TOWNS and city centres in Tier 3 areas will be severely damaged by the loss of Christmas trade and the Government’s failure to provide a…
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Tag: Greater Manchester
Step out for GM Walking Festival to help walk 25,000 miles ‘around the world’
PEOPLE are being invited to step out for the very first virtual Greater Manchester Walking Festival this October and help reach 25,000 miles ‘around the…
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Local lockdown measures working but ‘not enough’, says Oldham Council leader
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter LOCAL lockdown measures are suppressing an explosion of new cases of coronavirus but are not enough on their own…
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Oldham Council outlines its town centre vision
Oldham Council has outlined a refreshed Town Centre Vision which will see it increase its town centre housing ambitions from 2,000 to 2,400 homes and…
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Second Saddleworth lockdown could come ‘within days’
SADDLEWORTH could face a second lockdown after a spike in coronavirus cases within days. And it does not matter if the area in which you…
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Career criminal jailed for cash machine raid in Springhead
A CAREER criminal has been jailed following raids on cash machines across Greater Manchester, including one in Springhead. These police mugshots span 10 years, but…
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Travel updates following new Government coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester
DUE to increased rates of coronavirus infection in Greater Manchester, the government and its 10 local authorities have acted together to introduce new local restrictions to…
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Letter: Cycling – let’s build on the boom!
A letter to the Editor by Oldham & Saddleworth Green Party THE Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on cycling in the UK. With…
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Public must wear face coverings on public transport from June 15
Bus, tram and rail passengers in Greater Manchester will be required to wear a face covering for the duration of their journey from June 15.…
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Ring & Ride service back on the road
Ring & Ride minibus services have relaunched across Greater Manchester – with safe social distancing in place – to help vulnerable residents make necessary trips.…
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Consultation: Get involved to help shape safer streets in Oldham
Oldham Council is supporting the #SafeStreetsSaveLives campaign and is inviting residents to get involved. Over the coming weeks and months, it is going to be…
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Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car sales
POLICE are asking members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of armed robberies in Greater Manchester. A number of victims have been…
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Final chance to have your say on how your buses are run
PEOPLE and organisations across Greater Manchester have just a few days left to have their say in a major consultation on how the city-region’s buses…
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Oldham unveils new routes as part of UK’s biggest cycling and walking ‘Beelines’ network
Oldham Council has unveiled a new plan to create 65 miles of new cycling and walking routes as part of a proposal for Greater Manchester…
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What will it cost for new Greater Manchester Mayor and his plans?
ANDY Burnham’s appointment as Greater Manchester’s first Mayor will hit taxpayers in the pocket this April. In line with government policy, elected mayors can add…
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Locals tackle Pots and Pans during Greater Manchester Walking Week
LOCALS put their best foot forward as part of Greater Manchester Walking Week. There was a “truly marvellous turnout” of 60 for Pots and Pans,…
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Saddleworth Civic Trust joins debate on Neighbourhood Plan
SADDLEWORTH CIVIC Trust has joined the debate about a new Neighbourhood Plan and submitted a proposal to the Parish Council. Meg Langton, spokesperson for the…
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Uppermill hosts drop-in session about Spatial Framework development plans
FIND OUT more about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework’s development plans for Saddleworth at a public drop-in session on Monday, November 21 at the Civic…
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Greater Manchester UTC joins national ‘Think UTC’ celebration day
AN INSPIRING University Technical College in Oldham is joining in a national celebration of the work done to inspire young people in science, technology, engineering,…
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Oldham residents asked to help shape health and social care budget
OLDHAM RESIDENTS are invited to share their struggles and successes in making healthy lifestyle choices to help shape health and social care plans across Greater…
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Community invited to have a say on development plans for Saddleworth
A SPECIAL meeting is in the pipeline for Saddleworth Parish Council as they prepare a response to plans for development and building in the area.…
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Oldham Council puts ‘game-changer’ development opportunity to market
THE SEARCH for a partner to deliver a ‘game-changer’ town centre regeneration scheme with Oldham Council has been launched. The green light to start the…
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The popular Greater Manchester Fringe returns to Dobcross with eclectic programme
AN ECLECTIC programme of top-draw theatre, music and comedy events will be held in Dobcross as part of the successful Greater Manchester Fringe Festival. Throughout…
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Oldham Council leader welcomes appointment of GM interim mayor
THE Leader of Oldham Council has welcomed the selection of Tony Lloyd as the interim mayor of Greater Manchester. Mr Lloyd was chosen by a…
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New campaign will raise awareness of ‘bowel cancer movement’ in Greater Manchester
A new bowel cancer screening campaign is being launched to encourage people in Greater Manchester to use simple home-testing kits to spot the early signs…
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Oldham Council leader hails Greater Manchester £6bn health and social care budgets as ‘major step forward’
The Leader of Oldham Council has hailed the ground-breaking announcement of plans to bring together health and social care budgets worth £6 billion as “a…
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