OLDHAM Council has been praised for its work after its adult social care services were rated as good. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the…
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Burnham plans special powers to fast track £70m revamp of Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham. The Greater…
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Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…
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Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…
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Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…
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Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…
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Pioneering Stepping Forward fostering campaign to support local children
A PIONEERING fostering campaign has been launched by Oldham Council to support children living in residential care to move into loving foster homes. The Stepping…
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Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof
OLDHAM Parish Church was filled with festive music as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice staged its annual Christmas concert. There was a strong turnout for the evening…
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Oldham employment support service wins national award at ERSA awards
Oldham’s flagship employment support programme, Get Oldham Working, has secured national recognition after winning a prestigious award at the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Employability…
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Tribute to much-loved nurse at Pennine Care awards
A MOVING tribute to a late Oldham nurse who cared for more than 50 years set an emotional tone at this year’s Pennine Care People…
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