A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…
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Students produce ‘outstanding’ exam results at Crompton House School
STUDENTS may be wondering ‘What was I nervous about?’ after achieving an ‘outstanding’ set of results for Shaw’s Crompton House School. Half achieved all A*-B…
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Dilapidated pub finally vanishes from the landscape
A ‘LANDMARK’ is disappearing as a derelict former pub and restaurant is being demolished. What was the Bull’s Head at Grains Bar, on the corner…
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Two charged after man seriously injured in Shaw street fight
TWO men have been charged after a man sustained a serious injury during a fight in a street in Shaw. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were…
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Shaw protests against HMOs as 22-bed proposal refused
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service PEOPLE in Shaw have made their feelings against a ‘flood of HMOs’ as plans for one of the…
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Crompton House ‘incredibly proud’ to scoop pioneering mental health award
CROMPTON House Church of England School is ‘incredibly proud’ to achieve the School Mental Health Award delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…
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Saddleworth Pedestrian Walking group welcomes new members
Saddleworth Pedestrians Walking Club are an active, friendly walking club with members coming from all areas of Oldham and surrounding districts. We provide walks for…
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Two men guilty of kidnapping and assaulting elderly man
TWO men who bundled an 87-year-old man into the back of a car before strangling him and threatening him with a knife have been found…
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Mayor of Lviv visits school as part of Ukraine link-up
A LOCAL school has struck up connections with Ukrainian students which has led to a visit from the Mayor of Lviv. Crompton House in Shaw…
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Controversial scheme for Shaw landmark dropped
CONTROVERSIAL changes to one of Shaw’s most iconic landmarks have been axed. Big Lamp Roundabout appeared to be under threat after a multi-million scheme was…
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Shaw school uses robots to keep pupils in the classroom
A SHAW school is pioneering a method of helping pupils who cannot attend stay in the classroom. For Kingsland, on Kershaw Street, has recruited three…
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Saddleworth councillors help force emergency borough meeting over Places for Everyone
SADDLEWORTH councillors have helped force an emergency meeting of the Oldham borough authority over its standing in the controversial Places for Everyone scheme. The Greater…
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Battle to keep the Big Lamp on Shaw’s landscape
THE FIGHT is on to save a Shaw ‘local landmark’ after a ‘monstrous scheme’ was proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council.…
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Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
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Local influencer bags foodbank donation in supermarket sweep
OLDHAM Foodbank has benefitted from a donation from a local influencer, who dashed around a convenience store in a supermarket sweep-style challenge. Leanne Murphy, from…
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Golfers swing into action in drive to support hospice
GOLFERS swung into action to help raise a tee-mendous amount for a local hospice. There was healthy competition at Crompton and Royton Golf Club as…
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Pensioners in Oldham ‘devastated’ by closure of charity lunch club
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter PENSIONERS in Oldham say they are ‘devastated’ by the decision to close a charity lunch club that brings…
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Delight at Crompton House’s ‘good’ Ofsted rating
A SHAW school has been highlighted as a ‘calm, purposeful place to learn and work’ in its latest Ofsted report. Crompton House, on Rochdale Road,…
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‘Depraved’ Shaw rapist jailed
A ‘DEPRAVED’ rapist from Shaw has been jailed for eight years for what are described as ‘heinous sexual crimes’ – including making videos of him…
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Local pub landlady to reopen historic venue
A SHAW pub much missed since it closed is to reopen after being taken on by a local landlady. The Black Ladd, on Buckstones Road,…
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Councillor says ‘Sieg heil’ during meeting
A COUNCILLOR has found himself caught up in a row after uttering the words ‘Sieg heil’ during a meeting. But Marc Hince claims he is…
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Another local pub is closing its doors
A TRADITIONAL pub and restaurant known for its picturesque views and food challenges has announced it will be closing for good. The Black Ladd in…
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Former Oldham Coliseum chief tells all
KENNETH Alan Taylor ran Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre not once – but twice! And he will be sharing tales from his stints there – and of…
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Council fails on fly tipping, councillor claims
OLDHAM Council has been heavily criticised after it emerged fly tipping rates in the borough had almost quadrupled. According to the Department for the Environment,…
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Saddleworth farm shop to close
A SADDLEWORTH business has announced it is to close its doors after it trades tomorrow (Sunday, October 30). Little Owl Farm Shop, on Grains Road…
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Oldham teacher jailed for series of non-recent sexual assaults on students
A TEACHER from Oldham has been jailed for a decade after being found guilty of a series of non-recent sexual assaults on students. Christopher Pickup…
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Jubilee joy for Oldham – apply now!
PEOPLE across Oldham can now apply for grants of £250 to hold their own street parties for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. A host…
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Another charity show success for Mid-Life Crisis at Playhouse 2
A SELL-OUT audience enjoyed the latest charity show from Mid-Life Crisis at the Playhouse 2 Theatre in Shaw, raising more than £1,400 for good causes.…
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Adventurer Steve seeks next extreme challenge
A PRIMARY school teacher who has trekked across the Sahara Desert and run nine marathons in nine days in glacial Iceland is on the hunt…
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Red Devils re-sign Sneyd
MARC Sneyd, one of the greatest players produced by Waterhead Warriors, has rejoined Salford Red Devils. The 30-year-old scrum half as become new head coach…
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Planning note: Appeal against refusal of planning permission at Jubilee Mill
Excellent A Level results at Crompton House as students achieve 100% pass rate
ANOTHER set of “excellent” A Levels results was celebrated at Crompton House School as students achieved an impressive 100% pass rate. Of all A Level…
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Robert Glass Opticians look into all things related to eyes: CATARACTS
Robert Glass Opticians offer a look into all things related to your eyes. Here, they give some advice on cataracts. (advertisement feature) CATARACTS occur when…
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Libraries ready to open doors, but not all of them
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are opening their doors once more following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Oldham Council is reopening libraries in Uppermill, Chadderton…
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