OLDHAM Athletic recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their appearance at Wembley in the final of the Littlewoods Cup. It was also 30 years since…
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Footpath find by Nordic Walking duo
TWO members of Dunwood Park Nordic Walkers have discovered a footpath they did not know existed. Jean and John Norman were out exploring and found…
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Lockdown lookout with garden watch
BY the time the country emerges from coronavirus lockdown, Spring will almost certainly have Sprung. But thanks to the Greater Manchester Local Records Centre, there…
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Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
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Northern to introduce new timetables for essential travel only
Northern is to introduce amended timetables from Monday (18 May) to continue to help key workers and those making essential journeys get where they need…
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Advice for public transport use from Stagecoach Manchester
Travelling by bus? Stagecoach Manchester has issued some advice for people using their service: ▪️ Please use exact fare if paying cash. Drivers will not…
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National bereavement support service launched by Marie Curie
A NEW nationwide bereavement support service has been launched by Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity. More people than ever are grieving.…
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Money from Mayor of Oldham helps local causes through pandemic
THOUSANDS of pounds have been handed out to the Mayor of Oldham’s chosen charities, groups and organisations earlier than usual to help them through the…
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Shaw foodbank open as Leisure Centre becomes food distribution centre
THE Churches Together operated foodbank based at the Salvation Army on Farrow Street East, Shaw is OPEN. It was initially reported all food distribution would…
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Joe’s a winner and has a certificate to prove it
IT has been eyes down for lockdown bingo in a residential Heyside cul-de-sac. But it was not just locals winning a prize when Joe Warburton…
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