SHOP Direct bosses have been criticised for their handling of the company’s decision to make nearly 2,000 workers redundant at its three Greater Manchester sites,…
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Tram attacks getting worse but ‘worried’ passengers will use Metrolink – for now
A REGULAR Metrolink user says anti-social behaviour and attacks on trams along the Manchester to Rochdale line is “getting worse and worse”. And the…
View More Tram attacks getting worse but ‘worried’ passengers will use Metrolink – for nowKing for a day: Mayor in starring role as Elvis
ELVIS was definitely in the building to celebrate the opening of new facilities at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton. And the ‘King’ will always be…
View More King for a day: Mayor in starring role as ElvisSher-class! The Blackpool hotel where nothing is too much trouble
YOU are always going to be spoiled for choice when it comes to finding accommodation in Blackpool. With hundreds of guest houses and hotels, selecting…
View More Sher-class! The Blackpool hotel where nothing is too much troubleHolmes sweet home for ‘snapper’ Chris
PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Holmes has been snapping the action at Playhouse 2 in Shaw for more than three decades. And 30 years on Chris is still…
View More Holmes sweet home for ‘snapper’ ChrisAnger but Shop Direct not for turning on closure decision
MORE than 1,300 workers are expected to lose their jobs when Shop Direct finally closes in 2020. Permanent and agency staff are still coming…
View More Anger but Shop Direct not for turning on closure decisionShaw properties hit by burglary spree
A SPATE of burglaries has contributed to Shaw’s crime figures for February and March. Officers from GMP Royton and Shaw are urging home owners and…
View More Shaw properties hit by burglary spreeUn-fare! Catch ticket dodgers before tram price hike
FARE dodging tram passengers are costing Metrolink around £9 millon a year after revelations 12- per-cent of all journeys are not paid for. Fares were…
View More Un-fare! Catch ticket dodgers before tram price hikeCare home improves standards to approval of health regulator
SHAW Side Care Home has received a “good” grading across all five inspection areas by the Care Quality Commission. The home on Oldham Road was…
View More Care home improves standards to approval of health regulatorGoodies galore at charity markets
GRAB goodies and gifts galore as well as supporting a good cause at monthly fundraising Sunday Markets. The Samantha Jones Trust (TSJT) successfully launched their…
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