OLDHAM’S Youth Mayor Samah Khalil is the youngest person to be recognised in the New Year Honours list 2021. There are a total of 1,239…
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Top of the class-OBE for Oldham College Principal
WELSHMAN Alun Francis “captured” since arriving in Oldham 13 years ago has been awarded an OBE for his services to education, in the Queen’s New…
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British Empire Medal will be “bittersweet” moment for nurse Wendy
A SENIOR critical care nurse from Royton says recognition in the New Year Honours list for services to nursing will be a “bittersweet” experience. Wendy…
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£41 million Town Investment Plan submitted to boost town centre regeneration
Oldham Town Deal Board has submitted plans to secure £41 million funding as part of the Government’s Towns Fund. The Board, made up of representatives from across the public and…
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Greenbelt campaigners play Santa to deliver gifts to Shaw care home
GREENBELT campaigners in Shaw and High Crompton took a day off from fundraising to put smiles on the faces of carers and old folk at…
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Miller time criticised for Christmas consultation on homes plan
A PROPOSED new homes development for High Crompton has been criticised for the timing of a public consultation. Miller Homes want to build 25, three…
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Crown House Vets opens new branch in Shaw
A SHAW veterinary practice has welcomed the first patients to its new modern practice. Crown House Vets are “excited and pleased” to have opened its…
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Oldham Council has prosecuted a takeaway after mouse and rat dropping were found on the premises
AN Oldham fast-food establishment has been taken to Court after animal faeces were found on equipment used to prepare food. In November last year an…
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Prestigious award recognises Rotary work of dedicated couple
TWO stalwarts have been honoured with the prestigious Paul Harris Award in recognition of their work for Oldham Metro Rotary Club. Con and Dot Kelly…
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Don’t be camera shy-photos wanted for MP’s Christmas competition
DO you have a favourite view of Royton, an image that encapsulates all that’s best about the town? If so then it might win a…
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