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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Three generations step out for Dr Kershaw’s Virtual Hospice Walk
THREE generations of one family aged from 18 to 80 are stepping out together for one cause this summer. Dr Kershaw’s volunteer Margaret Wright, from…
View More Three generations step out for Dr Kershaw’s Virtual Hospice WalkOldham College handed keys to £9million Construction Centre five weeks early
OLDHAM College has been given the keys to its new £9million Construction Centre by Willmott Dixon – five weeks ahead of schedule. The state-of-the-art venue…
View More Oldham College handed keys to £9million Construction Centre five weeks earlyHicks bows out after 50 years in football
KEITH Hicks has blown the final whistle on a 50-year career in football as retirement beckons for the ex-Oldham Athletic player. And the former central…
View More Hicks bows out after 50 years in footballPolice investigation launched following sexual assault in Royton Park
AN investigation has been launched following a report of a sexual assault in Oldham. Officers were called around 12.40am this morning (Sunday, February 21) to…
View More Police investigation launched following sexual assault in Royton ParkOldham Council launches self-employed business grants
Businesses in the leisure and hospitality sectors that are based at home and can evidence ongoing fixed commercial costs can now apply for a business grant thanks…
View More Oldham Council launches self-employed business grantsSerial shoplifter jailed
A WOMAN from Royton, a serial shoplifter, has been jailed for eight weeks. Elisa Buckley, 21, of Richmond Avenue, was convicted by Tameside Magistrates Court…
View More Serial shoplifter jailedPublic support is good news for town crier Marcus after resignation shock
MARCUS Emms is reconsidering his decision to hang up his bell as Shaw and Crompton town crier after receiving overwhelming backing. Family man Marcus, who…
View More Public support is good news for town crier Marcus after resignation shockPlans rejected to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation
A PLANNING application to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room, temporary homeless hostel has been refused. A…
View More Plans rejected to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodationWhole of England placed back in lockdown by Prime Minister
THE AREA is back in a full lockdown after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed new national measures. Schools, many of which reopened today, will close…
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