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arlenefinnigan.bsky.social
Another nearly 5 miles done for #100MilesInMarch @roycastle.bsky.social
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Me in my Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation snood and Roger Palmer t shirt on Oldham Edge. Wearing sunglasses. In Oldham. In March. Strava map of my walk around Oldham/Higginshaw. 4.75 miles, 10154 steps, 1hr 27 minutes.
March 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Oldham, Mon 28 Sep, 2026:

CLOSED: Charlestown Road, Platting Road, Gill Street, Lee Street
LANE CLOSED: Saint Marys Way
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Oldham Road, Chamber Road, Dean Lane, Higginshaw Lane, Huddersfield Road, Block Lane

+65 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/oldham/
September 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Oldham, Sun 27 Sep, 2026:

CLOSED: Charlestown Road, Platting Road, Gill Street, Lee Street
LANE CLOSED: Oldham Road, Saint Marys Way
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Chamber Road, Dean Lane, Higginshaw Lane, Block Lane, High Barn Street

+62 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/oldham/
September 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Fab knock on Friday with residents in #Higginshaw. They were really pleased to hear I had been out with Guinness Partnership last week.

There were a number of issues we picked up including a fallen tree which I have followed up with @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social
Debbie Abrahams in Higginshaw, Oldham
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Oldham, Sat 26 Sep, 2026:

CLOSED: Charlestown Road, Godson Street, Platting Road, Gill Street, Lee Street
LANE CLOSED: Saint Marys Way
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Oldham Road, Chamber Road, Dean Lane, Higginshaw Lane, Block Lane

+69 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/oldham/
September 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
A big thank you to everyone who attended our latest Community Meeting in #Higginshaw.

We had representatives from various organisations including @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social First Choice Homes, The Guinness Partnership, and Greater Manchester Police.
May 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Following the meeting in Higginshaw in April, all stakeholders have come together to organise a litter pick on Wastwater Street.

Thank you to @manccop.bsky.social, The Guinness Partnership, @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social, Beever Primary School and residents for all attending.
Litter pickers on Wastwater litter pickers and GMP in the park at Wastwater First Choice Homes litter picking on Wastwater litter pickers on Wastwater
June 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
leecasebolt.bsky.social
🤼Illustrated Sporting News and Theatrical and Musical Review, Aug 2, 1862🤼
WRESTLING HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM On Saturday last upwards of 800 persons were present to witness the wrestling match, for 10 pounds a side, between J. Bentley, of Oldham, and J. W. Lees, of Milbottom, two back falls out of three. The betting commenced at 5 to 4 on Lees, and veered round to 5 to 4 on Bentley. At half-past four they got to work, and after wrestling about forty minutes, Bentley brought his man to grass. Ten minutes having elapsed, they again commenced, and, after ten minutes’ play, Lees brought Bentley to grass. The men again got to work, and after wrestling about thirty minutes, both men agreed to draw their own money. J. Higginbottom and J. Mitchell, respectively of Rochdale, are matched to wrestle two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion at the above grounds, on August 9 for 10 pounds a side. 5 pounds a side has been deposited, and the remainder of the money to be staked on the day of wrestling, by two o’clock. Mr. J. Chadwick, the proprietor of the grounds, to be final stakeholder. R. Wolfenden and J. Shaw, of Ashton, are matched to wrestle two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion, for 10 pounds a side, here, on August 30. Two pnds each has been staked in the hands of Mr. John Seville, Crown and Cushion, Oldham, who is to be the final stakeholder; to be made into 5 pnds a side on August 9. Liverpool – On Saturday a wrestling match came off at the Old Strawberry Gardens, West Derby-road, Liverpool, for the following prizes given by Mr. Herbert Young of the Stag’s Head Inn, Collins-street, Toxteth Park: - First, 5 pounds; second, 2 pounds 10s; third and fourth, 1 pound 5s each. The conditions were that the competitors should have been resident in Liverpool at least two months prior to the match. Thirty-two men competed, and some good sport was afforded, the wrestling generally being considered excellent. The first prize was won by George Graham, the second by Dixon Cooper, the third by George Scott, and the fourth by John Miller.
August 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
oldhamtimes.bsky.social
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
A man in his 40s has died at a property on Higginshaw Lane, Royton Police attended the property this morning where the man was found dead We will provide updates as we get them
dlvr.it
March 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
oldhamtimes.bsky.social
Oldham dance group raising money for transport to competitions
Oldham dance group raising money for transport to competitions
The Higginshaw Royals need help raising money for their own bus after being forced to pull out of competition due to transport costs.
dlvr.it
June 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
oldhamtimes.bsky.social
First Choice Homes Oldham has rolled out a new initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour after a pilot scheme in Higginshaw saw a 50% reduction
First Choice Homes pilot sees big drop in anti-social behaviour
First Choice Homes Oldham has rolled out a new initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour after a pilot scheme in Higginshaw saw a 50% reduction
dlvr.it
January 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
dailystar.co.uk.web.brid.gy
Police cordon off Oldham flat after man's death overnight sees forensics swarm
A police scene has been established at a house on the corner of Salmon Fields and Higginshaw Lane in Royton, Oldham, with an ambulance also pictured outside
www.dailystar.co.uk
March 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
burytimes.bsky.social
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
A man in his 40s has died at a property on Higginshaw Lane, Royton Police attended the property this morning where the man was found dead We will provide updates as we get them
dlvr.it
March 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
boltonnews.bsky.social
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
Updates as man in his 40s found dead at property in Royton
A man in his 40s has died at a property on Higginshaw Lane, Royton Police attended the property this morning where the man was found dead We will provide updates as we get them
dlvr.it
March 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
egremontr.bsky.social
𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘

🏆 | NCL Division One, R10

🆚 | Oldham St Anne’s

🏟️ | Higginshaw Road, Oldham

📆 | Sat 14 June

⏰ | 2:30pm KO

📻 | Updates on BBC Radio Cumbria Sport

#UpTheMont | #Since1900

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭
June 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
egremontr.bsky.social
𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊

🏆 | NCL Division One, R10
🆚 | Oldham St Anne’s
🏟️ | Higginshaw Road, Oldham
📆 | Sat 14th June
⏰ | 2:30pm KO
🚌 | Supporters travel available

#UpTheMont | #Since1900

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭
June 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Following the community meeting I held last year in Higginshaw, I attended a site visit recently with #guinnesspartnership and @manccop.bsky.social.
January 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
It was great to meet our new @manccop.bsky.social Inspector for Central Oldham.

Thank you to Inspector Katherine Murray for meeting with me and doing a walkabout in #Higginshaw to follow up from the community meeting I held earlier this year.
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
Fly tipping was also a top concern and The Guinness Partnership, First Choice Homes Oldham, and @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social have agreed to a monthly walkabout in Higginshaw to identify where fly tipping is and who is responsible for sorting it.
April 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
#OpVulcan in neighbouring #Derker has already seized more than 30 vehicles. This is good news for #Higginshaw where many off-road bikes were crossing Shaw Road into the estate.
April 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
In my programme of community
meetings across Oldham East and Saddleworth, I held
the latest one in @mahdlo.bsky.social with
#Higginshaw
April 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM