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Oldham Coliseum costume designer recognised at Pantomime Awards
Oldham Coliseum Theatre has been recognised at The Pantomime Awards. The theatre’s Celia Perkins won Best Costume Design at the 2022 awards for her work on the theatre’s production of Aladdin. Shorelle Hepkin was also nominated for Best Principal
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Maximise your summer wardrobe space with these 5 storage solutions from Swoon
It's almost time to pack away the chunky jumpers and layers to make room for your summer wardrobe but it's never that easy is it? We might be ready to strut into summer with our shorts and sunglasses but where are we going to put all of our winter
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UK's favourite cheeses revealed in new Great British Cheese index
Nothing gets cheddar than this! The nation's favourite cheeses have been revealed. The luxury hamper specialists, Cartwright & Butler, has ranked our favourite cheeses to create the Great British Cheese index. Whether you're a fanatic about
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Pick up a hanging egg chair for your garden this summer at Homebase
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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Fan's view: There's no denying relegation is going to hurt
THIS feels like the end. Altrincham away? That was just something we used to joke about. We never actually thought it could happen, because we’re Oldham Athletic. We’ve been in the Football League for 116 seasons. But now it’s not something we
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Oldham Community Radio launches show for podcasters
OLDHAM Community Radio is on the hunt for podcasters to feature in its news show On-Air Pods. The show, that is set to launch in the coming weeks, is an opportunity for new or existing podcasters to get their productions on the radio across the
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Maundy money honour for Saddleworth stalwart Geoffrey
A 74-year-old from Saddleworth received special recognition for his distinguished commitment to the church and community as a recipient of The Queen’s Maundy money. Since birth Geoffrey Dent has been a member of St Thomas Church, Friarmere, Delph
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Norway brass band to join first performance at Saddleworth School
Top brass from Saddleworth School’s music department are promoting the first-ever performance at the new school in Diggle. 'A Celebration of Youth' will showcase the musical talents of some of Saddleworth's finest young brass musicians on Thursday
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Oldham man had 'a leading role' in multi-million-pound drugs ring
A MAN from Oldham had 'a leading role' in a drugs gang responsible for supplying more than 100kg of class A drugs to cities across the country. Faizal Hussain, of Cranbrook Street, was sentenced alongside his accomplice Rezwan Javed at Manchester
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Royton crash: Details for fundraiser taking place this weekend revealed
Details have been revealed ahead of a fundraiser being held this Sunday to raise money for the families of two young men who died in a crash in Royton. The event is set to be held at Springhead Football Club on St John Street in Springhead as friends
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Competition to win free baby classes in Saddleworth
Hartbeeps Saddleworth and Tameside are running the competition on social media. An organisation offering ‘magical multi-sensory classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups too’ is offering the chance to win a free term of classes
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Latics launch ticket offer to 'Back the boys in blue for the final two!'
OLDHAM Athletic have launched a 'Back the boys in blue for the final two' ticket offer, for the final two home games of the season. As the club looks to boost the Boundary Park atmosphere for one last-ditch push for survival, adult tickets for
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Highway Code to see major change affecting your car insurance
A proposed change to the Highway Code will see users of self-driving cars not being held responsible for crashes its vehicle might find itself in. Insurance companies rather than individuals will be liable for claims in those circumstances, the
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Changes to bus services for three schools in Oldham - full list
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed changes to the bus services to three schools in Oldham. The changes, which affect Crompton House School, North Chadderton School and Royton and Crompton School, come into action on Monday, April
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A new website has opened for Primark shoppers (but there’s a catch)
A NEW website has opened for lovers of the budget high street retailer Primark, but there’s a catch. The high street giant has finally launched its very own website that allows shoppers to browse the latest fashion, beauty and homeware releases
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Tom Parker's funeral in pictures: The Wanted fans line streets to pay respects
Hundreds of fans lined the streets for a procession ahead of the funeral of The Wanted star Tom Parker on Wednesday. The pop singer’s widow, Kelsey, whom he married in 2018, led a cortege featuring three black horses through Petts Wood in south-east
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Just Eat considering sale of Grubhub as order numbers decline
TAKEAWAY delivery giant Just Eat has revealed it is considering selling off its Grubhub arm after a slump in orders. Just Eat Takeaway.com only bought its US rival in a £5.75 billion deal in 2020 but has recently faced calls from one of its biggest
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Limo catches fire in Oldham car park
A limousine caught fire in the Westwood area of Oldham on Tuesday night. The incident took place while the limo was in the car park of The Grand Venue Banqueting Hall. In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater manchester Fire and Rescue Service
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Sheridan admits he shoulders some of the blame for Latics' plight
JOHN Sheridan says he shoulders some of the blame for the predicament Oldham Athletic find themselves in. Latics stand on the precipice of the Football League, four points from safety with just three games to go, one less than the only teams -
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Takeaway gets top food hygiene rating after turning score around within month
An Oldham takeaway handed the worst possible food hygiene rating has had the score reversed within a month. Tasty Fried Chicken, based at 261-263 Featherstall Road North, was initially visited by Oldham Council's food health team last month.
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Drug addict mum went on burglary spree after son jailed
AN Oldham mum of four has been jailed for a spate of burglary offences in Chadderton. Anne-Marie Thornton, 43, of Ashford Walk, Chadderton was sentenced for two burglaries and four attempted burglaries over a four-month period at Manchester Minshull
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‘First of its kind’ gambling support for women in Oldham
Greater Manchester’s first gambling support programme for women is coming to Oldham. The ‘Patchwork programme’ sessions, held in the evening, are funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and will be open to women who have been
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Oldham singer and social media sensation launches Ramadan appeal
AN Oldham singer whose YouTube and Spotify channels have racked up millions of views has launched a charity appeal this Ramadan. Naseeb Abbas, 32, from Glodwick better known as nasheed singer Prince Naseeb, is currently raising funds for the Kashmir
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Royton community legend nominated to carry beacon for Queen’s Jubilee
The leader of a walking group in Royton has been nominated to carry a torch at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee due to his fundraising efforts that benefit the local community. Mick’s Royton Walking Group has been a success since its inception in 2016
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Five wards to watch at next month's Oldham Council elections
REGISTRATION is closed and the Oldham Council elections are around 15 days away. One of three seats in each of the borough's wards is up for election when the polls open on May 5, and an additional seat in Medlock Vale Ward. READ MORE: Oldham
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Urgent plea after three deer killed on Oldham road
They are the shyest, most unobtrusive families living in the Saddleworth hills. But groups of roe deer populating lush valleys are facing their biggest threat to survival caused by speeding vehicles. In recent weeks, three roe deer have been
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RSPCA to reopen Oldham shop nearly a year after flood destruction
The RSPCA is set to reopen its Oldham shop nearly a year after staff discovered water leaking from the roof, leading to a flood. The Strinesdale Reservoir RSPCA Animal Centre is set to re-open the doors of its shop on Yorkshire Street from 10am
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Hundreds of patients at Royal Oldham trust face two year wait for treatment
PATIENTS at the trust which runs Royal Oldham Hospital, are facing waiting times of more than two years. Data from a Freedom of Information request (FOI), which asked hospital trusts for details of the patient waiting longest to begin treatment
