TWO men who bundled an 87-year-old man into the back of a car before strangling him and threatening him with a knife have been found…
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Shaw protests against HMOs as 22-bed proposal refused
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service PEOPLE in Shaw have made their feelings against a ‘flood of HMOs’ as plans for one of the…
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Crompton House ‘incredibly proud’ to scoop pioneering mental health award
CROMPTON House Church of England School is ‘incredibly proud’ to achieve the School Mental Health Award delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…
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Pearson Solicitors’ ‘planting roots for the future’ campaign continues to flourish
AN OLDHAM-based Solicitors’ eco-conscious initiative, Planting Roots for the Future, is growing from strength to strength. The campaign, by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisors is…
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Rotarians fund specially adapted bikes for pupils
TWO kind-hearted Rotary clubs have donated two special cycles to a secondary school in Oldham. Late last year, the Oldham Metro and Saddleworth clubs were…
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Royton and Crompton cricketing icon Cec Wright passes away
THE AREA’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The Royton-based 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket Club at…
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Former hospital ward demolished in Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter DRAMATIC photos capture the moment a former hospital wing was demolished in Oldham this week. The former Women…
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Hospice’s dancing competition was Strictly sensational
A LOCAL hospice’s version of Strictly Come Dancing has tangoed its way to triumph, raising over £65,000 for patient care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice says it…
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Digital drive boosted by devices donation
AN INITIATIVE aimed at narrowing the digital gap in Oldham has been boosted by a bulk donation. The Donate IT campaign launched in early 2024…
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Mayor of Lviv visits school as part of Ukraine link-up
A LOCAL school has struck up connections with Ukrainian students which has led to a visit from the Mayor of Lviv. Crompton House in Shaw…
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