THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
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Lest We Forget: Community pays respects with Remembrance services and tributes
VARIOUS services and tributes will be held across Shaw, Crompton and Royton this Remembrance Day to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world…
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Town hall restoration unveils hidden Victorian treasures
A MUCH-LOVED landmark has been returned to its original glory after undergoing a complete restoration. Royton Town Hall has recently reopened its doors with a…
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Changes promised after bus passengers’ confusion
THE BODY in charge of the area’s buses has promised to make changes after confusion reigned on one service covering Shaw. A councillor was prompted…
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Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
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Burnham confirms local bus fare cap freeze despite nationwide rise
IN some good news for passengers, single fares on local buses will remain capped at £2 throughout 2025. Mayor Andy Burnham says it will continue…
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Oldham councillors face extraordinary meeting of full Council
OLDHAM borough councillors are set to be called into an extraordinary meeting after the authority’s chief executive became involved at neighbouring Tameside. Harry Catherall will…
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‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at crematorium
A SPECIAL post box has been installed at a crematorium to allow relatives to send letters to loved ones who are no longer alive. Oldham…
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Local influencer bags foodbank donation in supermarket sweep
OLDHAM Foodbank has benefitted from a donation from a local influencer, who dashed around a convenience store in a supermarket sweep-style challenge. Leanne Murphy, from…
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New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital officially opens
AFTER months under construction, a new state of the art Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital has officially opened its doors and welcomed…
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