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A former orphanage, pub, restaurant and radio station is preparing for another chapter, as Sarah Moor Studios gets ready to welcome an intimate new music venue focused on great DJs, emerging musicians and live performances.

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Studio Four: A new sound and intimate music venue for Oldham

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Free bus passes for 11-16 year olds signed off

Free bus passes for 200,000 kids aged 11 to 16 across Greater Manchester will be available in the new year – with mayor Bev Craig hailing it a ‘game changer’.

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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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AFC Salford score five to win derby at Deans

AFC Salford claimed a 5-2 away victory over Deans under-23s in their Lancashire and Cheshire AFL Division Three derby.

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More than 4,000 shoplifters arrested last year with a 586% solve rate increase since 2021

Every year, GMP continues to crack down on retail crime and shoplifting, securing thousands of arrests and charges.

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Hopes Oldham is being seen in new light

A Greater Manchester town that has been ‘hit with a stick for decades’ could be turning over a new leaf as £450m plans move forward.

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