No-confidence showdown: Oldham Council leader Arooj Shah faces challenge from Independent faction
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council’s leader Arooj Shah will face a no confidence vote at its annual meeting (May 21). Councillor…
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200-year-old Oldham chapel to open its doors to tours
HISTORY lovers and people interested in one of Oldham’s most captivating historic sites can now take a step into the past. George Street Chapel is…
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Teen burglars jailed after £190k crime spree across Oldham
A PAIR of teenage burglars have started prison sentences after carrying out a horrifying spate of break-ins across Oldham. Harrison Chadderton and Ellis Dymond stole…
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Pearson Solicitors advises Netball UK on expansion with new unit acquisition
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd are pleased to have successfully advised Netball UK on the acquisition of a new unit at Prince of Wales…
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Oldham-based county lines drug gang members jailed
FIVE MEN have been jailed for their roles in a county lines gang that used teenage runners and supplied illegal drugs using an organised phone…
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Iceland boss to inspire at Mahdlo’s business breakfast
MAHDLO’S first business breakfast of 2025 promises to be ‘insightful and inspiring’ as Richard Walker OBE, Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, is guest speaker. Mr…
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Employment solicitor welcomes ‘great benefit’ of Protective Award Rules changes
AN OLDHAM-BASED solicitor believes significant changes to protective awards claims in the Employment Bill will be a ‘great benefit’ to those facing redundancy. Alan Lewis,…
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New Headteacher announced for The Oldham Academy North
THE OLDHAM Academy North (TOAN) has announced the appointment of James Wilson as its new headteacher, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the…
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Royal Oldham Hospital told it must get better by inspectors
ROYAL Oldham Hospital has been told its medical care services must improve by a watchdog. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection last August…
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No-go zones for persistent offenders as police clamp down
HUNDREDS of serial offenders are being banned from specific areas across Greater Manchester as part of a police crackdown – and they face prison if…
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