GMP has now launched a forever amnesty following the success of Operation Sceptre’s week-long knife amnesty, which ran in September 2019, and saw over 600…
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Oldham takes part in Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week
Oldham Council and its partners are hosting a number of events across the borough in support of Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week (3-9 February).…
View More Oldham takes part in Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness WeekSt Paul’s Primary appeals for help to get choir to national event in London
By Evie-Rose Holden A Royton primary school choir chosen to represent the North West at a prestigious event in London is appealing for local sponsors…
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Oldham College gets green light for £9 million construction centre
OLDHAM College’s transformation is entering an exciting new phase after its plans for a new £9 million Construction Centre were approved. The state-of-the-art facility –…
View More Oldham College gets green light for £9 million construction centreTributes paid to local rugby league legend
TRIBUTES have been paid to Nigel Hollingsworth, a legendary figure in local rugby league circles, who has died at the age of 73. Nigel, who…
View More Tributes paid to local rugby league legendTaking the mic: Live and direct from the Royton Riviera with Jack Dearden
LET us start with good intentions. I will try and get through a column without a mention of VAR but do not hold your breath…
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Call for more volunteers in Oldham
OLDHAM Council and its partners are encouraging people to consider volunteering as part of the final week of its New Year New You campaign. Thousands…
View More Call for more volunteers in OldhamChanges to the TfGM concessionary travel pass
IF you have a TfGM-issued pension-age concessionary pass or a Women’s Concessionary Travel pass, things are changing from February 1. Bus travel will remain free…
View More Changes to the TfGM concessionary travel passHarassed female councillor told she ‘slept her way’ to position
By Charlotte Green- Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’s first female Asian deputy council leader has revealed online abusers claimed she ‘slept her way’ to the top…
View More Harassed female councillor told she ‘slept her way’ to positionStepping out to Playhouse 2 with Crompton Stage Society
CROMPTON Stage Society presents Stepping Out by Richard Harris at Playhouse 2 in Shaw from February 15-22. Stepping Out is a funny and touching play…
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