Oldham Reporter
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Care home to shut down with staff to lose jobs and 70 residents told to move
More than 70 elderly residents need to be relocated and care staff will lose their jobs after a care home in Oldham announced it will be shutting down. Acorn Lodge in Failsworth is due to close in July, leaving many relatives ‘worried’ about their vulnerable relatives.
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Three arrested after shooting in Oldham
In the early hours of Tuesday morning police were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a house on Prince Edward Avenue in Oldham.
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Ultra runner Colin conquers 200 mile GM Ringway trail
Ultra-runner Colin Green, 53, from Greenfield has become the first person to run the entire 200 miles of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trial all in one go.
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How Gaza became an election issue in Oldham
After a dramatic election night, Labour lost its overall majority in Oldham Council for the first time in 13 years.
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Labour loses control of Oldham Council
Labour has lost control of Oldham Council. The party has lost four seats across the borough and only gained one.
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Women's morris dancing team turn heads on a sparkling debut
In an exciting debut appearance before large, appreciative crowds, Saddleworth Women's Morris & Clog took their first steps to stardom in Uppermill.
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Sacked paedophile cop 'not an officer but a child sex offender', says police chief
A Greater Manchester police officer who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl while on duty has been sacked.
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Banner illustrates villagers' memories of Covid
A poignant, handcrafted banner revealing villagers' feelings during the 2020 Covid lockdown has gone on display at Saddleworth Museum.
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The primary school where pupils ‘take on leadership roles’ and teachers ‘are proud to work’
An Oldham school has had a glowing Ofsted report for its "family-orientated and nurturing" environment, and its "ambitious" programme for students.
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Warning as major bus stop relocated and drivers asked to ‘arrive as late as possible’
One of Oldham’s major town centre bus stops will be closed for a week between May 13 and 19.
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Three more arrested as police probe Glodwick gunshots
Officers in Oldham have arrested three more people in connection with a firearms discharge in Glodwick.
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Man arrested after neighbours report hearing gunfire
Officers in Oldham have arrested a 28-year-old man following a shooting which damaged a chip shop window.
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OLDHAM: Council issues update on disabled parking after complaints
Oldham Council has issued an update after members of the public raised concerns about disabled bays being relocated to a "steep and windy hill".
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Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
Artists and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign.
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School loses 'good' rating due to pupils' homophobic language a year after students suspended for Nazi salutes and racism
An Oldham school has lost its ‘good’ Ofsted rating due to its pupils’ "derogatory and homophobic" language – less than 12 months after two students were suspended for performing Nazi salutes and using racist slurs.
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Attack filmed and posted on Snapchat of shop worker results in jail sentence for one of those involved
GMP detectives have successfully convicted a group of young men for their assault on a shop worker at a garage on Wellington Road South in Stockport.
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OLDHAM: Changes to polling districts
It’s just over a week until residents of Oldham will be called to the polling stations to choose a candidate to represent them at council. But where will you be voting?
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Decision to close down community preschool would ‘massively impact’ working parents
The decision to close a town’s only community preschool would leave working parents in a “difficult position”, a number of “devastated” families say.
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The Herbert Protocol continues to help save lives as GMP adopt online portal
GMP have now adopted the online portal and form for the Herbert Protocol.
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Three men wanted following attempted robbery on Oldham tram
Officers are appealing for information following reports of an attempted robbery after an incident on a tram in Shaw.
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Oldham drug dealer jailed after contacting police on phone he used for dealing
A bungling drug dealer has been jailed for three years after he called police from the mobile phone he had been using to set up deals.
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Plans for Oldham Coliseum’s pop-up theatre spark fears about disabled parking
Plans to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled parking, residents say.
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Volunteers pay tribute to Ken - their oldest supporter
Volunteers at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph are mourning the loss of their oldest and longest standing supporter Ken Wright MBE who died recently, aged 93.
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Unsung locals make sure church is still flying the flag for St George
A brand new St George’s Day flag flies proudly over a community’s parish church… thanks to the kindness of unsung locals.
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Music of the mountains as brass band takes on Snowdon challenge
A dedicated Saddleworth brass band took their talents to new heights when they completed a groundbreaking charity walk 3,560 ft to the top of Mount Snowdon.