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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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
View More Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illnessFormer Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92
FORMER Manchester City physiotherapist John Beeston, who lived in Royton for much of his life, has died at the age of 92. John, who for…
View More Former Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92Window on the War: Business produces moving WW1 tribute
A SHAW funeral business has been praised for helping to commemorate the end of the First World War. An eye-catching display at Jason Worsnip Family…
View More Window on the War: Business produces moving WW1 tributeOldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe Farquhar
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham. The Conservative councillor served the Royton South ward…
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Moors murderer Brady denied ‘offensive’ final funeral wishes
THE final funeral wishes of Saddleworth Moors murderer Ian Brady have been branded offensive and prohibited by a High Court judge. After a two-day hearing…
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