Homes plan poised for further delays
THE future of Greater Manchester’s controversial homes, jobs and the environment plan has been again thrown into doubt. Two drafts of the Greater Manchester Spatial…
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Parish Council is left in dark over planning
OLDHAM Council’s under-fire planning department has come under more criticism after Shaw and Crompton Parish councillors were forced to cancel planning committee meetings because of…
Homes plan poised for further delays
THE future of Greater Manchester’s controversial homes, jobs and the environment plan has been again thrown into doubt. Two drafts of the Greater Manchester Spatial…
Over 870 drivers caught speeding after first week of enforcement campaign
GMP is halfway through a national speed enforcement campaign led by the NPCC and has currently caught 874 drivers who have been speeding. The two-week-long…
Council ends investigation after planning boss quits job
OLDHAM Council is looking for a new head of planning after the shock resignation of Stephen Irvine. Mr Irvine, who had been in post since…
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Tour of Britain puts Shaw and Crompton on the map
RESIDENTS are urged to welcome and support an internationally acclaimed cycling event coming to Shaw and Crompton next month. But householders are also warned of…
Crompton confident as revival boosts their survival hopes
CROMPTON Cricket Club is hoping to maintain its recent revival as it bids to stave off relegation from the first division of the Lancashire League.…
Shaw looking good – cricket club wins first piece of silverware
SHAW Cricket Club has won its first piece of silverware for 12 years after triumphing in the Marston’s GMCL 20 Championship. They are hoping it…
Naylor’s seven-year role to end soon at Oldham RL
Head coach Scott Naylor will leave Oldham RL Club when his current contract expires at the end of this season. He is currently one of…
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‘Dry’ David’s charity fund raiser boost for Maggie’s
PROFITS in Royton pubs may have dropped during July when David Bibby went tee total for the month. But David’s dry spell has provided a…
Trustees sought to join Age UK charity board
AGE UK Oldham has launched a recruitment drive for new trustees of the charity which has the care and support of the borough’s older people…
Legacy of Oldham suffrage champion lives on through refugee women’s charity
THE legacy of Oldham suffragette Annie Kenney’s life is contributing to a brighter future for scores of women fleeing from war-torn hot spots in the…
Inspirational story of choir hitting all the right notes
IT has taken time to find its voice but a former Shaw-based choir is going from strength to strength. Formed 10 years ago with just…
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Yanks for the memories! Turning back clock for wartime Hollywood movie
THOUSANDS of spectators ignored the rain as Saddleworth stepped back in time for its annual homage to Hollywood film Yanks and World War Two. This…
Playhouse 2 pull some classics out of the bag
CROMPTON Stage Society, based at Shaw’s hidden gem, Playhouse 2, has revealed their 2019/20 season of plays. There is something for everyone to enjoy and,…
Musical tributes promise boost for local hospices
A MUSICAL showcase portraying four legends will take to the stage in August to raise money for local hospices in Oldham, Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne. The…
Coliseum invites writers to pen 100 words about Oldham
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is inviting writers of all ages and experience to submit 100 Word Plays about Oldham which will be displayed throughout the theatre…
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Head’s up! Heyside pub re-opens and is Taylor made for success
MANCHESTER’S culinary loss has been Heyside’s gain as James and Heather Taylor have returned to their roots to revive the fortunes of a well-known village…
Bank proves Shaw thing as it is soldat auction
IT took a six-figure sum rather than loose change to buy the former RBS bank in Shaw. But for a branch that handled millions of…
The showroom where they have it all covered
STEP inside Simply Beautiful Floors in Shaw town centre and you have got the world of floor coverings at your fingertips as well as your…
Businesses back real change Oldham
TWO local business owners have pledged their support to Real Change Oldham – a pioneering new initiative aimed at helping people in the borough who…
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Exceptional students, exceptional results at Hopwood Hall College
Hopwood Hall College students are celebrating an exceptional year. Students, with the support of great staff, have achieved excellent results with university now beckoning many…
Jumping for joy-House students celebrate A Level results
CROMPTON House School students achieved a 99.5 per cent pass rate for all A Levels when results were revealed today. (August 15) Of those, 22…
Art of the matter: Pupils brush up painting skills for exhibition
WORKS of art by some of the world’s greatest painters have all been on display under one roof. What is more they were on sale…
Council announces £100k boost for local youngsters
YOUTH services across Oldham are to receive a £100,000 boost, creating new opportunities and support for young people in the borough. Following consultation with thousands…