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Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)
A team of haircare experts have explained why you should never go to bed with your hair wet. You may have heard of the old wives' tale that going to bed with damp hair will make you catch a cold. And whilst this is not true, it doesn't mean
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Metrolink strikes called off after 'new pay deal agreed'
Industrial action planned at Metrolink for later this week has been cancelled after workers agreed to a new pay offer today (July 23). According to Unite, Metrolink workers will now receive a 'substantial' pay rise, with workers at the bottom of
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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Oldham primary school where children are 'happy' makes major improvements
An Oldham primary school where children are "happy and proud" to be part of the school has improved from requires improvement to good following a recent Ofsted inspection. After the visit from Ofsted inspectors on April 16 and 17, St Hilda's Church
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Popular Oldham landlords 'delighted' to take over restaurant and pub
A couple who already run a popular pub in Oldham have announced they have taken over another premises in the borough which will 'open soon'. Stacey Lightfoot and Mick Wilkin have been running The Spinners Arms on Woodbrook Road, Springhead, for
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Oldham Active introduces fun-focused learn to swim programme
Oldham Active has launched an innovative learn to swim programme. Renowned for operating leisure facilities in the borough including five swimming pools, it is now offering children modern teaching techniques, playful characters, and game-based
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Oldham sees highest increase in house price rises across the UK this year
Oldham saw the highest percentage of houses increase in price during the first half of the year, analysis from a property website has indicated. According to Zoopla, an estimated 15 million UK homes have increased in value by more than one per
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Oldham secondary 'proud' of 'good' Ofsted grade after being told to improve
A secondary school in Oldham which had previously been told to improve by the education watchdog is celebrating its new 'good' Ofsted grade. Oasis Academy Oldham on Hollins Road teaches children between 11 and 16 and had been told it 'requires
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Saddleworth pub 'delighted' to be recognised for stunning garden area
A pub landlord has said he is "delighted" after his was crowned as the best pub as part of the Saddleworth in Bloom awards. The Old Bell Inn, on Huddersfield Road in Delph, was handed the award for the third consecutive year by Saddleworth Parish
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Plans approved to turn home near Oldham park into nine-bedroom HMO
A proposal to develop a nine-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) at an Oldham property has been approved. The application relates to a property on Belgrave Road, near Alexandra Park, and will see two dormers added onto the house. Each
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Cyclist and mountain rescue team call into Oldham on 246km journey
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team welcomed some special guests who called in to refuel part-way through an epic journey. Natalya Kennedy and Derby Mountain Rescue Team stopped off for refreshments halfway into her gruelling cycle challenge fundraiser
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Mum's warning as rope tied between trees at bike hotspot
A mother from Shaw has warned people after a rope was found tied between trees at a bike riding hotspot. Sarah, who wishes to be referred to only by her first name, wants others to be cautious after the incident. Her 14-year-old son had gone
