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The Council this is the second time the bar has been caught ignoring smoke-free laws

Fines after illegal Shisha smoking at Oldham bar

A shisha bar business and its manager has been successfully prosecuted for the second time after Environmental Health Officers found smoke-free laws were being ignored.

Date Published 25/04/2019


Coliseum's ugly sisters are one of the country's best

Two panto performers from the Oldham Coliseum have been nominated for a national award.

Date Published 25/04/2019

Oldham foodbank sees rise in locals in crisis

The demand for emergency food supplies across the UK has risen by nearly 19% since April 2018 to March 2019 according to recent figures.

Date Published 25/04/2019


137 homes – with 2/3 affordable – approved for Oldham development

A huge housing estate where two thirds of the homes will be affordable has been voted through by councillors as part of a multi-million pound masterplan.

Date Published 25/04/2019

Two people charged following fight outside Oldham pub

Detectives investigating an incident in Oldham on Easter Sunday morning, which led to the death of 24-year old Joe O’Brien, say they’ve charged two people in connection with it.

Date Published 25/04/2019


Appeal launched for Marsden Moor after number of 'ferocious' fires

The National Trust have set up an appeal for Marsden Moor, after a series of significant fires have erupted in the area this Spring.

Date Published 24/04/2019

Plans to demolish hundred year old mill in Oldham rejected

A mill that has stood for more than 100 years has been saved from demolition after planning chiefs rejected plans for new industrial buildings.

Date Published 24/04/2019


£2.5m Oldham school expansion green light

A £2.5m expansion of an Oldham primary school to meet a growing demand for pupil places has been given the green light.

Date Published 24/04/2019

Devastated mum pays tribute to ‘much loved son’ after Oldham stabbing

The devastated mum of Joe O’Brien, who died after being stabbed during a fight outside an Oldham pub, has paid an emotional tribute to him.

Date Published 24/04/2019


Two Romanian mums from Oldham fined for shoplifting in Lancashire

Two women from Oldham have managed to avoid prison despite being found shoplifting hundreds of pounds worth of clothes from a store in Lancashire last month.

Date Published 24/04/2019

Firefighters tackle yet another blaze above Oldham

Any thought of a respite for members of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service who’ve spent their Easter weekend tackling fires on Moorland above Oldham and Tameside have been...

Date Published 24/04/2019


Arrests made after death of a man outside Failsworth pub

Police have made arrests after a man has died, following a fight outside a pub on Oldham Road on Sunday.

Date Published 23/04/2019

Roads remain closed in Oldham and Saddleworth amid moorland fires

Several roads across Oldham and Saddleworth remain closed while fire crews continue to battle a number of fires across Moorland which began over the course of the weekend.

Date Published 23/04/2019


Man dies after fight outside Failsworth pub

Police in Oldham have launched a murder investigation after a man died from stab wounds following a fight outside a pub in Failsworth during the early hours of Easter Sunday.

Date Published 23/04/2019

Dramatic footage shows extent of Moorland blazes

The Oldham Evening Chronicle has seen shocking footage of the latest moorland fires raging yards away from businesses and people’s homes across Oldham, Tameside, West Yorkshire...

Date Published 23/04/2019


Homeless-Friendly initiative hopes to aid those in need across Greater Manchester

From today, (18th April 2019) NHS surgeries across Greater Manchester will be aiding poverty-struck patients by staging food banks on their premises.

Date Published 18/04/2019

Essential Easter engineering works on Metrolink across Greater Manchester

Important improvement works to the Metrolink network will result in the closure of some lines over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Date Published 18/04/2019


Funding to tackle knife crime brand a ‘sticking plaster’

The Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester has criticised the Home Secretary for breaking promises and abandoning communities as emergency knife crime funding is confirmed.

Date Published 18/04/2019

Man jailed for over two years after offering girls cash for sex

A Rochdale man who approached underage girls in a park back in August and offered them cash for sex has been sent to prison for two years and three months.

Date Published 18/04/2019


Courageous Corey cuts the ribbon at new Cancer Research UK shop in Oldham

Six-year-old Corey Ashton-Barker was special guest when Oldham’s new Cancer Research UK shop opened.

Date Published 17/04/2019

CCTV footage released after spate of arson attacks

An investigation has been launched after a number of deliberate fires were started in Manchester City Centre, resulting in damage to several businesses.

Date Published 17/04/2019


Annual Bookmark festival returns to Oldham libraries

Bookmark Festival returns to Oldham Libraries for its seventh year with lots of fun-filled, book-related events and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Date Published 17/04/2019

Woman injured after shots are fired at a property

An investigation’s been launched and police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured during an incident where shots were fired at a property in Tameside.

Date Published 17/04/2019


Paul Scholes accused of breaking football betting rules

Former Oldham Athletic manager Paul Scholes face accusations that he bet on football matches over the course of three and a half years prior to taking the reins at Boundary Park.

Date Published 17/04/2019

New £35m development in Failsworth will create hundreds of jobs and homes

Road infrastructure to serve a £35 million development of new employment space, hundreds of homes and jobs at Oldham’s ‘strategic gateway’ has been approved.

Date Published 16/04/2019


Oldham trio remanded in custody over drug offences

33-year old Adam Miller, 29-year old Martin Davies and 51-year old Dean Francis Wellington of Whitley Street in Chadderton, have been charged with possessing drugs with intent to...

Date Published 16/04/2019

Oldham man stars in new Parkinson's campaign

An Oldham man has been chosen to star in a new awareness campaign that aims to shatter public misconceptions about Parkinson’s.   

