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…
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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…
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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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Cancer patients set for shorter journeys as new suite launches at Dr Kershaw’s
A NEW chemotherapy suite at Doctor Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton means more cancer patients can receive chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments closer to home.With six treatment…
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May the Force be with you New officers sworn in but Oldham needs “fair share”
AS Greater Manchester Police welcomes more than 150 new officers, Shaw councillor Howard Sykes says Oldham needs to receive its “fair share” of the fledgling…
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Grade II listed building on Shaw Road up for auction
TWO pieces of Oldham’s history are due to be put up for auction next month. The former headquarters of the Groundwork community organisation on Shaw…
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New 28-home plan for ‘Grains Bar village’ green belt location
A green belt hilltop location in Shaw could be developed to provide nearly 30 new homes and more than 80 extra car parking spaces.But a…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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