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Widespread cancellations of Remembrance Services looming
A COMMUNITY’S iconic Remembrance Day service is facing cancellation because of the pandemic restrictions. Hundreds of villagers traditionally make the annual pilgrimage up Saddleworth hillsides to the landmark memorial at Pots and Pans which overlooks
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Take a stand against hate crime, Oldhamers urged
PEOPLE in Oldham are being encouraged to speak up and take a stand during National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from Saturday (October 10 to 17). Hate crime is an act of violence or hostility that is directed at a person or group because
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Peace protesters to stage vigil outside Ferranti factory in Waterhead
PEACE campaigners are set to carry out a vigil at the Ferranti Technologies Ltd (FTL) site in Waterhead on Friday (October 9). The Oldham Peace and Justice Group will gather outside the gates of the factory in Greenacres Road offices of the Israeli-owned
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Delph church's gold, silver and jewellery appeal backed by Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley
A CASH-strapped village church has found a novel way to raise money for a refurbishment … by asking its congregation to donate gold, silver or costume jewellery to be auctioned. And antique expert Carolyn Hawley of BBC's Bargain Hunt and Flog It
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Oldham prospect Aqib Fiaz settles score with Kane Baker in slick performance
AQIB Fiaz settled his score with Kane Baker with a stylish display seeing him stay unbeaten as a professional. The 21-year-old won the eight-round super-featherweight contest 77-75 behind closed doors at the Marshall Arena at Milton Keynes on Sunday
