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Shez is not giving up but admits "it's going to be very difficult" for Latics to survive
JOHN Sheridan has not given up hope of saving Oldham Athletic, but concedes the odds are stacked against them, after defeat at Forest Green Rovers left them four points adrift with just three games to go. Latics trailed 2-0 after a poor first half
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Britpop legend Liam Gallagher announces surprise gig
BRITPOP legend Liam Gallagher has announced he is to play a surprise gig for around 2,000 people in Blackburn next week. The former Oasis frontman will take to the stage at King George’s Hall to celebrate his latest collaboration with Darwen trainer
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Uninsured driver spotted 'swerving between lanes' on M60
A CAR was seized and the driver reported for multiple motoring offences after being spotted 'swerving between lanes' on the M60 near Chadderton. Greater Manchester Police's traffic Twitter account posted a picture on Sunday of the silver Ford Fiesta
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Blind dog with severely matted fur dumped at side of canal
When a man out walking near Ashton Canal came across a small dog swamped in matted fur and not moving he thought the animal was already dead. But on looking closer he could see the neglected Shih Tzu was breathing so he took him home to help him
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Morris dancers return for Easter journey through Saddleworth villages
The steady march of the battalion of clogs on their Easter journey around Oldham villages celebrated the return of Saddleworth Morris Men. After a two-year absence, the colourful procession quickly restored faith in the much-loved tradition with
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The UK's favourite takeaways revealed in your area - do you agree?
The UK is officially a lover of Chinese takeaways – but Londoners are most likely to splash out on a steaming hot pizza. Over the Bank Holiday weekend many of us will be opting for the takeaway menu rather than the frying pan.
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This is how long we have to wait for our next Bank Holiday off work
It feels like the Easter Bank Holiday has flown by and it's time we looked a little further ahead. Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to bank holidays. But how long do we have to wait until the next one? Luckily
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Tanker created by pair to take fight to moorland fires
Two United Utilities’ employees have worked together to create a new machine that will assist fire services tackling moorland fires in the region. It comes after firefighters tackled two blazes near Dovestones last month. Andrew Ryding and
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Ambulance took two hours to attend Oldham woman who died of overdose
A WOMAN from Oldham who called an ambulance after she overdosed on medication was discovered dead when it arrived more than two hours later, an inquest heard. Marcia Alston-Greenwood told a call handler for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) a
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How to posh up your picnic in a royal garden for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Cartwright & Bulter have narrowed down the best Royal gardens to enjoy a picnic just in time to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. With Summer (and hopefully some good weather) on its way, the luxury hamper brand has researched the most picturesque
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Save some money and get 20 percent off all Disney toys now
If you’re a self-proclaimed Disney fanatic or have a birthday coming up for someone that loves the iconic film studios, then you are in luck. As currently, you can get 20% off all toys on the online Disney store. That includes soft toys, dolls
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Monday April 18
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from sustainable living to creative cooking. And this week's specialbuys jump to Monday, with Easter Sunday seeing all supermarkets closed and giving
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PrettyLittleThing launches collection of dog clothes, toys and more
In March 2022, PrettyLittleThing (PLT) launched a global search for a dog who could model the brand’s new Pet Collection and fans of the brand can now get their hands on the new range for dogs. The PLT Pet collection launched on Tuesday, April
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Oldham teen jailed for breaching court order
AN Oldham teenager has been jailed for failing to comply with a court order. Jack Holt, 18, of Roundthorn Road, Oldham was charged with breaching a criminal behaviour order and failing to comply with a court order on Wednesday. He was remanded
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Letter: It's always the poor who end up paying the tab
WHAT’S it like living in austerity 2022 style? I guess it is much like it was back in 2010 under David Cameron’s regime. The former Conservative Prime Minister really sold the British public a dud in The Big Society. He started pruning
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Calls for police hubs across Oldham to crackdown on antisocial behaviour
AN Oldham MP is calling for police hubs across the borough to clampdown on anti-social behaviour. Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon is backing Labour’s calls for the Government to invest in new police hubs in neighbourhoods across the country
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8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday
Met Office forecasts predict the UK will be enjoying some of the hottest days of the year so far this Bank Holiday weekend. But with such weather, drivers are at risk of breaking driving laws that many of us will not be aware of. Moneyshake
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Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz to find out
Being born in Britain might make you confident you have a decent grasp of what it means to be British. However, you may find the UK’s citizenship test is slightly more difficult than you’d first imagined. The set of 24 questions
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Working from home here to stay in Oldham, figures reveal
Fewer Oldham residents are working from the office than they were before the pandemic despite all restrictions coming to an end, figures suggest. The Institute for the Future of Work research unit said Covid-19 rules led to a rise in homeworking
