Future of abandoned 150-year-old chapel finally confirmed after years of dispute
The future of a historic chapel in Oldham has finally been revealed, after a decade-long planning dispute left the building in a dilapidated state.
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Ex-funeral parlour could be converted into apartments 'with storage space for headstones'
An ex-funeral parlour in Oldham could be converted into five apartments - arranged around a space to ‘store and display headstones’. A planning application submitted to the council last week shows plans to transform Jarvis House on Jarvis Street, which used to be home to Oldham Muslim Funeral Services, into living quarters and a workshop for headstones.
'I'll f****** bang you out bro', murder accused alleged to have told flatmate before fatal altercation in the street
A murder trial heard of a 'dispute' before a man was allegedly murdered in the street by his flatmate. Lee Burns, 38, denies the murder of Vincent ‘Vinny’ McDonagh.
'Frightened' and 'unwanted' kittens dumped in woods as RSPCA issues alert
Three tiny kittens were found dumped in woods, prompting an RSPCA alert over 'kitten season'. The animal charity said sadly, unexpected litters of kittens often end up being abandoned or given up and coming into rescue centres at this time of year.
The Greater Manchester town some say might be 'ungovernable'
Oldham council is said to be 'in chaos' as political groups jostle for leadership of the town hall after it went into no overall control following the local elections. Independents want to create a 'mega-coalition' to challenge Labour, which is trying to stay in charge with the support of councillors outside the party.
The Mancunian Way: 'Please give me a job'
David Storer is desperate to find a job. A qualified industrial cleaner, the dad-of-one has also served in the British Army, fighting conflicts in Bosnia and Afghanistan.
LIVE updates: Multiple police scenes in place across Greater Manchester after terrorism arrests
A number of police scenes are in place across Greater Manchester this morning after three men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
Care home to shut down with staff to lose jobs and 70 residents told to move
More than 70 elderly residents need to be relocated and care staff will lose their jobs after a care home in Oldham announced it will be shutting down. Acorn Lodge in Failsworth is due to close in July, leaving many relatives 'worried' about their vulnerable relatives.