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2026-04-17
Missing 10-year-old boy Aaron found safe in Oldham
Missing 10-year-old Aaron from Werneth found safe after police search.
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COVID-19 spring vaccines are now available for Oldham's over-75s and vulnerable residents through easy booking options.
£70m SportsTown netball courts approved despite trust concerns
New netball courts and facilities approved for SportsTown project despite planning breaches raising trust issues.
Albion Farm Shop future secured by family handover
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Popular Oldham farm shop Albion facing liquidation as creditors meet
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Search for missing 10-year-old boy Aaron in Oldham
Police urgently seeking 10-year-old Aaron missing from Werneth area since yesterday afternoon.
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Oldham Athletic player Kane Drummond avoids jail for breaching sentence
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Oldham waste collections delayed until 2034 under new rules
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Oldham pub with 'wonderfully priced' Guinness wins fans
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Oldham College demolition plans for polytunnels and containers
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Man jailed for arson at Royal Oldham Hospital ward
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Hundreds pay tribute to Oldham's Phil Woolas at London funeral
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