Spindles Shopping Centre bought by Oldham council for 'millions'

Oldham now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country.The proportion of people in Oldham infected in the last week is around seven times higher than it was during the spike which took place in the summer.There were 781.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 2, ahead of Blackburn with Darwen where the rate is 720.8.No other Greater Manchester borough has had more than 700 cases per 100,000 people in any single week since the start of the Covid pandemic.But

hereHe says they left the scene before emergency services arrived. The anonymous eyewitness said: "I saw them going in, one guy outside on look out.

Councillors were presented with an update on the progress of an investigation into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham during a heated town hall meeting.An independent review is currently underway into alleged child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the borough which concern ‘shisha bars, taxi companies and children’s homes’.Council leader Sean Fielding and Independent Failsworth East councillor Brian Hobin clashed over the issue at a virtual meeting of the full council on Wednesday

The impact of coronavirus on Oldham schools has been laid bare as leaders reveal that on any given day more than 4,000 pupils are having to self-isolate.Schools and educational establishments are due to remain open throughout the four week lockdown in England beginning on November 5.However at a meeting of Oldham's full council, bosses outlined how the virus was already having a significant effect on schools in the borough.Under government rules, 'bubbles' in schools have to self-isolate if

Kenmore to stay open throughout the rest of the year to deliver guided tours in a COVID-safe environment. The Perthshire attraction will also be able to run a number of small Yule events and workshops with help from the local crannog community of craftspeople and volunteers.

Up to 400 new homes could be built on a huge industrial estate in Oldham under plans due to go out to public consultation this week.A developer has unveiled plans to demolish Shaw Distribution Centre and transform the site off Linney Lane into a residential estate.The proposals, by Estuary Park Property Holdings Limited, would see the 12 hectare site feature new ‘recreational open space’ for residents and the surrounding local community.The dramatic redevelopment plans follow a series of

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIn an out-of-the-box move, the Cannes-backed Ventana Sur, Latin America’s biggest movie market, looks set for a game changing seven city on-site roll-out to run from Nov. 30 to Dec.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A vehicle has gone up in flames on one of Scotland's busiest motorways.The motor caught fire at around 7.45am on Monday on the M77 northbound carriageway.The incident sparked rush-hour chaos at junction two, near Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre.One lane has been closed causing major delays for motorists heading towards Glasgow city centre.Traffic Scotland released a statement that read: "M77 northbound

coronavirus at a Scottish health centre.At least three members of staff are understood to have tested positive for Covid-19 at Motherwell Health Centre in North Lanarkshire in recent days.But a source told the Record of fears that nurses were being advised to go to work and carry out house calls as normal earlier this week - despite some being in contact with infected colleagues from the Windmill Street practice.After their concerns were raised with the health board, staff who had contact with

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Concerns have been raised over an Alexandria shopping centre which still hasn’t reopened and is owned by a firm fighting for survival.Antartex Shopping Village in Lomond Industrial Estate is run by Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), which called in administrators over a week ago.The centre has not been reopened since closing when the nationwide lockdown was imposed in March.The Facebook page stated it was open

Bolton's last five games in League Two, but is yet to play a minute in the fourth tier of English football this season. Against the Latics, the three changes made by Evatt in the second half included Andrew Tutte replacing Brandon Comley, Arthur Gnahoua coming on for Ali Crawford and Liam Gordon being substituted for Jamie Mascoll.

On May 29, as the nation rioted and marched and demanded justice for George Floyd after his death at police hands, Donald Trump tweeted a callback to the segregationist and Alabama governor George Wallace: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Two days later the president sought to clear peaceful protesters from the path between the White House and St. John’s Church for a photo opportunity.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThe Romanian Film Centre/CNC Romania has confirmed that Alexander Nanau’s well-received documentary Collective will be Romania’s official Oscar entry for Best International Feature.The selection marks the first time a Romanian documentary has been the country’s official submission.The film follows a team of investigative journalists as they uncover shocking, widespread corruption.

.The OrthTeam is based at the multi-million pound OrthTeam Centre in Didsbury, which offers patients world-class expertise combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics. They are a group of highly-skilled consultants who specialise in a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including orthopaedics, peripheral nerve, spinal neurosurgery, neurology, pain management, rheumatology and sports and exercise medicine.

Longsight provides learning opportunities for people in the area and is one of the groups to benefit from the fund. Fiona Gallagher, Community Development and Volunteer Coordinator at Northmoor, said the donation would go towards the day-to-day costs of running the centre.