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Tributes flow to Tameside police officer after sudden death while holidaying in Scotland

Businesses back Real Change Oldham

Help Jack climb the Beanstalk at Oldham Coliseum this Christmas

Edwina Currie wows Saddleworth WI

Critically acclaimed LGBTQ play Riot Act comes to Oldham Coliseum

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber remanded at notorious prison

Volvo recall: Nearly 70,000 cars to be removed from roads in UK over fire risk

Whirlpool recalls half a million tumble dryers over fire risk

REGIONAL: Stolen puppies reunited with their mother after 'callous robbery'

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'Forget Rada, I studied at Asda' says Early Doors star John Henshaw

Weekend walk: Take in the beautiful views along the Lune

You’ll go Potty over Harry Potter at new Orlando attraction

Five jailed over murder after man shot and killed in Ashton

Teenage boy released on bail as police investigate rape of 14-year-old girl

Transport bosses reveal plan to charge pensioners for tram and train travel

Homeowners warned to act now or see energy bills rise £439

Traffic warning ahead of 'busiest summer getaway for five years'

Drivers could be hit with penalty points for failing to wear seat belt under new plans

Temperatures set to hit 26C as school holidays start - but expect a wet weekend first

Police appeal to public after death of 52-year-old Tameside man

Man stabbed in the head during attack in 'broad daylight' on Tameside street

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of raping 13-year-old girl in Chadderton

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Oldham health services branded 'requires improvement' after NHS inspection

Oldham Council could get £25m as town centres battle for high street grants

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Special report: Nine in ten Oldham schools contain asbestos

REVEALED: All 72 Oldham schools which contain asbestos

Manchester Arena terror attack: Bomber's brother appears in court

Should we be worried about trusting FaceApp with our selfies?

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Young drivers could be banned from getting behind the wheel at night

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Paul McCartney to adapt Hollywood classic for West End

This is why your water bill will soon be reduced by £50

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Over 75s to be visited by BBC over TV licence payments

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Cancer charity seeking votes in hunt for major cash boost

Appeal as youngsters face ‘risk of hunger’

New library "sanctuary" funding will help to "improve community cohesion"

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Brace yourselves...Flying Ant Day is on the way

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Little Shop of Horrors heading to the Grange Theatre

REGIONAL

VIDEO: Man finds giant insect crawling in M&S wrap

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The new emojis you're going to love in the latest update

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Urgent calls for government funding as clean air car 'tax' takes a step forward

Five Oldham schoolchildren taken to hospital over vape liquid containing "spice"

Council could buy up homes as figures show 1,100 Oldham properties are empty

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Police seize car after driver caught without licence or insurance

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The best teaching job ever? Tutor wanted to travel the world with family on gap year

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NATIONAL: Postman's unusual way of delivering parcel goes viral

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Look out for tonight's partial lunar eclipse

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Police search for violent car thief who 'grabbed and punched' woman

Oldham youngsters get £100,000 cash boost in battle to end knife crime

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Man charged over tram stop 'fight' which left another man in hospital

Police report 'extraordinary rise' in abusive attacks on transgender people

Regional

'You and my kids are my world' - heartbreaking last text dad sent before falling from Thelwall Viaduct

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Phone scammers are emptying victim’s bank accounts — here's what you need to know

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Youngsters get in the Wimbledon spirit

Calls for developers to be banned from building 'tiny' homes

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Lisa Stansfield looks back with Affection on 30 year career

Quiet in the back row if you please

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No more baby Gemmas and Craigs? The names which could become extinct

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University student designs chair to stop 'manspreading'

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TRAVEL: Langley Castle - enjoying a jewel in the North East's crown

Be inspired by Nick Cullen's Middle Eastern feast

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Weekend recipe: How to make your own pasta with chef Jack Dale

'Callous' thieves leave animal rescue centre with £3,500 bill

Teenager cleared of murdering schoolfriend

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Police make surprise offer to criminals after £100,000 drugs bust

Motorway police stop car with 8 people on board - including two in the boot

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Three amigos make a splash with vital fundraising ride

Dare you walk 235ft to the summit of The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

Live music round-up for Oldham this weekend

Green-fingered schoolchildren get stuck in with new 'pocket park' in Shaw

Energy firm offers grants for DIY power projects across Oldham

Aldi's school uniform is back...and it's only £4.50

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Urgent appeal after Tameside crash leaves 80-year-old woman in 'serious' condition

Sport

Oldham Athletic snap up Macclesfield top scorer Scott Wilson

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Oldham Athletic defender Tom Hamer jumped at chance to sign new deal

Dispute could see Oldham Athletic's North Stand closed for start of season

Jack Kilgannon hoping for breakthrough night on BT Sport

Paul Murray returns to Oldham Athletic as academy manager

Naylor hopeful injuries will clear up for the run-in

Wingers work wonders in thrashing of North Wales

‘Kersh’ marks return with a magic moment

Off-field success as youngsters take over the Vestacare

Roughyeds backing mental health cause

Kersh wonder try key as Oldham move back to second

Chris Eagles with Oldham Athletic squad for Morocco training camp

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Crusaders will present a stiff test

Johnson in the running to face the Crusaders

Oldham’s hopes of the title crash and Burns in Cumbria

Back drafting on Naylor’s mind ahead of run-in

Promotion on the agenda for new Oldham Athletic boss Laurent Banide

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