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  • Late-Night Fireworks in Oldham: People Are the Problem | Nifty UK Radio

    Fireworks are spectacular. At a professional display, they're genuinely breathtaking. At 1:30am outside people's homes, they're something else entirely. After another night of enormous firework barrages echoing across Oldham until the early hours, I've had enough. Why are powerful fireworks so freely available, why are dedicated outlets selling them late at night, and where do celebration and freedom end and sheer bloody selfishness begin? This might upset a few people. Good. Let's talk about it.

    Posted by Alan Nield at Thursday, 20 August 2026

  • Oldham Heatwave Brings Renewed Moorland Fire Warning

    Hot, dry weather across Oldham and Saddleworth has increased the risk of moorland fires. Here’s why extra care is needed and how we can help protect the countryside.

    Posted by Alan Nield at Wednesday, 12 August 2026

  • How Much Does Radio Advertising Cost? | Nifty UK Radio

    And underneath that question is usually something else entirely: “Can I afford this… or am I about to waste my money?”

    Posted by Alan Nield at Wednesday, 13 May 2026

  • Is Radio Advertising Worth It? | Nifty UK Radio

    For me, it wasn’t theory. It was seeing something like the annual Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal take over Greater Manchester. A single, focused, emotional broadcast campaign that turns listeners into action-takers.

    Posted by Alan Nield at Wednesday, 13 May 2026


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