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132 Article(s) Found

Talented GP really cares

A POPULAR GP who has impressed his patients with his knowledge, skill and compassion, has been nominated for a Pride...

Date Online: 04/07/2008

Teamwork is key for support centre

Sterling work by Oldham Cancer Support Centre in aiding a teacher who had breast cancer has earned it a Pride...

Date Online: 09/07/2008

High praise for real angels of the north

A COMMUNITY matron and her team dubbed “the real angels of the north” have been nominated for a special award....

Date Online: 14/07/2008

Carers make a difference

PROVIDING individual care for someone at the most vulnerable time of their life is never easy, but staff at a...

Date Online: 21/07/2008

Doctor regards her patients as friends

DR JANE Rothwell has carved out a niche for herself as a GP in Chadderton, a position she has held...

Date Online: 30/07/2008

Today’s Pride in Oldham nominees: Cayak Club

COMMUNITY clean ups, litter picks, musical parades — there is nothing the members of the Cayak Club won’t do for...

Date Online: 31/07/2008

Hairdressers are an inspiration

A TEAM of hairdressers proved a real lifeline for one woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Karen Birley (39), from Royton,...

Date Online: 04/08/2008

Ann is all heart

A DEDICATED heart nurse at the Royal Oldham Hospital has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award. Ann Dormer...

Date Online: 04/08/2008

A surgeon who always has time

A MAN who jokingly describes the intricacies of his job as “all the plumbing” has earned a Pride in Oldham...

Date Online: 07/08/2008

Passionate about community work

KAREN QUINLAN loves her job as a district nurse at Royton Health Centre, where she deals with everything from changing...

Date Online: 07/08/2008

Pam playing a blinder for club

WHEN it comes to taking care of things at Uppermill Football Club, Pam Preston is your woman. And her commitment...

Date Online: 11/08/2008

Builders praised for dedication

PIONEERING work to transform accommodation for older people across the borough has earned a major construction firm a Pride in...

Date Online: 26/08/2008

Artist Louie’s a young master

A BUDDING artist who has had a one-man exhibition despite being only 10 years old has been nominated for a...

Date Online: 01/09/2008

Proud as punch

A BOXING coach who carried on teaching youngsters while battling cancer has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award....

Date Online: 04/09/2008

Settling in is a breeze for new pupils

STARTING a new school can be scary but it is even more daunting if you have moved here from another...

Date Online: 05/09/2008

Home truths from Lee

LEE Wilds’s commitment and dedication to his work has seen him help countless homeless Oldhamers into employment and education. And...

Date Online: 08/09/2008

Carer transformed my life

A CARER with a heart of gold has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award. Gary Rowbottom (48), from...

Date Online: 10/09/2008

Ann-marie has talent to spot talent

A GROUP of people who have found a new lease of life through volunteering have paid their own special tribute...

Date Online: 10/09/2008

Extra special pupil escorts

PUPIL escorts at Watersheddings Primary School are the bees knees according to the headteacher. They drive and escort pupils with...

Date Online: 11/09/2008

Dedicated Dave puts young first

FOOTBALL coaching, rugby training, scouts, amateur dramatics, a youth group . . . Dave Coleman devotes endless hours each week...

Date Online: 12/09/2008

Vicar salutes Colonel John

40 YEARS’ service with pride... John Corbishley A FOUNDER member of the Church Lads and Girls’ Brigade at St Mark’s...

Date Online: 12/09/2008

Pride in Oldham: Music maestro Martyn is No1

SCHOOL band members have been singing the praises of music teacher Martyn Evans who has been nominated for a Pride...

Date Online: 15/09/2008

Good health is at a stroll

PUPILS who put their best foot forward to cut congestion and improve their health have been nominated for a Pride...

Date Online: 16/09/2008

Football coach on ball with young

Peter Radcliffe is so dedicated to coaching children football that he was delighted when a new job freed up time...

Date Online: 22/09/2008

Youth with a positive face

Young ambassadors determined to give the borough’s youth a greater voice have been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award....

Date Online: 24/09/2008

A scouting family does its best for children

A FAMILY with a long-standing love of scouting has been nominated for a Pride In Oldham award. Alison (66) and...

Date Online: 10/10/2008

Honour hits home for selfless Alan

AN unstinting volunteer who gives up hours of his time to help make Chadderton safer has been nominated for a...

Date Online: 13/10/2008

Lux like Elliot’s on right wavelength

SCHOOLBOY Elliot Lux continues to make a splash as one of the country’s top young water-skiers. The 16-year-old from Denshaw...

Date Online: 14/10/2008

Record for teen boxer

THOMAS Stubbs is proving a knockout in boxing after becoming the first Oldhamer for 21 years to win a senior...

Date Online: 15/10/2008

Michael’s a rugby star in both codes

MICHAEL WARD, a rugby star in both codes, has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award. The 17-year-old centre...

Date Online: 16/10/2008