By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service THE closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose…
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It’s time to say goodbye to the old Tommyfield Market
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to…
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Big line-up for new season of Little French Cinema
AN exciting mix of classic and modern films in a variety of genres lies in store during the 2025 season of the Little French Cinema.…
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‘Robot bins’ in Oldham town centre malfunction
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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