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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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Council plans to bring thousands of homes to borough – how many are affordable?
The council wants to fight its housing crisis with thousands of new homes to be built across the borough. The local authority’s latest housing report sets out all the "key housing sites" where new homes could be built – totalling more than 12,600
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'Superfoods' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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Forecast for Oldham amid return of warm weather at weekend
Oldham's temperatures are to rise to the mid 20s amid the return of warm weather across the UK this weekend. It comes after a cool, cloudy start to summer with a weather warning for rain as recent as the start of this week. According to the
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Bringing trams to Middleton and Heywood ‘could fix years of chronic underinvestment’
The Metrolink could soon come to Middleton and Heywood if the latest plans from transport bosses come to fruition. The leader of Rochdale Council, Cllr Neil Emmott, has welcomed this latest proposal, which would prove "vital" in matching the borough
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Second-half goal rush sees Avro put Chaddy to the sword
A stirring second-half display saw Avro beat Chadderton 4-1 in an entertaining friendly at the Vestacare Stadium on Saturday. During the week, joint manager, Mike Norton, had told the media team at Avro the squad were determined to play entertaining
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Oldham's 'beautiful' top-rated Italian restaurant announces closure for makeover
A top-rated Italian restaurant in the heart of Oldham town centre has announced it will be shut for more than three weeks to complete a makeover. Stocco Oldham on Yorkshire Street is not only the top spot on Tripadvisor's "top 10 Italian restaurants
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Oldham set to celebrate 20 years of Pride with a huge party and parade
The borough will light up this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with its annual pride parade and protest through Oldham town centre. On Saturday (July 20), Oldham Pride will be celebrating 20 years of equality and diversity with a huge
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Rotary Club of Oldham announces Student of the Year awards
The Rotary Club of Oldham has announced the winners of its Student of the Year awards. The awards ceremony took place in the council chamber at the Civic Centre in the presence of the deputy mayor, Cllr Eddie Moore, and his wife. The Oldham
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Oldham organisation in UK's top 100 social enterprises for third straight year
An Oldham organisation has been named in the top 100 social enterprises in Britain for the third year in a row. Upturn offers organisations encouragement, opportunities and even access to funding to meet the needs of those living in the greatest
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Young girl who suffered 'mini-stroke' now featuring in Hollywood blockbuster
A young girl who survived a "mini-stroke" is now on the big screen as she features in a new Hollywood blockbuster in a role she landed just months after her major health scare. Avy Berry, from Middleton, was aged just four when she suffered a medical
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Charity delivering new service in Oldham to help jobseekers in the borough
A service that helps people find and stay in work is expanding into Oldham as more jobseekers need support to find employment. The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus team, which provides employability support, currently operates throughout the North
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Oldham firefighter to receive award for helping victims of Manchester Arena attack
A firefighter from Oldham who came to the aid of victims in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017 has been recognised for his charitable efforts with a prestigious award. Aaron Parmar, of Oldham White Watch, was a police officer when he was deployed
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Plans to build new homes on unused land in Oldham given the green light
Plans to build seven new homes on vacant land in Oldham has been approved. An application earlier this year looked to build the homes on a plot of land to the south west of Nether Hey Street near Glodwick. Last year, a proposal to build five
