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Counterfeit goods found after checks in Oldham shops
COUNTERFEIT goods such as cigarettes have been found after a crackdown on shops in Oldham. Police have teamed up with Trading Standards officers to carry out checks on stores in the town. On social media, police shared two pictures of items
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'Psychotic' addict climbed onto Oldham terrace with crystal meth up his bottom
A MAN who climbed onto the roof of a terrace in Failsworth then threw bricks and slates at the people below did so due to "a drug-induced psychosis", a court has heard. James Hardman, of Corwen Close in Oldham, terrorised the residents of Ashton
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Billionaire from Failsworth makes late bid to buy Chelsea FC
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has tabled a last-minute £4.25billion bid to buy Chelsea, putting the billionaire from Failsworth right in the running to take the Stamford Bridge helm. The Ineos boss is understood to have held talks with Chelsea chairman Bruce
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Saddleworth Show and Wellifest committee give back to cause close to hearts
The kind-hearted Saddleworth Show and Wellifest committee have made a donation close to the community’s hearts. The committee took advice from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and made a £100 donation to the PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund, a decision
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Latics fans encouraged to wear black at Tranmere to mark club's demise
OLDHAM Athletic fans planning to attend the club’s penultimate away game of a dire season at Tranmere Rovers are being asked to wear black as a symbol of mourning the loss of the club’s Football League status. Supporters have staged various protests
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Young musicians sparkle at Saddleworth School
Young brass musicians and Norwegian guests sparkled in an historic first event at the new Saddleworth School. A 200-strong audience attended the event in the school’s new hall last night, Thursday, featuring Saddleworth School Brass Band, guests
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REVIEW: Electric Rosary, Royal Exchange, Manchester
IT has taken three years to bring Electric Rosary - winner of the Bruntwood Prize for new writing - to the stage of the Royal Exchange. The good news, it's been well worth the wait. This eccentric, slightly off-kilter, thought-provoking play is
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Pet dog breeds with the longest lifespan revealed in new study
Jack Russell terriers have the longest life expectancy of pet dogs in the UK, a new study suggests. According to the research, Jack Russell terriers had the greatest life expectancy at 12.7 years, followed by border collies (12.1 years) and springer
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Buyagift experiences that Downton Abbey fans are sure to love
Downton Abbey is returning this week but instead of our TVs, it’s coming to the cinema screen as its second film launches. Whether you’ve booked tickets to see a showing at your local cinema or you’re just about to, we have just the thing for fans
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6 foods you can eat to boost your mood this Spring from Muscle Food
'You are what you eat' is a cliché for a reason, and no one knows it better than MuscleFood. The food that we consume impacts not only our physical health but our mental and emotional well-being which is why the online food retailer has produced
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PoundToy launches Spring sale with an extra 50 percent off your favourite toys
PoundToy has launched an amazing Spring sale, slashing the prices of some of its biggest and best brands. Whether you're looking for something to keep the kids occupied over this Bank Holiday or you simply can't resist a bargain, this massive
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Slide into the Bank Holiday with Aldi's incredible inflatable water slide
You and the family can slide into the Bank Holiday on this incredible inflatable water slide from Aldi. The major supermarket is exclusively selling the shark-themed inflatable slide on its website now just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend
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Three arrested after Oldham dawn raids as part of crackdown
Two teenagers a man have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after dawn raids at addresses in Oldham today, Friday. The warrants took place at several properties just after 6am. During the raids, a quantity of controlled drugs was
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From Shezurrection goal to a rebuilding project - what's next for Latics?
CIRCUMSTANCES meant that the first time John Sheridan spoke publicly about Oldham Athletic's relegation from the Football League, it was five days after the event. Yet the emotions were just as raw as if it had only been five minutes. "I'm absolutely
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Fan's view: Oldham Athletic will not progress until it is sold
WELL, it’s finally over. Oldham Athletic are a National League club. It’s a sentence I didn’t think I would say in the past, but in the latter half of this season it had seemed wholly inevitable. Shez brought back a glimmer of hope, but then
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Oldham rugby club has roof 'smashed by vandals'
AN amateur rugby league club in Chadderton has reported that it has had its roof "smashed" by vandals. Hollinwood ARLFC on Fields New Road was reportedly targeted at around 6pm last night, Thursday, April 28. The club has urged anyone who may
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What is today’s Wordle? April 29 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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Copland likely to miss Roughyeds clash at Doncaster
THE Roughyeds' injury jinx has struck again and, unless there's a miraculous recovery in the next couple of days, Oldham Rugby League Club will be going to Doncaster on Sunday (3pm) without in-form winger Liam Copland, who is suffering with damaged
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Ruthie Henshall reveals ultimate Passion project at Hope Mill
SHE is indisputably West End royalty, an award-winning performer who has graced stages in London and on Broadway. She has taken on some of the most challenging roles in musical theatre including shows such as Les Miserables, Chicago, Miss Saigon and
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Business leaders of different faiths take on day of fasting to support Muslims
Business leaders of different faiths from around the borough have come together to fast for a day before a special fast-breaking dinner during the month of Ramadan. The non-Muslims each attempted to go a day going without any food or drink from
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Applications open for Oldham community group grants
APPLICATIONS are now open for grants to support Oldham community groups. The Ideas Fund scheme, run by the British Science Association (BSA) and funded by the Wellcome Trust, has launched its second round of grant funding to support up to seven
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Best and worst recent food hygiene results for Oldham
The latest inspections by Oldham Council's food hygiene teams, correct as of April 28, 2022. What do the numbers mean: 0 - urgent improvement necessary 1 - major improvements necessary 2 - improvements necessary 3 - business generally
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Chief Constable orders details of GMP officer's dismissal to remain secret
A GREATER Manchester Police officer has been dismissed from the force – but almost all information on the case is to remain a secret on the orders of the Chief Constable. The dismissal was decided at a hearing at GMP's North Manchester HQ on Wednesday
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Court bans dangerous drink driver, 30, from roads of Oldham
A DANGEROUS driver from Oldham who drove at more than twice the legal alcohol limit was banned from the roads this week – but she steered clear of prison. Danielle Cook, of Brown Edge Road, was sentenced before Recorder Abigail Hudson at Manchester
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Operation AVRO hits Rochdale
MORE than 40 people have been arrested after GMP’s monthly Operation Avro event landed in Rochdale. At 1pm on Thursday, April 28 GMP revealed that 45 people had been arrested under suspicion of a series of crimes including burglary, domestic abuse
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Oldham-based dance group take their performances to the stage and streets of New York
An Oldham-based dance group travelled to New York city for a "once in a lifetime" trip as they took their performances to the stage and the street. 13 dancers from the Jayne Barnes School of Dance, based in Chadderton, went to the Big Apple between
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Royton mill plans ‘remain intact’ despite fire
PLANS to redevelop the site of a derelict Royton mill ‘remain intact’ despite a section of the building allegedly being set alight. Just after 8pm on Tuesday, April 26 fire crews tackled a blaze in a single-story section at Thornham Mill on Oozewood
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Ukrainian doctor organises delivery of supplies to hospitals in homeland from Rochdale
A Ukrainian doctor working in the UK has teamed up with a Rochdale hospital and its operator to deliver 110 tonnes of medical supplies to Ukraine. Dr Sergey Tadtayev, a consultant urologist surgeon, has managed to collect the urgent medical supplies
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Readers remember the lost nightclubs Oldham used to love
Ex-clubbers of all ages responded in their hundreds when we asked them for their memories of Oldham's nightlife. In a post on Facebook, The Oldham Times asked for readers' opinions on what was the best nightclub in the town back in the day.
