A FUN-PACKED week of activities is being organised by Mahdlo Youth Zone for young people across Oldham and their families. From 8-14 June ‘Mad For…
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Saddleworth Parish Council: Planning Recommendations June 2015
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their June 2015 meeting. They included: Mr and Mrs Green, King…
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CCTV images released after teenager raped in Oldham
CCTV images have been released by Police as they investigate after a woman was raped in Oldham. Sometime between 8pm and 9:30pm on Tuesday 5…
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Oldham Council encourages foster families to open homes to teeanagers
A CAMPAIGN to encourage residents to open up their homes to teenagers in the borough by becoming foster carers has been launched by Oldham Council. The…
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New ‘patient centered’ Pain Service goes live across Oldham
A NEW integrated community Pain Service that puts the emphasis on people to manage their own pain is being launched across Oldham this month. The…
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Successful Oldham chess club recieves top national honour
A PRESTIGIOUS national trophy has been added to the glittering collection of an Oldham chess club as they were voted Club of the Year 2014. …
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Oldham Council helps tackle Russian organised crime gang
Officers from Oldham Council have helped to tackle a Russian organised crime gang – the first case of its kind in the country. The local…
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Life on Pig Row: Burgeoning briefly into Spring
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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Police appeal for witnesses after 50-year-old woman raped in taxi in Oldham
POLICE ARE investigating and appealing for witnesses after a 50-year-old woman was raped in a taxi in Oldham. During the evening of Sunday 17 May…
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Police appeal for help during investigation of unexplained death in Oldham
AN UNEXPLAINED death in Oldham is being investigated by police. Just before 4.10pm on Wednesday 20 May 2015, police were called following a concern for…
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REVIEW: Boeing Boeing lands at Oldham Coliseum
French Farce Boeing Boeing has landed at Oldham Coliseum to entertain audiences this month. Saddleworth Independent editor Aimee Howarth went along for the ride. …
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New Cabinet line-up appointed to lead Oldham Council
A NEW-LOOK cabinet has been appointed by Oldham Council to lead the borough in 2015/16. The top team includes changes to portfolios, roles and responsibilities…
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Roughyeds Report: May
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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