Oldham Firefighters’ Blazing Saddles will be back on the road in 2021 after their latest charity bike ride was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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New coronavirus testing site in Oldham Town centre
OLDHAM has a new facility in the fight against coronavirus and is piloting one of the North West’s first ‘pop up’ community testing sites. The site,…
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Public Notice: Change in licence for McGregor Haulage
Individuals and groups asked to sew patches of positivity for ‘Togetherness’ project
INDIVIDUALS and groups across Oldham are invited to join a community project to create a patchwork quilt representing ‘Togetherness’. Stitch is a creative community project from…
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Oldham bidding for £25 million town centre boost
PLANS to secure £25 million to improve Oldham town centre have moved a step closer thanks to the Oldham Town Deal Board. The board, made…
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Oldham MPs thank community and voluntary sector for response to Covid-19
OLDHAM MPs Debbie Abrahams and Jim McMahon have paid tribute to the hard work and dedication shown by local community and voluntary sector groups in…
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First steps taken to grassroots football return
THE first tentative steps to a return for grassroots football have been taken. Following the Government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from June 1, the Football…
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OCL launches online workouts suitable for all
OLDHAM Community Leisure (OCL) has launched a new online exercise option for residents, targeted specifically at those who may have reduced mobility, underlying health conditions or…
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Theatres team up to stream musical The Hired Man
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre are streaming their landmark 2019 revival of The Hired Man to raise vital funds their project. Together the theatres reach…
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Storm-trouper! Ice man Dave has marathon charity challenge licked
AFTER 36 days and more than 200 miles Dave Fairbrother took off his ice hockey kit for the final time. But even after his marathon…
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