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New pavement parking powers welcomed by Marie and Charlie, and so many others across our region

Pictured are Marie and Charlie

New powers given to local councils to crack down on ‘dangerous’ pavement parking come as a ‘relief’ to Greater Manchester campaigners and the partially sighted.

Date Published 07/01/2026

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Late drama as Latics are denied victory by Spireites 'keeper Hemming

Latics drew 1-1 at home against Chesterfield

There was late drama at Boundary Park and Chesterfield 'keeper Zach Hemming saved Joe Garner's stoppage-time spot-kick to help the visitors claim a draw against Latics.

Date Published 02/01/2026

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Uppermill mum’s bid to combat loneliness has helped 30,000 people living in isolation

Alex Hoskyn from Uppermill, the founder of The Chatty Café Scheme

The Chatty Café Scheme, UK’s leading non-profit social enterprise designed to tackle loneliness, set up by Oldham mum Alex Hoskyn (42), has reached a major milestone having helped 30,000 people in less than 10 years.

Date Published 02/01/2026

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The Oldhamers handed awards in King’s New Year’s Honours List

Chadderton raised Julia Heap, the Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, has been awarded an OBE

Hopwood Hall College Principal and CEO, Julia Heap, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

Date Published 30/12/2025

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