’s next change. Contactless ‘tap and go’…
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£20m boost to ‘supercharge’ Oldham’s regeneration plans
EVERY part of Oldham will benefit from a £20 million boost from the government, according to the council. Oldham Council’s leader has described the investment…
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‘Oldham’s time truly is now’ says new council boss
THE new boss at Oldham Council has vowed that the borough can be ‘unstoppable’ as she expressed her pride to work for ‘a place I…
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Importance of hospice care highlighted in new campaign
A NATIONAL campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the importance of hospice care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham is among over 140 hospices…
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Boost for Oldham students preparing for GCSEs
THERE are now just months to go until this year’s GCSE exams begin in secondary schools up and down the country. In Oldham, some students…
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