Oldham Council have sadly announced the passing of Chadderton Central councillor, Sue Dearden. A former secondary school teacher, Sue first came to Oldham in the…
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Shaw ex detective recalls hunt for ‘Beast of Manchester’ serial killer
A FORMER Shaw policeman has been re-living his part in the hunt for and conviction of one of Manchester’s most notorious serial killers. A new…
View More Shaw ex detective recalls hunt for ‘Beast of Manchester’ serial killerFund launched after defib thief puts lives in danger
A THIEF who stole a defibrillator from Shaw town centre has put lives in jeopardy. That’s the message to the culprit who removed the life-saving…
View More Fund launched after defib thief puts lives in dangerEd Sheeran look-a-like strikes a chord with Asda shoppers
ASDA shelfstacker Wesley Byrne is laid back about his new found fame as an Ed Sheeran double. But with offers from several look-a-like agencies to…
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Public opinion is sought on plan to turn Parish Council into Town Council
SHAW and Crompton Parish Council could be re-branded later this year providing it receives public backing. For the past three months councillors have discussed changing…
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Night shelter is boost for Oldham’s rough sleepers
ROYTON councillor Hannah Roberts has reaffirmed Oldham Council’s commitment to reducing the number of rough sleepers in the town after visiting a recently opened winter…
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Rotary Club’s nine days of Christmas spread cheer through the community
SANTA Claus received his own present as the Rotary Club of Royton and Crompton raised a wonderful £3,425.50 for community causes and put a smile…
View More Rotary Club’s nine days of Christmas spread cheer through the communityViolent thug jailed for 17 years after Shaw house siege nightmare
Special report by Don Frame A MOTHER of two young children was subjected to a terrifying 26-hour nightmare ordeal when the boyfriend she had just…
View More Violent thug jailed for 17 years after Shaw house siege nightmareMPs object to constituency boundary change plans
THE Government’s proposed boundary changes to Parliamentary constituencies have been dealt a setback. The plans, revealed by the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) in October…
View More MPs object to constituency boundary change plansPeace activist battles snow to finish 25-mile walk for landmines charity
OLDHAM peace activist Richard Outram battled against driving snow and winds to complete a 25-mile walk to raise funds to help clear landmines in Angola.…
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