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Search for Oldham woman last seen in Lancashire more than a week ago
An appeal has been launched to find a missing woman from Oldham who was last seen in Lancashire more than a week ago. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are looking to find Lidia, who was last seen in Chorley at around 8.45pm on Monday, July 1.
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How Oldham's 'crown jewel' and beloved Coliseum Theatre was saved
A new chapter in Oldham's history books has just begun as Monday, July 8, will forever be remembered by generations and generations yet to come as the day the battle to save the Coliseum was won. The famous 138-year-old Fairbottom Street theatre
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Jim McMahon confirms 'levelling up' removed from government department name
Oldham West, Royton and Chadderton MP Jim McMahon has confirmed that the words “levelling up” have been “firmly Tippexed out” of the government department responsible for housing and communities. Mr McMahon, who was appointed as a minister for
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Woman and teenager spring into action to rescue family from house fire
A woman and a teenager sprung into action to rescue a family from a house fire on Friday. Samiah Hussain and Westwood High student Zarah, 16, arrived at a get together at a home on Lynwood Drive in Greenacres at around 1pm. But when Samiah
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Project could bring more than 100 jobs to town, but some say it’s just ‘a shed’
A huge warehouse project could bring hundreds of blue collar jobs to Oldham – despite some blasting the £39m project as "a shed". Developers Chancerygate and Hines plan to turn land off Lydia Becker Way in Chadderton into an "urban logistics space
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'Not bad for a teacher from Oldham': Steve Hill one of 'most inspiring explorers'
One of Oldham's top teachers whose quest to raise money for local and international causes has taken him all over the world has been recognised as one of the "most inspiring explorers" of the year. The deputy head of St Joseph's school in Shaw,
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Royton scarecrow festival teases 'bigger and better' return this summer
Royton is once again preparing for its second-ever scarecrow trail this summer with proceeds going towards buying Christmas presents for disadvantaged children. Following the success of its first "scary" trail in the run-up to Halloween last year
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'I am honoured': Jim McMahon appointed Minister of State after re-election
Borough MP Jim McMahon has been named as Minister for State for the department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Mr McMahon was re-elected after retaining his seat in Parliament in the Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton constituency following
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Fresh calls made for full public inquiry in historic child sex exploitation in Oldham
Oldham Liberal Democrats are backing a motion for a full public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in the borough again following what they describe as a "failure" to investigate. Councillors from the party say a full public inquiry into historic
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Man driving on drugs caused three crashes in Oldham within an hour
A man who crashed into three different cars within an hour in Oldham while he was on drugs has avoided jail. Liaqat Ali appeared at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court yesterday (Monday, July 8) where he was sentenced after pleading guilty to
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Magic coming to village with arrival of 'fairy trail'
A Saddleworth community is planning to step into a magical wonderland by opening its own "fairy trail". The Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) committee is keen to host an event to provide a low cost activity for families coming to the area to enjoy
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Plans for new takeaway at the site of Oldham food store given the green light
A new takeaway is set to be opened at the site of a food shop after plans were given the green light. Back in May, an application was submitted to convert the double-fronted Al-Emaan Food Store on Featherstall Road North into a hot food takeaway
