MOTORISTS hoping for respite from the M60/M62 Smart motorway works should brace themselves for another three years of upheaval. A new scheme to upgrade 20…
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Academy partner chosen for Royton and Crompton School
A LONDON based Academy Trust is set to take over the running of Royton and Crompton School. E-ACT, who also oversee Oldham Academy North…
View More Academy partner chosen for Royton and Crompton SchoolNo plans to replace Peace Poles destroyed by vandals
Words by Matt Taylor THERE are no plans to replace two Peace Poles in local parks which were destroyed beyond repair by vandals. The pole…
View More No plans to replace Peace Poles destroyed by vandalsShaw branch to remain open despite RBS bank closure cull
THE Royal Bank of Scotland in Shaw will remain open despite hundreds of job losses and another major cull of branches nationwide. But Oldham…
View More Shaw branch to remain open despite RBS bank closure cullShop Direct workers discover job losses via text messages
SHOP Direct bosses have been criticised for their handling of the company’s decision to make nearly 2,000 workers redundant at its three Greater Manchester sites,…
View More Shop Direct workers discover job losses via text messagesDebbie Abrahams MP sacked from Shadow Cabinet after workplace bullying investigation
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has been removed from her role as Shadow Cabinet Minister for Work and Pensions after a Labour…
View More Debbie Abrahams MP sacked from Shadow Cabinet after workplace bullying investigationLocal elections 2018: The results
Oldham went to the polls on Thursday, May 3. Here is how they voted in Shaw, Crompton, Royton North and Royton South (more interviews to…
View More Local elections 2018: The resultsRBS to close Oldham branch as part of national cull
THE Royal Bank of Scotland in Shaw will remain open despite hundreds of job losses and another major cull of branches nationwide. But Oldham town…
View More RBS to close Oldham branch as part of national cullMan jailed for life after stabbing wife to death with samurai sword
A HUSBAND who repeatedly stabbed his wife to death with a samurai sword in a fit of rage has been jailed. Darren Merriman, 40, was…
View More Man jailed for life after stabbing wife to death with samurai swordExtra police patrols to combat tram violence
AN increase in security measures has been announced in the wake of the violent attacks at Metrolink tram stops in Oldham and repeated anti-social behaviour.…
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