The store was cordoned off as emergency services scrambled to the scene A woman has died after suffering a medical episode in a Primark store in Oldham. Emergency services were called to the clothes outlet in Market Place, Oldham on Monday evening following concerns for the woman’s welfare. Residents also reported an air ambulance attended […]

1 year ago

It’s previously been named one of least happy places to live in the UK A UK town which has a reputation for being “miserable” has been named one of the most in-demand spots for renters. When you think of desirable locations to live in the UK, you might name places such as London, Edinburgh, Bath, […]

1 year ago

Officers really earned their stripes on this callout A terrified neighbour who reported seeing a tiger in a nearby back garden was left red-faced after police discovered that it was actually a cuddly toy. An unnamed resident, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, called the emergency services on Tuesday evening after spotting the huge predator “pawing in […]

4 years ago

“All my money is in this pub and I have nothing else,” says publican An Australian pub landlord who took a pay cut in attempt to save his Manchester pub from closure now faces the prospect of being deported after his wages failed to meet the criteria needed to qualify for citizenship. Russell Young, 62, […]

5 years ago

Anthony Gerrard left Oldham at the end of July Despite having 12 months remaining on his deal, the defender saw his contract torn up by the club. In an official statement, the Latics said Gerrard had been sacked following “gross misconduct arising from certain social media posts which brought the club into disrepute”. It has […]

8 years ago

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