By Charlotte Hall- Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is renaming its town centre shopping mall – but not everyone is convinced by the rebrand.…
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Two more arrests in child sex abuse investigation
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of raping a child in Oldham. The men, aged 38 and 40, are being questioned by detectives as…
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Arrest made after huge Oldham drugs seizure
A MAN has been arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of £7 million were seized in raids across Oldham. Greater Manchester Police (GMP)…
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Two charged after man seriously injured in Shaw street fight
TWO men have been charged after a man sustained a serious injury during a fight in a street in Shaw. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were…
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Oldham wins title for ‘Most improved council’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM council has won the ‘Most Improved Council’ title at a national awards ceremony for local authorities. The…
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Oldham Post Office saved as temporary branch opens following WH Smith closure
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM town centre’s Post Office has been saved after the WH Smith that operated the service closed down…
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Oldham band lives the dream with Wembley ‘performance’
A BAND of ardent Oldham Athletic fans achieved their dream of playing at Wembley before the Latics got back into the Football League. Sort of.…
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‘Milestone moment’ as work starts on flagship eco project Northern Roots
THE first spades are in the ground as work commences on Oldham’s flagship eco project Northern Roots. Construction has started on the Visitor Centre and…
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Oldham Coliseum won’t reopen until 2026
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed. The much-loved venue on…
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Hospice’s plans for new wellbeing centre advance
A LOCAL hospice’s plans for a new ‘state-of-the-art’ wellbeing centre have taken two major steps forward. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has been granted planning permission and…
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