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General Election 2019: Oldham East and Saddleworth candidates
Oldham East and Saddleworth sees a seven way battle when voters go to the polls on Thursday, December 12. Debbie Abrahams won the seat by…
GMP launch the gift of advice this Christmas
GREATER Manchester Police are today launching the ‘Gift of Advice’ Christmas campaign for communities across Greater Manchester. This year we are looking at how we…
Man left fighting for life following hit and run in Shaw
POLICE are appealing for information following a hit and run road traffic collision in Shaw. Officers were called shortly before 6.50pm on Saturday 30 November…
Oldham Chief Superintendent retires after 30 years
By Ken Bennett OLDHAM’S most senior police officer is retiring from his role after 30 years. Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, who has been in his…
Police warning about youths targeting cars after ASB near High Crompton Park
POLICE have issued a warning about passing cars being targeted in incidents of anti-social behaviour, in which a victim is alleged to have been filmed.Motorists…
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Crompton achieve new goal with ground improvements
CROMPTON FC’s rise in its first two years of existence has paid dividends for the Shaw-based club. With success on the pitch noticed by people…
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…
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Car review: Volkswagen T-Roc grabs your attention
By Steve Berry WE appear to be drowning in a sea of SUV and crossover vehicles at the moment and boy is it hard to…
Chidren’s poet and author signs up to Oldham library service
AS part of his challenge to join every library authority in the UK, poet and author Joseph Coelho has visited Oldham Library to sign up…
Oldham’s market traders recreate Bushtucker trials
RECKON you’ve got what it takes to attempt those gruesome Bushtucker Trials on ITV’s hit show ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’? While…
All fall in for new military football team
A NEW football team is looking to earn its stripes after securing a start-up grant from a community funding scheme.E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy on…
You’re invited! Celebrate plans for Oldham’s new Heritage and Arts Centre
GALLERY Oldham is inviting Oldham residents and visitors to celebrate plans for OMA – Oldham’s new Heritage and Arts Centre – and the National Lottery’s…
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The Miners Band brings last gig of year back home to Oldham
LOCAL group The Miners Band play their last music gig of the year ‘Another Room’ close to home at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham, on Saturday, December…
Oldham Choral Society presents music from around world in RNCM concert
Review by Tim Mottershead MUSIC from across the world resounded under one roof at Oldham Choral Society’s concert at the RNCM in Manchester. The society…
Don’t be a Scrooge – get down to Playhouse 2 for A Christmas Carol
CHARLES Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, is brought to life by Crompton Stage Society at Playhouse 2, Shaw next month in a joyous adaptation…
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…
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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…