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Oldham

American  
[ohl-duhm, ou-duhm] / ˈoʊl dəm, ˈaʊ dəm /

noun

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

Oldham British  
/ ˈəʊldəm /

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)

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It will also conduct local investigations - Oldham has been confirmed as among the first areas.

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Dylan, 21, didn't choose Oldham Athletic - the club chose him.

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"I'm not into all that," the 80-year-old, who lives near Oldham, says.

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Nick Grimshaw, who was born in Moss Side and grew up in nearby Oldham, will return home to broadcast from the festival and later DJ at Yes.

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The Met Police said Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Fifth Avenue in Oldham, Manchester, will appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday, 1 May in connection with the alleged offence.

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