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Candidates reveal how they would support school children

The constituency of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton has the third highest level of child poverty in the country

Oldham has some of the highest child poverty rates in the UK.

Date Published 14/06/2024

Mountain biker rescued in Park Bridge woods

Nineteen members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust to assist with a mountain biker who had fallen off his bike in the woods at...

Date Published 14/06/2024

Rotary Clubs celebrate in style

The Rotary Club of Saddleworth - formed over 50 years ago - together with guests, celebrated the continuing service the Club provides to the local community.

Date Published 14/06/2024

Row erupts in Oldham… over bins

A row has erupted in Oldham… over bins.

Date Published 14/06/2024

Dr Kershaw’s launches carnival-themed Summer Fayre showpiece

The team at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton have announced the return of their Summer Fayre, and this year the staff are inviting the community to join them for a carnival-themed...

Date Published 14/06/2024

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Latics swoop to sign defender Ogle from Scunthorpe

Latics' new signing Reagan Ogle. Image courtesy of OAFC

Latics have snapped up defender Reagan Ogle from Scunthorpe United.

Date Published 30/05/2024

Latics announce retained list

A number of experienced players will leave Latics when their contracts exprire in June.

Date Published 25/04/2024

Latics' dismal second half of the season ends with home defeat by struggling Wealdstone

Latics ended a hugely disappointing National League campaign with a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of struggling Wealdstone.

Date Published 19/04/2024

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Leesbrook achieve Star School Award in literacy

Lexia is an intervention programme that accelerates literacy gains for secondary students and has been in use at Leesbrook since May, 2023

Oasis Academy Leesbrook staff and students have been chosen as a Star School by Lexia PowerUp Literacy.

Date Published 25/05/2024

Rotary Clubs celebrate in style

The Rotary Club of Saddleworth - formed over 50 years ago - together with guests, celebrated the continuing service the Club provides to the local community.

Date Published 14/06/2024

Dr Kershaw’s launches carnival-themed Summer Fayre showpiece

The team at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton have announced the return of their Summer Fayre, and this year the staff are inviting the community to join them for a carnival-themed...

Date Published 14/06/2024

Kingfisher Learning Trust launches ambitious project with Oldham RLFC

Kingfisher Learning Trust, which operates six schools across Oldham, has launched its own educational initiative to get children involved with Oldham RLFC's recently-announced...

Date Published 14/06/2024

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Double appointment for the commercial team at Pearson

Two significant appointments have been announced at Pearson Solicitors to further strengthen the commercial department, increasing the team to over 30 specialist staff and helping them provide a bespoke commercial service and a real alternative to bigger firms.

Date Published 10/06/2024