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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Go behind the scenes with volunteer group
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene community group have a plethora of projects to complete once they eventually leave lockdown.But members have still been active behind the…
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OMRT to the rescue at Dovestone Reservoir
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help rescue a woman who had fallen down a hill near to Dovestone Reservoir and broke her…
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Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
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Royal British Legion branches work together to celebrate VE Day
DEDICATED Royal British Legion members worked hard to ensure the 75th anniversary of VE Day was celebrated in style despite the coronavirus lockdown. Pictures thanks…
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Tributes paid after death of community stalwart Stan Bowes
A COMMUNITY stalwart who helped charities and organisations around the world has died after contracting Covid-19. Stan Bowes, from Diggle, passed away aged 75 on…
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Community invited to host ‘stay-at-home parties’ to celebrate VE Day
STREET parties, parades and celebrations were set to bring the country together on Friday, May 8 for the 75thanniversary of VE Day. And despite the…
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Oldham recycling centres all CLOSED until further notice
RECYCLE for Greater Manchester has announced that all refuse and recycling sites across the borough are closed to the public. Following on from the Prime…
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Heated debate over co-option of Parish Councillors
THERE was a heated debate as Saddleworth Parish Councillors clashed over co-opting two new members. Robert Knotts and John Battye were eventually voted in following…
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Luke’s long and winding road
INTREPID Luke Viney took a really long and winding road to propose to his true love.The youngest member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team competed in…
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