A FOUR-year-old Milnrow boy received a surprise early visit from Santa thanks to his nana and kind-hearted Rotarians. Because of a serious eye condition, young…
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£10.8 million extension for Crompton House school granted
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A £10.8 million high school extension has been given the green light despite concerns over the extra parking pressure…
View More £10.8 million extension for Crompton House school grantedPoliticians listen to local businesses’ concerns over Brexit
LOCAL businesses from across Oldham, Saddleworth, Royton and Shaw have met with MPs, the Leader of Oldham Council, and Oldham’s branch of GM Chamber of Commerce,…
View More Politicians listen to local businesses’ concerns over BrexitCouncil backs call for tram conductors to combat fare dodgers and “undesirables”
THE introduction of conductors on the notorious Manchester-Oldham-Rochdale tram line has moved a step closer. Oldham Council is to ask Transport for Greater Manchester bosses…
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‘Boss’ names for Council road sweepers
IMAGINE the shock if Bruce Springsteen and Justin Timberlake were spotted keeping Saddleworth’s streets clean! Instead, four-wheeled tribute versions to the music legends will be…
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Questions asked after Royton Town Hall plans revealed as over budget
THE cost of refurbishing Royton Town Hall and re-location of Royton Library has risen by nearly 50 per cent in 12 months. A recent Freedom…
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Countdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham Events
Count down to Christmas with a great line-up of events in Oldham town centre in the lead up to the big day. The first event…
View More Countdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham EventsSave our cash points urges local councillor
SHAW councillor Howard Sykes is seeking reassurances that access to local ATM machines will continue as the end of traditional banking services in Shaw and…
View More Save our cash points urges local councillorOldham remembers 100 years
A range of remembrance events will be taking place across the borough to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Tens…
View More Oldham remembers 100 yearsStudents tackle politicians over local issues at Local Democracy Week event
Students from Oldham Sixth Form College tackled borough politicians over local issues that matter to them at a Local Democracy Week event in October. The…
View More Students tackle politicians over local issues at Local Democracy Week event