Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter CONCERNS have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’…
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Battle to keep the Big Lamp on Shaw’s landscape
THE FIGHT is on to save a Shaw ‘local landmark’ after a ‘monstrous scheme’ was proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council.…
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Labour rejects Oldham’s call for child abuse inquiry
By Declan Carey – Local Democracy Reporter LABOUR has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse. Oldham councillors voted…
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Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?
SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…
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Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement…
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Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…
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How a Love Actually scene is helping to attract new social workers
A FILM scene which confirmed a couple’s attraction for one another is being used to help attract new social workers locally. Many of us will…
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Remembering loved ones at Dr Kershaws Hospice service.
DR KERSHAW’S Hospice, Oldham is holding its yearly Light Up a Life service, which will take place virtually and in person on Sunday, December 1…
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New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital officially opens
AFTER months under construction, a new state of the art Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital has officially opened its doors and welcomed…
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‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
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