10 takeaways in Oldham have been ordered to close after they failed routine food hygiene inspections and potentially “put residents at risk”.
Oldham Council explained that Environmental Health officers regularly visit premises – including takeaways, restaurants, and other sites where food is prepared – across the borough to check they are up to standard, and while the majority are found to be clean and are maintained to a good standard, unfortunately, a small number don’t meet this standard.
At some of the takeaways ordered to close, Council staff found “uncontrolled pest infestations” – including mice and cockroaches – and droppings were even discovered on surfaces and food wrapping material.
This meant that the food customers ate “could have been contaminated”, the Council said.
All of the businesses were immediately closed, Oldham Council confirmed, and they will remain shut until they have been re-inspected and food hygiene standards have improved.
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As investigations are ongoing and further legal action could take place. the businesses cannot be named at this stage.
10 takeaways in Oldham have been ordered to close after they failed routine food hygiene inspections / Credit: HungryHouse
“The council never wants to close a business and stop people earning a wage, especially at a time when money is very tight,” explained Councillor Jean Stretton – Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Oldham Council.
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“But our officers found these places were dirty and unhealthy.
“If we had failed to act, then people could have become ill due to the conditions food was being served in – and we aren’t prepared to let that happen. Food businesses must be clean and adhere to food hygiene laws and we’ll take action against the ones that don’t.”
Cllr Stetton added that any food business owners in the borough needing advice should get in touch for Environmental Health officers’ help, and if residents know of any food premises that are dirty and unclean, they should be reported.
Oldham Council is also urging all food businesses to employ a professional pest control company, keep their premises clean, and carry out their own hygiene checks.
BBC to air long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode this month to celebrate star’s 100th birthday
Emily Sergeant
A long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is set to air on the BBC this month, after being ‘missing’ for decades.
In what is already gearing up to be a memorable moment, the episode – which was first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, and was thought to have been lost forever before being recovered – will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer in a couple of weeks time to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100 years old.
The episode was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! – which is a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.
It was found in the estate of a former television industry professional, before being returned to the BBC.
Audiences tuning in to the episode can expect to see sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills – with Ann Hamilton appearing as Pauline in a sketch set in a nudist colony, while Jenny Lee-Wright plays Eric’s niece, a balloon dancer.
📢 ‘Missing’ episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is coming to the BBC!
A long-lost episode first broadcast in 1968 will be shown on BBC Four and @BBCiPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100
It also includes a musical performance from The Paper Dolls, who enjoyed hits in the 1960s.
This ‘lost’ programme is the third episode from Morecambe and Wise’s first series after returning to the BBC, following a period working with commercial television.
Eric Morecambe’s daughter, Gail, has described the recovery of the episode as ‘a lovely surprise’, adding: “I’m really looking forward to seeing it on a screen once again after so many years.”
Gary Morecambe, Eric’s son, added: “I honestly didn’t think there was anything out there left to find, and when something like this comes out of nowhere, it’s really quite wonderful. Hats off to Professor Justin Smith and his team, whose dedication and hard work brought this gem back to us. I’m very excited about seeing it for the first time since I was 12.”
Noreen Adams, who is the Director of BBC Archives, concluded: “We’re delighted to share this comedy gold that we thought was lost forever with viewers across the UK.”
This long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will be broadcast on BBC Four at 8pm on on Thursday 14 May, and available to watch whenever you like on BBC iPlayer from then.
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Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to play world’s biggest game of hide and seek
Emily Sergeant
‘Cunning’ Mancs are wanted to take part in the world’s biggest game of hide and seek, as a popular reality competition show returns.
The Hunt: Prey vs Predator is coming back to Channel 4, and producers have now put out a nationwide casting call for contestants to take part.
People from Greater Manchester are being urged to put an application in.
Described as being an ‘exciting’ reality series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator is a psychological competitive adventure show where players are tasked with tracking down and hunting their rivals in the ultimate game of cat and mouse in the wild.
Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to play world’s biggest game of hide and seek / Credit: Channel 4
Produced by CPL Productions Ltd – the BAFTA award-winning production company behind Married At First Sight UK and Love is Blind UK – the show’s creators are now calling on ‘cunning’ people with the charm and skill to compete to get in touch and apply for the upcoming series.
A casting call on the Channel 4 website simply reads: “Do you want to play the world’s biggest, most exciting game of hide and seek?
“If you have the cunning, charm, and skill to compete, we want to hear from you.”
Think you’ve got what it takes? Applications for the next series of The Hunt: Prey vs Predator are now open, and all you need to do is fill in a short application form and one of the production team will get back to you if they would like to proceed.
Emily Sergeant -
15th August 2022 
