OUTGOING Mayor of Oldham Councillor Ginny Alexander said she will ‘cherish this journey forever’ as she handed over the chains and robes of office. Cllr…
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Oldham College electrical apprentice surges to national final
AN OLDHAM College Electrical apprentice powered his way to an ‘exceptional performance’ at the Sparks Magazine Learner of the Year 2021 final. Adam Pitcher, a…
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New climbing centre brings fun for all the family to Oldham
A NEW climbing centre with an array of facilities suitable for all the family is due to open its doors in Oldham this August. The…
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Demolition plans for 116-year-old Royton mill approved
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A 116-year-old mill in Royton will be demolished after plans were approved by Oldham Council, paving the way for…
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‘Rooted in Oldham’ – new Mayor Jenny Harrison takes office
JENNY Harrison is the new Mayor of Oldham aiming to spread a message of diversity and inclusion during her year in office. Councillor Harrison, a…
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First-timer and long-standing councillor both ‘delighted’ to be elected to represent Royton North and South
A FIRST-TIME councillor and a long-standing representative came out top of the polls at the local elections in Royton North and Royton South. Conservative Dave…
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Three generations step out for Dr Kershaw’s Virtual Hospice Walk
THREE generations of one family aged from 18 to 80 are stepping out together for one cause this summer. Dr Kershaw’s volunteer Margaret Wright, from…
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Litter picker – proud Pauline goes animal crackers over College ‘zoo’
PAULINE Elliott spent her first day out for more than a year in a pig sty… and she couldn’t have been happier. Pauline, 55, admitted…
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Tribute from family of mother who died in Oldham a week ago
THE family of a mother who died in Oldham a week ago have paid tribute to her. Susan Booth, aged 62, was reported to have…
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Cllr Arooj Shah to be elected as new leader of Oldham Council
Cllr Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group. With Labour being the largest group on Oldham Council, holding 40…
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