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By the time the new ticket system comes in, all of the region’s buses will be under public control

Pay-as-you-go tram and bus tickets to come in from March

Passengers will be able to seamlessly pay-as-you-go on buses and trams from March 23 next year, it’s been confirmed.

Date Published 05/10/2024


Police results indicate that responding to incidents faster and solving more crimes is keeping Oldham safer

Over the past year, the dedicated team of Greater Manchester Police officers stationed in Oldham at all levels have seen a notable improvement in results.

Date Published 03/10/2024

Skills 4 All celebrates after receiving almost £20k National Lottery funding boost

Local community group Skills 4 All is celebrating after being awarded almost £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work to empower young girls with the skills and...

Date Published 03/10/2024


Scam targeting motorists spreads into Oldham

A scam hitting motorists across the North West has made its way into Oldham, the council has warned.

Date Published 03/10/2024

IX Wireless installations suspended over ‘unsafe practices’ after local backlash

A broadband company has been temporarily suspended from erecting new telecoms masts in Oldham because of ‘unsafe practices’.

Date Published 03/10/2024


Oldham school named on Educate Awards 2024 shortlist

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North has been named in this year’s Educate Awards shortlist.

Date Published 02/10/2024

Nine arrested and £50k cash seized in early morning disruption as GMP bid to tackle suspected money laundering

While many were just waking up this morning (Thursday), Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit were already out making nine arrests as a number of warrants were executed...

Date Published 02/10/2024


Police appeal for information following serious collision in Middleton

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in neighbouring Middleton.

Date Published 02/10/2024

Settled with sunshine - then unsettled once again

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis is back from holiday, and has insisted that the coming days are set to be better following another unsettled spell.

Date Published 02/10/2024


It's the end of the road for WOOD Manchester as Simon announces restaurant closure

In a shock move, Oldham MasterChef winner Simon Wood announced yesterday (Wednesday) that he had closed his Manchester restaurant WOOD with immediate effect.

Date Published 02/10/2024

Are you ready for some fungi fun?

Great sweeps of moorland surrounding Saddleworth are home to some of the rarest species of fungi.

Date Published 02/10/2024


Second man charged and due in court following shocking attack on 87-year-old

Greater Manchester Police detectives have now charged a second man after an attack on an 87-year-old man.

Date Published 01/10/2024

Local faves Jeramiah Ferrari are heading to Mossley

Local favourites Jeramiah Ferrari are coming to Mossley later this month.

Date Published 01/10/2024


GMP seized machete and 39 knives from schools last year in ‘epidemic’

Police seized a machete and 39 knives from Greater Manchester schools last year as cops were called to nearly 100 weapons incidents.

Date Published 01/10/2024

Major update to clean air plan as more diesel buses coming ‘to clean air’

A major update on Greater Manchester’s new clean air plan has been issued - with more diesel buses coming in ‘to clean the air’.

Date Published 30/09/2024


Sue remembers her beloved husband Alan with precious Light Up a Life dedication

Sue Baker’s husband, Alan, aged 66, was fit and well, enjoying retirement and his passions of golf and watching Manchester City FC, before a routine bowel screening changed his...

Date Published 30/09/2024

Road plans that have ‘divided community’ approved despite fears it will cause ‘falling outs between neighbours’

New road safety measures in Grotton, Saddleworth, have been approved by Oldham council despite the plans splitting opinion among residents.

Date Published 30/09/2024


Family pay tribute to ‘loving mother’ Joan, who was a ‘great friend to many’

A grief-stricken family have paid an emotional tribute to a ‘loving mother’ who was a ‘great friend to many’.

Date Published 30/09/2024

Clever cousins continue their community commitments!

A pair of talented Oldham cousins are forging a trail-blazing route with unique community-based initiatives.

Date Published 30/09/2024


Patients face long waits in A&E as hospitals struggle with ‘high numbers’ of admissions

Patients are facing long waits in A&E departments across Greater Manchester as NHS bosses say hospitals are under major pressure ahead of winter.

