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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Awards success for two Oldham academies
STAFF at two Oldham academies took centre stage at an inaugural awards ceremony in London. Over 500 nominations were received for E-ACT’s Staff Impact Awards…
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Join Maggie’s cycling challenge to help people living with cancer
CYCLING fans are invited to put pedal to the metal for a challenge to support cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. Whether you ride a road bike,…
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Councillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at its Annual Council meeting. As the new leader, Cllr Shah is…
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Oldham-based solicitors’ record year
OLDHAM firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has once again recorded consecutive year on year growth with a developing national client base and record financial…
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Council told it is ‘not fit for purpose’
OLDHAM Council’s leadership has been branded as not fit for purpose in what was described in political circles as a ‘rant.’ Conservative councillor Bethany Sharp…
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Host your Kitchen Table Day in May to support people with cancer
LOCAL cancer support charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to make the most of the extra bank holidays in May to get together with their…
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GMP top of the national leader board for 999 call answer times
GREATER Manchester Police is now the number one force in the country for answering emergency calls. The latest national call answering times league table, for…
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Housing Units is crowned Best Furniture Retailer for second time
THE title of Best Furniture Retailer in the UK has been awarded to Housing Units once more by the readers of Interiors Monthly. From humble…
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Co-op gets behind Dr Kershaw’s new Rose to Remember appeal
DR KERSHAW’S has launched a new ‘Rose to Remember’ summer appeal to give the community the opportunity to dedicate a rose plaque to their loved…
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