Police appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed on the Duke of York car park at 2.40am on Monday, May 7.


Three people were witnessed leaving the scene. Ring 101 to provide information or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


LUCIANNA Jefferies and Lauren Marson from Year 11 at Crompton House School saw their winning art designs for Gola sports equipment on display at London’s Carnaby Street store. The pair were given £100 to spend in the store before enjoying a day out in the city.

Crompton House School pupils and parenta will be washing cars at school from 9am until noon on Saturday to raise funds for their changing lives expedition to Ecuador next year.


A CHARITY comedy takes centre stage at Crompton Playhouse Two Theatre from 7.30pm on Monday, June 18, in aid of the Royal Rover. For tickets for “The Man with Two Gaffers” call 01457 872742.

GOT a problem? Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher is holding a surgery at Chadderton Court, Middleton Road, from 5 to 6.30pm on Friday, June 8.



SHAW United Reformed Church, Rochdale Road, is holding a Wayfarer’s Revival Concert, country and western, and 60s music for mature audiences. It starts at 7pm on Saturday. Admission is a minimum donation of £5 in aid of church funds.



THE Salvation Army in Farrow Street is stocking up with bargains for a bring and buy sale and coffee morning from 10.30am-noon on Saturday, May 26. Free admission.



BLOOD donors are required for sessions at Shaw Masonic Hall in Kershaw Street from 1.15pm-3.30pm and 5.15pm-7.30pm on Friday, May 25.





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