WORKS of art by some of the world’s greatest painters have all been on display under one roof. What is more they were on sale…
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Opening up the pages on history at Armed Forces Day
ROY Smith and Jack Cunnane happily admit, they were two of the lucky ones. But for 510 Roytonians, the First and Second World Wars marked…
View More Opening up the pages on history at Armed Forces DayCouncil up to full strength after last two newcomers co-opted
THE final two members of Shaw and Crompton Parish Council have been co-opted. Richard Marbrow and Tracey Bland complete the 14-strong group. All but two…
View More Council up to full strength after last two newcomers co-optedEvening of brass and voices for North West Air Ambulance
A HIGH Crompton based choir has been asked to take part in a fund-raising concert for the North West Air Ambulance. Inharmony, a mixed voice,…
View More Evening of brass and voices for North West Air AmbulanceGREATER MANCHESTER Five councils could get £25m each for their high streets
OLDHAM is one of five towns across Greater Manchester with a chance of receiving up to £25 million to reinvigorate its high streets. Stockport, Wigan,…
View More GREATER MANCHESTER Five councils could get £25m each for their high streetsHelp Gallery Oldham find missing Peterloo banner
GALLERY Oldham is asking for help to locate a missing banner from the Peterloo Massacre. They are asking everyone to dig around their attics, rummage…
View More Help Gallery Oldham find missing Peterloo bannerGrowing up: youngsters’ planting project puts finishing touches to park facelift
A QUIET corner of Shaw is set to become bloomin’ lovely thanks to pupils from East Crompton St James Primary School. The youngsters helped plant…
View More Growing up: youngsters’ planting project puts finishing touches to park faceliftLyceum Theatre Oldham new season takes you around the world
Lyceum Theatre Oldham has a reputation for reviving little-known classics and breathing life into old favourites. The 2019-20 season at the town’s oldest theatre takes…
View More Lyceum Theatre Oldham new season takes you around the worldGo Wild in the Woods this summer at Oldham’s oldest park
OLDHAM’S oldest park is named as one of the top places to visit as environmental charity City of Trees launches its Go Wild in the Woods campaign for the…
View More Go Wild in the Woods this summer at Oldham’s oldest parkPolice boost as ‘new recruit’ joins the fight against crime
A NEW piece of crime fighting ‘equipment’ has been out on the streets of Shaw and Crompton. The high spec, high tech vehicle is available…
View More Police boost as ‘new recruit’ joins the fight against crime