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Carnival performers wanted for charity's 25th birthday celebration

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley is planning a carnival as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations and is appealing for performers to get involved. Emmaus Mossley is teaming up with carnival experts Global Grooves to bring together a performance

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Oldham MPs amongst those named on list of MPs sanctioned by Russia

Two of Oldham's MPs are included on a list of MPs who have been sanctioned by the Russian government. Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West and Royton, and Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, were named on the list of almost 300 MPs.

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Man’s warning to all-inclusive holiday goers after booze ban

An East Lancashire man is warning holiday-goers to read the fine print of their all-inclusive holiday packages after a rule change has left him feeling short changed. Jason Walker, from Blackburn, embarked on an ‘all-inclusive holiday’ in Majorca

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Ukraine appeal raises £33k amid stunning stories of reader generosity

Newsquest has raised more than £33,000 through its #ThereWithUkraine appeal thanks to the amazing generosity of our readers. Readers have donated more than £23,000 to help support those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. It follows last

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Three children taken to hospital after car crash on key road into Chadderton

A key road into Chadderton saw congestion on Wednesday, April 27 after two car crashes saw three children taken to hospital. Shortly after 8am, two cars were involved in a crash on A663 Broadway at the junction with Hollinwood Avenue in New Moston

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5 expert tips to help you reduce your food waste in the kitchen

Stop Food Waste Day comes round once a year, leaving us tips and tricks we can adopt in the kitchen the whole year through.  33% of the food produced globally is lost or wasted every year, according to the Stop Food Waste Day website.  This

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We tried Aldi's new designer inspired perfumes- here's what we thought

The nation's favourite budget-friendly supermarkets has recently released a new range of designer-inspired perfumes and we got the chance to test them out.  It's a well-known fact that to smell luxurious you have to be willing to splash the cash

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Get your garden spring ready with pizza ovens, rattan furniture and more from Aldi

If you’re trying to get your garden summer ready for less, then head to Aldi where the long anticipated Garden Event is back and with prices starting from as little as £1.69. Available to pre-order online via Aldi’s Garden Shop from April 24, and

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8 bath bombs to celebrate World Bath Bomb Day from the comforts of your tub

World Bath Bomb Day has arrived and there's only one way that we can think to celebrate.  If you're looking for a self-care soak on April 27 and beyond, these major brands will help you unwind in bubbles in no time.  Here are some of the best

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Gary Barlow is to bring his one-man show back to The Lowry

GARY Barlow is to bring his acclaimed one-man show - A Different Stage - back to The Lowry later this year. A limited run in February was a total sell-out and now the Take That favourite is to give fans another chance to hear about his life and

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Speaker rebuffed by Mail On Sunday editor over Rayner story meeting

Angela Rayner hit out at the “sexist slurs” aimed at her as the editor of The Mail On Sunday refused a meeting with the Commons Speaker to discuss an article in his newspaper about the deputy Labour leader. Speaker Sir Lindsay told MPs on Monday

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Downing Street issues update on new permanent Bank Holiday to honour Queen

Downing Street has issued a crushing blow to calls for making an extra Bank Holiday in honour of the Queen’s long reign permanent. Brits are set for an extra day off on June 3, 2022 to mark the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee. However, campaigners

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"This will hurt for a long time" - Latics defender Sam Hart reacts to relegation

SAM Hart says relegation will "hurt for a long time". Oldham Athletic's exit from the Football League made it made it back-to-back relegations for the left back. Hart signed for Latics in the summer on a free transfer after leaving relegated

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School breakfasts scheme needs more funding to help the most vulnerable children

A report has urged the Government to put an extra £75 million into school breakfast provision as many vulnerable children are missing out, it claims. Education charity Magic Breakfast said its research exposed a “patchwork” of provision, leading

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Minimum marriage age raised from 16 to 18 in England and Wales

