OLDHAM Council is saddened following the death of Councillor Jean Stretton. Jean, who was 64, was the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and had represented Hollinwood…
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Plans for huge new Shaw and Crompton health centre finally lodged
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter PLANS for a new health centre which will serve more than 13,000 residents have officially been lodged after more…
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Oldham holds Civic Commemorative service to mark State Funeral of the Queen
PEOPLE across Oldham are invited to a Civic Commemorative inter-faith church service on Sunday, September 18, on the eve of the state funeral of Her…
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Celebrate Harvest Fest with activities for all the family at Northern Roots
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY Harvest Fest with arts and activities is coming to Northern Roots on Saturday, September 17. The event, which runs from 4pm-9.30pm has been…
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Get Oldham Working Jobs Fair set to return after three years
THE Get Oldham Working Jobs Fair is back at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday, September 22 after a three-year break due to the Covid-19…
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Coliseum seeks young dancers and actors to join Robin Hood this Christmas
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is auditioning for talented young people to join the cast on stage for this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. The theatre is seeking three…
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Rail customers advised ‘Do Not Travel’ during more strikes
UPDATE 9/9/2022 Further to the announcement by the RMT and ASLEF trade unions that they have suspended planned strike action, Northern will now operate a…
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Oldham teacher jailed for series of non-recent sexual assaults on students
A TEACHER from Oldham has been jailed for a decade after being found guilty of a series of non-recent sexual assaults on students. Christopher Pickup…
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Campaigning MP Debbie Abrahams says ‘know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’
DEMENTIA awareness campaigner and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Debbie Abrahams, is doing her bit to help spread the World Alzheimer’s Month message which…
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‘Simply incredible’ Blue Coat School pupils celebrate GCSE results
THE achievements of Blue Coat School pupils are ‘simply incredible’, says headteacher Rob Higgins, as they celebrate their GCSE results. Of all results, 43 per…
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