TWO memorial benches in Shaw have been vandalised and litter strewn over the Church Road site. The anti-social behaviour incident, thought to involve four males,…
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Royton restaurant fined for significant public health breaches
A RAT infested Royton restaurant has been prosecuted by Oldham Council as part of a crackdown on food businesses causing a risk to public health.…
View More Royton restaurant fined for significant public health breachesCare home improves standards to approval of health regulator
SHAW Side Care Home has received a “good” grading across all five inspection areas by the Care Quality Commission. The home on Oldham Road was…
View More Care home improves standards to approval of health regulatorStruggling to keep roof over their heads: Methodist Church makes plea to Oldham Council
PARISHIONERS fighting to preserve St Paul’s Methodist Church claim a road closure bill from Oldham Council could push the grade two listed building closer to…
View More Struggling to keep roof over their heads: Methodist Church makes plea to Oldham CouncilCCTV to protect residents in Royton and Uppermill
CCTV cameras have been installed in Uppermill and Royton centres to further protect the safety of residents and visitors. Permanent cameras have been introduced to…
View More CCTV to protect residents in Royton and UppermillJoin the debate on Crompton House school expansion
CROMPTON House School’s massive expansion plans could place it on a collision course with local residents. A public consultation is currently underway for the scheme…
View More Join the debate on Crompton House school expansionCrying shame as Andrew calls time as town crier
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez – Shaw’s town crier has delivered his final proclamations on behalf of the town. Initially, Andrew Powell agreed to do the job…
View More Crying shame as Andrew calls time as town crierNew vicar sought for Holy Trinity Church
THE long-standing vacancy for a parish priest at Holy Trinity Church, Shaw should be filled by the summer. There hasn’t been a permanent incumbent at…
View More New vicar sought for Holy Trinity ChurchRead and see all about it- ‘Chron’ archive collection saved
AN “outstanding” historic trove of documents, newspaper clippings and images has been saved and will be accessible for public use at the new Oldham Heritage…
View More Read and see all about it- ‘Chron’ archive collection savedHole in none! Beal Valley golf course plan remains in bunker
A GOLF course 24 years in the planning faces another lengthy delay, provoking stinging criticism from one of the scheme’s fiercest critics. Shaw ward councillor,…
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