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Delays as gas works begin on busy road in Oldham
Drivers can expect delays from today as gas works are being carried out on Rochdale Road in Oldham town centre. This morning, Cadent Gas began works to replace 'ageing' gas pipes under Rochdale Road. They said with the pipe having operated
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First phase of M56 resurfacing works near Manchester Airport completed
The first phase of a multi-million pound project to resurface roads near Manchester Airport, including parts of the M56, has been completed. National Highways has said that the £2.3m project to resurface a number of slip roads and large sections
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Man robbed of bike at knifepoint while cycling near canal in Oldham
A man had his bike stolen at knifepoint while cycling in Oldham, with police appealing to find two suspects. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that at around 1.45pm on Friday, July 19, a man was cycling towards Rochdale Canal on Ridgefield Street
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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced
Sainsbury’s has announced a new change to their car parks across the UK, giving customers the chance to earn extra Nectar points. The supermarket has revealed motorists who drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be able to “reap the benefit” of
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Major travel agency reveals top 10 holiday spots for British families this summer
A major travel agency has revealed the top 10 holiday destinations for British families this summer. Booking.com has pulled together the locations that families have been searching for the most to see where people are likely to be heading in 2024
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New images of multi-million pound research facility planned for Atom Valley
New images have been revealed for a planned ‘research and development’ building within the new Atom Valley that spans Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. The new multi-million pound hub would contain a research workshop with a 20 tonne crane; offices; labs
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Latics new boy Ogle is ready to make up for lost time after injury
Reagan Ogle says it is full steam ahead of him now after recovering from a pre-season injury setback. The right back's Latics career got off to a delayed start when a minor strain he felt during the training camp at St Andrew's meant having to
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Location for new 'world-class' Oldham sixth form revealed
Oldham Council has revealed the location of where a new 'world-class' sixth form will be built. Eton Star Sixth Form will be built on the current site of Tommyfield Market and will bring 'the very best education opportunities right to the heart
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How to watch Surviving The Post Office as Will Mellor explores victims' 'trauma'
A new BBC documentary will see actor Will Mellor find out what happened to the real-life sub-postmasters as the country discovers the full scale of the Post Office scandal. Surviving The Post Office will air on BBC One and will also be available
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POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?
The issue of phones being a distraction in classrooms has been a topic for some time, but some people want official Government legislation to go further. Broadcaster Sarah Beeny is calling for all smart devices to be banned from being used in schools
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Boost for Latics as summer signing's injury is not thought to be serious
Micky Mellon does not believe the injury Jesurun Uchegbulam suffered in the last minute of Saturday's friendly at home to Lincoln City is cause for concern. The winger, who came off the bench in the second half of the goalless draw, had to be helped
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High praise for Oldham school which is 'filled with joy and smiles'
A school which is filled with "joy and smiles" where "pupils flourish" has maintained an outstanding rating from Ofsted. Hollinwood Academy, on Roman Road, was inspected on April 16 and 17 by the education watchdog having previously received an
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Academy heads in Oldham celebrated for their leadership
Two Oldham schools have been recognised for their work at a multi-academy trust's inaugural Staff Impact Awards. Both E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and E-ACT The Oldham Academy North clinched accolades. The celebratory event, held at Dulwich
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Oldham man sentenced for 'grossly offensive' voicemail sent to Conservative MP
A man who sent a "grossly offensive" voicemail to a Conservative MP when he was serving as the Home Secretary has avoided jail. Mohammed Rahman appeared at Tameside Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 15 to be sentenced having previously pleaded
