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Drink and drug driver jailed for eight years for hit and run death in Oldham
A drink and drug driver has been jailed after a teenage boy was killed and another left with life changing injuries in hit and run…
Oldham urged to use recycled bottles and bags to build roads
A PROCESS to build roads from recycled plastic bags and bottles should be introduced, or at least trialled, in Oldham. That is the view of…
Police re-appeal for information to trace driver who approached scholgirl
Detectives are re-appealing for information and help to trace the driver of a vehicle who approached a schoolgirl in Rochdale. On Monday 24 June 2019,…
Furious row over axe of district executives
By Charlotte Green Local Democracy Reporter A controversial decision by Oldham Council’s Labour group to abolish local democratic committees was branded ‘underhanded’ during a furious…
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Former rugby league star touches down for night with Rotary Club
ROTARY met rugby league when the Oldham Metro club held its charter night at Crompton and Royton golf club. Guest speaker was Saddleworth-based businessman, charity…
Debut win surprise for Keith
KEITH Mayall’s debut major win at Crompton and Royton Golf Club came as a complete surprise. It was not until the following day that the…
Taking the mic: Live and direct from the Royton Riviera with Jack Dearden
Having a ball – providing it’s free to air television? AT the time of writing there are two World Cups currently taking place: cricket and…
Calendar girl Jess looking for days to remember with Korea adventure
JESS Fullalove has enjoyed plenty of red-letter days in her swimming career but July 5 is not one of them. Twice in successive years the…
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Take to the tee for Mahdlo Youth Zone
TAKE to the tee and enjoy a round of golf all in aid of a good cause. Mahdlo Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day will…
Birthday bash for young at heart over 60s group
A THRIVING over 60s club has enjoyed a double celebration to mark its fifth birthday and annual volunteers’ week. Five founder members of the Royton…
Settled weekend in store: Thursday July 11 – Sunday July 14
By Chad Weather July hasn’t turning out too badly so far. It’s quite warm and it’s not rained much. Just a bit more sunshine would…
Special exhibition to celebrate five years of Get Oldham Growing
By Louise Beech GET Oldham Growing is celebrating its major successes and achievements of the last five years with a new exhibition at Gallery Oldham.…
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On song Mary relishing release of first album
MARY Shanker’s musical journey began when she received piano lessons for her sixth birthday. Having put her hard work and talent to good use in…
New EP is exciting debut for The Miners Band
A HIGHLY anticipated musical debut for locally based The Miners Band comes with the release of a their EP Here’s To The Old Days. Acoustic…
Vienna in Royton
OLDHAM Symphony Orchestra and Oldham Choir are joining forces to provide a ‘night at the Vienna Opera’ at St Paul’s Church, Royton, on Sunday, July…
Putting on Sunday best for annual Whit Walks
IT has not taken long for Reverend Dr Adrian Burdon to become a convert of Shaw and Crompton’s Whit Walks. For the first time since…
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Royton gym is starting point for Mencap’s challenge around UK
ADVENTURER Phileas Fogg went around the world in 80 days but participants in a new fun, physical activity challenge can travel round the United Kingdom…
Make your cake and eat it at Anna’s new themed parties
MEET the characters you will be seeing plenty of if your youngsters receive an invitation to a cupcake party.Rainbow, Sprinkles, Sweetie and Strawberry are the…
No half measures as Royton pub gets ready for major refurb
A ROYTON pub is closing down and landlord Vinnie Caira is delighted. Drinkers will be quaffing their last pints and diners eating final meals at…
Home is where the love hearts live
A COUPLE had a day to remember after heading straight from their wedding to pick up the keys to their new home. Katie Massey and…
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£13,000 boost for Mahdlo Youth Zone thanks to Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers
By Max Barrett DETERMINED walkers took on 15 miles of Saddleworth hills and countryside to raise £13,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. 216 participants completed the…
New Oldham Youth Mayor takes chains of office
OLDHAM’S new Youth Mayor is pledging to represent the voices of local young people and tackle the issues that are important to them. The borough’s…
Fir Bank pupils aim to be in top gear towards car art prize
PUPILS at a Royton school hope they are on the road to success after being included in a competition to win £500 worth of art…
Generous parent donates defibrillator to Royton primary school to help save lives
A NEW life-saving defibrillator has been installed at St Paul’s Primary School in Royton to benefit the whole community thanks to a generous benefactor. Ian…