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OLDHAMERS have been invited to see behind the scenes at the borough's new RSPCA complex. The long wait is finally over for staff and animals at Bury, Oldham and District RSPCA...
Date Published 09/05/2017
WOW! A comic book convention in Oldham attracted about 1,800 superhero, sci-fi, fantasy and graphic novel fans - far more than organisers had dreamed of. Hundreds of children,...
ATHLETIC hope to scoop more prize money in the Checkatrade Trophy next season, after voting to retain the current format of the controversial competition. After an EFL meeting...
A BRAVE shopkeeper fought off an armed man with a bottle of vodka as his stunned teenage son watched on. Dramatic CCTV shows the man lunging towards Anil Velji wielding a knife...
COULD a Saddleworth village be set to become the new 'Staly Vegas?' These fears are being expressed by businesses and locals because of a massive weekend surge of more than...
OLDHAM Council successfully prosecuted an off-licence shop after mouse droppings were discovered during an inspection. The case was brought against Philip and Joan Davies,...
THE Lib Dems have chosen a former public servant as their candidate for the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency. Jonathan Smith will stand for the party at the General...
ONE of the busiest and most popular bands on this year's festival circuit - St Helens-based Stillia - simply can't wait to rock the epic Cotton Clouds showpiece in...
THE UK's premier weekend showcase for unearthing the best new talent, the Dot To Dot Festival, returns to Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham from May 26 to 28 for its 12th...
A FRANCIS House nursing stalwart is retiring after a quarter of a century. Clinical lead at the children's hospice, Natalie Hands, is saying goodbye after 25 years to the place...
FREE parking at the Prince Street car park (the old Metrolink park and ride at Mumps) will no longer be available from today. The new charges scale from 8am-6pm, on Monday to...
POLICE are investigating after a suspected stolen car was dumped on land off Knott Lanes, Bardsley, and set alight. Firefighters from Hollins fire station tackled the blaze,...
SUBJECT to Rugby Football League approval, Oldham's upcoming home game against Batley Bulldogs will be staged at the Manchester Regional Arena, which is part of Sportcity and the...
ATHLETIC manager John Sheridan is drawing up his plans for next season and heading his list of priorities will be a new goalkeeper and extra options on the wing and up front,...
WATERHEAD Warriors responded to an early setback in impressive fashion to see off Barrow Island 44-24 at Peach Road in NCL Division Three, earning a first victory in seven outings...
OLDHAM St Anne's moved out of the re-election zone in Division Three of the Kingstone Press National Conference League with a 26-18 victory at Stanley Rangers. However, there...
EVERY single Manchester City player was great in the 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace. It was a terrific team performance from the Blues, but it was reminiscent of a lot of...
WILLY Caballero is hoping to benefit from Claudio Bravo's injury lay-off and earn a new deal at Manchester City. Caballero, City's second-choice goalkeeper, is one of a number...
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Date Published 08/05/2017
GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham made his first appearance in Oldham since his historic election, vowing to use his newly-created role to make a real difference to the...
A COMMUNITY leader has vowed to help prevent the destruction of wildlife killed and injured by mad-cap drivers. Councillor Adrian Alexander, chair of the Saddleworth and Lees...
LABOUR parliamentary candidates Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams launched their general election campaigns during Andy Burnham's visit to Oldham. They said they would support...
OLDHAM housing organisation First Choice Homes says Andy Burnham has a "unique opportunity to end the region's housing crisis" and a critical role to play in...
ATHLETIC were due in the High Court today over a winding-up petition brought by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs over a tax bill. Official court listings had Oldham Athletic...
A STUDENT who wanted to be with his family died after he was hit by a car, just three weeks after returning home. 19-year-old Jack Braniff was on his way home after a night out...
BUDDING builders at Yew Tree Community School donned hard hats and high-vis vests to check out the construction of their new nursery. Over the past four years, the Chadderton...
THE wife of the Inspiral Carpets musician Craig Gill told an inquest how she discovered her husband hanged in a bedroom at their Saddleworth home. Rose Marie Gill found drummer...
OLDHAM Council has prosecuted a series of people who continue to flout laws and blight the borough. They include a landlord who left a gran living in a dilapidated house full...
RESIDENTS affected by cancer gave up the booze to raise a bumper £1,330 for Dr Kershaw's Hospice. Andy Nicholls, from ND Groundworks, Anne Murphy and Ponge took part in...
