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Oldham

[ ohl-duhm; locally ou-duhm ]

noun

  1. a city in Greater Manchester, in NW England.


Oldham

/ ˈəʊə /

noun

  1. a town in NW England, in Oldham unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 103 544 (2001)
  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 218 100 (2003 est). Area: 141 sq km (54 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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In January, Cooper announced a three-month rapid review into the issue, as well as five local inquiries - but has only named the location for one, in Oldham.

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Giving further details on 16 January, Cooper said Mr Crowther would work with the Home Office to "develop a new effective framework for victim-centred, locally-led inquiries", starting with Oldham council in Greater Manchester, and four other pilot areas - which have not yet been named.

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He said he had taken it upon himself to meet the Oldham council leader and last month it was confirmed he would lead the inquiry there.

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And after targeted action on its factory in Oldham, Manchester—which caused the sites to be closed for weeks at a time and caused millions in damages—Elbit sold off one of its subsidiaries in the U.K.

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Abalimba was a former professional footballer and had stints with Derby County, Oldham Athletic, Southend United, Fulham and Crystal Palace and had trials with Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool as a youngster.

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