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Egg chairs to spruce up your home ready for Easter Bank Holiday weekend
If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go. Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022. It
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Met Office predicts hottest days of the year so far for Easter Bank Holiday
Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend. Sunshine will hit the UK as people enjoy a four-day break from work with April 16 and April 17 set to be particularly
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Martin Lewis shares 4 important checks all UK households should do right now
Consumer champion Martin Lewis is encouraging everyone to check their payslips as the cost of living crisis continues to escalate in the UK. The MoneySavingExpert founder addressed his 8.4 million newsletter fans with a downbeat message as he discussed
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Last day you can post with Royal Mail for Easter delivery
THERE are only a few days left to post items with the Royal Mail guaranteed to arrive in time for Easter. With a long weekend and two bank holidays - Good Friday and Easter Monday - coming up, the Royal Mail is changing the days for delivery and
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Police offer apology, pay damages to victims of Rochdale grooming gang
Three victims of grooming gangs in Rochdale have received “substantial” damages and a personal apology from the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The women met Stephen Watson, the top officer at GMP, at force headquarters on Tuesday
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M62 vehicle fire causes delays
THERE were delays on the M62 between Shaw and Saddleworth on Tuesday afternoon due to a vehicle fire. Travel eastbound was blocked for a short period between Junction 21 and Junction 22. The incident caused delays of up to 30 mins, with congestion
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Oldham MPs react to PM and Chancellor receiving fines over Partygate
After both the Prime Minister and Chancellor were given fines breaking lockdown laws, Oldham MPs have given their response to the news. Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been handed fixed penalty notices for their roles in Partygate, along
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Government to make changing street names harder following Black Lives Matter
The Government is planning to make councils poll residents to change the name of their streets. Residents on streets in England will be given a vote on any planned changes to the name of their street, under new proposals published by the Department
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Why Latics fans plan to turn up the heat on owner Lemsagam
OLDHAM Athletic supporters are proposing to re-exert pressure on unpopular owner Abdallah Lemsagam in an effort to speed up a club takeover. It is now over 90 days since the Moroccan businessman appeased disgruntled fans with his pledge to sell
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Eastenders star dies aged 46 following cancer diagnosis as co-star pays tribute
BBC Eastenders star Melanie Clark Pullen has died at the age of 46 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress portrayed Pauline Fowler’s niece Mary Flaherty in the long-running soap. Melanie was first diagnosed with breast cancer
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LIVE: Updates as fire closes M62 near to Oldham
5:31pm We're going to end the live blog there, thanks for following along.
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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak set to be fined over lockdown parties
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are both expected to receive fines amid investigation in lockdown parties at Downing Street. The duo will be issued with fines for breaches of Covid-19 regulations following allegations of
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Police confirm more than 50 fines for Downing Street lockdown parties
More than 50 referrals for fines have been made off the back of lockdown parties at Downing Street and Whitehall, Police have said. The Metropolitan Police said at least 30 more fixed penalty notices will be issued by the ACRO Criminal Records
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Coronation Street star hints at return to ITV soap after seven-month absence
Coronation Street star Rula Lenska has hinted at a possible return to the long-running ITV soap despite her character not appearing on the soap for several months. Her character Claudia first appeared on the soap in December 2009 and was regular
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Iceland announces it is slashing the price of vegetables to just 1p
Iceland has announced a huge deal on its fresh and frozen vegetables ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. The discount shop has announced it will slash the price of more than 40 vegetable products to just 1p. The announcement follows
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim set for Nintendo Switch release today - how to get yours
One of the year’s most anticipated games goes on sale today and you can secure your copy with Game. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is released worldwide today, and is expected to be available for purchase at around 2pm. The adventure and real-time
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Cath Kidston launches new Matilda collection including clothing, bags and homeware
Cath Kidston's new collection based on the Roald Dahl character Matilda is now available to buy in stores and online. The range includes clothing, accessories and homeware. Last month, the retailer announced that it would be releasing a new
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Warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months
UK holidaymakers planning a trip abroad in the next six months have been warned to expect a “summer of chaos” in airports. Staff shortages are expected to cause mass disruption nationwide as the aviation industry continues to recover from the coronavirus
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Treat yourself to some new jewellery as Abbott Lyon releases its spring collection
If you've been on the hunt for some new jewellery that won't break the bank, then look no further as Abbott Lyon has released its Spring Collection. Inspired by the Quartz crystals, the new collection has a range of gorgeous and glamourous pieces
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Amanda Holden recalls 'passing out' on stage during a BGT audition in new series
ITV Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden passes out on stage during an audition according to reports ahead of the new series. Amanda will reunite with judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams and hosts Ant & Dec when the show returns
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Father-of-two found NOT GUILTY of murdering man following drunken argument
A man who was charged with the murder of 60-year-old man Robert Payne following a drunken disturbance has been found not guilty by a jury. Jamie Kennedy, of Garden Terrace, Royton, was cleared of the murder charge following a week-long trial.
