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Metrolink trams

Transport for Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester braced for bus and tram disruption as staff plan strike action

Ford will be cutting 800 jobs in the UK as part of a European restructuring plan

Ford will be cutting 800 jobs in the UK as part of a European restructuring plan

Ford announces 800 UK job cuts amid difficult trading conditions

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

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Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

Royal Mail warning of another stamp price increase next week

LOCALiQ was also nominated for Best Integrated Campaign, Best Local Campaign, and Integrated Search Agency of the Year.

LOCALiQ was also nominated for Best Integrated Campaign, Best Local Campaign, and Integrated Search Agency of the Year.

LOCALiQ named SEO Agency of the Year at 2024 national awards

Taxi drivers in Oldham say they are being 'penalised' by an 'unfair' rule in the borough

Taxi drivers in Oldham say they are being 'penalised' by an 'unfair' rule in the borough

Taxi driver slams 'unfair' Oldham Council's MOT rule

Stockport Gin has received support from the hub

Stockport Gin has received support from the hub

Oldham's high street set for boost with business growth hub support

Stagecoach workers have secured a major pay deal in Oldham

Stagecoach workers have secured a major pay deal in Oldham

More than 450 Oldham bus drivers secure major pay rise and improvements in new deal

Metrolink will no longer strike later this week.

Metrolink will no longer strike later this week.

Metrolink strikes called off after 'new pay deal agreed'

Chelsea Buckley has won an award for her work managing weddings at The Royal Toby

Chelsea Buckley has won an award for her work managing weddings at The Royal Toby

Wedding venue events manager wins top industry award

Have you been wondering what to do with non-barcoded first and second-class stamps with the late Queen's head on?

Have you been wondering what to do with non-barcoded first and second-class stamps with the late Queen's head on?

Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explains

The team at Liversidge Windows & Double Glazing

The team at Liversidge Windows & Double Glazing

Awards Ceremonies

Oldham business recognised at industry awards

Junior doctors will strike in June 2024

Junior doctors will strike in June 2024

Junior doctors announce new strike in June as dispute over pay continues

The strike is on the cards for spring and summer this year

The strike is on the cards for spring and summer this year

Vulnerable residents in Oldham to be affected as bus drivers set to strike

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Customers have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post

Customers have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post

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Royal Mail investigating barcode stamps as public hit with fines

Asda and the Issa brothers

Asda and the Issa brothers

Around 9,500 staff at Issa brothers' owned Asda received incorrect pay slips

Pam said she enjoys opportunities that her mother didn't - and hopes the future will be even better for the next generation of women

Pam said she enjoys opportunities that her mother didn't - and hopes the future will be even better for the next generation of women

International Women's Day

Oldham woman leads the way for women engineers after mother snubbed

The Chadderton teen is featuring in a book which hopes to inspire generations of women

The Chadderton teen is featuring in a book which hopes to inspire generations of women

International Women's Day

Oldham teen, 17, set to 'fly the flag' for working women after breaking barrier

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do

Royal Mail announce another stamp price increase from April

Royal Mail announce another stamp price increase from April

Royal Mail announces another stamp price increase from April

Castle Mill, where Sartex Quilts and Textiles Ltd is based

Castle Mill, where Sartex Quilts and Textiles Ltd is based

Health and Safety Executive

Company fined after two employees needed amputations following incidents

DPD, Yodel, Royal Mail and more have all featured in Money Saving Expert user's rankings of parcel delivery firms.

DPD, Yodel, Royal Mail and more have all featured in Money Saving Expert user's rankings of parcel delivery firms.

The 'best to worst' parcel delivery firms revealed by Martin Lewis's team

The eight Viking stamps are being issued by the Royal Mail

The eight Viking stamps are being issued by the Royal Mail

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Royal Mail releases new stamps to celebrate Viking history

As many as 3,000 delivery riders and drivers are set to strike on Valentine's Day in the UK

As many as 3,000 delivery riders and drivers are set to strike on Valentine's Day in the UK

Thousands of takeaway delivery riders to strike for one day this week over wages

Monarch Metals achieves ISO 9001 certification from the British Assessment Bureau

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do

Ofcom has proposed reducing Royal Mail delivery days to five or even three days a week among new cost-cutting plans

