THE introduction of conductors on the notorious Manchester-Oldham-Rochdale tram line has moved a step closer. Oldham Council is to ask Transport for Greater Manchester bosses…
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Questions asked after Royton Town Hall plans revealed as over budget
THE cost of refurbishing Royton Town Hall and re-location of Royton Library has risen by nearly 50 per cent in 12 months. A recent Freedom…
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Bar owners have to ‘gin’ and bear it
NO-ONE can doubt the response of Royton bar owners after a car ploughed through the front window of the Middleton Road business. Gill and Carl…
View More Bar owners have to ‘gin’ and bear itStill time to have say on Asda petrol station plans says inspector
PLANS for a petrol station at Asda, Shaw have gone out for a final consultation. It will now be next year before a decision is…
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Making headlines: Double award delight for Correspondent team
JUST over 12 months ago the first copies of the Shaw and Crompton Correspondent were hitting the streets of the borough, bringing local news to…
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EXCLUSIVE: By Royle appointment Ex Latics boss joins Latics!
JOE Royle has revealed the Chinese consortium that has taken over Wigan Athletic had previously looked at buying Oldham Athletic. “They wanted to buy a…
View More EXCLUSIVE: By Royle appointment Ex Latics boss joins Latics!Hope springs eternal as community rallies behind walk for ‘angel’ Ben
THEY came to remember the “angel lost to suicide” and nearly 250 people joined forces to celebrate the life of teenager Ben Fitchett. In doing…
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Car jackers hunted after man knifed in supermarket car park
TWO men are being hunted after a motorist was stabbed in a leg outside a Royton supermarket. The attackers struck at Lidl store on Monday…
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Countdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham Events
Count down to Christmas with a great line-up of events in Oldham town centre in the lead up to the big day. The first event…
View More Countdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham EventsSanta calls for support for Children’s Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital
SHAW AND Crompton’s new town crier Marcus Emms will be leading a double life as the end of year approaches. However, his only concern is…
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