OVER £4 million will be spent over the next year to support Oldham residents experiencing financial hardship. The cash boost has come courtesy of the…
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Oldham council to face leadership challenge from independent group
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AN independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss. Cllr Kamran Ghafoor from The…
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Oldham councillors to be asked to vote on cutting their number
OLDHAM councillors will be asked to vote on whether a third of them should be cut. Or as one put it, ‘turkeys will be asked…
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Two men guilty of kidnapping and assaulting elderly man
TWO men who bundled an 87-year-old man into the back of a car before strangling him and threatening him with a knife have been found…
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Shaw protests against HMOs as 22-bed proposal refused
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service PEOPLE in Shaw have made their feelings against a ‘flood of HMOs’ as plans for one of the…
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Rotarians fund specially adapted bikes for pupils
TWO kind-hearted Rotary clubs have donated two special cycles to a secondary school in Oldham. Late last year, the Oldham Metro and Saddleworth clubs were…
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Former hospital ward demolished in Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter DRAMATIC photos capture the moment a former hospital wing was demolished in Oldham this week. The former Women…
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Open Day to highlight community support at Royton Town Hall
ARE you looking for community resources, health services, or expert advice? Then find out more at a special Open Day at Royton Town Hall. The…
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Controversial scheme for Shaw landmark dropped
CONTROVERSIAL changes to one of Shaw’s most iconic landmarks have been axed. Big Lamp Roundabout appeared to be under threat after a multi-million scheme was…
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New ‘Meals on Wheels’ boost for vulnerable residents
A KIND-HEARTED woman is already delivering 130 meals a week after launching a new ‘Meals on Wheels’ service this year to help vulnerable residents. Gemma…
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