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Local doctor welcomes government action following campaign on driving test delays
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE has welcomed new Government reforms to the driving test booking system, thanking Ministers for listening to the concerns raised by residents and campaigners regarding long waiting times and unfair booking practices.
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Roma families are bringing an unfunded musical drama to Manchester
Roma families from across Oldham, Blackburn and Bolton will bring music, theatre, dance and memory to the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester tomorrow (Saturday)- and they are asking for your help in bringing it to life.
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TravelSafe LiveChat reaches major milestone
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have reached a major milestone, with the TravelSafe LiveChat service recording its 1,000th report since launching in October last year.
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Police raid uncovers cannabis grow in Ashton
Officers from A Relief Neighborhood Policing Team have executed a warrant on Whitelands Road, Ashton, resulting in the discovery of a cannabis cultivation and abstraction of electricity.
Tameside Reporter
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TravelSafe LiveChat reaches major milestone
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have reached a major milestone, with the TravelSafe LiveChat service recording its 1,000th report since launching in October last year.
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Police raid uncovers cannabis grow in Ashton
Officers from A Relief Neighborhood Policing Team have executed a warrant on Whitelands Road, Ashton, resulting in the discovery of a cannabis cultivation and abstraction of electricity.
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Hartshead Meats speaks out
A senior spokesperson acting on behalf of Hartshead Meats has issued a detailed statement.
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No more waiting rooms – Sexual Health Care Goes Mobile
A brand-new, fully equipped sexual health clinic on wheels is set to arrive in communities across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester – making it easier than ever for people to take control of their sexual health.
Glossop Chronicle
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Mum's 'mito' mission
Glossop mum Katie Jones is fundraising for The Lily Foundation, a small charity supporting families affected by mitochondrial disease, including her 10-year-old son Toby.
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A cut above the rest
A Glossop business owner has brought the community together for a special charity fundraiser, to help two local children create lasting memories before they gradually lose their sight.
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Drivers face disruption as Snake Pass closes
A stretch of the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for more than two weeks next month, as engineers carry out investigations into ongoing landslip problems.
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High Peak MP declines to comment about PM support
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has been asked whether he still has confidence in Keir Starmer as pressure grows on the Labour leader following recent local election results.
Oldham Reporter
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Local doctor welcomes government action following campaign on driving test delays
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE has welcomed new Government reforms to the driving test booking system, thanking Ministers for listening to the concerns raised by residents and campaigners regarding long waiting times and unfair booking practices.
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Roma families are bringing an unfunded musical drama to Manchester
Roma families from across Oldham, Blackburn and Bolton will bring music, theatre, dance and memory to the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester tomorrow (Saturday)- and they are asking for your help in bringing it to life.
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TravelSafe LiveChat reaches major milestone
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have reached a major milestone, with the TravelSafe LiveChat service recording its 1,000th report since launching in October last year.
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Amin starts his bid to help those reaching the end of their race
An Oldham fundraiser is set to pound the pavements for a 10 kilometre run in a bid to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton.
National News
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British Gas agrees 20m payout and compensation for prepayment meter failures
British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation.
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Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found.
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Screening for prostate cancer likely to reduce deaths but risks remain review
Screening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
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Bathing season kicks off with 13 new spots including first Thames site in London
The first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites opening as the season kicks off.
Sport
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Lilywhites land cool finisher
Following the conclusion of the 25/26 campaign, Mossley have moved quickly to secure the signature of talented striker Charlie Frost.
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Title triumph for Duki
Last weekend was a historic one for Dukinfield Town, as their first team lifted the Manchester League Premier Division trophy for the first time in the club’s 78-year history.
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United View: Reds play out bore draw
Manchester United played out a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday, in their quest to finish third in the Premier League.
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City Watch: Blues prepare for another Wembley trip
With the title race now edging towards a conclusion, every game is feeling like a final, and after Manchester City drew to Everton away from home last week with Arsenal picking up three points, time is running out for slip ups in North London.
Entertainment
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Review: The Karate Kid The Musical
If you’re heading to the Palace Theatre expecting a frame by frame recreation of the 1984 classic, you might be surprised by just how much emotion this production brings.
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Alex B Cann column - 14/05/26 - 10,000 steps away from doomscrolling
I've recently started going for an evening walk most nights. Nothing hugely remarkable about that, you may think, but it's made a huge difference to my mental health. I toyed with the idea of writing a piece entirely about the week's political events, but frankly I find it all too depressing. The divisive rhetoric, the inflammatory language, pitting communities against each other...I increasingly feel like I don't recognise the place where I was born and have spent almost five decades living.
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Alex B Cann film column - 14/05/26 - Fashion and a Five Star Flock
Sequels can be a risky business, but The Devil Wears Prada 2 turns all the right heads on the catwalk, as the original cast return to deliver another stylish movie that's hugely enjoyable on the big screen. The streets of New York look stunning, and it feels like hanging out with old friends.
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Review: Choir of man – The voice of the people in a musical extravaganza!
This is more than just a musical, it’s a little bit of everyone, it’s real-life mates in the boozer that just happens to be a jukebox musical!
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Alex B Cann column - Lights, camera, chewing 07/04/26
The Reel cinema chain has put a cat among the pigeons by opting to ban all food and drink brought into its screens that’s been bought elsewhere. If you’re a regular cinemagoer like me, you’ll be aware that the price of a bag of Revels or a large salted popcorn is on the eye-watering side, even with a loyalty discount via the likes of Cineworld Unlimited.
