Oldham woman uses 60,000 ‘diamonds’ to create superhero picture for NHS heroes

AN Oldham woman, who used more than 60,000 ‘diamonds’ to create a picture showing superheroes bowing to doctors, has donated the artwork to The Royal…

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Real-life stories from health workers at Royal Oldham Hospital explored in A Broken Family, Together

REAL-LIFE stories of healthcare workers at The Royal Oldham Hospital are explored in Dare to Know Theatre’s digital verbatim play A Broken Family, Together. The play…

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Company pleads guilty to failing to provide safe care

A CARE provider in Oldham has been ordered to pay over £23,000 following an incident which contributed to an 85-year-old woman’s death.   Oakdene Care…

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‘Potential significant risk of harm’: Royal Oldham Hospital told to improve emergency care after surprise inspection by watchdog

By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter THE Royal Oldham Hospital has been told it must improve its emergency care after a watchdog found there was…

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Royal approval Friends and workmates receive Queen’s honour

BEST mates Malcolm Kilpatrick and Anthony Cocker now have BEMs to go with their status as BMs. Pals Malcolm and Anthony were surprised but delighted…

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Dramatic drop in Covid-19 cases in Oldham hotspots

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Werneth has seen the highest number of coronavirus infections in Oldham but cases are continuing to fall dramatically in…

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Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre unveils new Pearson partnership scheme to support families

A NEW scheme is being unveiled this October at Maggie’s Oldham Cancer Care so visitors to the centre will be able to get an hour…

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Raise money for Maggie’s and enjoy a night of culture from the sofa

CANCER charity Maggie’s is calling on people to raise funds and enjoy a virtual night of entertainment from the comfort of their own home on…

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Diane’s cycle challenge raises more than £2,200 for Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre

A DEDICATED fundraiser has cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End – without leaving her own home – to raise £2,200 and counting for Maggie’s…

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Saddleworth School makes and donates more than 1,260 visors to key workers

VISORS are being donated to more than 1,260 key workers thanks to the hard work of Saddleworth School. During lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak,…

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Round Table delivers care packages to NHS staff thanks to community support

DEDICATED Saddleworth champions are delivering thousands of care packages and much-needed items to hospital staff after the community responded to their fundraising calls. Saddleworth Round…

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Oldham College students create artwork for children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital

FINE Art students from Oldham College have unveiled some fantastic artwork created especially for the children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital as part of…

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Pearson Solicitors choose Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre as charity of the year

KIND-HEARTED staff at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers will take on a host of sponsored events and volunteering tasks this year to raise money for…

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