SHAW can now call itself home to rugby league royalty. However, Marc Sneyd would rather not have collected a third Lance Todd Trophy as man…
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Author: Gary Carter
Kevin Sinfield going back on the road in latest physical challenge
RUGBY league icon turned fundraising phenomenon Kevin Sinfield is going back out on the road again. The former Leeds Rhinos star, now skills and kicking…
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Warning notice issued to mental health services NHS trust
THE NHS trust which provides many mental health services in Oldham has been given a warning notice to improve its wards for older people. After…
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Oldham-based county lines drug gang members jailed
FIVE MEN have been jailed for their roles in a county lines gang that used teenage runners and supplied illegal drugs using an organised phone…
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Royal Oldham Hospital told it must get better by inspectors
ROYAL Oldham Hospital has been told its medical care services must improve by a watchdog. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection last August…
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Oldham landmark set for hotel makeover amid controversy over tower’s future
By Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel. The 15-storey Civic Centre tower could soon…
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New face at Housing Units as they look to build on success
HUGELY successful retailer Housing Units has added more experience to its team with the appointment of Martin Norris. With a wealth of experience in furniture…
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Oldham councillors to be asked to vote on cutting their number
OLDHAM councillors will be asked to vote on whether a third of them should be cut. Or as one put it, ‘turkeys will be asked…
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Daisy Nook Easter Fair is back, bigger and better
ONE OF the area’s most popular Easter fairs is back – bigger and better. For the event at Daisy Nook Country Park, on the border…
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Royton and Crompton cricketing icon Cec Wright passes away
THE AREA’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The Royton-based 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket Club at…
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