PLANS to build an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) – as tall as 12 double-decker buses – in Royton will be opposed by local politicians. A…
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New year, new homes: First Choice Homes Oldham plans developments in Alt and Royton
FIRST Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) housing association has kicked off 2021 by signing contracts with development partners to build 54 new homes in Alt and…
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Council approves COVID-19 financial support for taxi owners and drivers
OLDHAM Council is releasing funding to support taxi and hackney carriage drivers/operators during the current COVID pandemic. The £450,000 package will be linked to the…
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Royton man’s conviction for assault
A ROYTON man has been given a conditional discharge for 18 months after being convicted of assault and using threatening or abusive words. Nicholas Randall,…
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Military helps deliver rapid Covid tests at Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre for key workers
RAPID Covid-19 testing is underway across Oldham with help from the military for key workers without symptoms of the virus. From Monday, January 18, people…
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Plans submitted to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Oldham Council seeking to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room,…
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Royton catering firm fined after mouse droppings found at its premises
A ROYTON catering firm has been fined after mouse droppings were found near where food was stored and was being prepared at its premises. Scoff…
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Military drafted in to help deliver rapid Covid tests for key workers in Oldham
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE military has been drafted in to help launch rapid Covid-19 testing for key workers without symptoms of the…
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Supermarkets to ban shoppers without face masks
THE country’s biggest supermarket chains have united in enforcing new rules on face masks and lone shopping as Covid-19 infection rates continue to rise. Tesco,…
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GMP continues to encourage online reporting
GREATER Manchester Police is continuing to ask the public to report non-emergencies online rather than 101 where possible. A large volume of calls are received…
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