PART-TIME poet Paul Barnes, who is Facilities Officer at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, has written a poem to help rally the nation and show support for…
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Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car sales
POLICE are asking members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of armed robberies in Greater Manchester. A number of victims have been…
View More Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car salesFormer Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92
FORMER Manchester City physiotherapist John Beeston, who lived in Royton for much of his life, has died at the age of 92. John, who for…
View More Former Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92St Paul’s Primary appeals for help to get choir to national event in London
By Evie-Rose Holden A Royton primary school choir chosen to represent the North West at a prestigious event in London is appealing for local sponsors…
View More St Paul’s Primary appeals for help to get choir to national event in LondonOldham Coliseum’s pantomime cast makes annual visit to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
THERE was festive fun and laughter as the cast of Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s pantomime visited Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton. The cast of Jack and the…
View More Oldham Coliseum’s pantomime cast makes annual visit to Dr Kershaw’s HospiceGeneral Election 2019: Who gets your vote?
IT IS the election that would be sponsored by the letter B if it featured on children’s TV show Sesame Street – B for Boris…
View More General Election 2019: Who gets your vote?Elections: All change at new-look Shaw and Crompton Parish Council
ONLY two of the current 14 serving members – councillors Howard Sykes and Louie Hamblett – will take their seats again when Shaw and Crompton…
View More Elections: All change at new-look Shaw and Crompton Parish CouncilMan in critical condition after collision on Broadway
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Royton. Shortly before 11.38am on Friday, February 15, police were called to…
View More Man in critical condition after collision on BroadwayIn the zone – new tram ticket scheme in operation
METROLINK’S new ‘simple, convenient and flexible’ ticket zone system is now operational. Previously described as “barmy” by Councillor Howard Sykes, the change came into force…
View More In the zone – new tram ticket scheme in operationOldham Council faces revolt by green belt protestors
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter CAMPAIGNERS have warned town hall leaders to expect a repeat of mass protests which saw thousands march against green…
View More Oldham Council faces revolt by green belt protestors