IT is the hope that usually does for you in the end. And so it proved again. There we were cruising through a cricketing kaleidoscope…
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GMP initiative to target uninsured drivers
GMP’s Roads Policing Unit is actively tackling uninsured vehicles across Greater Manchester in a continued commitment to make the roads safer. Together with the Motor…
View More GMP initiative to target uninsured driversShooting stars aim for international success
A TALENTED girls’ football team has been called up for international duty.Crompton House School, whose Under-13’s side includes a large contingent from Crompton FC, reached…
View More Shooting stars aim for international successNew group is ray of sunshine for care home residents
A KIND-HEARTED new group is bringing rays of happiness to care home residents and their families across Shaw and Oldham by delivering entertainment and interesting…
View More New group is ray of sunshine for care home residentsMilestones ticked off by RRR’s trio
THREE Royton Road Runners have reached significant running milestones, writes Gary Smith. Janet Jobey and Bernadette Ball have completed 50 competitive club runs and at…
View More Milestones ticked off by RRR’s trioVolunteers sought for Marie Curie
MARIE Curie, the UK’s leading charity for people living with a terminal illness, is appealing for volunteers in Crompton, Royton and Shaw to help with…
View More Volunteers sought for Marie CurieChequers mate! Chef Graham celebrates Empire honour
A FORMER Shaw man received the British Empire Medal in Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation honours.Graham Howarth has been head chef at Chequers, the Prime…
View More Chequers mate! Chef Graham celebrates Empire honourMP steps into row over future of Trent Road surgery
A POSSIBLE judicial review challenge could result if Trent Road surgery in High Crompton is closed. That was the warning from Debbie Abrahams MP as…
View More MP steps into row over future of Trent Road surgeryRoad traffic accident in Greece kills Shaw man
EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to Dave Norbury, a hugely successful Crompton and Royton golfer, who was killed in a road accident in Halkidiki, Greece,…
View More Road traffic accident in Greece kills Shaw manBroadcaster’s vaccine plea after throat cancer diagnosis
POPULAR Royton broadcaster Jack Dearden is using his own fight against throat cancer to champion a vaccine that can prevent others suffering from the disease.…
View More Broadcaster’s vaccine plea after throat cancer diagnosis