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Staff threatened with knife at bookies in Oldham
DID you witness a robbery in the Oldham area? At around 10:20pm on Wednesday 13 March 2019, a man walked into the Paddy Power on…
Final reminder: Register to vote in Local Elections
DON’T forget to register to vote to ensure you can have your say in May’s local elections The borough will go to the polls on…
17-year-old charged following stabbing in Oldham
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Failsworth on the evening of Wednesday 3…
Rising up… Greenbelt campaigners step up protests with Tandle Hill Country Park march and rally
THOUSANDS of campaigners came together to send a defiant and united message to Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and Oldham Council – ‘leave our greenbelt…
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Girl golfers are on a drive to rock at High Barn club
CROMPTON and Royton have signed up for ‘Girls Golf Rocks’, an initiative that encourages girls to learn to play the sport in a fun and…
Royton Cricket ‘A’ crowned bowls league champions
LOCAL teams competed against each other in the Oldham Vets Thursday League. In Division A, Royton Cricket ‘A’ were crowned champions after winning 14 of…
Roughyeds knocked out of Challenge Cup
THAT old adage ‘now we can concentrate on the league’ was never more apt than it was at Bower Fold when a young Widnes Vikings…
‘Mr Manchester City’ Bernard Halford dies
OLDHAMER Bernard Halford, a giant in the world of football administration, has died at the age of 77. Bernard, who waged a lengthy battle against…
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Finding out more about Crompton Moor
THERE is a lot happening on Crompton Moor and the same questions keep being asked. Why are you removing trees from some areas and then…
Adventurer Steve Hill completes another inspiring charity challenge
A TRIP to the top of North Africa’s highest mountain and accompanying royalty to present Duke of Edinburgh gold awards is all part of Shaw…
Arts-based Radiotherapy initiative returns to Oldham Library this Saturday
COMBINING creative arts and personal stories of cancer treatment, arts-based initiative Radiotherapy and Me returns to Oldham Library 11am – 4pm this Saturday (13 April),…
Turning milder: Your Royton weather snapshot
INTO April we go and British Summer Time is officially here. After the Saturday-flooding a few weeks ago, we have enjoyed a decent dry spell…
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Award-winning Visitors to come to Oldham Coliseum
A COMPASSIONATE and wryly comic love story which depicts the indiscriminate effects of dementia will tug at the heart-strings at Oldham Coliseum this month. Barney…
Oldham’s Family History Festival
DISCOVER your past and trace your ancestors as part of this week’s Oldham’s Family History Festival, until March 29. With various sessions taking place across…
Wrestlers are ready for a Royal Rumble at Queen Elizabeth Hall
OLDHAM’S Queen Elizabeth Hall is ready to be rocked as wrestlers take part in an over-the-top-rope ‘Royal Rumble’ match. Fans can boo the bad guys…
Award-winning playwright brings new razor sharp drama to Oldham Coliseum
A BRAND new, razor sharp drama from award-winning taxi driver-come-playwright Ishy Din is coming to Oldham Coliseum Theatre. Approaching Empty tells how in a scruffy…
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MioCare joins plan of Action
THE MioCare Group is delighted to become the first Gold Partner of the Action Oldham Fund and support them with £5,000. Part of the Action…
Barbers’ winning formula to cut hair at Silverstone
A SHAW barber is taking his business into the fast lane after winning an exciting contract to cut hair at the home of British motorsport.…
Park life: businessmen waiting for Green light for new development
TWO businessmen are poised to transform the former municipal gardening shed in High Crompton Park into ‘The Green’ – an eaterie and community hub. Michael…
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Creative characters celebrate World Book Day at Royton Hall Primary
FROM superheroes and princesses to Harry Potter and Gangsta Granny, a host of colourful and creative characters filled Royton Hall Primary School for a special…
Bay watch! Noah lands big break in new ITV drama
A SHAW actor is set to make it big on the small screen after landing a leading role in a new ITV drama. Noah Valentine,…
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy to have name change? Parents canvassed for opinions
PARENTS will decide if a Royton school will change its name later this year and pupils wear newly-designed uniforms to embrace the possible switch. The…
Royton Hall Primary and Orchard House bring generations together
TWO generations are getting creative together with a range of exciting and educational projects. Key Stage 1 pupils from Royton Hall Primary School are working…