NEARLY 60 freemasons from four different provinces gathered at Shaw Masonic Hall, Kershaw Street, earlier this month to mark Jack Stant’s 60 years as a…
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Colliery friends are sparking Shaw heritage site into life
A disused electricity sub-station, abandoned for nearly 90 years, is set for a bright future thanks to a funding boost and the tireless work of…
View More Colliery friends are sparking Shaw heritage site into lifeLet’s dance-new lessons put spring in step of Shaw pupils
A GROUP of Shaw pupils has Friday on their minds after being introduced to lunchtime dance classes. About 20 youngsters at Farrowdale House School, aged…
View More Let’s dance-new lessons put spring in step of Shaw pupilsMP urges government to re-start stalled talks over Shop Direct
A GOVERNMENT level meeting to discuss the future of Shop Direct in Shaw has been put on hold because of Britain’s Brexit uncertainty. The Linney…
View More MP urges government to re-start stalled talks over Shop DirectPete Wild leaves Oldham Athletic
Interim head coach Pete Wild has left Oldham Athletic who said in a statement the decision was made for “personal reasons”. The Royton-based Wild, who…
View More Pete Wild leaves Oldham AthleticHouse party? Crompton girls one win away from English schools success
AN all-conquering football team may have already made history but Crompton House year eight girls are not done yet. The talented youngsters are preparing for…
View More House party? Crompton girls one win away from English schools successCouncillors oppose OMBC planning chief’s advice to reject Royton housing plan
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A SHOWDOWN between Oldham’s head of planning and councillors saw a controversial 77-home plan refused despite warnings the local…
View More Councillors oppose OMBC planning chief’s advice to reject Royton housing planRead all about it – Local Communications group launches two new titles
THREE years ago Local Communications, publishers of the Saddleworth Independent, decided time was right to introduce a second newspaper title, the Mossley Correspondent. Little did…
View More Read all about it – Local Communications group launches two new titlesCome to Buckstones Road on holiday? Plans for two-bed accommodation rejected
A SMALL piece of green belt land has been described as a “sought after holiday location” in a bid to turn a redundant workshop into…
View More Come to Buckstones Road on holiday? Plans for two-bed accommodation rejectedSt Paul’s church in grip of ongoing roof repairs
A SHAW church is under the grips of a ‘clamp’ – and its Reverend is delighted. Work to salvage and stabilise the old Methodist chapel…
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