New year, new homes: First Choice Homes Oldham plans developments in Alt and Royton

FIRST Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) housing association has kicked off 2021 by signing contracts with development partners to build 54 new homes in Alt and…

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Oldham College gives warm welcome to ‘Skills for Jobs’ post-16 education plans

OLDHAM College has given a “warm welcome” to new plans for the future of skills, jobs and training that could significantly transform the prospects of…

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From Oldham College to Celebs Go Dating for soap star Kimberly Hart-Simpson

AN ACTRESS whose skills sparkled as an Oldham College student is set to star in Celebs Go Dating 2021. Kimberly Hart-Simpson is in the line-up…

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MP nominates office manager for prestigious parliamentary award

SHIRLEY Buckley, described as the “heart and soul” of the Oldham West and Royton constituency, is shortlisted for a top parliamentary award. Shirley has been…

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Military helps deliver rapid Covid tests at Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre for key workers

RAPID Covid-19 testing is underway across Oldham with help from the military for key workers without symptoms of the virus. From Monday, January 18, people…

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Plans submitted to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Oldham Council seeking to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room,…

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Residents urged to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with their own ‘services’

RESIDENTS in Shaw and Crompton are asked to light a candle and place a stone at home to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on Wednesday, January…

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OCL’s Kate vaccine ready after successful retraining

KATE Foster, a quality and compliance manager for Oldham Community Leisure, has swapped her desk and clip board for PPE and syringes. While furloughed, Kate,…

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