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'You completely broke me': Teenager kidnapped and raped woman at knifepoint
An Oldham teenager raped a woman at knifepoint leaving her "completely" broken and "truly heartbroken". Arselaan Nawaz, 17, appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday (July 24) to be sentenced for rape, kidnap, robbery and threatening
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In-form Oldham aiming to keep up winning run
DERBY day is around the corner for Roughyeds, as they take on Rochdale Hornets at the Crown Oil Arena this Sunday, writes Kasey Smith. Fresh from hammering title-challengers Keighley, Oldham will be looking to solidify their position at the top
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How to claim compensation on Eurostar train - these are your options
Sometimes booking journeys via Eurostar can be sorted months in advance ahead of a trip of a lifetime or a weekend break in another city. The Eurostar is a single rail network connecting France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK on
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Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day
Supermarket giant Tesco is offering free vegetables to children in a bid to encourage them to eat more of their five a day. Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children
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'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning
Brits have been issued a 'stark' warning over their boarding passes if they are jetting off to sunnier skies this summer. The inevitability of flying abroad means you will have a million things to pack and remember - especially when you're travelling
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Manchester Comic Con returns this weekend with star guests
Manchester Comic Con will return this weekend (July 27 & 28) with stars from Dr Who and The Walking Dead among the special guests. The annual event will span over Saturday and Sunday and will feature everything from guest appearances to cosplay
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Historic Oldham nunnery set to be turned into charity hotel
A 153-year-old building in Oldham once home to nuns could given a new lease of life as a charity-owned hotel. Werneth Grange, off Manchester Road, used to house the Sisters of Mercy convent and a private school. Coptic Christian charity St
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Oldham Metrolink the worst for antisocial behaviour, data shows
The Oldham and Rochdale Metrolink line has been revealed as the worst for incidents of antisocial behaviour. New data from a Freedom Of Information request carried out by The Oldham Times has shown Oldham to be the worst line for incidents of
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Event celebrating creative talent to return this year
Oldham artists are being invited to participate in an event showcasing creative talent. Oldham Open is returning to Gallery Oldham on September 20 and will run until November 23. In previous years, the exhibition has displayed close to 300
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Six-year-old girl finds rare pink grasshopper in her Oldham garden
A young Oldham girl has found a rare pink grasshopper in her garden. Freya Birchall, from Fitton Hill, is a big fan of hunting for bugs with her nature-friendly bug catchers- similar to scissors but instead of blades they have clear plastic domes
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Popular Oldham Pub reopens with new owner and menu
A popular Oldham pub has reopened after closing down almost five months ago, and has some exciting new owners. The Black Ladd pub closed in March after the previous owners experienced financial troubles. However, it has been given a new lease
