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Credible Media Owner Matt Ramsbottom has written to GM Mayor Andy Burnham

Oldham Chronicle owner asks GM Mayor Andy Burnham to support local media.

The owner of the Oldham Evening Chronicle has written to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to highlight the struggles of local independent media.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Emergency work to remove bridge in Uppermill

Oldham Council staff and contractors worked “quickly and safely”, removing a wooden bridge spanning Church Road, Uppermill,and opening the road in less than a day to pedestrians...

Date Published 04/06/2020

‘Ban barbecues on moors’: Mayor calls for new law as blazes strain fire service

Barbecues on open moorland should be banned by law, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has said as the fire service is strained by serious blazes.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Wendy's Tenerife Diary: Entering the last stage of lockdown on Monday

Royton born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has lived on Tenerife more than twenty years. Here she shares the latest update from one of oldhamers favourite holiday hotspots.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Oldham McDonald's had to shut due to huge queues yesterday

The McDonald's at Elk Mill Retail Park in Oldham had to be shut yesterday because of the sheer number of people queuing up to get their fast food fix.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Coronavirus crisis: Oldham health and social care team determined to go that extra mile

A special Oldham health and social care team carrying out vital patient care and support at local care homes during the Covid-19 crisis have been praised.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Oldham MP marks World Bicycle Day with a look towards off-road routes

Jim McMahon, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and Oldham West and Royton MP, marked World Bicycle Day yesterday (Wednesday) with a letter to Oldham Council encouraging them...

Date Published 04/06/2020


Contentious care home extension approved

Contentious proposals to build a three-storey extension to a care home have been approved by planning chiefs despite more than 60 objections.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Lockdown ‘pretty much ended’ for criminals amid ‘weakening’ government guidance

Lockdown has ‘pretty much ended’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘significantly weakened’ social distancing guidelines, says Greater Manchester’s deputy mayor.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Leaders look to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with black communities after ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd

Greater Manchester leaders have pledged to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with local black communities in the wake of the ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Dovestone: Council chief urges visitors to act responsibly

Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dovestone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough.

Date Published 03/06/2020


£3,500 is the target as Oldham gears up to 'Rock the Foodbank'

Mick Harwood and two music fanatic mates are hoping to raise £3,500 for the Oldham Foodbank in September when they stage what promises to be an epic 'Oldham Rocks the Foodbank'...

Date Published 03/06/2020

Queens Award joy for Ambitions community group

Ambitions, a group run by volunteers based in Oldham and Tameside, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive...

Date Published 03/06/2020


National award delight for top fund-raiser Ibrahim

Warm-hearted Oldham teenager Ibrahim Yousaf is celebrating after winning a hugely prestigious Young Fundraiser of the Year award from the Institute of Fundraising.

Date Published 03/06/2020

New plan for Round Table food collection

Saddleworth Round Table are adding a nostalgic touch to their Oldham Foodbank collection on Saturday.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Oldham Citizens Advice chief salutes dedicated volunteers

Citizens Advice Oldham, working in collaboration with Citizens Advice Stockport, Rochdale and Trafford, has continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus...

Date Published 03/06/2020

WATCH the footage: Witnesses sought following 'frightening' armed robbery

Did you witness an armed robbery in Greengate, Middleton?

Date Published 03/06/2020


The target is 26 books in 26 days as Oasis Academy youngsters raise funds for the A-T Society

Three young sisters from a primary school in the heart of Oldham recently took part in the nationwide 2.6 Challenge, for a cause very close to their hearts.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Re-open safely with social distancing posters from Oldham Council

Oldham Council has launched a toolkit of posters and signs to support businesses and organisations to re-open safely.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Local MP urges swift action following Public Health England review

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has reacted to the ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19’ review published yesterday (Tuesday) by Public Health England.

Date Published 03/06/2020

First Manchester launches new app feature to support social distancing on buses

First Manchester is launching an update to its mobile app that will enable customers across the region to live track the location of their next bus and its available capacity, as...

Date Published 03/06/2020


Petition demands Dovestone closure

Over 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding the closure of Dovestone Reservoir, which has been plagued by traffic chaos and other problems in recent weeks.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Dovestone update: rain helps extinguish moorland fire

Heavy rain has assisted firefighters tackling a large moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir. 

Date Published 03/06/2020


Dovestone: 'no-go area' needs urgent funding

A respected doctor and a community champion have appealed directly to Andy Burnham and an MP in a bid to resolve ongoing chaos at an Oldham beauty spot.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Rochdale Leader urges Home Secretary to set out plans for deporting grooming gang members

The leader of Rochdale council has urged the home secretary to set out her plans for deporting three convicted grooming gang members.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Firefighters at the scene of a moorland fire in Greenfield

Residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed as ten fire engines are tackling a fire near to Pots and Pans in Greenfield.

Date Published 02/06/2020

Parking charges return to Oldham town centre tomorrow but NHS staff can still park for free

Following the latest government announcement encouraging people back into work Oldham Council is making changes to the town centre car parking charges.

Date Published 02/06/2020


Property on Windsor Road shot at in targeted incident

Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham.

Date Published 02/06/2020

Lockdown speeders: drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively

‘Lockdown speeding’ has become a very unwelcome by-product of the Government’s fight against coronavirus, with 20 police forces catching their worst offenders at speeds in excess...