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Former Latics captain extends his stay with Quakers
FORMER Oldham Athletic defender David Wheater has signed a new contract with non-league Darlington until the end of next season. Wheater, who scored four goals in 35 appearances for Latics between 2019 and 2021, joined the Quakers in February.
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Shez: "We've just got to concentrate on ourselves"
JOHN Sheridan has urged Oldham Athletic to keep the focus on themselves and not be distracted by teams around them. The table has tightened up at the bottom with Latics, Stevenage and Barrow all on 37 points, separated only by goal difference.
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Power cut to hit Oldham – full list of postcodes
ALMOST 50 addresses in Oldham are set to lose power tomorrow (April 13) due to work on cables in the area. A power cut in Springhead is listed on Electricity North West's website for Wednesday. The length of the power cut is not included, but
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Parents urged to check in with their children after string of attacks on public transport
Greater Manchester’s TravelSafe Partnership (TSP) is asking parents to check in with their children following a spate of attacks that has seen rocks, bricks and stones thrown at public transport. To help tackle the issue over the Easter holidays
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Another shop to close doors in Spindles as redevelopment moves forward
The announcement another shop is to close in Spindles has been described as 'another nail in the coffin' for the town centre shopping site as the council moves forward with its multi-million-pound regeneration. Blue Inc, which has dozens of stores
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Awards return to celebrate the best of Oldham business
THE Oldham Business Awards have returned after a two-year absence due to Covid pandemic. The last gala dinner for the awards, which are organised and overseen by the Steering Group, was held in 2019 and attracted more than 600 guests. Nominations
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Plans to turn house into HMO approved despite dozens of objections
An application to convert a semi-detached property into a seven-bedroom house in multiple occupancy (HMO) has been approved despite dozens of objections. The address on Ashton Road West, Failsworth, will look to host professionals and the applicant
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Oldham climbing centre earns award nomination months after opening
A POPULAR climbing centre has been nominated for an award six months after it opened in Oldham. Summit Up opened the doors to its state-of-the-art facilities on Egerton Street last September, and it has earned recognition from the Royal Institution
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Oldham vicar shares 'perfect storm' costs of living fears for borough's poorest
AN Oldham vicar has spoken out about his fears of the crippling cost of living crisis that is gripping the borough. Rev. David Austin, vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Coldhurst and St Stephen and All Martyrs in Oldham, has said the spiralling cost
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Letter: At local elections vote for candidates for peace
For many years I have been warning about the dangers of EU/NATO interference in Ukrainian affairs and the serious risk of a nuclear war with Russia by writing letters to newspapers, but still the warmongering continues. Now the threat of World
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Oldham Mountain Rescue team pay tribute to search dog Ty
The team at Oldham Mountain Rescue have paid tribute to a search dog that died at the age of 13 and a half last week. Steve Ward, one of the team’s dog handlers had to say his goodbyes to search dog Ty who was rushed into surgery last week at Donaldson's
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Oldham actress Suranne Jones names Anne Lister ‘top’ character she has played
OLDHAM actress Suranne Jones has said diarist Anne Lister ranks “top” in the list of characters she has played during her career. Jones, who is from Chadderton and a former member of the Oldham Theatre Workshop, plays Regency landowner Lister,
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New blood test service saves Oldham cancer patients hours
Cancer patients at The Christie are benefitting from a new service closer to home for those who need regular blood tests during their treatment. The local blood testing service will operate from 11 locations, including Oldham, throughout Greater
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Oldham Council chief exec earned more than PM, figures show
There were 14 Oldham Council staff who received more than £100,000 last year, with the former chief executive making more than the PM, according to data published by the TaxPayers' Alliance. The figures are part of the annual Town Hall Rich List
