Demolition of Hartford Mill begins
Works to demolish Hartford Mill have begun – marking the start of a major regeneration and housing project in Werneth. Contractors are now on site…
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Demolition of Hartford Mill begins
Works to demolish Hartford Mill have begun – marking the start of a major regeneration and housing project in Werneth. Contractors are now on site…
It’s what they have done Co-op fund-raising boost for Rescue Team
A NEW ‘member’ is on the road to joining Oldham Mountain Rescue Team thanks to the fundraising efforts of thousands of shoppers. The Saddleworth-based organisation…
Oldham politicians back Sir Keir
LOCAL politicians are giving their support to Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership contest. Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West and Royton, and Debbie…
Oldham Council to submit proposals for solar farm
Oldham Council is looking to submit proposals to build a 900kw solar farm in Failsworth. The development would help boost our drive to become the…
GMP launch ‘Forever Amnesty’
GMP has now launched a forever amnesty following the success of Operation Sceptre’s week-long knife amnesty, which ran in September 2019, and saw over 600…
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Injury forces Nicola out of Tokyo Olympics
NICOLA White’s dream of competing at a third Olympic Games is over after she was removed from Great Britain Hockey’s centralised programme.The decision was taken…
GMP TRY-ing to score for community charity challenge
For the third year in a row, officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) held a 13-hour charity sports challenge to raise money for Mahdlo Youth…
Roy’s book raises £1,000 for Maggie’s
ROY Butterworth’s memoir about a lifetime watching Oldham Athletic has become a bestseller.The book ‘A Fan on the Inside’ has been flying off the shelves…
Tributes paid to local rugby league legend
TRIBUTES have been paid to Nigel Hollingsworth, a legendary figure in local rugby league circles, who has died at the age of 73. Nigel, who…
Coup for Crompton Cricket Club with Australian signing
CROMPTON Cricket Club has signed top Australian player Will Bosisto as its professional for the forthcoming Lancashire League campaign. The 26-year-old, who has played state…
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Off yer bike! Moorland beauty spot under threat from bikers
THOUGHTLESS off-road bikers have been condemned for mindless destruction of Crompton Moor. Stone walls have been knocked down, bridleways destroyed and gates knocked down by…
Rock DJs wanted for community radio station
ARE you an aspiring Radio DJ? Do you fancy broadcasting on a real web-based Rock Community Radio Station? If so, then Greater Manchester Rock Radio…
Car review: Electrifying new Kuga from Ford
By Steve Berry FOLLOWING Ford’s announcement last year that every Ford car from the new Focus onwards will include an electrified option, the all-new Kuga…
Ready to party? Join in VE Day celebrations
RESIDENTS across Shaw, Crompton and Royton are being urged to join in this summer’s celebrations for VE (Victory in Europe) Day.On May 8, 2020 it…
Car review: Kia’s new Rio delivers
By Steve Berry YOU may be surprised to learn that, globally, the Kia Rio is the Korean manufacturers’ best-seller – and this fourth-generation model looks…
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Museum of the Moon comes to Oldham’s late-night arts festival
Gaze at the moon closer than ever before as the Museum of the Moon features at this year’s late-night arts festival, Illuminate, across Oldham town…
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…
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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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Saints go marching on after ‘good’ Ofsted inspection
A SHAW school described as “friendly and welcoming” is celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ grading from Ofsted.Pupils at East Crompton St George’s CE Primary School…
Over To Youth – Oldham’s young people to host week of youth voice action
YOUNG people from across Oldham are coming together to organise the borough’s first youth summit – Over To Youth. Four events organised by the Oldham…
Oldham College students create artwork for children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital
FINE Art students from Oldham College have unveiled some fantastic artwork created especially for the children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital as part of…
Oxbridge success for Oldham Sixth Form College students
THERE were celebrations at Oldham Sixth Form College when they found out six of their Year 13 students have been offered places at Oxford and…
Oldham College gets green light for £9 million construction centre
OLDHAM College’s transformation is entering an exciting new phase after its plans for a new £9 million Construction Centre were approved. The state-of-the-art facility –…