A GOOD idea is worth repeating so the cancellation of Denshaw’s annual flower show didn’t deter creative villagers. The addition of a scarecrow trail has…
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Relocation, relocation – arts space to leave Uppermill
UPPERMILL art gallery, The Weavers Factory, is on the move to North Wales after the COVID-19 pandemic forced owners Julian Bovis and Nigel Durkan to…
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Shelves emptying despite plea not to panic buy
SHOPPERS have been emptying shelves at Saddleworth’s biggest supermarket despite pleas not to panic buy. Tesco has introducing limits on some key household with chief…
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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 records highest daily new COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM has recorded its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as infections in town…
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Aspect IT: Review your office technology before the return to the workplace
By Peter Dorotiak, Director THIS month sees the UK government encouraging a mass return to the office of workers who have been working from home…
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Sacred Heart opens doors for first mass since lockdown
WORSHIPPERS will be allowed back inside an Uppermill church tomorrow (September 15) for the first time since lockdown restrictions were imposed. Sacred Heart and St…
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Saddleworth School shut to Year 9 pupils for two weeks after confirmed Covid-19 case
SADDLEWORTH School is closed to Year 9 students until Thursday, September 24 after a pupil in that year tested positive for Covid-19. Headteacher Mike Anderson…
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Metro money helps community through coronavirus struggles
AS pandemic problems continue to impact local groups, organisations and businesses, Oldham Metro Rotary Club is helping to make a positive difference in the community.…
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A coronavirus travel update from TfGM
WITH hundreds of thousands of young people now returning to the classroom, and many people also returning to work as the summer holidays end, roads…
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COVID-19 cases in Oldham begin to decrease following targeted intervention in hotspot areas
CASES of coronavirus are continuing to plateau in Oldham, with the two largest hotspots recording steep falls. In the last seven days to August 29,…
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Positive response to Covid door-knocking teams says Debbie Abrahams MP
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been out and about with teams of volunteers, Oldham Council staff and councillors, knocking on doors to…
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Oldham to stay under stricter lockdown measures
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter TOUGHER restrictions which ban people from socialising with anyone they don’t live with are to remain in place for…
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Walkers grin and beer it for charity
IT may have been a watered-down version this year in boiling temperatures but Saddleworth’s unofficial beer walk still proved a worthwhile day out according to…
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Long-serving councillor is saved from disqualification
A VETERAN councillor has avoided losing her seat on Saddleworth Parish Council. Cllr Mavis Bingley previously attended the February full council meeting at Uppermill Civic…
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HSE spot inspections continue in Oldham
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out further spot inspections at businesses in Oldham to ensure all workplaces are COVID-secure as coronavirus cases…
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Oldham politicians welcome Government backing to tighten restrictions and avoid local lockdown
OLDHAM’S council leader and three MPs have welcomed the Government’s agreement to tighten restrictions in the borough rather than impose a local lockdown. The number…
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Waterhead Academy principal welcomes improving results despite lockdown
Waterhead Academy’s principal welcomed improving results after the ‘hard work and dedication’ or staff and students despite the coronavirus pandemic. Darren J Lyon said: “This…
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Oldham Council announces ‘voluntary redundancies’ as part of cost-cutting measures
FURTHER cost-saving measures are being implemented at Oldham Council, to tackle a funding gap of £30m in the current financial year. Due to a £215m reduction in…
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MP appeals to all to ‘play their part’ in beating COVID-19
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has appealed to everyone across the area to play their part in beating Covid-19, saying, ‘we must all…
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New cases of Covid-19 recorded in Saddleworth for first time in weeks
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter NEW cases of coronavirus are being recorded across Saddleworth for the first time in weeks but two town centre…
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Residents urged to take urgent action following another spike in COVID-19 cases
PEOPLE in Oldham are being told today to act now, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus and stop a local lockdown being imposed. Additional measures…
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New nature experiment to investigate link between the outdoors and wellbeing
THOUSANDS of volunteers from across the UK are needed to take part in a new nature experiment to investigate the link between the outdoors and wellbeing. ‘Nature up close and personal:…
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Shalimar reopens to serve up authentic Indian experience
THE Shalimar Restaurant is once more serving up an authentic dining experience after reopening following the coronavirus lockdown. The restaurant’s food is cooked up by…
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The students left behind
EVE Johnson-Jones, a student at The Blue Coat Sixth Form, looks at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown on education and future prospects.…
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Northern launches campaign to highlight safe rail travel
Northern wants its customers to have the confidence to return to the railway. The train operator has, this week, launched a new campaign to highlight…
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A man has been arrested in connection with the illegal rave in Oldham last month.
Police investigating the illegal rave at Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham that took place on Saturday 13 June 2020, arrested a 24-year-old man on…
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‘Get back in the zone’ as Mahdlo reopens to offer vital support after lockdown
By Eve Johnson-Jones THROUGHOUT lockdown Mahdlo Youth Zone was forced to close its doors but now as restrictions are eased some of its vital face-to-face…
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Care company helps Elijah celebrate 100th birthday
WHEN Elijah Debnam turned 100 years old on June 22 there were special celebrations for the occasion thanks to staff at his care company. The…
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Survey invites residents to give views on health and care service during pandemic
HEALTHWATCH Oldham is asking residents to share their experiences of NHS and care services during the coronavirus pandemic to see what worked well or could…
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More than 5,000 FCHO customers benefit from caring welfare calls during lockdown
MORE than 5,000 First Choice Homes Oldham customers have benefited from caring welfare calls during the coronavirus pandemic. The housing association’s staff has phoned 5,047 customers to make sure…
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MP Debbie Abrahams launches virtual town hall meetings with constituents
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is launching a series of virtual town hall meetings with local residents. The meetings, which will be…
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Oldham library reopens to the public
Oldham Library is reopening – with a few changes that you might want to make a note of. From Monday, July 6 you’ll be able…
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Individuals and groups asked to sew patches of positivity for ‘Togetherness’ project
INDIVIDUALS and groups across Oldham are invited to join a community project to create a patchwork quilt representing ‘Togetherness’. Stitch is a creative community project from…
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