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RECAP: Crash in Oldham sees no trams operating through town centre stops

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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained

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Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announced a series of cuts to address a public spending black hole of around £20 billion left by the Conservatives. Ministers have in recent days sought to suggest the economic inheritance is worse than they expected

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Phenix is ready to rise after joining Avro

Avro FC announced the signing of forward Mike Phenix, writes Rob Currell. The former Salford City man has been a proven goal scorer during The RO’s pre-season and did enough to impress the new joint management team of Mike Norton and David Birch

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How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check

Hundreds of thousands of motorists are caught speeding in the UK every year, but is there a way of telling if you are one of them? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances

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Oldham issued yellow weather warning for thunderstorms later this week

Oldham has been issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday (August 1), with thunderstorms potentially bringing rainfall and disruption. The warning issued by the Met Office, which lasts between midday and midnight, could see "heavy showers",

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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week

Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Oldham this week with high temperatures and blue skies

Oldham is set for a period of warm temperatures and blue skies this week as the strong weather continues in the borough. While the weekend was mostly dry with sunny spells, this week is set to deliver bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid-twenties

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Oldham in top 10 for fines issued to parents for unauthorised absences

Oldham has ranked in the top 10 for the highest value of fines dished out by local authorities for unauthorised pupil absences in the past three years. Following a freedom of information (FOI) request from firm Legal Expert, the highest value of

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Mother's 'heartbreaking' struggle to feed children after fleeing abuse

A woman from Oldham who fled domestic abuse is now struggling to feed her disabled children after being housed in a hotel with no cooking facilities miles away from her home. Jane, whose name has been changed to protect her anonymity, left her

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Plans for thousands of homes in Oldham town centre receives backlash

A vision to build 2,000 new homes across key areas in Oldham town centre has sparked backlash amongst some residents before the public consultation period begins. Muse and Oldham Council have formed a long-term partnership to deliver a "positive

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Oldham family 'traumatised' and young boy taken to hospital after 'hit and run' crash

A family of seven from Oldham say they are 'traumatised' after a car reportedly crashed into them and fled the scene. At approximately 11am on Thursday (July 25), the family were travelling on Oldham Way when they claim another driver in a black

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Oldham company hunts for 'LEGO obsessed teens' to become first 'toy car mechanic'

An automotive company which has five branches in Manchester, including Oldham, is on the lookout for a 'LEGO obsessed teen' for a one-of-a-kind apprenticeship. GSF Car Parts, which has branches in Oldham, Rochdale, Openshaw, Trafford and Bury,

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Latics must find clinical edge in final third, says Mellon

Micky Mellon has called for Latics to show more of a ruthless streak in front of goal following their narrow defeat at Radcliffe. Mellon opted to field two strikers against the new National League North side, with Alex Reid partnering Mike Fondop

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Help Oldham Council celebrate 175 years with resident stories

Unsung heroes of Oldham will take the limelight this year in a project commemorating the borough's 175th anniversary. Oldham Council is encouraging the public to share the stories of ordinary people with extraordinary experiences to celebrate this

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Oldham among worst for anti-social behaviour by 'balaclava-clad bikers'

Oldham is among the worst affected by anti-social behaviour on motorbikes - including off-road bikes - of all the boroughs according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle and Superintendent Gareth Parkin addressed