By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter POLICE have arrested 28 people involved in rioting across Greater Manchester last weekend, the Chief Constable has confirmed.…
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Oldham’s child sexual exploitation review delayed yet again
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE publication of Oldham’s long-awaited review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in the borough has been delayed again.…
View More Oldham’s child sexual exploitation review delayed yet againCoronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time high
CORONAVIRUS cases in Oldham have now hit a new recorded high of 788 per 100,000 exceeding the previous high point of 754 per 100,000 from…
View More Coronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time highWho will be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?
THERE are nine candidates on the ballot paper for the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election on May 6. As well as local borough elections, voters can…
View More Who will be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?Over 80 fines issued following reported Covid breaches across weekend
OVER 80 fines have been issued after officers were called to a number of reports of Covid-19 regulation breaches over the weekend. A large gathering…
View More Over 80 fines issued following reported Covid breaches across weekendBabies benefit from knitting skills of Townswomen’s Guild members
WHEN a request for cannula covers for new born babies was made by Royal Oldham Hospital members of Royton Townswomen’s Guild took out their knitting…
View More Babies benefit from knitting skills of Townswomen’s Guild membersStep out for GM Walking Festival to help walk 25,000 miles ‘around the world’
PEOPLE are being invited to step out for the very first virtual Greater Manchester Walking Festival this October and help reach 25,000 miles ‘around the…
View More Step out for GM Walking Festival to help walk 25,000 miles ‘around the world’Local lockdown measures working but ‘not enough’, says Oldham Council leader
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter LOCAL lockdown measures are suppressing an explosion of new cases of coronavirus but are not enough on their own…
View More Local lockdown measures working but ‘not enough’, says Oldham Council leaderLetter: Cycling – let’s build on the boom!
A letter to the Editor by Oldham & Saddleworth Green Party THE Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on cycling in the UK. With…
View More Letter: Cycling – let’s build on the boom!Ring & Ride service back on the road
Ring & Ride minibus services have relaunched across Greater Manchester – with safe social distancing in place – to help vulnerable residents make necessary trips.…
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