Oldham Reporter
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Dumping outrage in Saddleworth
These shocking pictures were taken earlier today on the A635 Greenfield-Holmfirth Road near the entrance to the Pennine Way.
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Bin collection changes and recycling centre opening times for Easter Bank Holiday
Greater Manchester councils have announced their plans for rubbish collections and recycling centre opening times over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Oldham bus depot gets electric transformation with 51 charging points installed
Work has been completed to electrify Oldham’s bus depot and enable charging for a new fleet of modern zero-emission buses for the Bee Network.
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Oldham police make three arrests in crackdown on family gold thefts
Oldham’s Neighbourhood Crime Team have made three arrests following a number of simultaneous strikes yesterday morning, March 27, in the Coppice and Limeside areas of Oldham following an investigation into family gold thefts and burglaries in which motor vehicles were stolen.
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Oldham mourns passing of Mayoress
The Mayoress, Afsheen Chauhan, who was 45, died peacefully at home on March 27 following a battle with cancer. Afsheen leaves behind her husband, Cllr Zahid Chauhan, the Mayor of Oldham, and their three children.
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Get ready for local elections
The formal Notice of Election for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election and the Local Elections for Oldham Council will be published today. This marks the pre-election period leading up to polling day. So now is the time for residents to register to vote and have their Voter ID ready.
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Startups and small businesses in Oldham to get new funding boosts
Up to £220,000 will be made available in grants for entrepreneurs and businesses to boost the borough’s economy and create more jobs for local people. The new money, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund, was approved by the council’s cabinet.
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Oldham to get massive food hall with six restaurants and a bar this summer
Northern Lights, a leading hospitality group, is backing town centre regeneration, signing a deal to turn the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room into an exciting new food hall.
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Chadderton's secondary school gets back to 'Good'
The visit from Ofsted inspectors last month has led to celebrations at The Radclyffe School, as the Oldham school received ‘Good’ ratings in all categories and a ‘Good’ overall.
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Oldham has the second-best roads in the region, data finds
As the number of pot-hole related breakdowns surge across the country, statistics recently released by the Department for Transport reveal the winners and losers of road quality.
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The Bee Network has landed for half of Greater Manchester following launch at Oldham Interchange
Yellow buses will now be seen buzzing through Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Bury and north Manchester following the launch of the Bee Network’s second phase.
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Steve remembers sister Debby with a Rose to Remember
Steve and his family are encouraging the community to support Dr Kershaw’s Rose to Remember project after the Hospice cared for his sister, Debby, last year.
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Students receive real-life entrepreneurial experience while competing for awards
Students from schools and colleges across Greater Manchester participated in Young Enterprise’s Showcase at Oldham College Business Centre last week, showcasing their businesses to a panel of judges and competing for various awards, including the Northwest regional award next month.
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A sporting Easter Weekend at Boundary Park
Boundary Park will rock to the tune of Oldham sports fans over the Easter weekend, there to watch local sporting action on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and finally, Easter Sunday.
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Children in temporary accommodation to receive Easter treats
This year, Oldham Council and its partner Muse offer children living in temporary accommodation a free Easter egg and free activities at Oldham Community Leisure.
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M62 closed in both directions after fatal crash
The M62 is closed in both directions after a man was killed in a crash during the early hours of the morning.
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OLDHAM: ‘We are better than this’ – Council leader hits back at racist and violent online abuse
The Oldham council boss has responded to a spike in online harassment, claiming that behaviours during council meetings have ‘encouraged, enabled and emboldened online racists and abusers’.
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Renal cancer awareness charity takes on huge walking challenge
The Ricky Casey Trust has organised the Keepin’ It Renal 54 challenge, which is a 54-mile walking expedition to be held this Saturday (March 23), starting from Springhead FC, Oldham, to Blackpool and back within 24 hours.
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Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Oldham
Sadly, a pedestrian, an 81-year-old man, has passed away in hospital due to injuries sustained in the crash.
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Renowned Blue Coat School 'rescued' with £3 million investment
The highly regarded secondary school on Egerton Street, Oldham, which was on the verge of losing valuable teaching spaces and reducing student admissions, has been rescued with a £3m investment.
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Medlock Valley in Oldham to receive £1.2 million Species Survival Fund grant
Working alongside Groundwork Greater Manchester, TCV, Canal & Rivers Trust, City of Trees and Mersey Rivers Trust and in partnership with Manchester City Council and Tameside Council, the project will enhance habitats at seven sites across the Medlock Valley, covering almost 30 hectares.
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New Family Hub opens in Oldham to give children best possible start in life
The Stanley Road Family Hub has been launched as part of a £3.6 million programme to deliver a wide range of support and activities for parents, carers and children under one roof.
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Leaders demand Avanti West Coast's contract is torn up
Northern leaders yesterday voted to have Avanti West Coast’s contract terminated and taken back into public control.
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100-year-old activities centre in Oldham receives major cash boost
Castleshaw Centre receives £165,000 funding to enable "fantastic" outdoor activities to continue.
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Oldham driver faces charges after man is left with life-threatening injuries
A motorist has been charged with assault and dangerous driving after a man was left with life-threatening injuries.
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Stolen BMW captured in Oldham after 100mph police chase
Two men were arrested after cross-border police chase in Oldham.