Date Published 30/09/2024

Hathershaw College principal Mark likes to do things a bit differently

Oldham is where the heart is for Hathershaw College principal Mark Giles, and it’s that sense of belonging that he credits for the success of his school.

Date Published 28/09/2024


New figures expose dire housing situation across our region

The dire impact of Greater Manchester’s lack of affordable housing has been laid bare, after a new report found a huge rise in families stuck in B&Bs, hostels, and temporary homes...

Date Published 28/09/2024

‘We are delivering for working people’ insists Oldham MP as Labour legislates to end no-fault evictions

Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, has said that Labour’s Renters Rights Bill shows the party is delivering in government for working people in our borough.

Date Published 28/09/2024


Latest CWTC networking event proves a huge success

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture in Oldham hosted its latest Community Networking Event last week.

Date Published 28/09/2024

String of Royton burglaries - man charged and handed court date

A male has been charged in connection with burglaries across the Royton area of Oldham.

Date Published 28/09/2024


London-style ticketing and annual bus pass approved

Greater Manchester’s Mayor and council leaders have given the green light to bring in London-style contactless ticketing on buses and trams from March 2025.

Date Published 27/09/2024

‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town

A new community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish their businesses.

Date Published 27/09/2024


Uppermill FC continue to do their bit for community togetherness

Uppermill FC’s continuing drive to reach out into their community and provide help and support to those less fortunate has seen its latest positive development.

Date Published 26/09/2024

Fire brigade ‘will never be free of culture issues’, chief admits

Greater Manchester’s fire service will ‘never be free of culture issues’, its chief has admitted, but insists it is improving.

Date Published 26/09/2024


Exhibition to mark Month of Hope comes to Gallery Oldham

A special exhibition created in loving memory from people bereaved by suicide is now open at Gallery Oldham as part of this year’s Month of Hope campaign.

Date Published 26/09/2024

Burnham addresses fears over government slashing bus passes for elderly

The Greater Manchester mayor has said there is ‘no suggestion’ the Labour government is planning to axe free bus passes for the elderly – adding that he would ‘speak out’ against...

Date Published 26/09/2024


Are you ready for Team Santa?

Building on last year’s success of having local clubs submit teams into the massively-popular Santa Dash event, Saddleworth Round Table are launching the Great Team Giveaway...

Date Published 26/09/2024

Village Olympics showpiece proves to be another 'roaring' success

The Saddleworth Village Olympics, which closed on Sunday, were described as a “roaring success” by Stephen Hewitt, the event’s chairman.

Date Published 25/09/2024


Unlicensed taxi driver ordered to pay more than £4,600

A private hire driver who continued to work despite having his licence suspended, has been prosecuted by Oldham Council.

Date Published 25/09/2024

Students put in the rehearsing hours ahead of Hathershaw College’s production of Bugsy Malone

Hathershaw College has announced its forthcoming production of the beloved musical "Bugsy Malone", which is set to dazzle audiences on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday,...

Date Published 25/09/2024


Award joy for Age UK Oldham dementia programme team

Age UK Oldham are celebrating their part in the National Dementia Frontrunner programme after its success at this year’s prestigious Health Service Journal Patient Safety Awards.

Date Published 25/09/2024

Burying babies in unmarked public graves was ‘common practice’ across Greater Manchester

The discovery of a grave with almost 300 bodies of infants and stillborn children in a cemetery in Oldham shocked Greater Manchester.

Date Published 25/09/2024


Police issue witness appeal after minibus passenger suffers serious injuries in road collision

Police officers are appealing for information following a collision in Mossley last week.

Date Published 25/09/2024

New therapy for children hearing voices and seeing visions trials in Oldham

A new talking therapy for children and young people experiencing unusual sensory experiences, such as hearing voices and seeing visions, is being trialled in Oldham.

Date Published 25/09/2024


First-ever moorland nursery opens

Rugged peatlands above Saddleworth, ravaged by centuries of industrial pollution, intensive drainage and overgrazing, are now home to the first-ever nursery for moorland plants...

Date Published 25/09/2024

Failsworth primary school receives welcome grant from Tesco shoppers

Pupils at South Failsworth Primary School will benefit from new climbing frame equipment thanks to a £1,000 grant from Tesco shoppers.

