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Tour of Britain women’s race route revealed as world’s best come to Greater Manchester
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday June 9.
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Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leader
Councillor Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group.
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The ex-funeral parlour being converted into apartments ‘with storage space for headstones’
An ex-funeral parlour in Oldham may be converted into five apartments arranged around a space to ‘store and display headstones’.
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‘This town might be ungovernable’
Oldham Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after it went into ‘No Overall Control’ during last week’s election.
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OLDHAM: DWP Vouchers issued three months late
More than a thousand Oldham residents received household support fund payments more than three months late due to a paperwork error, say Oldham council.
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Police are appealing for information following Droylsden crash between car and motorcycle
Investigators are appealing for information following a crash between a car and motorcycle in Droylsden.
Tameside Reporter
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Tour of Britain women’s race route revealed as world’s best come to Greater Manchester
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday June 9.
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Police are appealing for information following Droylsden crash between car and motorcycle
Investigators are appealing for information following a crash between a car and motorcycle in Droylsden.
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Cannabis plants seized as police called to concern for safety
Multiple cannabis plants were seized from a property in Mossley yesterday, May 12.
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Denton family share their favourite fostering moments
A Tameside family have shared their favourite fostering moments making a difference to the lives of local children.
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Mossley dance school hosts annual showcase ahead of 50th anniversary
A Mossley dance school is set to hold its yearly showcase later this month, as it looks forward to commemorating its 50th anniversary next year.
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Hyde man jailed for oral rape and sexual assaults against two girls under 13
A Hyde man has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of an oral rape, an attempted rape and several sexual assaults against two girls under the age of 13.
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Dementia Action Week: Two Ashton events for carers and those living with dementia
Community fundraiser Angela Wild will mark Dementia Action Week (May 13 - 19) with two Ashton events.
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Ashton Paint Jam brings top street artists to town
Get ready for a burst of colour and creativity as Ashton prepares to host its first ever Street Art Festival, on Saturday 18 May.
Glossop Chronicle
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Temporary road closure in Simmondley
On May 29, Simmondley Lane at the junction with Bowland Road will be closed.
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Hayfield May Queen weekend is back for its 97th year
The annual parade returns this Saturday, May 11, for the 97th time.
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Glossop family raise concerns over Derbyshire Councils insufficient SEN support
A Derbyshire family say they are “grieving for their children’s lost childhood”, as they are now facing a year out of school due to insufficient support.
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Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet Stockport WILL get tram
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has given his strongest hint yet that the Metrolink network WILL go to Stockport.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council considers charging some parents for childcare support
Cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council is considering charging some families to help cover the costs of caring for children in need of help and support while the authority’s recent decision to close down ten of its 22 children’s centres faces a review.
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Glossop artist to exhibit work in Hadfield as part of Derbyshire Open Arts
As part of Derbyshire Open Arts, local artist Greg Williamson is exhibiting at The Craft Barn in Hadfield. Well known for his colourful depictions of local wildlife and animals, Greg goes by the name Sharkman Art.
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Strike disruption for Northern rail passengers
As a result of ASLEF strike action, there will be no Northern services today - Thursday, May 9.
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Even early summer temperatures can cause heat stroke, Dogs Trust Manchester warns owners
With sunshine finally arriving in many parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is warning dog owners that too much exercise in warm weather can cause severe health problems for our pets.
Oldham Reporter
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Tour of Britain women’s race route revealed as world’s best come to Greater Manchester
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday June 9.
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Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leader
Councillor Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group.
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The ex-funeral parlour being converted into apartments ‘with storage space for headstones’
An ex-funeral parlour in Oldham may be converted into five apartments arranged around a space to ‘store and display headstones’.
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‘This town might be ungovernable’
Oldham Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after it went into ‘No Overall Control’ during last week’s election.
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OLDHAM: DWP Vouchers issued three months late
More than a thousand Oldham residents received household support fund payments more than three months late due to a paperwork error, say Oldham council.
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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.