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Custody remand

A 37-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Oldham magistrates yesterday charged with the manslaughter of pensioner Nellie Geraghty.

Mark Royle, of no fixed address, was also charged with robbery and spoke only to confirm his name.

Magistrates ordered that Royle should go to Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester to face the charges on March 13. No application was made for bail and he was remanded in custody.

Date published: 22/02/2012

Nellie’s death: man in court

Nellie Geraghty: man in court

A MAN was appearing in court today charged with the death of Nellie Geraghty.

Mark Royle (37), of no fixed address, but previously from Shaw, has been charged with manslaughter and...

Date published: 21/02/2012

Lib-Dems make a splash with pool claim

THE Liberal Democrats claim they have found the funds to replace both Royton and Crompton swimming pools.

It’s among a range of proposals they are set to deliver as part of the party’s alternative budget.

Leader Howard Sykes slammed the borough’s leisure review as a “farce” because he said Labour was not open about its intentions, claiming...

Date published: 21/02/2012

Teacher Steve’s a muddy marvel!

Well, that’s really quite muddy: Steve in the thick of the action.

Gutsy teacher Steve Hill tested his steely strength against the world’s best as they battled for a Tough Guy title.

The deputy head at St Joseph’s School, Shaw, joined competitors in an...

Date published: 17/02/2012

Wind-turbine schemes blown away

APPLICATIONS for two wind turbines at farms in Shaw and Dobcross have been turned down by Oldham Planning Committee.

Committee members said the proposals for a 29-metre (37.7 yd) high turbine at Rushey Fields Farm in Shaw and a 10-metre (10.9 yd) turbine on a 15-metre (16.4 yd) pole at Parkfield Farm in Dobcross, would “barely provide enough energy to boil a...

Date published: 17/02/2012

Living hell

HOUNDED: Michael Kenyon and Steven Allt.

Pals cleared of Nellie attack: death threats and cruel taunts
EXCLUSIVE: THE families of two Shaw teenagers who were this week eliminated from the investigation into the murder of Nellie...

Date published: 16/02/2012

Jam and jewellery

JAMS, cupcakes and jewellery are up for grabs at a fundraiser at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Turf Lane, from 9am to 1pm on Sunday. Admission is free.



ST Mark’s Parish Hall, Heyside, is the venue for a fundraising rock band and potato pie supper night from 7.30pm on Saturday. It is in aid of the church building fund. Contact 0797-6900894 for tickets.


ENJOY a...

Date published: 16/02/2012

Nellie suspect quizzed

POLICE have been given more time to quiz a man arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Shaw pensioner Nellie Geraghty.

The 37-year-old man was re-bailed yesterday until later next month.

Nellie (79) was found unconscious and clinging to a strap of her stolen handbag — which contained the ashes of her husband Frank — in the alleyway leading from...

Date published: 15/02/2012

Silver lining

CUP of cheer: Manchester City life president Bernard Halford with pupils (from left) Lucas Burton, Aoife Wheldon, Ben Dean, Liam Lovell, Niall Wheldon, Elizabeth Pandolfo and Bailey Marsden.

FOOTBALL-mad youngsters in Shaw got up close to the gleaming FA Cup.

They laid their eyes on the trophy when Bernard Halford, life president of cup holders Manchester City, paid a visit...

Date published: 15/02/2012

Consultation was a ‘sham’

Sykes seeks leisure review probe
A FULL examination of the leisure review consultation has been called for by local Lib-Dem leader Howard Sykes.

The Shaw councillor has formally asked Oldham Council’s chairman of overview and scrutiny to carry out an investigation into the consultation and decision to relocate Crompton Pool to Royton.

He says objectors’...

Date published: 14/02/2012

Precept stays the same

Shaw and Crompton Parish Council 
SHAW and Crompton residents will not see an increase in the precept to fund the parish council.

A budget of over £97,000 was rubber stamped by councillors at a meeting last night.

A Band D property’s annual payment will remain at £14.54 from April

Date published: 14/02/2012

Bakery staff in tribute march through Shaw

Residents and shoppers watch as bakery workers march through Shaw

FORMER Warburtons Bakery workers marched through Shaw on Saturday to say thanks to the town.

More than 170 staff lost their jobs or were transferred when the 73-year-old factory closed...

Date published: 13/02/2012

Leave it out says Take Me Out Steph!

SHAW’S Steph Roberts has revealed how her hot TV date left her cold.

She hooked up with wedding singer Norman from Preston, on the hit TV gameshow “Take Me Out”. But being serenaded by Norman taking off Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long” proved only one long night.

Speaking after her big date was filmed for the show, Steph:...

Date published: 10/02/2012

Poisoning scare

A couple and a baby boy were taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital on Monday after a possible carbon-monoxide incident.

Fire-fighters, police, paramedics and National Grid gas engineers were called to a terrace house in St James Street, Crompton, at 1am.

The three were treated by fire service trauma technicians and paramedics before they were taken to hospital for a check...

Date published: 07/02/2012

March brings slice of life to a close for Warbies workers

EMPLOYEES of Warburtons Shaw bakery are marching to say goodbye to the town.

Over 170 employees were transferred or lost their jobs when the 73-year-old factory closed at the end of last week.

Now Billy Clegg (63) who worked at the popular firm for 34 years, has organised the “closure to the closure” walk around Shaw. Former staff will parade from Glebe...

Date published: 07/02/2012

Raffle appeal just the ticket for Shane

RALLYING round: Gill and John Keating with four-year-old son Shane

A COMMUNITY is rallying to help a little boy whose devastating diagnosis sent shockwaves through his family.

Four-year-old Shane Keating, from High Crompton, was diagnosed with Duchenne...

Date published: 07/02/2012

Ballroom blitzed

Members of two local dance schools have wiped the floor with the competition to become regional champions.

Competing in the International Dance Teachers Association cup at The Forum, Wythenshawe, the dancers, from Royton and Shaw, beat-off stiff competition to grab gold in the Latin and Ballroom heats.

Anna Hartley (12) a member of MADD! For Dance in Shaw beat 65 other...

Date published: 07/02/2012

Pup Lola’s in luck

RECOVERING: Lola with her owner’s son Lewis (8)

A puppy injured in a hit and run accident will not have to have her legs amputated.

Lola, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was left with both her legs in cast after being was knocked down....

Date published: 06/02/2012

Come dine with us!

Cocktail master Ben Brooks has been planning his menu for years

THE culinary skills of four local foodies will be on show to the nation tonight in a much-loved television series.

The brave cooks invited the cameras from Channel 4’s “Come Dine With...

Date published: 03/02/2012

Leisure review ‘full of holes’

THE Labour party has been blasted in ldham Council for a leisure review the opposition claims is “full of holes.”

Lib-Dem leader Councillor Howard Sykes argued he suggested three valid sites in Shaw for the proposed new facilities — but insists they were never considered.

He told council leader Jim McMahon: “Only one site was considered in Shaw,...

Date published: 02/02/2012

No pool closures until new one built

Oldham council cabinet
A guarantee has been given that leisure facilities in Shaw and Crompton will not close until a replacement sports centre is built.

The assurance came as the council was accused of bias over its plans to replace Crompton Pool and Fitness Centre — known locally as Shaw Baths — and Royton Sports Centre with one venue.

And the...

Date published: 31/01/2012

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