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'Mick the Trick' steps down after two decades with Order of the Magi
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (275+ words) A magician has been honoured for nearly 20 years of service. Mike Sharples, from Royton and known on stage as "Mick the Trick" and "Magic Mike," has stepped down as secretary of The Order of the Magi in Manchester after almost…...
Meet the 'inspirational' gym group changing lives for the over 55s
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (1163+ words) For many people, joining a gym can be a life-changing experience. But there aren't as many gym-goers who can also describe it as "life-saving. This is the case for "The Legends', who meet at CrossFit OL1 in Derker every Monday and…...
The Oldham Times Events - Shao Dow: Manchester Anime and Gaming Con
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (38+ words) Shao Dow: Manchester Anime and Gaming Con'Oldham Times Find events in Oldham and the surrounding areas using the The Oldham Times local events calendar today. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
Misconduct: MPF Manchester Punk Festival 2026
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (37+ words) Misconduct: MPF Manchester Punk Festival 2026Oldham Times Find events in Oldham and the surrounding areas using the The Oldham Times local events calendar today. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
Oldham's top-rated chippies to try this Good Friday
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (453+ words) Fish and chips on Good Friday is a much-loved Easter tradition and we're lucky in Oldham that there are so many good chippies to choose from. If you're looking for somewhere to indulge this Easter holiday, here are just some…...
Future of Oldham tiles shop in doubt as retailer announces 23 closures
3+ day, 6+ min ago (419+ words) Retailer Topps Tiles has announced that 23 stores will be closed in the face of a tougher home improvement market and rising costs, leaving the future of the Oldham store in question. The Leicestershire-based tile chain said the closures, seven per…...
Oldham's first padel courts are now open – here's how to book one
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (348+ words) Oldham's first padel court is now up and running in Saddleworth. The brand new courts at the Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club opened to the public this week. Both courts are covered with a pitched, metal profiled roof and…...
'Like putting lipstick on a pig' - Lawyer slams £829 car finance payouts
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (454+ words) A car finance lawyer has branded the Financial Conduct Authority's compensation scheme as 'like putting lipstick on a pig.' The scheme, announced last night by the FCA, proposes a "9.1 billion redress plan with average driver payouts of "829. This follows last…...
Greens to pledge free bus travel for all as they launch campaign
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (293+ words) The Scottish Greens are to pledge free bus travel as they launch their election campaign in Edinburgh. The party are the last to launch their campaign for Holyrood, in Edinburgh on Thursday, with a promise to expand on the policy…...