SHAW’S Roy Butterworth received a long-service award at the Manchester Football Association Grassroots Awards. The award, presented at the Midlands Hotel, was recognition of a…
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Fundraising boost for community projects as Steve launches charitable trust
FUNDRAISING teacher Steve Hill has launched another of his famous challenges but this one is very much closer to home. Intrepid Steve has enjoyed adventures…
View More Fundraising boost for community projects as Steve launches charitable trustSt Paul’s nursery steps out for Barnardo’s Big Toddle
A KIND-HEARTED nursery in Royton proved you are never too young to help a good cause as children and staff took part in Barnardo’s Big…
View More St Paul’s nursery steps out for Barnardo’s Big ToddleCelebrating landmark chapter in history of Crompton Library
THERE has been a library provision in Shaw and Crompton since 1907. But it was a more recent anniversary celebrated with a talk and birthday…
View More Celebrating landmark chapter in history of Crompton LibraryOff the buses! First Manchester axes service
FIRST Manchester is to withdraw its 24 service connecting Royton with Manchester and Rochdale. And the company has announced timetable changes to other services, all…
View More Off the buses! First Manchester axes serviceCouncil ends investigation after planning boss quits job
OLDHAM Council is looking for a new head of planning after the shock resignation of Stephen Irvine. Mr Irvine, who had been in post since…
View More Council ends investigation after planning boss quits jobHomes plan poised for further delays
THE future of Greater Manchester’s controversial homes, jobs and the environment plan has been again thrown into doubt. Two drafts of the Greater Manchester Spatial…
View More Homes plan poised for further delaysTrent Road surgery earns reprieve but still faces uncertain future
The future of Trent Road surgery in High Crompton has been put on hold after a report that could have led to its closure was…
View More Trent Road surgery earns reprieve but still faces uncertain futureOscar winner! Shaw youngster wins praise for litter picking campaign
OSCAR Dean is waging a one-youngster war on Shaw’s litter louts. And the nine-year-old’s efforts to keep the streets clear of rubbish has already been…
View More Oscar winner! Shaw youngster wins praise for litter picking campaignTour of Britain puts Shaw and Crompton on the map
RESIDENTS are urged to welcome and support an internationally acclaimed cycling event coming to Shaw and Crompton next month. But householders are also warned of…
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