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The “nightmare” Greater Manchester road where two people tragically lost their lives
A 20mph zone will be introduced on a “lethal” road in Oldham following the tragic deaths of two cyclists.
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Oldham charity dedicated to young people gets new financial backer
Mahdlo Youth Zone has welcomed its new patron, Fix Auto Manchester East, to help it maintain and improve its services for young people across the borough.
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Oldham Business Awards 2024 returns for its 16th year
The Oldham Business Awards (OBAs), which recognise and reward excellence, acumen and entrepreneurial spirit among the borough’s business community, are now open for entries.
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Oldest solo Atlantic rower, Frank Rothwell, receives UK Points of Light award
Frank Rothwell, 73, is chair of Oldham Athletic Football Club and the oldest person to row across the Atlantic, having completed the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ twice. He has received recognition from the Prime Minister for raising nearly £1.5 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
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Family pay tribute to 'shining light' Victoria who died in tragic motorway crash
The 32-year-old, who is believed to be from Oldham, died in a collision on the M65.
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GMP joins other forces nationwide to combat spiking in the region’s pubs and clubs
During Spiking Intensification Week, 18 – 24 March 2024, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will be continuing work to combat spiking during the night-time economy (NTE) and to protect victims.
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Oldham "going further than the rest" to change the rental market
New plans to clamp down on poor housing and rogue landlords will be put into action in Oldham.
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Northmoor Library in Oldham receives major Art Council grant
The £168,000 boost will transform the Chadderton Way building and improve facilities for all library users.
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Celebrities and local legends celebrate Oldham's 175th birthday
Local legends and Oldham council bosses came together on Tuesday night to celebrate the 175th birthday of the borough.
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Oldham to build 11,500 new homes as part of controversial housing plan
More than 11,500 new homes are due to be built in Oldham by 2037 as part of a hotly debated Greater Manchester housing plan. After a decade of discussions, the council voted to accept the ‘Places for Everyone’ (PfE) plan at a full council meeting.
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Oldham Coliseum moves to temporary new home
Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre is moving to a new home – albeit temporarily.
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Men handed football banning orders after disorder at Chesterfield v Oldham fixture
Three men have been handed football banning orders totalling nine years, after disorder at a Chesterfield v Oldham match last August. This comes just before the reverse fixture to be held at Boundary Park this Saturday.
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New taskforce to revitalise Oldham's night-time economy
A new taskforce is being created to help Oldham town centre businesses kickstart a dynamic new evening and night-time economy.
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Oldham man jailed for rape and theft
A man has been jailed for 12 years for the rape of a woman in Liverpool city centre.
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Millions in Greater Manchester not claiming the benefits to which they are entitled
Benefits worth millions are not being claimed in Greater Manchester, a charity has said.
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New boss announced for Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Greater Manchester is set to get a new top public official — as the mayor’s office has named its preferred choice for a new chief executive.
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Residents asked for views on plans to upgrade Royton transport link to Oldham and Rochdale
Council bosses in Oldham are calling for locals to comment on plans to “upgrade” a major transport link in Royton that connects the town centre to Oldham and Rochdale.
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Field in Chadderton to be transformed into fruit orchard thanks to £50K boost
An unassuming field at the end of Granby Street in Chadderton will soon be unrecognisable as it is transformed into a lavish fruit orchard this Saturday.
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Oldham embraces spirit of unity and charity as Ramadan 2024 commences
As the crescent moon appears on the horizon, the Oldham community welcome the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims across the town commence fasting, prayer, and acts of charity as they embark on a journey of spiritual reflection and self-discipline.
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team elect new leader
Dave Wyatt has been elected the new team leader of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team taking over from Rob Tortoishell, the leader for the last five years.
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59-year-old man dies in car collision in Oldham
Officers are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a road traffic collision involving two cars on Park Road at the junction with the entrance to the Alexandra Retail Park.
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Plaque unveiled to mark Suffrage movement birthplace in Oldham
The commemoration ceremony occurred next to St Anne’s Church, Lydgate. The field in Lydgate was close to the original site where the fight for women's right to vote was born.
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Council launches ‘Community of Families’ scheme to support foster families in Oldham
Oldham Council is excited to introduce the Mockingbird programme, a new way to help children in foster care and their families.
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Injured walker rescued at Dovestones
Fourteen members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team turned out to an emergency just before midday on Friday.
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Oldham bosses admit protester dragged out of council chambers ‘should never have happened’
An incident that occurred at the budget meeting last week ‘should never have happened’, Oldham bosses decided at a private meeting on Wednesday, March 6.
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Ex-cop banned from force after being caught in police drink-drive crackdown
A former police officer who admitted drink-driving after being caught in a drink drive crackdown by her own constabulary has now been banned from the force.
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New era for Oldham as civic centre is set to be bulldozed for 600 new homes
Oldham’s Civic Centre is set to be bulldozed to make way for 600 new homes. The council and developers Muse plan to transform the almost 50-year-old building into a new town centre neighbourhood and park.
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Oldham nursery clinches positive rating after Ofsted nosedive
A nursery in Fitton Hill, Oldham, is clawing back its ‘outstanding’ reputation after taking a nosedive in an Ofsted report last year. The latest re-evaluation deemed Brighter Beginnings ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ in all categories.