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What is today’s Wordle? April 16 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Two young men dead after Royton crash between car and motorbike
Two men have died following a horror crash between a car and motorbike in Royton earlier today. Shortly before 11am emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving a grey Ford Kuga and yellow Suzuki off-road motorbike on High Barn
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Sheridan to review Piergianni red card ahead of key games for Latics
JOHN Sheridan said he would review footage before deciding whether or not to appeal Carl Piergianni's late red card. The Latics captain was sent off in the 88th minute of their 2-0 defeat to Northampton for an elbow on Jon Guthrie when the pair
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Iceland gives your favourite sweets a frozen makeover - See the ice lolly range
You can now enjoy your favourite sweets as ice lollies in Iceland's new range. The supermarket has already been getting us summer-ready by transforming popular branded drinks like Vimto, J20, Capri Sun and more into frozen treats. Now sweet-toothed
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LEGO unveils new products for its Jurassic Park and Botanical collections
LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now. Whether you're looking for something to keep the kids or the kidults entertained, you might want to add these exciting new sets to your
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M&S launches new apothecary skincare collection that'll give you a healthy glow
Marks and Spencer has launched a new apothecary skincare collection available to buy in-store and online. The new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection is a holistic skincare line that treats skin, mind and soul, for a boost in overall wellbeing
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Home defeat a blow for Latics as Stevenage and Barrow both win
JOHN Sheridan conceded that Oldham Athletic have made life "very difficult" for themselves in their battle to beat the drop after a 2-0 home defeat to Northampton Town, and a late red card for Carl Piergianni. On an afternoon where Latics were
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Crash between car and motorbike closes road in Royton
UPDATE: Two young men dead after Royton crash between car and motorbike A ROAD in Royton closed for several hours on Good Friday after a crash between a car and a motorbike. All emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to
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RECAP: Latics 0, Northampton Town 2
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AS IT HAPPENED: Road closed after car and motorbike crash in Royton
8:29pm Awful update to bring you on today's crash. Police have now confirmed two men have died following the horror
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"We're in a fight. We’ve given ourselves a massive chance" - Nicky Adams on Latics' survival bid
NICKY Adams believes Oldham Athletic have already proved they have the stomach for the relegation battle, by still being in with a fighting chance of staying in the Football League. John Sheridan inherited a side that was rock bottom of League
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The best chippies in Oldham, according to TripAdvisor
WITH today being Good Friday, many in Oldham will be treating themselves to a chippy tea with meat being off the menu. We have looked at review website TripAdvisor to find the best-rated fish and chip shops across the borough. Let us know in
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We tried Nando's new menu items and now we're in the mood for summer
Nando's has released some new menu items and they have put us in the mood for Summer. The popular restaurant chain has given its menu a bit of a shakeup ahead of the better weather with two new items available. The new menu features a summery
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What is today’s Wordle? April 15 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway this Bank Holiday weekend
Craving a Big Mac? Hankering for a Nando’s? Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a fast-food feast, especially on a Bank Holiday weekend. Sometimes after a long day at work or a relaxing day at home, the idea of cooking can fill Brits with dread
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Experts reveal 7 top tips to save money on your energy bills
Experts have revealed seven ways you can save money on your energy bills as the cost of living crisis grips the nation. As of 1 April, the Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions
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Learner drivers issued warning over offence that could lead to £1,000 fine
Learner drivers are being warned they could face fines of £1,000 and six points on their licence before they’ve even passed their test. Over the Bank Holiday, learner drivers across the UK may see the extra days of work as an opportunity to get
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Why Latics chief Sheridan is not making any League Two predictions
JOHN Sheridan cannot predict how many points would guarantee League Two safety and Football League survival this season. With five games left for Oldham Athletic and six for both Stevenage and Barrow it is too close to call in the race to avoid
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Latics trio pushing for a return against Northampton after injury
JOHN Sheridan could be forced into at least one change for this afternoon's visit of promotion chasing Norrthampton Town. Hallam Hope is struggling with a hamstring injury sustained at Port Vale last weekend, while a late decision will be made
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Police visit Oldham schools to raise awareness of knife crime and bullying
PUPILS at two Oldham primary schools have been given presentations by police in a bid to improve their safety and prevent them from becoming involved in criminal behaviour. St Mary's Officers Andy Bigland and Mohammed Khan attended Horton Mill
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Bottle-feed lambs and bathe giant tortoises at Oldham farm this Easter
AN Oldham petting farm is inviting families to bottle feed its baby lambs and bathe a giant tortoise this Easter. Lancaster Park & Animal Farm on Middleton Road in Chadderton has welcomed baby chicks, lambs, and goats this Easter as well two giant
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Oldham man used dead person's blue badge to park Audi in city centre
A MAN from Oldham was last week fined hundreds of pounds after he used a dead person’s blue badge to park in the city centre. Michael Sempey, of Pretoria Road, used the expired blue badge to park his Audi Q5 in a pay and display area on Manchester
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Best and worst recent food hygiene results for Oldham
The latest inspections by Oldham Council's food hygiene teams, correct as of April 14, 2022. What do the numbers mean: 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally
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One-year cancer survival rate up in Oldham – but early diagnosis lags behind
The survival rate of cancer patients in Oldham a year after receiving their diagnosis is still on the rise, new figures have shown. However, it comes as early diagnosis rates are yet to hit the government's target of 75 per cent of cancer cases
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Work on new 1,200-student academy in town centre hits key milestone
CONSTRUCTION of a giant new academy in the centre of Oldham has reached a key milestone ahead of welcoming its first cohort of students in September. The foundations for the Brian Clarke Church of England Academy, which will be based on Booth Street
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Letter: So much unnecessary fuss over Boris and his £50 fine
So the Prime Minister and Chancellor, amongst others, have been fined for holding parties at Number 10 during lockdown. How many thousands of hours of police and media time have been wasted on this? You would think that the police have far more
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Five things to do with the kids this Easter in Oldham
There’s plenty of going on around our borough this Easter – take a look at some free and paid activities you can do with the kids here. Egg Hunt, Royton Cricket Club Located at Royton Cricket Club, the egg hunt is only part of this jampacked
