OLDHAM RUGBY breezed into the merry month of May as Kingstone Press League One leaders with four wins from four and promptly extended that winning…
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Festival Oldham to bring Bank Holiday Weekend fun to town
BANK HOLIDAY Weekend is bursting with fun and a free feast for the imagination as Festival Oldham comes to town. The borough’s annual celebration of…
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Oldham Liberal Democrats announce Leader and Deputy
Oldham Borough Liberal Democrats have reaffirmed the appointment of councillors Howard Sykes as their Leader and John McCann as their Deputy Leader. The pair were…
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The bestof Oldham: Make the most of marketing with new Facebook review widget
Thebestof Oldham provides a unique local marketing service aimed at promoting the best local businesses while providing a unique gathering point for the local community.…
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Rugby clubs positive despite points drought
WATERHEAD WARRIORS can see green shoots of recovery, even though they have lost all six games in division three of the National Conference League. Two…
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Oldham to host fun and supportive events during Dementia Awareness Month
Oldham Dementia Action Alliance is hosting an array of helpful, supportive and fun events during a month of vital dementia awareness. The Alliance, which includes…
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No change in Oldham Council as councillors hold their seats
NO CHANGE was the order of the day in the Oldham borough elections. Saddleworth’s three incumbent councillors were re-instated, along with 17 others up for…
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Labour’s Debbie Abrahams vows to ‘work tirelessly’ after being re-elected in Oldham East and Saddleworth
THE RED rose of Labour won through in the Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary election as Debbie Abrahams held her seat with a majority of…
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Be chilled and thrilled on an Oldham Ghost Walk this month
PREPARE TO be chilled and thrilled on an Oldham Ghost Walk on Thursday, May 28. The informative, entertaining, but scary 90-minute stroll will be performed…
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Four arrested after child sexual exploitation investigation in Oldham
FOUR PEOPLE have been arrested following an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Oldham. On Tuesday 21 April 2015, police executed three warrants. Two men,…
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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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Life on Pig Row: Holding onto our land
High on the Saddleworth hills, the Oldham family have created an inspiring kitchen garden which provides a wealth of rich flavours for the kitchen and…
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England flags to fly high across community for St George’s Day events
FLAGS WILL be hoisted high across the community as residents celebrate St George’s Day. Oldham Council is encouraging residents to join in the events, which…
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Police appeal after Oldham man loses sight after being struck by missile
AN OLDHAM man has lost sight in his left eye after he was struck by a brick in the doorway of his own home. The…
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Election Forum: Oldham East and Saddleworth MP candidates go head to head in Uppermill
Saddleworth Independent Editor Aimee Howarth went along to an Election Forum held in Uppermill and organised by Churches Together in Saddleworth. The five candidates for…
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Deadline looms for residents to register to vote
Oldham Council is reminding residents that they only have until Monday to ensure they are registered to vote in the General and Local elections on…
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Oldham man jailed after crashing into police van and seriously injuring officer
AN OLDHAM man has been jailed after he crashed into a police van, leaving an officer with serious injuries. Andrew Davies, 31, pleaded guilty to…
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Cash boost up for grabs for Oldham community projects from FCHO
A RAPID cash boost of £500 is being offered to community projects across the borough by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and partners Rapid ROCA.…
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Police concerned for welfare of missing Dobcross woman
Officers in Oldham are concerned for the welfare of a woman who has gone missing. Marylyn Taylor, aged 60, who lives in The Square in…
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Digs for Dogs: Popular happy holiday homes for dogs expands into Oldham
DO YOU worry about your canine critters when you’re leaving to go on holiday? Are you concerned they won’t get the attention, care and exercise…
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Saddleworth Parish plans to protect green space at Scouthead
A TREASURED green space in Scouthead could be secured for generations to come as Saddleworth Parish Council considers taking over ownership. Councillors agreed unanimously at…
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Unprovoked baseball attack in Oldham leaves victim with fractured skull
A MAN is in hospital with a fractured skull after being struck with a baseball bat in Oldham. Police are treating this as an unprovoked…
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Appeal from police to help find missing Oldham teenager
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager from Oldham. Shauna Louise Bullock, 14, was last seen leaving her home address…
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Police appeal for help to trace Oldham man in relation to burglaries
POLICE ARE appealing for help to trace a man from Oldham who they would like to speak to in relation to a number of burglaries.…
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Stunning images released to chart progress of Oldham Old Town Hall development
A GALLERY of stunning new images of the flagship Old Town Hall has been released by Oldham Council as part of its latest update on…
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Top cyclist to take on a triathlon in Saddleworth
FORMER INTERNATIONAL cyclist Jake Ragan is relishing a new challenge as he prepares to take part in next month’s inaugural Milltown Sprint Triathlon. The 19-year-old…
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Budget reaction: How will Oldham benefit?
OLDHAM COUNCIL leader Jim McMahon says the Chancellor’s ‘disappointing’ Budget does little to help local authorities. Chancellor George Osbourne outlined Budget plans on March 18,…
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Green Party looks to people-powered politics
THE GREEN Party is using crowd sourcing to raise funds for its general election campaign – and the Oldham East and Saddleworth branch is no…
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Popular Oldham Ability Roadshow returns with host of sports across borough
THE POPULAR Oldham Ability Roadshow will return from March 17 to 20 at various locations across the borough. The Ability Roadshow, hosted by Oldham Council’s…
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Police investigating after discovery of body in Oldham
Police are investigating after the discovery of a body in Oldham. At 7.30pm on Thursday 5 March 2015, police were called following reports the body…
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Celebrity chef is cooking up ways to help Oldham residents avoid food waste
A TOP TV chef will be showing residents and students in Oldham what to do with their leftover ingredients as he cooks up some fantastic…
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Delight for Oldham libraries at £138,000 upgrade and return of Bookmark Festival
THERE IS double delight for readers across the borough as Oldham Library is to receive a £138,000 upgrade and Bookmark Festival returns next month. Oldham…
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Cancer patients and families invited to health and wellbeing event
PEOPLE IN Oldham affected by cancer can attend a free health and wellbeing event to find out more about local services and support available. The…
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Residents invited to have say in public consultation on Prince’s Gate development
RESIDENTS ARE invited to have their say this week on proposals for the flagship Prince’s Gate at Oldham Mumps development. Last November Oldham Council unveiled…
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