OLDHAM councillors will be asked to vote on whether a third of them should be cut. Or as one put it, ‘turkeys will be asked…
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Two men guilty of kidnapping and assaulting elderly man
TWO men who bundled an 87-year-old man into the back of a car before strangling him and threatening him with a knife have been found…
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Daisy Nook Easter Fair is back, bigger and better
ONE OF the area’s most popular Easter fairs is back – bigger and better. For the event at Daisy Nook Country Park, on the border…
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New ‘Meals on Wheels’ boost for vulnerable residents
A KIND-HEARTED woman is already delivering 130 meals a week after launching a new ‘Meals on Wheels’ service this year to help vulnerable residents. Gemma…
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Former hospital ward demolished in Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter DRAMATIC photos capture the moment a former hospital wing was demolished in Oldham this week. The former Women…
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Open Day to highlight community support at Royton Town Hall
ARE you looking for community resources, health services, or expert advice? Then find out more at a special Open Day at Royton Town Hall. The…
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Northern Education Trust appoints new deputy chief executive
NORTHERN Education Trust has announced that Andrew Jordon has been appointed as the new deputy chief executive officer with effect from April 1, 2025. Andrew…
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ITV filming to close Royton park
A PARK in Royton will close over a couple of days to enable ITV crews to film scenes for a drama series. Oldham Council has…
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Controversial scheme for Shaw landmark dropped
CONTROVERSIAL changes to one of Shaw’s most iconic landmarks have been axed. Big Lamp Roundabout appeared to be under threat after a multi-million scheme was…
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Experienced KC to lead Oldham’s CSE inquiry
AN INQUIRY into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham will be chaired by one of the most respected figures in the field of effectively tackling…
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Covid Memorial Garden honours those lost during pandemic
A COVID Memorial Garden has opened at Alexandra Park in Oldham to honour those who lost their lives to the pandemic. The Mayor of Oldham…
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Oldham Conservative councillor quits party
TWO ROYTON Conservative councillors have decimated the Oldham Tories by resigning. Dave Arnott – then leader of the party’s representatives after Graham Sheldon stepped down…
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£20m boost to ‘supercharge’ Oldham’s regeneration plans
EVERY part of Oldham will benefit from a £20 million boost from the government, according to the council. Oldham Council’s leader has described the investment…
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Shaw school uses robots to keep pupils in the classroom
A SHAW school is pioneering a method of helping pupils who cannot attend stay in the classroom. For Kingsland, on Kershaw Street, has recruited three…
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‘Oldham’s time truly is now’ says new council boss
THE new boss at Oldham Council has vowed that the borough can be ‘unstoppable’ as she expressed her pride to work for ‘a place I…
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Oldham council to cut agency spending after splashing £56m in four years
By Declan Carey – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM council says spending on agency workers will come down after the authority shelling out £56m in four…
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Budding gardeners blossom in competition
A BUNCH of amateur gardeners have shown that they are blooming marvellous. Green-fingered residents of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) have been perfecting their planting…
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Oldham faces Post Office closure amid WH Smith shutdown: MP urges Government intervention
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service THE closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose…
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Ninth arrest made in Oldham firearms investigation
POLICE have confirmed they have made a ninth arrest in connection with a firearms incident in Oldham. An 18-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the…
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New outdoor spaces transform learning at Royton school
OUTDOOR learning will take on a whole new dimension for a Royton primary school which has had a welcome makeover. St Paul’s Primary has opened…
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It’s time to say goodbye to the old Tommyfield Market
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to…
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Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham firearms incident
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a firearms incident in Oldham. Ethan Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere will face two counts of the offence, a section…
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‘Robot bins’ in Oldham town centre malfunction
Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter CONCERNS have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’…
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Battle to keep the Big Lamp on Shaw’s landscape
THE FIGHT is on to save a Shaw ‘local landmark’ after a ‘monstrous scheme’ was proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council.…
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Labour rejects Oldham’s call for child abuse inquiry
By Declan Carey – Local Democracy Reporter LABOUR has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse. Oldham councillors voted…
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Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement…
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Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…
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Mayor ‘honoured’ by award for supporting Oldham veterans
THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
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Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
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‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at crematorium
A SPECIAL post box has been installed at a crematorium to allow relatives to send letters to loved ones who are no longer alive. Oldham…
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Local influencer bags foodbank donation in supermarket sweep
OLDHAM Foodbank has benefitted from a donation from a local influencer, who dashed around a convenience store in a supermarket sweep-style challenge. Leanne Murphy, from…
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New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital officially opens
AFTER months under construction, a new state of the art Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital has officially opened its doors and welcomed…
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‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
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Oldham law firm praises community’s response after being targeted by far-right
AN OLDHAM-BASED law firm has thanked the community for its ‘incredible’ response after it was targeted by far-right activists. Immigration Advice Service (IAS) was one…
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