For the second time in 11 months, Dr Kershaw’s van was stolen as volunteers collected boxes for a home collection The van was stolen from…
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GMP launch initiative to keep horses and riders safer on roads
GMP’s mounted unit are working with The British Horse Society (BHS) in an effort to reduce the number of accidents involving horses on the roads.…
View More GMP launch initiative to keep horses and riders safer on roadsLong service award for Roy Butterworth
SHAW’S Roy Butterworth received a long-service award at the Manchester Football Association Grassroots Awards. The award, presented at the Midlands Hotel, was recognition of a…
View More Long service award for Roy ButterworthFundraising boost for community projects as Steve launches charitable trust
FUNDRAISING teacher Steve Hill has launched another of his famous challenges but this one is very much closer to home. Intrepid Steve has enjoyed adventures…
View More Fundraising boost for community projects as Steve launches charitable trustOur Oldham exhibition could help make a real change
YOUNG people from Oldham have been working to help boost their own mental health and wellbeing – while at the same time looking to raise…
View More Our Oldham exhibition could help make a real changeCelebration time at Oldham library
Oldham Council Libraries Service is celebrating after it was revealed more than one million visitors walked through their doors between 2018 and 2019. Oldham Libraries…
View More Celebration time at Oldham libraryCelebrating landmark chapter in history of Crompton Library
THERE has been a library provision in Shaw and Crompton since 1907. But it was a more recent anniversary celebrated with a talk and birthday…
View More Celebrating landmark chapter in history of Crompton LibraryOff the buses! First Manchester axes service
FIRST Manchester is to withdraw its 24 service connecting Royton with Manchester and Rochdale. And the company has announced timetable changes to other services, all…
View More Off the buses! First Manchester axes serviceCompetition and tour of Britain Facebook event launched
A COMPETITION has been launched to give one lucky winner the chance to win four tickets to the exciting finale of the Tour of Britain.…
View More Competition and tour of Britain Facebook event launchedYanks for the memories! Turning back clock for wartime Hollywood movie
THOUSANDS of spectators ignored the rain as Saddleworth stepped back in time for its annual homage to Hollywood film Yanks and World War Two. This…
View More Yanks for the memories! Turning back clock for wartime Hollywood movie