A new rule raising the minimum age of marriage and civil partnerships from 16 to 18 in England and Wales has come into place. Those aged 16 or 17 could previously get married with parental consent. BBC News also reported that the new law also

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Warning over 'highly dangerous' energy saving device as cost of living crisis hits

A device that claims to help households save money on their energy bills is “highly dangerous”, a charity has warned. Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First

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McVitie’s launches Britain’s Got Talent biscuit tin – you won’t believe the price

It’s certainly got star quality but the price of McVitie’s new biscuit barrel might be a stretch for many. The limited-edition Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer Biscuit Tin was created as part of McVitie’s Golden Moments campaign and marks the

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Aldi launches new products to rival Subway priced from just 89p

If your take-away lunch options have taken a hit due to the cost-of-living crisis, you might be interested in Aldi’s price-busting alternatives. Whether you’re happy to create the perfect sub roll at home or you’d rather someone else did it for

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Madeleine McCann police share update after quizzing suspect Christian B

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have reportedly provided an update after quizzing Christian B in prison after he was officially named as a suspect last week. It was reported the 45-year-old convict has told police his

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Coronation Street star makes important life change as police probe dropped

ITV Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson who portrays legend of the cobbles Steve McDonald has made an important life change after promising bosses he would clean up his act. The 47-year-old actor who was runner-up on last year’s I’m A Celebrity

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Aldi's guidance to shoppers amid 'fire risk' warning for popular garden product

Aldi has issued an urgent 'fire risk' warning to shoppers who recently purchased certain products in its popular garden furniture range. Eight pieces of garden furniture made between 13 February and 20 April 2022 are affected. This includes

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WhatsApp users issued urgent scam warning and told to delete this message

Two billion WhatsApp users worldwide have been issued an urgent warning over a message they should delete from their phones immediately. A scam message posing as WhatsApp support is doing the rounds on the popular messaging platform trying to encourage

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Tesco announces major change affecting Tesco Clubcard users across the UK

Tesco has moved to reveal a huge change to its Tesco Clubcard system which will affect any shoppers signed up to the scheme. Britain’s biggest grocer, well-known for its impressive promotions for Clubcard customers will no longer be sending out

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As it happened: Crash on road into Chadderton causing delays

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More Oldham pregnancies in 2020 despite pandemic

More Oldham women fell pregnant in 2020, new figures show. It comes despite a fall in conception rates across England and Wales, with the first year of the pandemic having a particular impact on teenage pregnancies. Office for National Statistics

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Named and shamed - Oldham drink drivers sentenced this month

THE following cases involve people from Oldham who have been convicted during April of driving when above the alcohol limit. A woman has received a suspended prison sentence for driving almost three times over the limit. Naomi Deans, of Wellington

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Greater Manchester walking festival comes to Oldham

A Greater Manchester-wide walking festival will be returning to Oldham next month. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free, organised group walks. Starting

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Nurses and midwives amongst the highest leavers as 2,400 quit Royal Oldham's hospital trust in a year

Hospitals, including Royal Oldham, are being urged to improve their recruitment process as more nurses and midwives are leaving their jobs due to NHS pay rates and seeking a better work life balance, a Northern Care Alliance report has said. The

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Letter: War in Ukraine will end when America says so

We have the president of the Ukraine apparently asking for a meeting face-to-face with the president of Russia as the only way of stopping this crazy war between the two countries. I know I will be criticised for what I’m about to say but really

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'Lightly smacking children OK' - what readers think of Education Secretary's view

The Education Secretary last week rejected a call from the Children’s Commissioner for England for a ban on smacking children. Nadhim Zahawi said mothers and fathers are “entitled” to be able to discipline their youngsters. Dame Rachel de Souza

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Man who fell 200ft from beauty spot takes first unaided steps after 14 months

An Oldham man who suffered horrific injuries after plunging 200ft from a beauty spot has astounded medics with his recovery and even his first steps since his fall. Imran Choudhury, 37, was left in a coma for three weeks and had to have his right