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Saddleworth housing plan is ‘the same as destroying Amazon rainforest’, say protesters

Four people trapped in lift at Mecca bingo hall

MP speaks out over Thomas Cook collapse

The pies have it for new fundraising venture

Diggle club president aiming for build village community cohesion

Manchester Airport train station evacuated after reports of suspicious package

Tour operator Thomas Cook collapses leaving 150,000 customers abroad

Thomas Cook collapse - everything you need to know

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Oldham Emmerdale star wows judges in Strictly Come Dancing with 'electrifying' dance

Greater Manchester mayor calls on PM Boris Johnson to bail Thomas Cook out of crisis

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Appeal over missing pensioner who needs regular medication

Thomas Cook asks government for bailout as holidaymakers could be left stranded

Weekend recipe: Nick Cullen's taste of the Mediterranean

New play at Coliseum depicts life on Salford’s streets

TRAFFIC ALERT: Three-car crash closed Oldham Road in Royton

Firefighters deal with chemical leak as toxic fumes force evacuation at Chadderton tech firm

35-day wait for Universal Credit payments a 'national scandal and disgrace' - MP

Tapas night at The Three Crowns raises more than £2.3K for Dr Kershaw’s in memory of Terry Littlewood

Dusk walkers to raise funds for homelessness charity

Fall in young people charged with drug crimes

Hate crimes in Oldham paint mixed picture of progress

M&S launch festive Colin the Caterpillar cake and TOTALLY VEGAN Christmas dinner

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Love Island 2020 auditions have started - here's how to apply

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Holidaymakers could be 'stranded' as Thomas Cook searches for £200m to stop collapse

£7m in unclaimed pension credit in Oldham, says MP

Wrong body parts treated after blunders

Be a quitter – and enjoy the benefits, smokers urged

Oldhamers appearing in Tameside Magistrates' Court

Five things to do in Oldham

Community events take place in your town

Ben Elton returns to stand-up - ‘The world needs me now!’

'My baby's heart defects should have been spotted'

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Major delays on M66 after multi-car crash causes chaos

KFC to open hundreds of new outlets — including 44 across the North West

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Ban agreed for barbecues on Saddleworth Moor

Lone cyclist fends off attack by gang of scooter riders

Glitzy launch for Victorious Ladies' calendar

Walk in centre closure put on hold

Passenger trust ‘being rebuilt’ after timetable change ‘disaster', say rail bosses

'Thinnest dog ever' ate glass and batteries in bid to survive - WARNING: Distressing images

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Warm weekend ahead with temperatures reaching 21 degrees

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This Harry Potter Christmas advent calendar is coming to Primark

5 ways to keep your home spider free this autumn

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Do you know neighbour of the year?

£400 on the spot fine for fly-tippers introduced

How to apply for a grant from The Oldham Times charity fund

Police need help in search for wanted man

Labour's u-turn over deselection of councillor

Elderly woman was 'over-sedated' at Oldham care home - assistant coroner

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Poor planning at children’s home led to incidents of ‘self harm’ and aggression to staff

Hays travel opens its doors in Oldham creating six new jobs

Toy firm Character Group issues profit warning

Silver screen success for Medlock FRB

REGIONAL

Terror trial jury shown 'ninja eggs' found at home

Visitors sample the mystical powers of historic Saddlworth parish church

Clean air zone charges could drive us out of business - coach firms

Save Our Valleys campaigners label tree champion a 'hypocrite'

Former fire chief Paul Taylor to stand for Brexit Party

Charity football match raises £2,800 for mayor’s homelessness fund

Peloton thrills the crowds in Saddleworth

Saddleworth villages uniting over rising traffic levels and speeding

What generous plumber does for elderly and disabled customers will restore your faith in people

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The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about

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No frills farewell - just what Jim Hallas wanted

Five restaurants named best in Britain less than an hour’s drive

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Villagers reeling at another wayward lorry

Will Young on his public support and refusing to rip people off

Weekend recipe: Nick Cullen's warm pears with Amaretto crumble

Weekend walk: Making tracks along the Pennine Bridleway

Enjoying a break in the Lake District - Italian style!

Man appearing in court on murder charge relating to fight outside Failsworth pub

Three charged over armed attack on man

Sport

Oldham 3-1 Morecambe: Dino Maamria enjoys perfect start as Latics boss

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New Oldham Athletic boss Dino Maamria outlines his plans and hopes for Latics

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Oldham Athletic appoint Dino Maamria after sacking Laurent Banide

Oldham loan winger Gevaro Nepomuceno to Chesterfield

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Home comforts for Roughyeds in play-off shake-up

Play-off showdown is no place for the faint-hearted

Make the best of Vestacare advantage

Scunthorpe 2-2 Oldham: Laurent Banide's fury as lead slips away once again

Roughyeds' legendary 'Invincibles' reunite

Oldham coach and star player in the running for end-of-year prizes

Oldham 2-2 Grimsby: Latics have a fear of winning says boss Laurent Banide

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Oldham boss believes Latics' spirit gives them perfect base to build

Meet the Oldham cricketer who has retired aged 85 after taking 7,000 wickets

Emulsions run high with angry Naylor’s paint-stripping rant

Come-from-behind win sees Roughyeds secure second

Oldham lose epic penalty shoot-out to Barrow in Lancashire Cup

Plymouth 2-2 Oldham: Laurent Banide hails skipper David Wheater

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National sport

Folau makes rugby league return with Tonga

5 things we learned from the Singapore Grand Prix

Wembley set to host Champions League final in 2023

Sadio Mane suffered dead leg as Liverpool edged Chelsea

Football rumours from the media

New York Giants fight back to win thriller against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The sporting weekend in pictures

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Tui and airlines see shares jump on hopes of boost from Thomas Cook collapse

Major repatriation launched after Thomas Cook collapses

Motown mogul Berry Gordy announces retirement at 89

McDonnell backs ‘logical’ approach to delay on Labour Brexit policy

Honeymooners ‘devastated’ after Maldives trip with Thomas Cook cancelled

Empty homes number rose by 5.3% last year – study

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Thomas Cook inquiry to be fast-tracked as firm’s bosses also being probed

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