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Man arrested following fail to stop collision in Oldham
A man has been arrested after an Oldham collision which has left an elderly woman in a critical condition. A 20-year-old man has been arrested…
Appeal for relatives of Royton man
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Oldham. Richard Reid, 69, passed away at his…
New Coliseum plans axed by Council
By Charlotte Green Local Democracy Reporter PLANS for a new £27 million Oldham Coliseum, moving from its current location on Fairbottom Street to Southgate Street,…
Car jacked! But victim Tony sends defiant message to his attackers
TONY Mahon has relived the terrifying moment car jackers attacked him with a 10 inch knife in a Royton supermarket car park. The 54-year-old prison…
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Former referee backs campaign to tackle mental health problems
A FORMER rugby league referee is spearheading a push to get people to tackle their mental health – by talking about it Ian Smith was…
A half marathon to remember…
THE Milltown Races Oldham Half Marathon took the town by storm with 278 runners pounding the streets from Oldham to Saddleworth on Sunday (Oct 28).…
‘Emmy’ chooses Oldham to kick-start his career
OLDHAM RLFC has further strengthened its pack with the capture of Emmerson Whittel (24), a back-rower who has played at Bradford Bulls, Gloucester All Golds…
Ex Liverpool ace Dean Saunders star turn at Sportsman’s Dinner
FORMER Wales and Liverpool striker Dean Saunders is guest speaker at a sportsman’s dinner organised by St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Shaw. The event, taking…
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Changes to waste collections over Christmas and New Year
Oldham Council is informing residents with Tuesday and Wednesday bin collections that their dates will change over the Christmas period. This year there will be…
Calendar Boys and Girls join forces for Dr Kershaw’s
TWO schoolboy pals were able to put a reunion date in their diaries thanks to the production of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s popular fundraising calendar. Graham…
Festive countdown underway with launch of Hits Radio Mission Christmas 2018
Hits Radio is inviting kind-hearted residents to get involved with this year’s Mission Christmas appeal by buying one extra gift to help thousands of disadvantaged…
Double funds boost for Over 60s Club
A CLUB that helps stave off loneliness in the elderly is in the money after winning two awards. The Royton and Crompton Over 60s Club…
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Coliseum Cinderella joins the Suffragettes in Oldham
On Saturday 8 December Gail Richards and Susan Wildman, Chair and Vice Chair of Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Board of Trustees, undertook an Annie Kenney walk…
Cinderella’s Ugly Sisters go on shopping spree in Spindles
Trumpy and Pumpy Squeezepocket, Cinderella’s Ugly Sisters in this year’s pantomime at Oldham Coliseum Theatre, had a great day out at Spindles Town Square Shopping…
Dancing the night away Legal eagle Claire lands Strictly trophy
SOLICITOR Claire Egerton lifted the glitterball on a fantastic night of dancing at the fourth Strictly Kershaw’s. The O’Donnell Solicitors’ director topped the judges’ scoreboard…
Have a brassy Christmas with Oldham Band (Lees)
JOIN Oldham Band (Lees) for an evening of classic Christmas songs at the Coliseum on Tuesday, December 11. The talented band is current First Section…
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A Star is re-born
CHRISTMAS EVE will mark exactly five months since Alex Thwaite and Jared Chilton took on the tenancy of the Morning Star pub, Shaw. Since accepting…
Where there’s a will, there’s a way and Mellor Solicitors can point the way
MELLOR Solicitors is a friendly, professional firm which prides itself in offering an excellent service to all clients. Thanks to a head office on Rochdale…
No need to feel down in the mouth at Cosmetic Dentures
ROYTON born and bred Chris Webb never intended to become a dental technician. But anyone in need of his services at Oldham Road Dental Studio…
Spindles Shopping Centre has Christmas all wrapped up
VISIT Spindles Town Square in Oldham this festive season as they have got everything you will need to spread Christmas cheer! With more than 70…
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City Mayor praises Hopwood Hall College and employers’ skills reforms
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, praised the skills pledges made by Hopwood Hall College and local employers at the College’s Shape the Future of…
Hopwood Hall College ranked UK’s most diverse education provider
Hopwood Hall College have officially ranked the UK’s most diverse education provider by the Inclusive Companies after coming 14thin the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers…
British label brings a unique approach to children’s music
British label Cala Records has discovered an innovative and entirely natural way of soothing babies to sleep. Their award-winning concept is the brainchild of renowned…
Bugs ‘r’ us – youngsters are at ease with their creature comforts
THERE was a new intake for a morning at Royton Hall Primary School and they quickly made friends with (most) of their new classmates. The…