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Final decision to be made on future of Trent Road surgery
RESIDENTS opposed to the proposed closure of Trent Road medical practice will take their fight to Oldham Civic Centre later this month for a final…
Greater Manchester launches major public consultation on how buses should be run
GREATER Manchester is launching a major public consultation to get a wide range of views on how the city-region’s bus services should be run. People…
GMP clamp down on tyre safety
ON Friday 11 October, GMP is starting the first of six road side operations in recognition of tyre safety month. This is the perfect time…
Oldham Athletic sack young player jailed after high speed police chase
OLDHAM Athletic have terminated the contract of footballer Callum Dolan who has been jailed for eight months after he tried to outrun police in a…
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OCL wins funding to help reduce social isolation
OLDHAM Community Leisure (OCL), has been awarded Social Action Funding from Oldham Cares, the town’s recently formed health and social care service. The £272,957 in…
Beech returns to action following injury
MOORSIDE motor bike racer Ashley Beech has made a full return to action after injury in the National Superstock 1000 Championship. The 30-year-old, riding his…
Vice-captain Sophie Wright on the charge in the opening league game
OLDHAM RUFC Ladies savoured victory in their first-ever competitive match. They defeated West Leeds Bramhope second team 38-25 at Manor Park in National Challenge 2,…
Shooting stars aim for international success
A TALENTED girls’ football team has been called up for international duty.Crompton House School, whose Under-13’s side includes a large contingent from Crompton FC, reached…
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All invited to step out on Memory Walk to unite against dementia
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has teamed up again with Oldham Council to arrange the second Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk. The event…
Take part and serve your community
IT has never been easier to volunteer or to become involved with communities and their activities. ‘Take Part’ is a joint venture between Oldham’s arts,…
Snap, crackle, and cash
A CASH prize of £1,000 and invitation to the Houses of Parliament are up for grabs to schools across Shaw, Crompton and Royton in the…
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Theatre-lovers wanted for volunteer opportunities at Oldham Coliseum
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is looking for theatre-lovers to join their dedicated team of Customer Experience Volunteers working in the Front-of-House areas of the venue.The Coliseum…
Lost Voice Guy is only in it for the parking in Oldham
FOLLOWING a sell-out tour in spring Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) comes to Oldham Coliseum this October with his stand-up show I’m Only In It For The Parking.…
Roll up, Roll up – big kid circus comes to town
BIG Kid Circus this year visits Boundary Park, Oldham Athletic F.C. Car Park with a new bright and vibrant show. They are presenting some amazing…
Award-winning play Build a Rocket comes to Oldham during UK Tour
A POWERFUL and uplifting one-woman show is coming to Oldham as part of its UK tour following international acclaim and an award-winning run at the…
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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…
Food is the star at the Morning Star
THE MORNING Star pub is becoming the go-to place for Shaw food lovers – and their quality has not gone unnoticed. For the Grains Road…
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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…
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…