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Residents urged to have say in consultation on Oldham town centre post office relocation
By Hannah Wilson RESIDENTS are urged to have their say as Post Office Ltd has started an official consultation to close Oldham’s town centre branch…
In the zone – new tram ticket scheme in operation
METROLINK’S new ‘simple, convenient and flexible’ ticket zone system is now operational. Previously described as “barmy” by Councillor Howard Sykes, the change came into force…
New tram stop could be built in Oldham
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter A NEW tram stop could be built in Oldham as part of an ambitious strategy to revolutionise travel across…
MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment. The MP has pledged her commitment to Holocaust…
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World rivals get the message as golden boy Matt races to cycling success
EXCLUSIVE by Trevor Baxter WINNING three World Cup medals was tough enough for Matt Walls. But the hardest part for the Shaw cyclist was answering…
Howard’s way Simon rewarded for club efforts
ROYTON Road Runners held its annual presentation night at the Royton Brass Band and Musical Club on December 8. Chairman Bryan Lawton summarised many of…
Hill running gets St Annes in spirit for promotion challenge
HOPE a decision to go back to their roots can pay off next year for Oldham St Annes as their aim can be summed up…
Oldham Athletic terminates contract of manager Frankie Bunn
FRANKIE Bunn’s time as manager of Oldham Athletic has come to an end after the club terminated his contract with immediate effect. Bunn was appointed…
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Graham’s cooking good at Chequers
AS head chef at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country retreat in the Buckinghamshire countryside, former Shaw resident Graham Howarth has cooked for royalty, political heavyweights…
Car review: The Fiesta with a STing in its tail
By Steve Berry WHEN Ford release a model with the letters ST or RS attached to the name, then you can be sure of one…
Oldham Library’s Healthy New Year Festival is back
OLDHAM Library is set to host their annual Healthy New Year Festival to help you kick off 2019 with a fresh start. The week-long showcase…
Beth creates kindness cards to bring a smile to people’s faces
KINDNESS has been brought to the doorstep of Royton by a big-hearted teenager who is sending Kindness Cards around the world. Beth Graham came up…
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Coliseum’s panto favourite Richard J Fletcher to play Dame as Fine Time Fontayne passes the baton
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre’s 2019 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk will see Richard J Fletcher step into the extravagant wardrobe of the Dame as Fine Time…
Chris Lawson steps up to Acting Artistic Director at Oldham Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Associate Director, Chris Lawson, has stepped up to Acting Artistic Director at the theatre following the departure announced last month of former…
Blow away the winter blues with a laugh out loud comedy
THE latest production at Lyceum Theatre Oldham continues their season of celebrations with an American comedy with a spooky twist. Mom’s Gift by award-winning playwright Phil…
Coliseum’s 2019 programme shines torch on vital issues and celebrates lives in mix of shows
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre’s Spring/Summer programme for 2019 shines a torch on vital issues affecting families and communities across the globe and celebrates Northern stories and…
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OCL wins Customer Engagement Award
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has been awarded a Silver Customer Engagement Award for dedication to its customers. The Customer Engagement Awards were launched by the…
Mixing with the Elite- Shaw gym re-opens with new look
STAFF at Elite Fitness underwent a strenuous weekend workout with a difference as part of the Shaw gym’s ongoing refurbishment work. Their efforts were rewarded…
Railway is just the ticket
IT is often said you do not get something for nothing but in the case of entertainment at a Royton pub that is certainly not…
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…
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Kind-hearted local firm gives young people a Christmas to remember
KIND-HEARTED OLDHAM Chiropractic and Physiotherapy made a special visit to Mahdlo Youth Zone to deliver sacks full of gifts and give members a Christmas they’ll…
Cadets in fine tune at national championships
A ROYTON band was named the third best in the country – but its bandmaster is not down-hearted as it picks from a much smaller…
It’s good up north! Theatre company prepares for debut panto Dick Whittington
NORTH Stars Theatre Company’s fun-filled family pantomime Dick Whittington arrives at Grange Theatre in Oldham just in time for Christmas… Oh yes it does! Running…
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…