Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…
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Netflix film spotlights hospice’s role in IVF birth
A LOCAL hospice stars in a Netflix film about IVF which has gone viral. The birth of IVF actually took place on the grounds of…
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Heritage contractor helps bring Oldham Coliseum back to life
THE renowned Oldham Coliseum is another step closer to re-opening as its extensive refurbishment gets underway. Oldham Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to lead on…
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Significant funding brings improvements for Royton Park and Shaw Memorial Gardens
ROYTON Park and Shaw Memorial Gardens are among three sites set to receive thousands of pounds worth of investment from Oldham Council. The Council has…
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Oldham Active helps keep workforce healthy with free workplace checks
OLDHAM Active is helping to keep the borough’s workforce healthy by delivering free workplace health checks and encouraging more employers to join the scheme. The…
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Christmas Fayre raises more than £7,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
MORE than 600 people enjoyed festive games, shopping, food and drink at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Fayre to help raise £7,699 for patient care. The…
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Spend, Spend, Spend: Viv Nicholson’s wild fortune brought to life at the Royal Exchange
Viv Nicholson’s extraordinary rise from a Yorkshire mining town to pools winner—and her infamous vow to “Spend, Spend, Spend”—takes centre stage in this musical biopic.…
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How a Love Actually scene is helping to attract new social workers
A FILM scene which confirmed a couple’s attraction for one another is being used to help attract new social workers locally. Many of us will…
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Shaw Cricket Club gets set to tee off for first Golf Day
PLACES are being snapped up quicky for the first annual Shaw Cricket Club Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Fairfield Crisps, is set to tee…
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When doves fly: The Mancunian Birder looks at an unusual visitor to the borough
MANCUNIAN modern-day blues band Doves recently announced big news about their new album and tour. To celebrate, Royton-based birder and Doves fan James Walsh, also…
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