IF you have a TfGM-issued pension-age concessionary pass or a Women’s Concessionary Travel pass, things are changing from February 1. Bus travel will remain free…
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Two males remanded in custody over Linthwaite murder
TWO males have been remanded in custody to appear before a crown court after being charged with the murder of a man in Linthwaite. Kiyran…
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Leader says council ‘naïve’ to think child sexual exploitation cases do not take place
By Charlotte Green Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council would be ‘naive’ to think cases of child sexual exploitation do not take place, says leader, Councillor Sean…
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Recycling centre changes made to improve services for residents
CHANGES to household waste recycling centres are coming into force in February to improve services for residents, says Recycling for Greater Manchester.Their leaflets are being…
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Holmfirth man jailed for abducting a child
A Holmfirth man has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for abducting a child. Gavin Sykes (42) was sentenced on January…
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Oldham man jailed for historic child sexual abuse
A man from Oldham has been jailed after an investigation into historic child sexual abuse. The prosecution told the court how Mark Jones (13/09/73),…
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GMP launch the gift of advice this Christmas
GREATER Manchester Police are today launching the ‘Gift of Advice’ Christmas campaign for communities across Greater Manchester. This year we are looking at how we…
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Is snow on the way? Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
That’s our first winter cold snap out of the way. Didn’t last long but a few sharp frosts under our belt. There are a few…
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Chidren’s poet and author signs up to Oldham library service
AS part of his challenge to join every library authority in the UK, poet and author Joseph Coelho has visited Oldham Library to sign up…
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Saddleworth weather: rain, rain go away…
Rain was set to return around midweek but this has been held off by a ridge of high pressure.Although it’s been cold recently, with the…
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