TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
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Category: Breaking News
Hicks bows out after 50 years in football
KEITH Hicks has blown the final whistle on a 50-year career in football as retirement beckons for the ex-Oldham Athletic player. And the former central…
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Adult learning is top of class at Hopwood Hall
Advertisement feature for Hopwood Hall College HOPWOOD Hall College saw adult learning go from strength to strength at the start of 2021 – and there…
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Head coach Harry Kewell sacked by Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic have begun a search for a new head coach after dismissing Harry Kewell. The Aussie, who only took charge on August 1, was…
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“The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced
BRITAIN’S way out of lockdown has been spelled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And non-essential businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, should reopen on…
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Police investigation launched following sexual assault in Royton Park
AN investigation has been launched following a report of a sexual assault in Oldham. Officers were called around 12.40am this morning (Sunday, February 21) to…
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Have your say: Oldham Council calls on the public’s views on Spindles redevelopment
OLDHAM Council is calling on the public to have their say on the redevelopment of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre. The council purchased the landmark…
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Bomb squad declares item found under car in Oldham as ‘no threat to public’
BOMB squad officers were called out after a ‘suspicious item’ was discovered underneath a car. The technical team arrived at Arkwright Street in Oldham just…
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Public support is good news for town crier Marcus after resignation shock
MARCUS Emms is reconsidering his decision to hang up his bell as Shaw and Crompton town crier after receiving overwhelming backing. Family man Marcus, who…
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Plans rejected to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation
A PLANNING application to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room, temporary homeless hostel has been refused. A…
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