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Anyone for change?

Anyone for change?

CONGESTION charging, fortnightly bin collections and academy schools are still on the agenda – despite a change in leadership at Oldham Council.

In his first interview since being named the new leader of the local authority, Liberal Democrat Howard Sykes says he has no immediate plans to rip up the blueprint laid down by the outgoing Labour group.


 

Data protection was breached at local school

RED-FACED council bosses have been forced to apologise to parents after a security breach allowed web access to data concerning their children.

Will the real Jimmy Greaves please stand up

Will the real Jimmy Greaves please stand up

THE name Jimmy Greaves is creating a stir again in footballing circles – but instead of talking about a former England legend, we are referring to an eight-year-old boy from Oldham.


 

Children of murder victim speak of pain

Children of murder victim speak of pain

THE HEARTBROKEN family of murder victim James Smith have paid an emotional tribute to him after his killers were jailed for life.

Mindless cowards receive life sentences

THE two thugs who murdered Oldham grandparent James Smith have been branded "brainless and mindless" by a judge.


 

 

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