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Boy racer in BMW who killed Hollyoaks actress locked up over …

A boy racer behind the wheel of a BMW who killed pregnant ex-Hollyoaks actress Frankie Jules-Hough has been locked up[1] for 12 years. Adil Iqbal filmed himself racing at up to 123mph just seconds before losing control of the car and hurtling into Ms J…

Delays predicted on 37 Oldham roads due to roadworks

It comes just a few weeks before most schools break up for the summer.
According to official notices, works include water works, electricity, gas, broadband installation, and more – with some disruption planned for months.
Delays are presented in alpha…

Delays predicted on 40 Oldham roads due to roadworks

The number of affected roads in the warning is up from last week’s 31.
According to official notices, works include water works, electricity, gas, broadband installation, and more – with some disruption planned for months.
Delays are presented in alpha…

Hollyoaks star tribute to mum after M66 crash death

Frankie Hough, from Chadderton, was hit by another car when she was travelling on the M66 on May 13.
The collision happened southbound on the motorway between junction 3 for the Pilsworth Interchange in and junction 4 for Simister Island.
Frankie was t…

Oldham fire crews battle lorry fire for hours on the M60

At approximately 2pm on Friday (May 26), there were reports a vehicle had caught fire between Oldham and Bury on the M60.
The motorway was closed between junction 21 (Chadderton) and junction 19 (Heaton Park) as emergency services attended to the major…

LIVE: Long delays on M60 as lorry fire leaves smoke billowing …

Statement from firefighters
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 2pm this afternoon (Friday May 26), five fire engines from Heywood, Chadderton, Salford central and Broughton fire station were called …

Closures and works announced across 50 Oldham roads

According to official notices, works include water works, electricity, gas, broadband installation, and more – with some disruption planned for months.
Delays are presented in alphabetical order. Source: one.network.[1] 
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The Mancunian Way: Dazzling basslines

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The Mancunian Way: ‘Not the letter of the law’

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