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Why John Sheridan is ready to mix it with League Two's top teams

OLDHAM Athletic have it all to play for, but nothing to fear - that's the message from head coach John Sheridan. Latics have arguably the toughest run-in of their two main rivals battling to avoid the second relegation place. With Scunthorpe

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Fan's view: Five games for Latics to save season and status

WE have got five games left to save our season, five games to keep ourselves in the English Football League. These 450 minutes will be some of the most important in Latics’ history. The importance of staying in the EFL has already been spoken about

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One taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

A THREE-vehicle crash in Oldham resulted in one person being taken to hospital. A little before 6pm on Tuesday firefighters from Mossley and Oldham, and the Technical Rescue Unit from Leigh turned out to the crash on Oldham Road, Grotton. The

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Hiker calls 999 after falling at waterfall

A WOMAN called 999 for help after falling at a waterfall near Dovestones. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team attended after a request from North West Ambulance Service for assistance with the location and treatment of the walker. Due to a patchy phone

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Brass band makes it to national final at Royal Albert Hall

The popular Oldham Band (Lees) have vaulted themselves to success reaching the finals of the national brass band championships at the Royal Albert Hall.  They are the first Championship Section band in Oldham and Saddleworth to compete at the London

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We tried Lush's Easter collection and it's cracking - How to get yours

Lush has hatched an Easter collection with 12 products, here's what we thought when we tried them.  The cosmetics retailer is renowned for colourful bath bombs and luxurious shower gels so we were very keen to put the new range, which came out

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Cost of living: How much basic household items have increased in a year

AS INFLATION soars to a 30-year high the price of basic food items has skyrocketed in the last 12 months, data shows.  The price of bread increased by 2.3 per cent in March, and is now 5.5 per cent more expensive than it was a year ago, the Office

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Grandfather 'may have fallen down steep bank' while on canal walk, inquest hears

An elderly man from Chadderton who went missing on his daily walk before his body was found almost a week later is suspected to have fallen down a "steep bank". Michael Holland, 79, went missing on Saturday, March 26 after leaving his home on Long

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'Easter Bunny' Oldham mum hands out 5,500 eggs

An Oldham mum nicknamed the Easter Bunny said thank you 5,631 times today. Because that is the remarkable number of Easter eggs Sally Maher has distributed to elderly people and children across the borough to ensure they have an eggstra special

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Tesco Clubcard prices: Discounted Easter treats for the whole family

Whether you’re hosting a family lunch or want to get a few extra treats to enjoy this bank holiday, Tesco have got some special offers just for Easter. This weekend the Met Office has forecast the warmest days of the year so far, ideal for an Easter

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Elon Musk launches $41bn bid to buy Twitter after turning down seat on board

Elon Musk has sensationally offered to buy Twitter for $41.39bn, according to regulatory filing. The billionaire Tesla chief executive’s offer equated to $54.20 per share, a 38% increase on the closing price of the social media platform’s stock

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People seeking asylum in UK will be sent to Rwanda for processing, in new Government deal

The Government has announced a new plan to send asylum seekers who cross the Channel in small boats to get to the UK for processing in Rwanda. Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to sign a deal with the East African nation during a visit on

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Madeleine McCann's parents Kate and Gerry dealt huge blow in search for daughter

Kate and Gerry McCann have been dealt a devastating blow in the search for their missing daughter Madeleine McCann. According to reports, the Met Police will wind down their investigation into her disappearance later this year. Scotland Yard will

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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday April 14

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and

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Healthier chocolate eggs to enjoy this Easter from Tesco and Aldi

IF THERE was ever a time other than Christmas to chuck your healthy eating out of the window, it’s Easter.  But if you’re looking to enjoy all of the chocolate on offer this weekend while still taking into account what you’re putting into your

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How to get cheap kids cinema tickets during the Easter holidays

Cinema tickets can cost a lot of money nowadays and forces many of us to be put off from visiting the big screen.  But there is a way to still take a trip to the cinema and watch the latest blockbuster without breaking the wallet.  Plenty of

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New PS5 stock at Game today - how to get yours

You can get your hands on a brand new PlayStation5 at Game today. The PlayStation5 is the most sought-after gadget on the planet right now with gamers desperately trying to get their hands on a new console. Following its November 2020 release

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WATCH: Delivery driver who mugged couple dragged pensioner, 80, along road

A DELIVERY driver dragged an 80-year-old man along the road as he tried to stop him stealing his wife’s handbag. Callous Anthony Davies grabbed Maria Stewart’s handbag as she and husband Frank made their way home along Higher Market Street, Farnworth

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AS IT HAPPENED: Oldham town centre trams on hold due to crash

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Oldham RSPCA installs clothes recycling bank to raise cash

A textile recycling bank has been installed at the RSPCA on Holgate Street, Oldham. It’s hoped the bank will reduce the number of clothes going to landfill, as well as raising much-needed funds. The donation point is located in the car park

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Easter warning for those with repeat prescriptions

The NHS in Greater Manchester is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for the Easter weekend, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours.   The reminder

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Fasting Oldham walkers raising cash for mental health charities this Ramadan

A group of Oldhamers fasting this Ramadan are walking more than 100 miles to raise cash for mental health charities. With a quarter of adults having thoughts about self-harm during lockdown, the Local Ramadan Appeal 2022 is raising money by pounding

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Companies fined £1m over Oldham substation explosion

Two companies have been fined a total of more than £1 million after an employee’s eye was damaged by an explosion during construction works at an Oldham substation. The incident, which took place in September 2019, saw the employee's retina damaged

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Oldhamers split on whether PM and Chancellor should resign

The Prime Minister and Chancellor were both handed fines this week for their involvement in parties at Downing Street which broke Covid guidelines. Many in the country have demanded the two resign from their positions, whilst others believe they

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Park visitors warned in bid to prevent wildfires

Organisations across the South Pennines Park area are calling for people to heed urgent warnings to help prevent, and report, accidental moorland wildfires. The warnings come ahead of the long Easter break as dry warm weather significantly increases

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Brewery boss’s anger over Oldham roadworks causing ‘absolute gridlock’

A BREWERY boss has vented his frustration over Oldham roadworks that are leaving hundreds of cars in “absolute gridlock”. William Lees-Jones, chief executive at JW Lees Brewery in Middleton and the chair of the Oldham Town Deal Board, said the

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Manchester cycle hire scheme breaks 100,000km milestone

Greater Manchester’s new cycle hire scheme has seen more than 100,000km collectively ridden since it launched to the public in Manchester City Centre in November 2021. This is equivalent to a quarter of the distance to the moon or two-and-a-half

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Oldham man sentenced for stealing thousands from sports club

An Oldham man has been sentenced for stealing cash from his employer over a three-year period. David Padfield, of Marble Street, Derker, was charged with theft for stealing just over £5,388 from Chadderton Park Sports Club between July 2018 and

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Inclusive Oldham hair salon celebrates one year at new location

AN inclusive Oldham hair and beauty salon is celebrating its one year at its new premises. Ventus Hair & Beauty in Failsworth, which aims to allow anyone to attend a salon no matter their background or mental health, moved to its new location in