ITV filming to close Royton park
A PARK in Royton will close over a couple of days to enable ITV crews to film scenes for a drama series. Oldham Council has…
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Controversial scheme for Shaw landmark dropped
CONTROVERSIAL changes to one of Shaw’s most iconic landmarks have been axed. Big Lamp Roundabout appeared to be under threat after a multi-million scheme was…
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New ‘Meals on Wheels’ boost for vulnerable residents
A KIND-HEARTED woman is already delivering 130 meals a week after launching a new ‘Meals on Wheels’ service this year to help vulnerable residents. Gemma…
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Oldham’s sporting ambitions to receive multi-million pound boost
PEOPLE in Oldham will receive a multi-million boost to their sporting aims with the creation of SportsTown. A £5 million investment is kickstarting an ‘ambitious…
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Experienced KC to lead Oldham’s CSE inquiry
AN INQUIRY into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham will be chaired by one of the most respected figures in the field of effectively tackling…
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Police ask for witnesses after woman in Oldham seriously injured in ‘car collision’
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in an alleged collision with a car in Oldham town centre. A…
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Police report burglary reduction – but what’s behind it?
POLICE in Greater Manchester have reported a reduction in burglaries and arrested more people on suspicion of the crime. GMP says there were 11,246 burglaries…
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Oldham College learners are trailblazing first cohort of Midwifery Cadets
FIVE learners from Oldham College are the first in Greater Manchester to gain real-world experience as midwives through industry placements in the NHS. The learners…
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Covid Memorial Garden honours those lost during pandemic
A COVID Memorial Garden has opened at Alexandra Park in Oldham to honour those who lost their lives to the pandemic. The Mayor of Oldham…
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Contactless ‘tap and go’ payments to extend to buses
BUS passengers will soon have an easier option to pay for their travel as part of the Bee Network’s next change. Contactless ‘tap and go’…
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