LANDLORD Vinnie Caira is optimistic Royton’s Halfway House is going to enjoy more than just 15 minutes of fame. It was lights, camera, and action…
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Bridge of sighs car share lifts forced to seek new meeting place
A POPULAR unofficial park and ride location close to the summit of England’s highest motorway has been ruled off limits by highways bosses. For…
View More Bridge of sighs car share lifts forced to seek new meeting placeRoyton Hall Primary and Orchard House bring generations together
TWO generations are getting creative together with a range of exciting and educational projects. Key Stage 1 pupils from Royton Hall Primary School are working…
View More Royton Hall Primary and Orchard House bring generations togetherHill up a mountain! Teacher Steve on road to Morocco for charity
SHAW teacher Steve Hill is packing his bags again for another epic adventure. The deputy head of St Joseph’s RC Primary is off to Africa…
View More Hill up a mountain! Teacher Steve on road to Morocco for charityRoof collapse puts future of church in doubt
THE future of St Paul’s Church in Shaw is uncertain after a major roof collapse at the Grade II listed building on Rochdale Road. Residents…
View More Roof collapse puts future of church in doubtWeighted vest proves no burden for fundraiser Ben
A SUPERFIT man is feeling the burn of his latest challenge after vowing to don a weighted vest for a month. Ben Graham admits the…
View More Weighted vest proves no burden for fundraiser BenGrowing together – greenbelt groups to unite for protest march against housing plans
Campaigners opposed to the concreting over of large swathes of greenbelt and greenfield in Crompton, Royton and Shaw are on the march. A united demonstration…
View More Growing together – greenbelt groups to unite for protest march against housing plansPete is Wild Rover Latics’ cup exploits in comic strip
OLDHAM Athletic’s Emirates FA Cup giantkilling act at Premier League club Fulham was described as ‘Roy of the Rovers stuff’. It was a throwback to…
View More Pete is Wild Rover Latics’ cup exploits in comic stripFirst cut is the deepest and OMBC councillors say ‘no’ to reducing ranks
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLORS have refused a proposal to slash their numbers to save taxpayers cash – despite claims it is time…
View More First cut is the deepest and OMBC councillors say ‘no’ to reducing ranksFormer Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic manager
Oldham Athletic have confirmed former Manchester United and England legend as their new first-team manager on an 18-month deal. Scholes will be assisted by Mick…
View More Former Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic manager