Our reporter Gary’s bowled over by award
THE CORRESPONDENT walked away winners from the recent O2 Media Awards North West.And it bowled over reporter Gary Carter, who received a standing ovation from…
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Membership drive to preserve the future of Royal British Legion Club
‘USE it or lose it,’ is the stark warning from a leading member of Shaw and Crompton Royal British Legion. Treasurer Phelyp Bennett fears the…
Shaw and Crompton falls silent on 100th anniversary of inaugural Remembrance Day service
THEY came in their thousands to Crompton War Memorial to mark Remembrance Sunday 2019. There were babes in pushchairs, medal strewn veteran servicemen and women,…
Extra services give festive boost to Metrolink customers
METROLINK customers will have reason for a little extra Christmas cheer, with additional and later running trams set to operate throughout the festive period. From…
Teenager jailed for attempted rape in Oldham
A boy who attempted to rape two women in the space of two months has been jailed for 8 years. The 17-year-old, who cannot be…
Oldham full council meeting descends into chaos as police called
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter POLICE were called into Oldham’s council chamber as its full council meeting descended into chaos on Wednesday, November 6.…
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Our reporter Gary’s bowled over by award
THE CORRESPONDENT walked away winners from the recent O2 Media Awards North West.And it bowled over reporter Gary Carter, who received a standing ovation from…
Hoping for a Hole lot of cash at Shaw CC
SHAW Cricket Club is looking to get the finances in place to fund £60,000 of improvements to its clubhouse at Holebottom Clough.The club, which plays…
Matty is Super League’s Young Player of the Year
NEWHEY lad Matty Lees is celebrating after winning Super League’s Young Player of the Year award.However, the forward was forced to watch as his St…
Right said Fred – let’s get some of this super fan prize money spent
FRED Halliwell ensured Oldham finished with a second end of season honour following the Roughyeds’ League One promotion win over Newcastle Thunder. As thousands of…
Rugby league returns to Bower Fold
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home…
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All invited to Salvation Army Christmas Fair
THE Salvation Army is holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 30 between 10.30am and 1pm at its Shaw headquarters on Farrow Street.There will be…
Singing Kelly brings in the sunshine
THE songs of yesteryear filled the air to help create special Remembrance Day events at care homes across the borough.Singer Kelly Tracey, who performs under…
Manchester Christmas lights events opens the festive season with a bang
DEANSGATE was transformed this evening into the city’s biggest pop venue to celebrate the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on show. Thousands of people joined the crowds…
Purple 4 Polio thanks to Rotary
SPRING each year sees a beautiful purple carpet of crocus blooming in many communities thanks to the Purple Crocus Corm planting to raise awareness of…
Top industry award for Rotarian Alan Buckley
ONE of Crompton and Royton Rotary Club’s stalwart members has been awarded a significant honour for his long service to Bacta, which represents the interests…
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Santa set for Shaw touch down
THE countdown is well under way to an afternoon of festive fun and merriment in Shaw town centre on Saturday, November 30.Culmination of the afternoon…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oldham
WITH everything ‘yule’ need this Christmas on your doorstep, there’s no better place to be than Oldham at the most wonderful time of year. That…
Dancers take to the floor as Strictly Kershaw’s returns in aid of hospice
THE sequins and glitterballs will be out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on November 22 in aid of Dr Kershaw’s.…
Want to know a secret? Find out at Library Theatre
AFTER last year’s success of Hansel & Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop return with another family Christmas musical – The Secret of Christmas Eve (December 10-28)…
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as Becky lined up to push the right button
THE stars of stage, screen and music world are heading to Manchester on Thursday, November 14 to celebrate Christmas in the city centre. Thousands are…
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Home transformation dreams come true thanks to TailorMade
YOUR dream kitchen or bedroom is right at your fingertips thanks to a local company which provides the ultimate in bespoke design.TailorMade Kitchens And Bedrooms…
Oh Danny joy! Barber of the Year accolade for local cutter
SHAW barber Danny Robinson really is a cut above the rest after scooping two awards at the prestigious Salon International hairdressing convention in London.His stylish…
Simla the best! Longevity is key to curry house success
RARELY has Royton’s night-time economy boomed as it does currently. New town centre bars and restaurants ensure a top night out for numerous people across…
Awaken your inner eco-friendly self with new town centre coffee shop
LOOKING for a quiet space to relax and have a brew in Royton? Tucked away on Shepherd Street in the Old Mill is the town’s…
Shaw-based parcel sorter celebrates 40 year company milestone
GILL Kelly, a parcel sorter from Shaw, has hit her 40 year anniversary with UK independent parcel carrier Yodel. The company estimates that, over the…
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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…
Numero UDO Shaw dance groups on top of the world
TWO groups from Fierce Dance Club, Heyside, are best in the world after they placed first at the UDO Street Dance World Championships. Shaw youngsters,…
Testing time brings ‘excellent’ results for GCSE students
STUDENTS at Crompton House School have been celebrating GCSE results “well above the national average”. Eighteen percent of all results were at grades 7-9, 56…
Oscar winner! Shaw youngster wins praise for litter picking campaign
OSCAR Dean is waging a one-youngster war on Shaw’s litter louts. And the nine-year-old’s efforts to keep the streets clear of rubbish has already been…