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Some had 50 offences ONE in every eight thugs arrested by Greater Manchester Police during the riots already had 50 or more criminal offences to their name. The staggering...
Date Published 16/09/2011
A LOLLIPOP woman was struck by a pick-up truck in front of families on their way to school. It is believed the 52-year-old was waving people across Abbeyhills Road, Alt, when...
Family launches £40,000 appeal LITTLE Harley Hesford is hoping to make his dreams of playing football come true by raising £40,000 for a life-changing operation....
A NEW era dawned for local government in Oldham today with the official opening of Failsworth Town Hall. The historic venue, restored to its former glory thanks to a major...
FIVE cyclists are wheelie psyched for a 50-mile charity bike ride tomorrow — and are hoping for better weather. Liam Lee, Andy Spencer and Damien Guerriero. who work at Joseph...
“A FANTASTIC youth worker — nothing is too much for her.” These are the words used to describe youth engagement officer Karen Wrigley, nominated for a Pride...
PYJAMA-CLAD fundraisers are hosting a charity stall at Oldham market’s car boot sale. On Sunday, Louise Taylor (27) and her six best friends will be manning two stalls...
A CAR treasure hunt sets off from Tesco in Greenfield at 9.30am on Sunday, with registration £10 per vehicle, in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Call Noel Davies on...
WHEN it comes to DIY, Rick Kent is in the driving seat. It took Rick (55) from Abbeyhlls Road, Oldham, just two days to build his own go-kart, a mean machine which has gained...
Super-patrons take tour of youth zone MAHDLO — Oldham’s £5million state-of-the-art ‘youth zone’ — hosted its first meeting this week....
TOWN HALLS ARE BACK IN POWER GO-KART MAN MAKES NATIONAL FINAL LANCASHIRE'S COUNTY TITLE CELEBRATIONS
ROYTON and Crompton Family Practice is running a health fair, including advice on alcohol dependency, quitting smoking, minor ailments and diabetes awareness. The event...
Date Published 15/09/2011
A RECYCLING depot damaged by arsonists in April has been restored. The attack caused extensive damage to the unit in Oldham Central Trading Park — the borough-wide base...
Oldham Council meeting ONE of the country's highest war memorials will be easier to reach. Council leader Jim McMahon announced plans to make the sky-high memorial on Pots...
TOUGH action is being taken by police in a bid to clamp down on the number of metal thefts in Oldham. A special operations squad and Oldham Council’s enforcement...
Oldham Council meeting COUNCILLORS issued a stark warning to the Government that the hard cuts to Greater Manchester Police could seriously jeopardise the handling of riots in...
Oldham Council meeting OLDHAM has pledged its support for its servicemen and women. The council agreed to ask the borough’s MPs to back proposals to enshrine the armed...
HOPES to create a new village hub in Lees have hit a stumbling block after the council put the proposed venue up for sale. Lees Community Association was hoping to take over...
OLDHAM rockers The Crabs are on the verge of hitting the big time after reaching the final stage of a European talent competition. The band, who have been entertaining local...
OVER 40 years of providing help for tots with special needs has seen a charity scoop a Pride In Oldham nomination. The Saddleworth Special Needs playgroup is based in Cooper...
A STUDENT social worker has set off on a wacky race across Europe in an old banger. Sarah Rainford (25) is competing in the famous Screwball Rally to raise money for charity...
FIRE fighters were called to Glodwick shortly after 5.30am today following reports of an explosion. They tackled two blazes which destroyed a portable cabin and damaged...
Oldham Council meeting METROLINK passengers could get a shuttle bus into Oldham town centre when the tram rolls into Mumps. Councillor David Hibbert, cabinet member for...
MORE than 400 new people joined the dole queues in Oldham last month pushing the total above 7,500, figures have revealed. There are now 7,595 people across the borough...
COMPANIES which fail to settle their bills on time with other businesses will be fined earlier than expected, after lobbying from Oldham MP Debbie Abrahams. The Government...
A MEDIA scrum gathered outside Oldham magistrates court yesterday hoping to catch a glimpse of a Manchester City star. Carlos Tevez (27) was charged with failing to disclose...
Oldham Council meeting Oldham will lose £2million worth of funding if controversial Government plans are introduced. The Government is proposing to reduce its...
TWO former Oldham mayors were made Honorary Aldermen of the borough at a special ceremony in the council chamber yesterday. Welshman David Jones and local girl Christine...
IT’S taken 32 years, 10 tests and thousands of pounds in lessons, but one elated learner driver can finally tear up his L-plates. Ian Maunsell’s tale is one of...
AN injured walker has pleaded with hoax callers to come to their senses after an horrific ordeal on the Saddleworth moors. Mossley dad Dave McDonald suffered agonising...