Date Published 02/06/2020


Volunteers Week 2020: Local organisations join forces to say ‘thank you’ to their fantastic volunteers

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is part of a collaborative action of organisations championing a united response for Volunteers’ Week, June 1-7.

Date Published 02/06/2020

£500k to improve roads and street safety

Council chiefs are asking residents to tell them which streets and pavements are unsafe as the town hall prepares to use £500k to improve Oldham’s highways.

Date Published 01/06/2020


WATCH: Police release CCTV footage after man was injured during terrifying armed burglary

Police have released CCTV footage after a man was injured during a terrifying armed burglary in Middleton.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Extra £5m to relaunch rough sleeping scheme with new ‘Covid-safe’ accommodation

Nearly £5million will be spent relaunching a scheme helping Greater Manchester’s rough sleepers off the streets to provide safer accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Round Table plan another Foodbank bonanza

Community champions Saddleworth Round Table are building on their previous massive achievement with another Foodbank collection.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Calf 'drowning in mud' rescued by RSPCA after eagle-eyed tram driver spots his plight

A lucky newborn calf is home after getting stuck neck-high in the mud. 

Date Published 01/06/2020


Sacha Lord - Two thirds of businesses in the night time economy looking to make redundancies

New data published on behalf of Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has shed light on the current position of the sector in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Key Uppermill road closed

Oldham Council engineers are due to make a full examination today (Monday) after the closure of a key Uppermill road.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Young people encouraged to get creative as summer campaign launches

Young people across Greater Manchester are invited to get creative at home as part of this year’s Safe4Summer partnership campaign - which has now launched.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Oldham man sought after breaching prison licence terms

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Former doctor arrested over 'distressing' sexual assault claims

A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into adult sexual abuse in Salford.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Film Archive appeals for your lockdown footage

The North West Film Archive are appealing for the public’s help to gather video footage of life in the area during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Diana's blossoming art work

Landscape painter Diana Terry was determined not to be beaten when the coronavirus compelled her to change her regime.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Police appeal to trace Abdel's next of kin

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Dovestone drama for the heroes of the hills

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were asked to assist GMP Saddleworth and Lees and North West Ambulance Service on Saturday when a casualty fell down steep ground off a narrow...

Date Published 01/06/2020

Dobcross Network is making a difference

The Dobcross Coronavirus Network has supported 178 requests In the last eight weeks.

Date Published 30/05/2020


NHS Nightingale Hospital North West patients helped back to health with family contact and personalised rehabilitation

Patients at the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West are being kept in touch with their loved ones thanks to a dedicated team of redeployed and returning nurses.

Date Published 30/05/2020

Affordable homes to transform ‘pigsty’ site

More than 60 new homes are to be built on an ‘pigsty’ site in Shaw – and more than half of them will be affordable.

Date Published 30/05/2020


New £10m bike hire scheme planned for rollout next spring

A new bike hire scheme is coming to Greater Manchester next year – and leaders say lessons have been learned from the unsuccessful Mobike rollout.

Date Published 30/05/2020

Licensee fury as rent debt threatens popular pub's future

National pub and bar operator Punch Taverns has come under fire from Chadderton licensee David Mowbray as his future in the business is under threat thanks to ever-rising rent...

Date Published 29/05/2020


New special education school approved

A new primary school for children with special needs that can accommodate up to 152 pupils will be built in Oldham to ‘plug’ increasing demand.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Dr Kershaw’s to re-open its charity shops

Dr Kershaw’s has announced the phased re-opening of its portfolio of charity shops, following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, with its Shaw charity shop based on Market Street...

Date Published 29/05/2020


Mosque Council leaders praise Oldham voluntary heroes

Oldham Mosque Council leaders have praised the efforts of numerous voluntary initiatives in and around the town as the coronavirus crisis continues to affect everyday lives.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Military-run coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre from Sunday

A Mobile Testing Unit staffed by the army will be visiting Oldham to provide testing for COVID-19 for local residents (adults and children over five years) and keyworkers.

Date Published 29/05/2020


Music stars and residents join together for mass doorstep singalong

Thousands of residents from across the city-region threw open their windows and took to their doorsteps and balconies to join Together in One Voice, a joyous mass singalong last...

Date Published 29/05/2020

Motorists be warned - be sensible if you head to Dovestone

Wayward motorists who cause traffic problems at a top Oldham beauty spot this weekend will face tough fines and could have penalty points added to their licences.

Date Published 29/05/2020


First Manchester buses announce increased services from this Sunday

First Manchester has announced it is increasing services from Sunday (May 31).

Date Published 29/05/2020

Wendy's Tenerife Diary: "We are getting there!"

Royton-born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has been in severe lockdown in Tenerife, but she insists: "We are getting there!" 

Date Published 29/05/2020


Man caged for 12 months after biting police officer in 'barbaric assault'

A man who bit a police officer’s arm in an attempt to evade arrest has been jailed for 12 months.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Pop-up cycle network planned to help commuters into city centre

A huge network of pop-up bicycle lanes into Manchester city centre could be built to help commuters stay socially distanced and off public transport during the coronavirus...

Date Published 29/05/2020


Oldham MP hosts Covid 19 conference

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has co-hosted an online, cross party conference on "How to Build Back Better after Covid-19", with fellow MPs, leading academics,...

Date Published 28/05/2020

No jingling bells say the Morris Men

The traditional sound of jingling bells on clogs will not be heard across Saddleworth at a heritage festival.

Date Published 28/05/2020


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