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No Petticoats Here: Award-winning singer, songwriter Louise Jordan tells the stories of inspirational women who challenged expectations Dive into a world of drama, family shows, comedy, music and new writing at Oldham’s live@thelibrary summer season. Oldham Libraries have a packed schedule with something for everyone at libraries across the borough from May to August. […] 
The South Pennines Fire Operations Group (FOG) has warned of the danger posed by wildfires, which can strike anywhere in the South Pennines, to endangered wildlife, farm livestock, valuable habitat and human health. As good weather both dries out the peatland and encourages more people into the countryside the likelihood of wildfires increases at this […] 
Oldham Council is reminding residents of, ‘Get Oldham Working’s Career and Apprenticeship Fair’, following two recent closure announcements. Digital retail firm Shop Direct outlined plans yesterday to close its centres in Shaw and Chadderton, whilst Carpetright has also announced the closure of their store at Elk Mill Retail Park in Royton. Oldham Council is disappointed […] 
Bulky Bob’s is relaunching the bulky household waste collection service in Oldham with a new van, a new Bob and a new service for businesses. The social enterprise has been collecting unwanted furniture, white goods and much more from Oldham homes for the past 8 years on behalf of Oldham Council and have just won […] 
Dog owners are urged to keep their pets on short leads to protect wildlife in the Peak District National Park. During the breeding season of spring and early summer, new-born lambs and ground-nesting birds, such as lapwing, curlew and snipe, are particularly vulnerable to harm from dogs roaming free or on long leads. By law, […] 
John Godber’s brilliantly funny look at the English abroad, April in Paris, will be performed by the Saddleworth Players at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph from April 7 to 14. Al and Bet lead a quiet, boring life in Yorkshire. After 20 years working for the same company, Al is made redundant and is […] 
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to ensure they’re registered to vote ahead of the local elections in May. The town will go to the polls on May 3 when one seat will be contested in each ward. Voters will not be able to vote if they are not registered so, Oldham Council is urging people […] 
One of the consequences of the financial squeeze on Oldham Libraries is the plan to reduce support to Delph Library. For the past six years, a Library Assistant has worked alongside a volunteer during library opening hours. From the end of April, this support will be reduced so that there will not be a Library […] 
The Peak District’s iconic Mam Tor has been named as one of the country’s favourite places to explore. It was voted number 10 in Britain’s 100 Favourite Walks, screened last night on ITV. Five other routes were also highlighted, with Kinder Scout at number 21, Dovedale to Milldale (26), Stanage Edge (35), The Roaches (53) […] 
From Monday 9th April 2018 a new bus service will operate in Saddleworth connecting the villages of Denshaw, Delph, Dobcross, Diggle and Uppermill. During peak times the new service will connect with Greenfield Station and, during the day, Uppermill. The timetable will be synced with the trains at peak times and with the 350 bus […] |
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