About Oldham

Oldham is a large town in Lancashire in the North West of England. Situated on the edge of Greater Manchester, Oldham was historically a mill town, playing an inportant part in the regions textile industries. These days Oldham boasts a vibrant nightlife, mainly situated around Yorkshire Street in the town centre as well as cultural attractions such as the Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Gallery Oldham and events such as Oldham Mela which reflect the wide cultural mix of the town.

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  • Personal Tyres Oldham
  • MN Wilson & Sons
  • Mr Electric - Wigan
  • Mossley Electro Platers Ltd
  • Dogar Translation Services

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Fake injury wedding trio jailed
A bridegroom and his parents are jailed for inventing injuries to claim compensation after coach crashes on his wedding day.

Gun victim 'was shot on ground'
Detectives say a 21-year-old man murdered in a car park in Oldham was shot at close range on the ground.

Brown's plea over abducted girl
Prime Minister Gordon Brown asks the leader of Libya to intervene in the case of a girl abducted by her father.

Passenger denies air rage charge
A 35-year-old man denies causing a flight from Manchester Airport to the Caribbean to be diverted, a court hears.

City visit 'personal' to prince
Prince William says his first official visit to Manchester is a personal one as he watches water polo.

Investigation after two men shot
Two men are in hospital after being injured in a shooting in Rochdale town centre.

Saving cherished stores
How communities are banding together in co-operatives to save local businesses from closure.

Arrest over double stabbing
A 29-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men are stabbed in Greater Manchester.

Stars 'may sue' over phone claims
Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to be among those alleged to have had their phones tapped by the News of the World.

Vernon Kay gets honorary degree
The Radio 1 DJ collects an honorary award from Bolton University for services to the entertainment industry.

Ten Coffee Republic outlets close
Ten of the 20 outlets directly owned by Coffee Republic, including Manchester's branch, are closed.

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Economy woes
How the recession is hitting the north-west of England

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