ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester applied for permission to be…
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Saddleworth councillor ecstatic at deputy mayor nod – even though she does not expect the role
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has spoken of her pride at being nominated to be Oldham’s deputy mayor – even though she expects to not get it.…
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Andy Burnham ‘personally’ pledges ‘GMP will have all the resources they need to maintain control’ after riots
By Ethan Davies – local democracy reporter ANDY Burnham ‘will personally ensure’ GMP gets ‘all the resources they need to maintain control’ following a weekend…
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Candidates confirmed for Greater Manchester mayoral election
VOTERS will have six people to choose from in this year’s Greater Manchester mayoral election. The third election for the role will take place on…
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M62 coach bombing is remembered 50 years on
Images by Jackie Clowes CADETS and Royal British Legion branches from Saddleworth, Oldham and beyond paid their respects at the 50th anniversary memorial service for…
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Mayor of Oldham has high hopes for Snowdon fundraising challenge
By Mia Stevens THE MAYOR of Oldham is inviting local residents to join her as she tackles a climb Snowdon in aid of charities.…
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New Mayor of Oldham completes historic hat-trick of females in role
A HAT-TRICK of female Mayors serving consecutively in Oldham has been completed for the first time. Cllr Elaine Garry has officially been confirmed as the…
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Oldham’s child sexual exploitation review delayed yet again
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE publication of Oldham’s long-awaited review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in the borough has been delayed again.…
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Mayor of Greater Manchester is Mahdlo Business Breakfast guest speaker
A BUSINESS Breakfast Q&A event with the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham at Mahdlo Youth Zone has been postponed. The event, which was due…
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Radical Kindness mural captures community spirit during pandemic
COMMUNITY moments of kindness throughout the Covid-19 pandemic are captured in a ‘Radical Kindness Project’ mural which has been unveiled at Spindles Shopping Centre in…
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Saddleworth challenge to Burnham’s bid to stay Greater Manchester Mayor
AN Uppermill man is among the nine candidates on the ballot paper for the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election on May 6. As well as local…
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Mayor of Oldham invites children to brighten up Facebook page with rainbow pictures
THE Mayor of Oldham is calling on the borough’s children to share their rainbow photos on her Facebook page and brighten her day during the…
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Handy Andy lends a hand for peat’s sake!
ANDY Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, joined a team of volunteers lending a hand to a partnership restoring the peat bogs above Saddleworth. The group…
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New Oldham Youth Mayor takes chains of office
OLDHAM’S new Youth Mayor is pledging to represent the voices of local young people and tackle the issues that are important to them. The borough’s…
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Mayor of Oldham to face fears with aeroplane jump for charity
THE brave Mayor of Oldham is facing one of his biggest fears as he jumps out of an aeroplane for charity on Saturday, May 5.…
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Derek Heffernan booted off Saddleworth Parish Council after 30 years for attendance breach
A LONG serving councillor has been booted off Saddleworth Parish Council for failing to obtain council approval for his absence for six months due to…
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Mayor of Oldham raises £46,000 for charity during “wonderful” year
By Lily Chick DEDICATED MAYOR of Oldham Derek Heffernan has hailed his year in office as “wonderful” as he raised £46,000 and counting for charities.…
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Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham hoping for healthier New Year after serious falls
THE MAYOR and Mayoress of Oldham are certainly hoping for a healthy and happy New Year after both suffered serious falls just before Christmas. The…
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Mayor and Mayoress hoping for healthy new year after recovering from falls
THE MAYOR and Mayoress of Oldham are certainly hoping for a healthy and happy New Year after both suffered serious falls just before Christmas. The…
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International Peace Day to be marked by businesses and residents at event in Oldham
INTERNATIONAL PEACE Day will be marked in the borough at an event organised by Oldham Council and Peace Talks Oldham. The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor…
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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 Mayor of Austerlands appointed to keep historic tradition alive
A LONG-STANDING tradition is continuing for a 66th year as a new Mayor of Austerlands has taken office in a special ceremony. David Buckley, 54,…
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