Date Published 16/04/2019


Teenage cyclist rushed to hospital after incident

A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after being involved in an incident in Tameside on Monday afternoon which saw him come off his bike and suffer serious injuries.

Date Published 16/04/2019

Final total revealed for We Love Manchester Emergency Fund

The final total has been revealed for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, set up in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena terrorist nearly two years ago.

Date Published 16/04/2019


Mercedes stolen during Tameside robbery

Police in Tameside are appealing for witnesses after a Mercedes car was stolen during a burglary back in March.

Date Published 15/04/2019

The Oldham Academy North encourages young voices on issues of knife crime through new campaign

Through a series of events involving the entire academy community and several external agencies, the students and staff of The Oldham Academy North have come together to raise...

Date Published 15/04/2019


Oldham man jailed after firing air gun near school children

An Oldham man has been sent to prison for twenty months after he went around to his ex-girlfriend’s house and fire an air pistol just yards away from children walking to school.

Date Published 15/04/2019

Fire crew battle yet another blaze on moorland above Oldham

Firefighters from across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire have, once again, been battling a major blaze on grassland above Oldham over the course of the weekend.

Date Published 15/04/2019


Royton’s Carnegie library could become a restaurant

A Carnegie library in Royton could be transformed into a restaurant after £2.4m plans to relocate the service into the old town hall were approved.

Date Published 12/04/2019

Moorland blaze in Delph now extinguished

Another fire on the moors was reported this morning to GMFS (Greater Manchester Fire Service) at 11:40am.

Date Published 12/04/2019


‘Upskirting’ becomes illegal as GMP record six incidents in 2018

So-called ‘upskirting’ is now a criminal offence as of this morning (Friday 12th April) as figures revealed Greater Manchester Police recorded six incidents in 2018 alone.

Date Published 12/04/2019

Former Latics target, Ched Evans settles with lawyers over rape case

Former Welsh international footballer, Ched Evans, has settled out-of-court with his original legal team over their handling of his rape trial, which he was jailed for back in...

Date Published 12/04/2019


Man wanted after robbery at Oldham bookies

Police in Oldham have released CCTV images of a man they want to talk to in connection with a robbery at a betting shop in the town centre last week.

Date Published 12/04/2019

Five people arrested as part of organised crime in Tameside

This morning, (11th April 2019) Greater Manchester Police executed a number of warrants in the Hattersley area and arrested four men and a woman on suspicion of offences including...

Date Published 11/04/2019


Armed officers increase visibility in Greater Manchester ahead of summer events

GMP’s Specialist Operation Branch, the team responsible for armed policing in Greater Manchester, will be providing increased visibility of officers throughout patrols of high...

Date Published 11/04/2019

Nominations open for Oldham Sport Awards 2019

Back for its 17th year, Oldham’s Sport Awards 2019 kicked off with the opening for nominations in a number of categories including Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and...

Date Published 15/04/2019


Have your say in the upcoming local elections

The borough will go to the polls on Thursday 2nd May.

Date Published 11/04/2019

Three car smash in Oldham leaves major road blocked

A collision between a number of cars on one of the major roads into and out of Oldham resulted in long delays shortly after the end of Wednesday morning’s rush hour (10th April).

Date Published 11/04/2019


Droylsden fraudster tracked down after fleeing the UK for 21 years

A man from Droylsden has been tracked down by National Crime Agency officers and arrested in South Africa after 21 years on the run.

Date Published 10/04/2019

Oldham MP opens applications for Working for Your Community Summer School 2019

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has opened applications for her sixth annual Working for your community summer school - for 16-24 year olds which will take...

Date Published 10/04/2019


New system for technical education to launch this year

Greater Manchester’s ‘first of its kind’ application system to help youngsters find technical courses and apprenticeships will launch later this year.

Date Published 10/04/2019

Oldham official joins NHS assembly to help improve services

A nurse from Bolton and Oldham’s top health and care officer are among members of the new NHS Assembly, that will support the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. 
 

Date Published 10/04/2019


Moorland fires have now been extinguished

Firefighters were called at around 1:25pm to a series of moorland fires across Saddleworth and Oldham.

Date Published 09/04/2019

Teenager charged after stabbings in Failsworth

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Failsworth on the evening of Wednesday 3rd April 2019. 

Date Published 09/04/2019


A series of fires break out across the moorlands in Oldham and Saddleworth

Firefighters were called at around 1:25pm to a series of moorland fires across Saddleworth and Oldham.

Date Published 09/04/2019

Stalking victims in Greater Manchester will be given replacement mobiles

Victims of stalking will be given replacement mobiles while theirs are analysed by police as part of a new scheme funded by the Greater Manchester mayor.

Date Published 09/04/2019


Debenhams enters administration

One of the oldest names on the high street has gone into administration after it was confirmed the retailer had fallen into the hands of lenders.

Date Published 09/04/2019

Grant to help the elderley in Royton has now passed the £600k mark

A small grant funding programme designed to enhance well-being for older people living on Anchor Hanover estates across the country including Runnymede Court in Royton has now...

Date Published 09/04/2019


Oldham MP slams cuts to Greater Manchester Fire Service

One of Oldham’s MPs claims planned cuts to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service would leave them “crippled and paralysed” if they go ahead.

Date Published 09/04/2019

Dog walkers warned after numerous sheep attacks in Saddleworth

A severely injured ewe gently cleans her dead baby ... both victims of another sickening dog attack at a beleaguered hill farm.

Date Published 09/04/2019


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