Workers Party candidate challenges Debbie Abrahams to ‘Question Time’ showdown
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’S Workers Party candidate challenged incumbent local MP Debbie Abrahams to a ‘Question Time’ style showdown during a…
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Oldham gears up for Tour of Britain Women 2024
THE borough of Oldham is set to take part in the Tour of Britain Women 2024 which will see the world’s top female riders and…
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Classic Car show returns to Shaw town centre
Market Street in Shaw will be jam-packed with an array of vehicles as it plays host to a classic car show. Shaw Town Council is…
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Councillors hit back at petition calling for chief executive to step down
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCIL bosses in Oldham have hit back at a petition to have the chief executive ‘removed’, calling it…
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Kevin Sinfield will keep Rob Burrow at the centre of his fundraising
KEVIN Sinfield says ‘little mate’ Rob Burrow will remain at the centre of all his charity fundraising after the rugby league legend’s death. The 41-year-old…
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‘Vital’ £23,800 boost for Francis House Children’s Hospice after Pearson fundraising
A ‘VITAL’ boost of £23,800 has been presented to Francis House Children’s Hospice after two years of fundraising by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers. The firm,…
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Ocean Drifters settle down for exhibition at Gallery Oldham
DIVE DEEP into a magical underwater kingdom, filled with jellyfish and coral at Gallery Oldham’s ‘Ocean Drifters’ exhibition. Jellyfish have drifted along on ocean currents…
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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE passes away at 41
LEEDS Rhinos have confirmed the passing of their former player, Rob Burrow CBE, at the age of 41. Burrow, who had been living with Motor…
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Weapons seized from car after Oldham officers act on instinct
INSTINCTS led to police seizing a haul of weapons from a car they stopped in Oldham town centre. The Greater Manchester force has implemented additional…
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‘Depraved’ Shaw rapist jailed
A ‘DEPRAVED’ rapist from Shaw has been jailed for eight years for what are described as ‘heinous sexual crimes’ – including making videos of him…
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