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Oldham police officer sacked for failing cocaine test
An Oldham police officer has been sacked for failing a roadside test for cocaine. The officer was fired after failing the test during the afternoon on Thursday, July 18. Greater Manchester Police said Chief Constable Stephen Watson had already
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Oldham MPs react after announcements in King's Speech
Oldham's MPs have welcomed the announcements made in the King's Speech. King Charles’ speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday saw more than 40 bills announced, the most since 2005. Borough MPs Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams,
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Agreement reached for Oldham RLFC to play at Boundary Park for the next 10 years
An agreement has been made which will see Oldham RLFC play their games at Boundary Park for the next 10 years. The announcement was made at the stadium today (Thursday, July 18), with Oldham Athletic CEO Darren Royle saying an agreement had been
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Man arrested after serious sexual assault in Oldham park
A man has been arrested after a "serious" sexual assault in an Oldham park. Police were called after a woman was attacked in Alexandra Park at around 11pm on Monday, July 15. The man remains in custody for questioning. Greater Manchester
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Gardner hopes hard work will pay off for Latics in National League
Midfielder Dan Gardner believes hard work will pay off for Oldham Athletic this season. The 34-year-old said the first two and a half weeks of pre-season training ahead of the new 2024/25 campaign had been intense - particularly the five-day trip
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Straight talking will help set higher standards for Latics, says defender
Charlie Raglan says Oldham Athletic must learn from the mistakes of last season and wipe the slate clean if they are to succeed in the National League this year. The defender admitted that, as players, they had let themselves down by not establishing
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Woman subjected to 'serious' sexual assault by man in Oldham park
A woman was subjected to a "serious" sexual assault in an Oldham park on Monday. At around 11pm on Monday (July 15), a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in Alexandra Park. Officers believe the incident is "isolated" but described the attack
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Weekend is massive for Yeds - Turner
Roughyeds are set for their biggest game of the season as they take on Keighley at Boundary Park this Sunday, with the winners handed a huge advantage in the race to be crowned 2024 League One champions. Sean Long’s men will be looking to right
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Resolute Roughyeds keep good home record intact
Barring a late Crusaders consolation try, this was another resolute Roughyeds defensive performance, as Sean Long’s men emerged 32-6 victors in BetFred League One. All coaches dream of making their home stadium a hard place to come to, a fortress
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Hannah has high hopes of a future pick for Paralympics
Oldham rugby star Hannah Bucys has been selected for a prestigious sporting programme and will follow Paralympic greats Ellie Simmonds, Hollie Arnold and Ade Adepitan. Bucys says the sport gave her a new lease of life after a freak accident turned
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Long’s praise for big defensive display from Yeds
Manager Sean Long hailed his Roughyeds side’s defensive efforts once again in the aftermath of a 32-6 victory over North Wales. Oldham came under huge pressure in the opening quarter of last Sunday’s game with Crusaders even having a try ruled
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The planning applications in Oldham to have been validated in the last week
The following planning applications submitted to Oldham Council have been validated in the week commencing Monday, July 8. Two storey side extension - 19 Pendle Grove, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5HN - Reference Number: HOU/353130/24 Discharge of
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I took on Heaton Park's Treetop Trek adventure at Zip World...and this is how it went
I tried out the Treetop Trek at Zip World Manchester in Heaton Park, and, while I was terrified, thoroughly enjoyed myself. If you were to ask me a week ago: "How do you feel about hooking yourself onto a metal wire and dangling nearly 20 metres
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Details provided on new Metrolink stop set to be developed in Oldham
More details have been shared regarding the development of a new tram stop in Oldham in the coming years. Plans have been laid out and funding has been allocated to create a new stop on the Metrolink line at Cop Road, in between the Derker and
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The 'turning point' for Oldham’s vulnerable kids after education watchdog report
Oldham’s children’s and social services have reached a "huge milestone" after achieving a "good" Ofsted rating, council bosses say. The rating is a major upgrade after a 2019 inspection found the town hall service "required improvement" and was
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Fly-tippers dumped fresh mound of rubbish hours before area due to be cleaned
Fly-tippers dumped a fresh mound of rubbish in the hours before the area was due to be cleaned. Cllr Shaid Mushtaq who represents the Alexandra ward in Oldham, and a team of volunteers, informed residents a clean up at two sites in the area would
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Major funding secured to improve Gallery Oldham and Oldham Library
More than £500,000 in funding has been allocated towards modernising and improving the building that houses Gallery Oldham and the borough's central library. Arts Council England has given the money to Oldham Council to pay for the two separate
