CLOSE to death in hospital, Chris Evans decided if he survived he was going to make the most of his life. He created a bucket…
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Shop Direct fined after worker suffers significant head injury
A SHAW-BASED company has been fined £130,000 after a worker suffered a significant head injury while working in its warehouse. The mother-of-one, 33, was knocked…
View More Shop Direct fined after worker suffers significant head injury‘Big weekend’ as Shaw chase silverware on three fronts
CAPTAIN Steve Whiston described it as a “big weekend” for Shaw who are chasing silverware on three fronts in the Greater Manchester Cricket League. And…
View More ‘Big weekend’ as Shaw chase silverware on three frontsGeorge bows out at 84
LOCAL football has lost one of its great characters following the death of George Smith three weeks after suffering a bleed to the brain following…
View More George bows out at 84Trail blazer – Road Runner Rob retains title
ROB James led home 253 finishers to ensure host success at the Royton Trail event for Royton Road Runners (writes Gary Smith) James, champion in…
View More Trail blazer – Road Runner Rob retains titleSixty shades OF GREY ‘Punch’ helps Aussies suffer Ashes pain
ROYTON’S John Punchard has helped England Over-60s retain the ‘Grey Ashes’ with a series win against Australia. And to cap a memorable period, Punchard has…
View More Sixty shades OF GREY ‘Punch’ helps Aussies suffer Ashes painCouncil announces £100k boost for local youngsters
YOUTH services across Oldham are to receive a £100,000 boost, creating new opportunities and support for young people in the borough. Following consultation with thousands…
View More Council announces £100k boost for local youngstersBusinesses back real change Oldham
TWO local business owners have pledged their support to Real Change Oldham – a pioneering new initiative aimed at helping people in the borough who…
View More Businesses back real change OldhamWitness appeal launched following the rape of 13-year-old girl on Clayton Playing Fields
DETECTIVES in Oldham are appealing for witnesses to a stranger rape. Shortly after 5:30pm on Wednesday 17 July 2019, police were called to an area…
View More Witness appeal launched following the rape of 13-year-old girl on Clayton Playing FieldsRoyton residents hit the jackpot
ROYTON folk are celebrating after scooping almost £250,000 between them on the People’s Postcode Lottery. A total of eight players could hardly believe it when…
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