OUTGOING Mayor of Oldham Councillor Ginny Alexander said she will ‘cherish this journey forever’ as she handed over the chains and robes of office. Cllr…
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Oldham College electrical apprentice surges to national final
AN OLDHAM College Electrical apprentice powered his way to an ‘exceptional performance’ at the Sparks Magazine Learner of the Year 2021 final. Adam Pitcher, a…
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New climbing centre brings fun for all the family to Oldham
A NEW climbing centre with an array of facilities suitable for all the family is due to open its doors in Oldham this August. The…
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Tributes to former rugby club winger Jack Birchenall
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club has lost another ex-player following the death of former winger Jack Birchenall aged 79. Jack, who starred for the club at…
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Support still available for Oldham businesses
IN THE last 12 months, businesses in Oldham have received more than £72,250,632.52 in financial support. These figures come a year on from the first…
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Oldham RUFC icon Ron McCarten dies aged 84
OLDHAM RUFC has been saddened to hear of death of former club captain and Irish international Ron McCarten aged 84. Ron, who played for Ireland…
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Oldham hosts alternative Christmas celebrations
TIS the season to ‘still’ be jolly – that’s the message from Oldham Council this Christmas as it prepares to host an alternative festive programme…
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Former basketball player’s drink drive ban
A FORMER Oldham Celtics professional basketball player has been banned from the road for 20 months after being caught drink driving in Ashton. United States…
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Court in brief: Six month driving ban
LEA McManus, 34, of Milnrow Road, Shaw, has received a six-month driving ban by Tameside Magistrates Court. McManus pleaded guilty to driving on Beal Lane,…
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Cost of Spindles Shopping Centre purchase revealed
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council bought the town’s Spindles Shopping Centre for £9.5m, it has been revealed. The town hall had announced…
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