A PLAQUE to commemorate the life and work of an eminent former Shaw and Crompton councillor has been unveiled for a second time. Forty-six years…
View More Daughter unveils plaque in memory of former Shaw and Crompton councillor Matthias PillingCategory: Featured
Wilful behaviour and carelessness contribute to moor fires
A PLEA and warning has been issued after a blaze broke out on Crompton Moor. Police are investigating the incident along with a succession of…
View More Wilful behaviour and carelessness contribute to moor firesStaff threatened with knife at bookies in Oldham
DID you witness a robbery in the Oldham area? At around 10:20pm on Wednesday 13 March 2019, a man walked into the Paddy Power on…
View More Staff threatened with knife at bookies in OldhamShut RBS building for sale with price tag of £155,000
MORE THAN £150,000 will be needed to get your hands on a former Shaw bank that has gone up for sale. And it is believed…
View More Shut RBS building for sale with price tag of £155,000Rising up… Greenbelt campaigners step up protests with Tandle Hill Country Park march and rally
THOUSANDS of campaigners came together to send a defiant and united message to Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and Oldham Council – ‘leave our greenbelt…
View More Rising up… Greenbelt campaigners step up protests with Tandle Hill Country Park march and rallyAdventurer Steve Hill completes another inspiring charity challenge
A TRIP to the top of North Africa’s highest mountain and accompanying royalty to present Duke of Edinburgh gold awards is all part of Shaw…
View More Adventurer Steve Hill completes another inspiring charity challengeLarge fire on Crompton Moor believed to be arson
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) was called out to a large fire, believed to be arson, on Crompton Moor over the weekend (Saturday…
View More Large fire on Crompton Moor believed to be arson‘Mr Manchester City’ Bernard Halford dies
OLDHAMER Bernard Halford, a giant in the world of football administration, has died at the age of 77. Bernard, who waged a lengthy battle against…
View More ‘Mr Manchester City’ Bernard Halford diesPark life: businessmen waiting for Green light for new development
TWO businessmen are poised to transform the former municipal gardening shed in High Crompton Park into ‘The Green’ – an eaterie and community hub. Michael…
View More Park life: businessmen waiting for Green light for new developmentCreative characters celebrate World Book Day at Royton Hall Primary
FROM superheroes and princesses to Harry Potter and Gangsta Granny, a host of colourful and creative characters filled Royton Hall Primary School for a special…
View More Creative characters celebrate World Book Day at Royton Hall Primary