CONTROVERSIAL changes to one of Shaw’s most iconic landmarks have been axed. Big Lamp Roundabout appeared to be under threat after a multi-million scheme was…
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Oldham’s sporting ambitions to receive multi-million pound boost
PEOPLE in Oldham will receive a multi-million boost to their sporting aims with the creation of SportsTown. A £5 million investment is kickstarting an ‘ambitious…
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Experienced KC to lead Oldham’s CSE inquiry
AN INQUIRY into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham will be chaired by one of the most respected figures in the field of effectively tackling…
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Police ask for witnesses after woman in Oldham seriously injured in ‘car collision’
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in an alleged collision with a car in Oldham town centre. A…
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Oldham Conservative councillor quits party
TWO ROYTON Conservative councillors have decimated the Oldham Tories by resigning. Dave Arnott – then leader of the party’s representatives after Graham Sheldon stepped down…
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Shaw school uses robots to keep pupils in the classroom
A SHAW school is pioneering a method of helping pupils who cannot attend stay in the classroom. For Kingsland, on Kershaw Street, has recruited three…
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Councillors force Oldham borough to request Places for Everyone withdrawal
SHAW and Crompton councillors have helped force Oldham Council to request withdrawal from a controversial planning scheme. The borough authority will now write to Secretary…
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Motivational Language Careers Event a huge success
SCHOOLS in Oldham and Tameside attended a motivational careers event on Thursday 6th February with the aim of increasing the number of students who elect…
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Councillors help force emergency Oldham meeting over Places for Everyone
SHAW and Crompton councillors have helped force an emergency meeting of the Oldham borough authority over its standing in the controversial Places for Everyone scheme.…
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Councillors call on Oldham to turn the lights off its civic tower
COUNCILLORS, including one for Crompton, have called for Oldham Council to stop an ‘absolute waste of taxpayers’ money’ by lighting up its civic tower. Research…
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