ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shaw: One month on-the lessons

Jim McMahon leader of Oldham Council explains how the local authority handled the aftermath of the gas explosion that occurred in Shaw.

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By Jim McMahon | 08 August 2012

A MASSIVE gas explosion tore through the heart of Shaw on June 26.

The blast killed Jamie Heaton, a two-year-old boy watching TV whilst his mother hung out washing in the back yard.

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Jim McMahon

Popular articles by Jim McMahon

  1. Putting 'power to the people' into practice
  2. Trading times
  3. It's time for council leaders to step up to the plate
  4. Co-operation for a better nation
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