THE AREA is back in a full lockdown after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed new national measures. Schools, many of which reopened today, will close…
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New signing Stott no stranger
JAMIE Stott is looking forward to the biggest game of his career months after being released by Oldham Athletic. The Failsworth-raised defender has helped Stockport…
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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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Oldham to move into tier four Covid-19 restrictions
GREATER Manchester, including Oldham, is being moved into tier four of Covid-19 regulations. From 12.01am tomorrow (Thurs, December 31), the region will be placed into…
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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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Review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham expected in middle of 2021
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A REVIEW into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham is now expected to publish its findings in the…
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First healthcare worker in Oldham to receive Covid-19 vaccine targets frontline return
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter AN Oldham nurse who was the first person in the local NHS to get the Covid-19 vaccine hopes it…
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Oldham to stay in tier three of Covid-19 regulations
OLDHAM will remain in the highest level of Covid-19 regulations after a Government review. Hopes were building the borough would be downgraded to tier two…
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Oldham residents encouraged to enter ‘Window Wonderland’ competition
OLDHAM Council is encouraging local residents to submit their festive window displays into its ‘Window Wonderland’ competition this Christmas as it looks to help brighten…
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