Oldham went to the polls on Thursday, May 3. Here is how they voted in Shaw, Crompton, Royton North and Royton South (more interviews to…
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RBS to close Oldham branch as part of national cull
THE Royal Bank of Scotland in Shaw will remain open despite hundreds of job losses and another major cull of branches nationwide. But Oldham town…
View More RBS to close Oldham branch as part of national cullTram attacks getting worse but ‘worried’ passengers will use Metrolink – for now
A REGULAR Metrolink user says anti-social behaviour and attacks on trams along the Manchester to Rochdale line is “getting worse and worse”. And the…
View More Tram attacks getting worse but ‘worried’ passengers will use Metrolink – for nowMan jailed for life after stabbing wife to death with samurai sword
A HUSBAND who repeatedly stabbed his wife to death with a samurai sword in a fit of rage has been jailed. Darren Merriman, 40, was…
View More Man jailed for life after stabbing wife to death with samurai swordBank closure is a ‘huge blow’ for town says MP
THE planned closure of Lloyds Bank in Royton will be a “huge blow” for the town says Oldham West and Royton MP, Jim McMahon. …
View More Bank closure is a ‘huge blow’ for town says MPShattered peace
HEARTLESS vandals have forced the removal of Peace Poles erected in Dunwood and High Crompton Parks. The Correspondent understands the distinctive poles, decorated with…
View More Shattered peaceBurglars bungle raid on Bescoby’s jewellery shop
TWO masked intruders were forced to flee empty handed after a botched raid on Bescoby’s Jewellers shop in Shaw on Thursday, March 15. One of…
View More Burglars bungle raid on Bescoby’s jewellery shopGenerous gesture raises spirits after heartless thieves ransack new charity shop
A MYSTERY donor helped soften the blow of a shocking break-in at a new charity shop in Royton. The man, who didn’t wish to…
View More Generous gesture raises spirits after heartless thieves ransack new charity shopExtra police patrols to combat tram violence
AN increase in security measures has been announced in the wake of the violent attacks at Metrolink tram stops in Oldham and repeated anti-social behaviour.…
View More Extra police patrols to combat tram violenceAnger but Shop Direct not for turning on closure decision
MORE than 1,300 workers are expected to lose their jobs when Shop Direct finally closes in 2020. Permanent and agency staff are still coming…
View More Anger but Shop Direct not for turning on closure decision