Ofcom has proposed reducing Royal Mail delivery days to five or even three days a week among new cost-cutting plans

Royal Mail could cut deliveries to three days a week, regulator says

Royal Oldham Hospital staff have been fined for parking in NHS staff bays recently

Royal Oldham Hospital staff have been fined for parking in NHS staff bays recently

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'We weren't fined when people were clapping': NHS staff revolt against parking fines

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Staff from the Oldham company paid their respect to employees who died in the first and second world war

Staff from the Oldham company paid their respect to employees who died in the first and second world war

Oldham gas engineers pause to remember fallen employees from the war

The Post Office says the new delivery options is part of its aim of evolving for the future

The Post Office says the new delivery options is part of its aim of evolving for the future

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Post Office to offer new option for customers for 1st time in its 360-year history

The Chances Mentoring team at the Oldham Business Awards 2023

The Chances Mentoring team at the Oldham Business Awards 2023

Chances Mentoring win Start Up Business of the Year 2023

Updates as burst water main leaves some without water

Updates as burst water main leaves some without water

United Utilities

Updates as burst water main leaves some without water

Hotel cleaners spill the beans about the dark side of the hotel industry!

Hotel cleaners spill the beans about the dark side of the hotel industry!

Hotel workers reveal 5 dirty secrets the hotel industry doesn’t want you to know

The event is free for all young people aged 15 to 25

The event is free for all young people aged 15 to 25

New and free careers fair for Oldham's young people announced

Pictured left to right: Daniel Westwell, Adam Turner, Adam Westwell

Pictured left to right: Daniel Westwell, Adam Turner, Adam Westwell

Introducing Turner Westwell: Your trusted partner in commercial property excellence

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

B&M agree deal to take over 51 Wilko stores

A survey has given First bus drivers the chance to have their say

A survey has given First bus drivers the chance to have their say

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Oldham bus drivers suffer abuse, low pay and turn to food banks, survey finds

ZaraLena Jackson (middle) made a guest appearance to mark the opening of the charity salon

ZaraLena Jackson (middle) made a guest appearance to mark the opening of the charity salon

Bradford Hospitals' Charity

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Oldham woman turns salon into charity to help children after hair loss

Ian Liversidge said the programme has helped him transform his business

Ian Liversidge said the programme has helped him transform his business

Oldham manufacturing leader graduates from trailblazing programme

Mail posted using old stamps will be subject to new charges, Royal Mail has warned

Mail posted using old stamps will be subject to new charges, Royal Mail has warned

Warning using old stamps will cost you money - everything you need to know

Bus drivers in Oldham have told their stories

Bus drivers in Oldham have told their stories

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'We're more than 'just' drivers': Oldham bus strikers show no sign of surrender

First Bus drivers have been offered £75 to work during strike days

First Bus drivers have been offered £75 to work during strike days

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Oldham bus drivers offered £75 'incentive' not to strike

Mail posted after the July 31 deadline with old stamps will be subject to new charges, Royal Mail has warned

Mail posted after the July 31 deadline with old stamps will be subject to new charges, Royal Mail has warned

Everything you need to know as Royal Mail issues two-week stamp warning

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

Park Cakes has seen a four per cent increase in women applying for roles

Park Cakes has seen a four per cent increase in women applying for roles

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Oldham 'hub of success' for women in manufacturing

Royal Mail six-week surcharge warning ahead of July stamp deadline

Royal Mail six-week surcharge warning ahead of July stamp deadline

Royal Mail six-week surcharge warning ahead of July stamp deadline

Pearson's Lexcel award and Joanne Ormston, inset

Pearson's Lexcel award and Joanne Ormston, inset

Oldham law firm celebrates receiving 'prestigious' award for 21st year in a row

What can happen if you steal a pint glass from your local pub?

What can happen if you steal a pint glass from your local pub?

What can happen if you steal pint glasses from the pub as crackdown called for

Albert Lord, left, a postcard and bottom right Hannah Lord

Albert Lord, left, a postcard and bottom right Hannah Lord

The Oldham textile businessman who travelled the world

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker said the portal would

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker said the portal would

Local news sector announces full launch of Public Notice Portal