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What is today’s Wordle? April 18 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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Latics make decision on Carl Piergianni red card appeal
OLDHAM Athletic will have to play three of their remaining four games without captain Carl Piergianni. The defender was sent off in the 88th minute of their Good Friday defeat to Northampton for an adjudged elbow on Jon Guthrie when the pair competed
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Thousands raised to give Harry and Lewis 'send off they deserve'
The friends of two young men killed in a Royton crash between a car and motorbike on Good Friday have raised thousands 'to give them the send off they deserve'. A GoFundMe page set up by those who knew Harry Atkinson, 20, and Lewis Meeson, 21,
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Takeover would get Royle seal of approval from Latics fans
THE name Royle has been synonymous with Oldham Athletic for decades, and could be again after it emerged Darren Royle - son of Latics legend Joe - is looking to head-up a takeover. Darren Royle, a former executive director and executive chairman
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16 ducklings rescued from M6 on Easter
Officers were surprised on Easter morning to see 16 ducklings on the M6 near Wigan. All the ducks were moved to safety by the officers and taken to a wildlife sanctuary. It is not clear how the ducks managed to get onto the M6 but drivers were
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Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after lorry crash which closed M6
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a lorry crash closed the M6 for several hours this morning. Officers were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 38 and 37, at about 3.40am today (April
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'Our hearts are broken' - Families' tributes to pair who died in Good Friday crash
Two young men who died in a crash in Royton on Good Friday have been named, with their devastated families paying heartfelt tribute. Harry Atkinson, 20, and Lewis Meeson, 21, were riding on a yellow Suzuki off-road motorbike that crashed with a
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More than half of Brits are buying an unsafe front door lock
More than half of Britain's population are buying the front door lock that is easiest to break into. Currently, 76 per cent of burglars use the front door to break into properties and according to the Office for National Statistics, a third of
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Man Tasered after Oldham report of domestic assault
A man was Tasered in Failsworth following an incident that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to an address on Clough Road to a report of domestic assault. In a statement, a spokesperson
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M6 southbound near Lake District closed "for several hours" after crash
The M6 near the Lake District has been closed following a crash, with the closure expected to remain in place for a few hours. Police have closed the southbound carriages of the motorway between junction 39, near Oddendale, and junction 37, near
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What to do this Easter? See these Red Letter Days out for the whole family
Stuck for what to do this Easter holiday? Want to get out with the kids but not sure what to do? Don’t worry, Red Letter Days is on hand to help with a huge variety of experiences and activities for you to enjoy with the whole family. Whether it's
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Aldi's April Baby Event is back and you can pre order items starting from 99p today
Aldi has announced its baby and toddler sale is back this April. With everything from muslins and sleep bags to pushchairs and holiday essentials, this event will have you covered with everything you need. And better yet, prices start from
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8 garden accessories to treat our gardens for Summer from Wickes
Wickes is helping us treat our gardens right this Summer with its outdoor accessories range. Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not show it some love? If you've tried dusting off the
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Eight best Easter movies to watch on Netflix this weekend
WHETHER you're looking for a family friendly animation or something more religious, there are plenty of Easter movies to watch this weekend on Netflix. Once the festivities and fun of Easter are over and you’ve managed to eat more roast potatoes
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Cases from around the courts, including using a fake disabled disabled badge
ALL of these cases involving people from Oldham have been before magistrates recently. A man has been ordered to pay almost £700 in costs after breaching an enforcement notice by not closing down a car dent repair business. Jordan Hibbert,
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Former Oldham pub's flats transformation is approved
PLANS to turn a former pub in Oldham into eight flats have been approved by the council. An application for the Egerton Arms on Egerton Street was submitted in September of last year. The former pub in Derker is derelict at the moment and in
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Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained
As Brits enjoy the Easter Bank Holiday, many will be celebrating the festivities with copious amounts of chocolate. Consuming as many chocolate eggs as we can has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly
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Award-winning coffee house to open new greengrocer ‘within next month’
A new shop is coming to Greenfield ‘within the next month.’ Weaver & Wilde, an award-winning coffee shop in Uppermill, is launching a new shop ‘Weaver & Wilde Groceries & Provisions,’ which promises to have quality fresh fruit and vegetables as
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10 ways to save money on holidays, flights and hotels this summer from Expedia
Booking your Summer holidays can be stressful and expensive but now, Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022. As the Summer break races towards us, more of us are starting to scour airlines
