Oldham Council welcomes grooming gang local inquiry announcement
OLDHAM Council has welcomed the government’s announcement of backing for a local inquiry into grooming gangs. The borough will be one of five areas to…
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Fitness pilot scheme supports young care leavers across Oldham
TWELVE young care experienced people are benefiting from free three-month memberships with Oldham Active to assess the impact of physical activity on their wellbeing. Oldham…
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Award-winning SpaceInvader ‘honoured’ to sponsor Hulme Grammar footballers
AWARD-WINNING interior design agency SpaceInvader is ‘honoured’ to be the new sponsor for Hulme Grammar School’s U12s football team. This exciting partnership will provide the…
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‘Robot bins’ in Oldham town centre malfunction
Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter CONCERNS have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’…
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Battle to keep the Big Lamp on Shaw’s landscape
THE FIGHT is on to save a Shaw ‘local landmark’ after a ‘monstrous scheme’ was proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council.…
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Labour rejects Oldham’s call for child abuse inquiry
By Declan Carey – Local Democracy Reporter LABOUR has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse. Oldham councillors voted…
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Light up a Life funds will ‘make a huge difference’ to hospice
THE Oldham community united as hundreds of lights were illuminated at the local hospice’s Light Up a Life service. The annual event at Dr Kershaw’s…
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What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?
As the curtain falls on 2024, Ian Cheeseman reflects on a year packed with 45 incredible shows, from Broadway blockbusters like The Book of Mormon…
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Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?
SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…
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Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement…
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