By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter TWO possible candidates for Oldham council’s leader have emerged after a week of ‘chaotic’ negotiations between the borough’s…
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OLDHAM: ‘This town might be ungovernable’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after…
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Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leader
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured…
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More than £500k spent on painting buses yellow for Bee Network rebrand
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Service MORE than £500,000 has been spent painting buses yellow for the Bee Network rebrand, a Freedom of Information…
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Surprise solidarity ‘Brave the Shave’ raises £1,132.50 for Maggie’s
IT was a true team effort as a surprise ‘Brave the Shave’ raised £1,132.50 for Maggie’s cancer centre in Oldham – more than seven times…
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Oldham Council Elections 2024: Council leader responds to No Overall Control
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER a dramatic election night, Labour has lost its overall majority in Oldham council for the first time…
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School in Shaw receives ‘good’ rating from Ofsted for ‘ambitious’ and ‘nurturing’ environment
By Charlotte Hall. Local Democracy Reporter AN OLDHAM school has had a glowing Ofsted report for its ‘family-orientated and nurturing’ environment – and ‘ambitious’ programme…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launches action-packed fundraising golf day
AN ACTION-PACKED day of sport and fundraising is in store for golf enthusiasts as the Dr Kershaw’s Cup returns. This year’s event takes place at…
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Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ARTISTS and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign. Campaigners confirmed talks to…
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Local firms provide double boost for Mahdlo
A YOUTH charity in Oldham has been boosted by the support of two local firms. Mahdlo Youth Zone provides opportunities for young people from across…
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