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Met Office issue snow update with '-3 blast' set to sweep across UK
Days after the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, parts of the UK are being warned of sub-zero temperatures as early as next week. Met Office forecasters have warned temperatures are set to plummet in the early
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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight and top tips to get the best view
The annual Lyrid meteor show will peak across the UK sky on Thursday night and into Friday morning in a welcome trat for stargazers. Shooting stars flying across the midnight sky can be a mesmerising sight and now is your chance to catch a glimpse
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Hotel Chocolat launches massive 50 per cent off Easter sale
WITH Easter officially over for another year, Hotel Chocolat’s giant chocolate sale is now on. Shoppers can save 50% on some of their favourite holiday treats including huge chocolate eggs and whopping great gift hampers. Not for the faint-hearted
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Last chance to get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO and Mario
Fancy a new Nintendo Switch game but don't want to splash the cash on a brand new release? Game is here to help with its offer on selected Nintendo Switch games this month. You can get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game. That
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday April 21
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from the baby toddler event to garden must-haves. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking
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Harry Potter, Friends and more mugs to enjoy a National Tea Drinking Day cuppa
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs. Whether you take spoonfuls on spoonfuls of sugar or you're sweet enough, this annual day needs to be marked in the right way
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MPs vote for investigation into whether Boris Johnson 'lied' about partygate
MPs have agreed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be referred for a parliamentary investigation into whether he lied to Common about the lockdown-busting Downing Street parties. Mr Johnson was warned “the gig’s up” by a senior Tory as he
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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 the Barbara
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Dad charged with murder of two-week-old baby in Rochdale
THE dad of a two-week-old baby girl who died in Heywood, Rochdale last year has been charged with her murder. Darin Harvey, 25, of Birch Road, Wardle, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court later
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Oldham Santander to reduce Saturday opening hours
More than 300 Santander branches, including the one in Oldham town centre, will move from being open from 9.30am to 4pm on Saturdays to operating a half-day service, closing at 12.30pm. The move is part of a wider shake-up of changes to opening
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Parents issued concerning update on hepatitis outbreak affecting children
Health Officials have issued a concerning update to parents over a mysterious liver disease in children that was first identified in Britain, with new infections spreading to Europe and the US. Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of
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The Cheeky Girls return with their first new single in 15 years - listen here
It is a noughties dream come true- The Cheeky Girls are officially back with a new single. Fifteen years since their last release the new single is as cheeky and catchy as ever with the chorus "we just wanna have fun" sticking in your head instantly
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UK workers given 'redundancy' warning for the next 12 months
One in five employers are considering making staff redundancies in the next year. That’s according to new research from Acas. The conciliation service’s recent study, based on a survey of more than 1,000 emplyers, suggested that large businesses
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Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join bid to buy Chelsea FC
Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are interested in buying Chelsea Football Club. The seven-time F1 champion, and 23 times tennis grand slam winner, are committing millions to one of the bids for the football club, Sky News are reporting.
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Government backtracks on attempt to delay vote on Boris Johnson partygate 'lies'
The Government has backtracked on its decision to try and delay a vote on if an inquiry was needed to see if Boris Johnson misled Parliament over the partygate scandal. An amendment was tabled to defer the vote on the Commons inquiry until the
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Fire rips through derelict building in Shaw
Firefighters were called to a blaze at an industrial area in Shaw in the early hours of this morning. Just after 4am, crews from Oldham, Chadderton, and Rochdale attended the fire, supported by an aerial platform from Manchester Central fire station
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Double stabbing in Manchester leaves man man dead, another injured
A man has died and another has been injured following a stabbing that took place in Manchester on Wednesday evening. At around 6.30pm, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called by the ambulance service to an incident that had left two men with
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How relegation from EFL would have devastating financial impact on Oldham Athletic
THE financial cost of relegation from the English Football League has been laid bare by a football finance expert, as Oldham Athletic stand on the brink. Latics have three games in which to save a league status the 126-year-old club has held since
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Drug smuggler helped move 'Canadian' cannabis from Heathrow into Oldham, court told
A MAN accused of smuggling drugs into Failsworth has gone on trial. Shan Gao has been charged with dealing with goods of fraudulent intent, which prosecutor Antony Longworth told the jury meant in ‘simple terms’ that Shan was ‘involved in an operation
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Rochdale centre on shutdown as cops confronted by armed teen
THE centre of Rochdale is on shutdown today after police were confronted by a teenager with a weapon. Officers were called to Dane Street at around 3.10am to a report of suspicious circumstances, and arrived at the scene to discover a suspicious
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New Northern trains timetable starts next month
Northern trains will introduce its new timetable this time next month. According to the company, the new schedules, introduced from Sunday, May 15, will focus on delivering reliability and punctuality for customers. The changes will mean
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Oldham furniture firm launches food bank collection point
AN Oldham furniture company has launched a food bank collection point at its headquarters. Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), based in Scottfield Road, Oldham, decided to implement the collection point for Oldham Foodbank after taking inspiration from
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Oldham housing association development up for award
A DEVELOPMENT by an Oldham-based housing association has been shortlisted for a leading regional housing award. The scheme by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), which encompasses 12, energy-efficient, two-bedroom apartments on Stephenson Street,
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Oldham cheerleaders win big at national competition
AN Oldham dance and cheer club has won big at its first national competition. Four teams from Air Athletic Cheer & Dance, which had never competed before, took part in the UK Cheerleading Association (UKCA) national championships earlier this month
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No new electric vehicles in council fleet for over seven years
Under 10 per cent of Oldham Council’s vehicle fleet are electric, and nearly a quarter are not up to Clean Air Zone (CAZ) standards. Just 10 of Oldham council’s 108-strong vehicle fleet are electric, and 25 are not up to CAZ standards, The Oldham
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Waterstones in Spindles on the move as redevelopment continues
The redevelopment of Spindles continues to take shape as Waterstones prepares for its relocation within the shopping centre. The bookshop has been based on the first floor of Spindles since 2006, however, it is now moving down to the ground floor
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Oldham club owners report return of nightlife to pre-pandemic levels
The owners of a club in Oldham this week suggested their sector is back in full force – with revellers' appetite for nights out as strong as it ever was. A report by Rekom UK, the owners of 48 bars and clubs including Liquid on Retiro Street, showed
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Oldham Council leader speaks out on borough’s ‘pitifully low’ rape charge rate
THE Oldham Council leader has spoken out after an exclusive investigation by The Oldham Times uncovered the borough’s low rape charge rate. Sobering figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, show that from January to December last
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Cancer charity set to turn Oldham orange for birthday celebration
CANCER charity Maggie’s Oldham is planning to turn the borough orange in celebration of its fifth birthday. The charity is on the hunt for schools, colleges, and companies, to wear orange, the organisation’s signature colour, and fundraise for
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Oldham Community Radio to broadcast local elections LIVE
OLDHAM Community Radio is set to broadcast the local elections live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall next month. The station will be bringing listeners full coverage of the results once the polls close at 10pm on May 5. Ahead of the election the
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Charity appeals for funds to keep doors open
A charity in Greenfield that helps people with additional needs is appealing for nearly £20,000 in the face of closure. Funky Fitness and Fun CIC opened in 2008 to provide support and care for members with additional needs across Oldham, Saddleworth
