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The Pinnacle Learning Trust (PLT) is delighted to announce it has once again been recognised as one of the top 10 performing trusts in the country, at the Edurio Trust Value Awards.

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Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

Around 126 additional parking spaces will be available at Oldham’s Town Square Car Park from Monday 9 November.

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Oldham announces free autumn and Christmas events programme
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Linda Garforth honoured for 35 years of fostering in Oldham
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Local MP has praised First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) after she visited the housing association's latest £4.5 million development in Hathershaw
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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green in Prestwich. Firefighters, police and paramedics are in attendance. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called shortly before 6.50pm, with three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations sent to the scene. Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene. Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed.

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Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club holds pickleball fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Frank Rothwell, Debbie Abrahams and Oldham Mayor Pam Byrne attended a charity open day at Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club today, Sunday, October 11.

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Survivors speak out as four jailed for a combined 38.5 years after trafficking women for forced sexual labour

Two survivors of a human trafficking operation forcing women into sexual labour in the UK have spoken out about the abuse they suffered at the hands of the crime group’s ringleaders, and the lasting impact it has had on their lives.

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Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

Around 126 additional parking spaces will be available at Oldham’s Town Square Car Park from Monday 9 November.

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Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

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