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Fire crews dampen down after the devastating fire at Booths garden and pet centre in Royton

Animals killed in large fire at Booths garden centre in Royton, Oldham

A large number of animals have been killed in a fire at a garden and pet centre. Forty firefighters were called to Booth’s Garden Centre on Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, at 5.45pm last night.

Chickens, parrots and fish were among the animals that died in the blaze. The single-storey garden centre was extensively damaged.

Video: Winter arrives with snow and freezing temperatures forecast for the next week

Met Office bosses say a prolonged cold snap will descend across the region, lasting more than a week. And winter arrived on higher ground in Oldham with a covering of snow on Friday afternoon.

Handbag-strap clue in hunt for killer of Oldham gran Nellie Geraghty

Police have released a vital clue which could be key to catching the killer of tragic Nellie Geraghty.

Man flees from Werneth flat after bedroom fire

The 49-year-old was alerted by his smoke alarm and managed to escape from the property above shops on Oxford Street, Werneth, at around 3.30am on Friday.

Police arrest 10 in early morning drug raids

Ten people have been arrested this morning after dawn police raids to stamp out drug dealing. More than 100 officers swooped on nine addresses at 6am after months of investigation into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.
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