Date Published 24/09/2024


Dr Kershaw’s Cup competition raises a whopping £7,663 for Royton hospice

Dr Kershaw’s annual Golf Day, which featured the prestigous Dr Kershaw’s Cup competition, raised £7,663, exceeding last year’s total.

Date Published 24/09/2024

Man charged after shocking attack on 87-year-old

A man has now been charged after an attack on an 87-year-old last Sunday week (September 15, 2024).

Date Published 24/09/2024


Join the annual Memory Walk in a dementia friendly Oldham this weekend

Local MP Debbie Abrahams is inviting Oldhamers to participate in her annual Memory Walk, held as part of the Dementia Friendly Oldham campaign, to show support for people affected...

Date Published 24/09/2024

City boss Guardiola inspires management style of Oldham social worker Nick

Role models. Most of us have one, and for many our role models are the people who we aspire to be like as we grow into the best version of ourselves.

Date Published 23/09/2024


Burnham insists money remains for Liverpool Manchester scheme despite govt remarks

Andy Burnham has insisted money has been set aside for the development of a high speed rail line between Liverpool and Manchester, despite the new Transport Secretary seeming to...

Date Published 23/09/2024

Cash-strapped NHS Trust spends £370k on employment tribunals

A cash-strapped NHS Trust in Greater Manchester has spent more than £370,000 on employment tribunals so far this year.

Date Published 23/09/2024


Government Minister opens new business hive in Oldham

A decade-long dream of creating a buzzing base for Oldham business has finally been achieved – as Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds cut the ribbon and opened The Hive.

Date Published 23/09/2024

Inside the new multi-million pound performance and market venue being built in Oldham

The multi-million pound project to create a new home for Oldham’s Tommyfield Market is nearing completion.

Date Published 23/09/2024


Oldham Academy North opens state-of-the-art gym on National Fitness Day

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art gym facility, to coincide with National Fitness Day.

Date Published 23/09/2024

Awesome CPR marathon effort helps raise more than £1,700 for defibrillator charity

An incredible CPR marathon, which lasted well over 24 hours, helped raise more than £1,700 for a vital local charity.

Date Published 20/09/2024


Mountain rescue team involved in helicopter drama

On Thursday afternoon, Oldham Mountain Rescue team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with extricating a patient from a field near Middleton.

Date Published 20/09/2024

Oldham 'kidnap' of 87-year-old man - second person is arrested

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a second man as part of an investigation into reports of an 87-year-old man who was forced into a car in Oldham, attacked, and thrown out...

Date Published 20/09/2024


Saddleworth Santa Dash event launches with a surprise

Enthusiastic competitors taking part in this year's legendary Saddleworth Santa Dash could share a special moment with international hero and Oldham legend Kevin Sinfield.

Date Published 20/09/2024

New neighbourhood of affordable and social homes coming to Waterhead

More than 50 new affordable homes are due to be built on a recycling plant in Waterhead.

Date Published 20/09/2024


Council launches seventh Family Hub

Children, parents and carers enjoyed free fun activities at the vibrant new Hub opened to help families thrive.

Date Published 19/09/2024

Oldham youth organisation secures three years of funding to help empower local young people

Fullcircle NW CIC, a local community interest company, is celebrating after receiving funding from the National Lottery funding to support its youth offer.

Date Published 19/09/2024


It's party time in the park

This year’s legendary Party in the Park - which takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Delph and Dobcross cricket club - promises an exciting range of artists.

Date Published 19/09/2024

Burnley Brow gardening project helps bring the local community together

Staff and parents at the Burnley Brow Community School in Chadderton have been running a community gardening project over the past two years, alongside Jigsaw Housing. 

Date Published 19/09/2024


First community life-saver installed

Following the success of the Wellifest Music Festival and Saddleworth Show, the Show Committee approached the local Community Police Team with an offer to support a local...

Date Published 19/09/2024

Oldham takes first steps towards 2,000 home project

Oldham Council is moving forwards with plans to bring 2,000 new homes to the borough.

Date Published 18/09/2024


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