Trent Road surgery shuts this month
PATIENTS are preparing to see a doctor at Trent Road surgery for the final time. The High Crompton practice will see its last patients on…
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Trent Road surgery shuts this month
PATIENTS are preparing to see a doctor at Trent Road surgery for the final time. The High Crompton practice will see its last patients on…
MP Debbie Abrahams stands together with Holocaust victim Sol Saltiel
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has joined survivors of the Holocaust and more recent genocides to mark the launch of a new…
Leader says council ‘naïve’ to think child sexual exploitation cases do not take place
By Charlotte Green Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council would be ‘naive’ to think cases of child sexual exploitation do not take place, says leader, Councillor Sean…
Oldham Council set to increase council tax
THIS evening Oldham Council will discuss its budget proposals for the coming year at its Overview and Scrutiny committee. Oldham Council is proposing an increase…
Harassed female councillor told she ‘slept her way’ to position
By Charlotte Green- Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’s first female Asian deputy council leader has revealed online abusers claimed she ‘slept her way’ to the top…
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An evening with football legend Joe Royle
FOOTBALL legend Joe Royle will be the guest of honour at a fundraising event at St Paul’s C of E Primary School in Royton on…
Diskin hopes to make Roughyeds’ numbers game add up to a competitive squad
MATT Diskin aims to add quality over quantity to his squad prior to pitting his wits against former Australian Test coach Tim Sheens for Oldham…
John helps retain Grey Ashes
ROYTON’S John Punchard has helped England to cricketing success in Australia. The 62-year-old played a starring role as England Over-60s retained the ‘Grey Ashes’ after…
Latics Latest Sports Reporter Tony Bugby brings news from Oldham Athletic FC
OLDHAM Athletic have used the transfer window to address the main reason why they continue to languish in the lower reaches of Sky Bet League…
Quiz new Oldham RFLC coach and staff at fans’ meeting
OLDHAM RLFC fans will have a pre-season opportunity to quiz and question new coach Matt Diskin and his staff at a public meeting at the…
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Terrence is Pride of Shaw
TERRENCE Brian is still coming to terms with his elevation from humble Shaw pensioner to celebrity status, on first name terms with a clutch of…
Suits you! Campaign urges residents to consider new start
RESIDENTS across Shaw, Crompton and Royton are being encouraged to start the new decade with a meaningful New Year’s resolution.Oldham Council has launched its New…
Recycling centre changes made to improve services for residents
CHANGES to household waste recycling centres are coming into force in February to improve services for residents, says Recycling for Greater Manchester.Their leaflets are being…
Be part of interactive panel discussion on ‘’The F Word: Oldham & Obesity’
BE part of an interactive panel event discussing the rising issue of both child and adult obesity in Oldham. ABL Health, a community health provider,…
Stars in their eyes: concert raises record amount for Dr Kershaw’s
A RECORD amount was raised by North Stars Theatre Company for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice from its annual Broadway & Beyond concert.North Stars’ adult musical theatre…
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Stepping out to Playhouse 2 with Crompton Stage Society
CROMPTON Stage Society presents Stepping Out by Richard Harris at Playhouse 2 in Shaw from February 15-22. Stepping Out is a funny and touching play…
COMPETITION: You could be happy by winning tickets to see Altered Images
EIGHTIES face Clare Grogan is a woman of many talents: singer, actress, author, restaurant owner, doting mum. Now the voice of Altered Images is back…
Shure fire hit for Chris and his studio
NOW with feet firmly under the table as owner of Shure 5 Studios in Royton, Chris Taylor is looking to make his mark on the…
The boys are back in town
A Royal Rumble will shake the Queen Elizabeth Hall as a big time American Wrestling Extravaganza returns to town. The popular event is back at…
Grange panto debut curtain raiser to year of entertainment
IF you still have a smile on your face while people all round are suffering the January blues, chances are a Christmas pantomime formed part…
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Lighting up time New nursery to open in Royton
JANE Marsh’s dream of opening her own nursery is tantalisingly close to realisation. With 15 years’ experience in the industry, many as a manager, Jane…
Boost your business with the Correspondent
IF you’re reading this, then so are your potential customers. All 25,000 of them as that’s the readership of the Royton and Shaw & Crompton…
Pride at The Puckersley Inn as customers benefit from changes
IT has been a memorable end of year for the Puckersley Inn with yet another inclusion in the 2020 Good Beer Guide and a refurb…
Be inspired at Mahdlo Business Breakfast
BE inspired at a Business Breakfast event with the founder and CEO of one of Oldham’s most successful businesses. Ultimate Products founder Barry Franks and…
Imperial Indian is king of curry houses
SIZE may not be everything but when it comes to the Imperial Indian restaurant then think again. That is why if you still have not…
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Trendsetting barber inspires students
TOP Shaw barber Danny Robinson is certainly a cut above with two thriving salons and even styling the likes of Stormzy and Craig David. After…
Nine Oldham primary schools receive ‘good’ reports from Ofsted inspectors
SCHOOLS in Shaw and Royton are among nine in Oldham to have received glowing reports from Ofsted inspectors. St Paul’s and SS Aidan & Oswald…
Oldham College shortlisted for ‘College of the Year’ at 2020 Tes FE awards
OLDHAM College is among the outstanding individuals and institutions shortlisted for the 2020 Tes FE Awards. It has been shortlisted for the prestigious national FE College…
Oldham College releases community christmas single
LOCAL musicians, institutions and people from all walks of life have secretly been working together on this extraordinary project for the past nine months. The…
Bishop Mark gets great reception at St George’s
MARK DAVIES, the Bishop of Middleton, has officially opened the new Early Years classroom at East Crompton St George’s C E Primary School. Over the…