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Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday later this month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this
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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores
Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including
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Gardner's verdict on last season and hopes for 2024/25 with Latics
Midfielder Dan Gardner says the players owe it to themselves to improve on last season, and they are grafting hard to make it happen. The 34-year-old admitted Latics fell short of the standards expected of them, both on and off the field last term
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Boy, 17, charged with murders of Southport girls named in court
A 17-year-old boy who is charged with the murders of three girls killed in the knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport has been named as Axel Rudakubana after a judge lifted reporting restrictions. He appeared at a hearing
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Harris takes key Latics role at club and says it's "an exciting time"
Dale Harris has been appointed Oldham Athletic's new head of commercial and business development manager. And the Latics fan believes he has joined his boyhood club at an "exciting time" after a successful 12 months in a similar role with non-league
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Tenacity the key to victory says Yeds coach Long
ROUGHYEDS boss Sean Long praised his team’s tenacity as they overcame a two-point deficit at half time to snatch victory from Rochdale Hornets, writes Kasey Smith. Rochdale had been in front since the 34th minute – a victory that would have blown
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Violence erupts at protest at hotel on major road in wake for Southport tragedy
Violence broke out at a protest outside a hotel near the borough last night, Wednesday, in the wake of the horrific fatal stabbings of three children in Southport. The protest was held outside the Holiday Inn on Oldham Road in Newton Heath, near
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'We need more' - Mellon hoping to add to squad for new season
Micky Mellon says Latics need more squad depth for the upcoming season and hopes the club can get further signings through the door. Five fresh faces have arrived at Boundary Park so far this summer in Reagan Ogle, Manny Monthe, Josh Kay, Harry
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17-year-old charged with murder of three girls in Southport stabbing attack
A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of three girls after a stabbing attack in Southport which took place on Monday (July 29). Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar died due to the attack at
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Aldi announces plans to create 1,000 jobs as new stores open
Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial
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Magnificent seven as Yeds leave it late to win
ROUGHYEDS registered their seventh straight win in League One after beating Rochdale Hornets 14-10 in what was a real bruising affair at the Crown Oil Arena, writes Kasey Smith. Oldham started the better of the two sides, going two scores in front
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Avro's season build-up ends with a statement win
IT was a night to remember at the Vestacare Stadium as Avro defeated National League side Rochdale 1-0 in front of 700 fans on Tuesday evening, writes Rob Currell. Before the match Avro paid their respects to former manager John Smith who recently
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Saddleworth cafe crowned 'cream of the crop' with prestigious Great Taste Award 2024
A popular shop and cafe which sells and serves fresh British produce in Saddleworth has been recognised in the Great Taste Awards 2024. Albion Farm Shop on Oldham Road in Delph has been crowned amongst the best with a prestigious Great Taste Award
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Lunch clubs for older people in Oldham set to come to end following loss of funding
Luncheon clubs which support older people across the borough will come to an end in four weeks following a loss of council funding. Older and vulnerable residents regularly attend Age UK Oldham's lunch clubs for entertainment, a three-course meal
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More than 70 Oldham neighbours petition Council to clean up area for community vision
Almost 100 residents in Oldham have united to urge the Council to clear up 'a mess' that is plaguing their local area and stalling their vision for a community garden. On one side of Library Lane sits the vibrantly inviting Wonderlust Bakery and
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Council leader calls for fireworks ban after 'disgusting' disruption
The leader of Oldham Council has spoken out on social media after fireworks continued to cause a nuisance in the area. Arooj Shah took to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (July 29) to slam the use of fireworks in Oldham, even calling for them to
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The worst Oldham criminals to be locked up in July, including a teenage rapist
Last month saw some dangerous criminals either from Oldham, or looking to commit crimes in Oldham, sentenced to prison. From a rapist to someone who left a woman for dead after a crash, here are some dangerous criminals in Oldham who were locked
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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 22. Discharge of condition no. 3 (Extraction fan details)relating to app no. LBC/352305/24 - Carr Head Cottage, Standedge Road
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Council left disabled resident without vital equipment for 10 months
A disabled resident was left for 10 months without vital specialist equipment because of ‘missed opportunities’ and ‘poor communication’ by Oldham Council, according to a government watchdog. ‘Miss X’ reported a problem with her adjustable bed
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Crackdown on unsafe taxis sees three cabs taken off Oldham roads
Three taxis were taken off the roads in Oldham following a night of action cracking down on unsafe taxis. Oldham Council recently carried out the operation alongside officers from Greater Manchester Police's Traffic Unit and colleagues from the