AN ADVENT calendar with a difference is coming to Thorp, Royton this December with the aim of adding some extra festive sparkle to the community.…
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Police appeal for help to trace the next of kin of a man
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Oldham. Mark Wild, 54, passed away at his…
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Former basketball player’s drink drive ban
A FORMER Oldham Celtics professional basketball player has been banned from the road for 20 months after being caught drink driving in Ashton. United States…
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Oldham Council faces £30m funding shortfall and launches public consultation ahead of 2021/22 budget
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCIL bosses are consulting on making millions of pounds of cuts – including axing funding for charities and…
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Angels of mercy – volunteers team up with Leisure Centre café staff to provide hot food boost for homeless
OLDHAM Street Angels have added extra items to their regular menu of help since lockdown. The volunteer Angels are usually deployed helping revelers and supporting…
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Dramatic drop in Covid-19 cases in Oldham hotspots
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Werneth has seen the highest number of coronavirus infections in Oldham but cases are continuing to fall dramatically in…
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Court in brief: Driving ban
A MAN, convicted of drink driving in Royton, has been banned from the road for 20 months. Henry Palmer, 20, of Sutton Bonnington, Loughborough, was…
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Have yourself a very Oldham Christmas thanks to Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham has partnered with Art UK to launch a series of collection-inspired gifts perfect for the festive season. They include mugs, shopping bags, coasters, greeting cards…
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Love your local market: traders still here for you
Oldham’s market traders are supporting customers throughout the national restrictions with stalls selling essential goods still open and others offering click and collect and delivery. Tommyfield Market Hall is…
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Royton craft beer company given go-ahead for new tap house
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter PLANNING bosses have given the go-ahead for a new microbrewery, craft brew tap house and ‘community clubhouse’ to be…
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