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The two main parties on Oldham Council have clashed over the impact of government budget cuts. Labour has claimed as many as 1,000 jobs could be lost at the authority, while the Liberal Democrats, who run the council in coalition with the Conservatives, have accused Labour of “opportunistic, self-serving party politics.” In a statement, Labour […]
The Liberal Democrats would have won the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency at the general election, if the Alternative Vote system had been in place. That’s according to a group of academics who’ve published an analysis of how AV might have changed the outcome of the election across the country. The Alternative Vote differs from […]
Mossley were held to a draw by Kidsgrove Athletic in Saturday’s FA Trophy Preliminary Round tie at Seel Park. It finished 1-1, and Mossley will make the trip to Staffordshire for the replay tomorrow. Mike Oates gave Mossley the lead early in the second half, only for Aidan Matranga to get the equaliser with a […]
Yesterday’s heavy rain caused long delays for motorists on the M62 near Saddleworth. Two lanes were blocked by flooding westbound between Junctions 21 and 22, and at one time the tailbacks stretched all the way to Junction 24. There was also an accident on the westbound carriageway near Milnrow yesterday lunchtime, which added to […]
After the heavy rain of yesterday and Friday, things should improve this week with more regular sunny spells. We’ve had a foggy start so far this morning but sunshine is forecast to burn that off before long, with the best of the weather later this afternoon, as temperatures reach 17C. Tomorrow should be a similar […]
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