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Manchester Metrolink workers to strike for four days in June over pay
More than 200 workers on Greater Manchester’s Metrolink tram and light railway system will strike over four days in early June in a dispute over…
Church mourns death of former Area Dean
THE funeral has taken place of former Area Dean, Reverend Canon Alan Butler, who died on Monday, April 15. Rev Butler was priest in charge…
Royton man charged following dawn raids in Oldham
A Royton man is one of four people charged with a range of offences following dawn raids in Oldham last week. Ryan Stewart (07/07/83), formerly…
European Parliamentary Elections: North West region polling day arrangements
Voters across the North West – including Oldham – go to the polls this Thursday, 23 May, to elect the region’s eight Members of the…
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Future is bright for Royton Town
THE first team season may have finished for Royton Town but there is still plenty to play for as the shoots of progress start to…
Super League attendance record broken at Camp Nou
THIS weekend marked a key moment in the history of Super League, with rugby league fans turning out in force at Camp Nou to break…
Jessica joy after best in Britain triumph and World Championship selection
ROYTON swimmer Jessica Fullalove is celebrating after being named in British Swimming’s 25-strong team for this summer’s FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea,…
Wild leaves Boundary Park…and tells us why
INTERIM head coach Pete Wild has explained why he quit Oldham Athletic after 12 years at Boundary Park. And the Royton-based Wild also pinpointed what…
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Slowly unsettled- Your Royton weather snapshot
It’s been a reasonable week and with strong sunshine, it’s been feeling warm, despite the temperatures remaining below 20°C. Thursday: Morning cloud will move north and…
Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
OLDHAM Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month from Monday, May 13 to Thursday, June 13. The…
Gardening competition launches for green-fingered Oldhamers
AMATEUR gardeners in Saddleworth have chance to win cash prizes and coveted trophies in First Choice Homes annual gardening competition which launches as part of…
Albania beckons for hospice trekkers
Francis House Children’s Hospice is seeking adventurous walkers to sign up for an unforgettable overseas trip and help raise funds to support children and young…
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Oldham’s ‘Comic Con’ is back for its third year
The Queen Elizabeth Hall plays host to Oldham Comic Con 3 – and it promises to be bigger, better and even more action-packed than ever…
An evening of brass music
AN evening of brass and voices in support of the North West Air Ambulance is coming to Uppermill. Organised by the South East Lancashire branch…
90 years of performances celebrated Lyceum Oldham
LYCEUM Theatre Oldham ends its 90thanniversary celebrations with a classic birthday party comedy. This season has proved one of the most successful in its history,…
Get your kicks: win tickets to watch the Undertones
FORTY years after the release of one of punk rock’s most iconic albums, the Undertones, are coming to Manchester. And to mark the anniversary of…
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In an Elite league of its own Shaw gym celebrates 10th birthday
ON June 1, 2009 Dizzee Rascal’s Bonkers was number one, Dave Penney was Oldham Athletic’s manager and Elite Fitness gym opened its doors for the…
Teas to tempt make for good afternoon at the Live Lounge
WHEN Logan Galbraith was looking to launch afternoon teas at the Live Lounge in Royton he found himself missing a couple of vital ingredients. Then…
Made in Oldham… best in business celebrate awards
PAUL Sheerin reckons the best is yet to come from Oldham’s newly crowned ‘young business of the year’. Last June, the Independent exclusively revealed the…
Top of the shop! Retail success for Royton store owner
A ROYTON shopkeeper has been named Convenience Retailer of the Year at the Convenience Retail Awards in London. Justin Whittaker, owner of Premier branded MJ’s…
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Top marks for pupils at Oldham Choral Speaking Festival
PUPILS from schools in Shaw and Royton have earned top marks in the 35th annual Oldham Choral Speaking Festival. As previously reported in the Correspondent,…
Stars in our eyes: Nominations open to celebrate looked after children and care leavers
NOMINATIONS are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers. Oldham Council will host its annual Stars in Our…
Tackle the three peaks of Saddleworth for Mahdlo
LOCALS are invited to put on their walking boots and tackle the three peaks of Saddleworth in a charity challenge for Mahdlo Oldham. Returning for…
Academy students united behind knife crime initiative
STUDENTS and staff of Oldham Academy North have come together to raise awareness around knife crime. While knife crime is not an issue at Academy…