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Oldham College Principal and Chief Executive Alun Francis

Oldham set for world class skills boost

Oldham is to get a world-class skills boost after Oldham College was selected to join an elite training programme.

Date Published 23/09/2021


Greenfield outfit Hartley Botanic awarded five stars for its stand at the RHS’s first Autumn Chelsea Flower Show

Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has been awarded five stars for its 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show stand.

Date Published 23/09/2021

What to do if your energy supplier goes bust

The recent increase in wholesale global gas prices is impacting many countries including the UK. The effect of these price rises means that we are seeing more suppliers than usual...

Date Published 22/09/2021


Cricket club granted later alcohol sales but blocked from 1.30am last orders

A cricket club has been granted permission to open later but blocked from serving alcohol until 1.30am after dozens of residents raised concerns over noise, parking and ‘public...

Date Published 23/09/2021

Organ Donation Week - Oldham families urged to talk about registering

During Organ Donation Week (September 20-26) NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Oldham to talk to their families about organ donation as more than 7,000 people,...

Date Published 23/09/2021


Oldham's overall Covid cases remain the highest across Greater Manchester

The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Oldham is now 37,666 - and is the highest rate across Greater Manchester, and the 5th highest across the UK.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Academic from Oldham shortlisted for national Times Higher Education Award

Technology and Entrepreneurship tutor, Chris Jones, who is originally from Oldham, has been shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ in the national Times Higher...

Date Published 22/09/2021


Failsworth woman joins army of volunteers campaigning to end the disposal of deceased cats

Gizmo's Army member Nicola Brown, from Failsworth, has joined a 1,000-strong volunteer group which is making a new cross-party bid to get Gizmo's Law passed.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Have your say on the next phase of FCHO’s West Vale scheme

First Choice Homes Oldham is inviting residents and people from across the Oldham borough to get along to a community engagement event next Wednesday (September 29) and share...

Date Published 22/09/2021


Avro stadium denied permission to create a ‘VIP bar’ and serve late night refreshment to visitors

An Oldham stadium has been denied permission to create a ‘VIP bar’ and serve late night refreshment to visitors.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Police appeal after wanted man escapes from hospital

Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a wanted man from the north Manchester area.

Date Published 22/09/2021


Local children set to make their voices heard at COP26

Over the summer, the children of the locally-based Incredible Plastic Street Band have been taking part in a massive UK-wide collaboration - ahead of adding their voices to the...

Date Published 22/09/2021

Tributes flood in after death of Oldham legend Wayne Bentley

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of one of Oldham's most popular entertainers - Wayne Bentley.

Date Published 22/09/2021


Stolen car pursuit - four teenagers arrested

Four teenagers have been arrested after a stolen car pursuit culminated in Mossley.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Police issue appeal in bid to trace missing Connor

Police in Oldham are appealing for information to trace a teenager reported missing from Rochdale.

Date Published 22/09/2021


The final siren sounds on Brian Walker, a 'true Roughyed'

Every strand of the rugby league community in Oldham will be shocked and saddened by the death of lifelong Roughyeds fan Brian Walker, an enthusiastic worker for his favourite...

Date Published 22/09/2021

Oldham school awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag certificate

Roundthorn Primary Academy has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Certification.

Date Published 22/09/2021


Greener and healthier approach to transport agreed by Council

Oldham Council’s Cabinet has agreed a new approach that aims to get more residents walking, cycling and using public transport.

Date Published 22/09/2021

Kevin Flanagan dies, aged 74

Former Roughyeds and Rochdale Hornets forward Kevin Flanagan has died, aged 74.

Date Published 21/09/2021


Oldham GP says Government Covid booster plan is "tactless"

An Oldham doctor has hit out at the Government's Covid vaccine booster programme, after it was confirmed that the homeless will not be prioritised for the vaccination.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Work to begin on new eco centre

The first work on a new climate conscious ‘eco centre’ which will replace a dilapidated council depot is due to begin this autumn

Date Published 21/09/2021


Future leaders inspired by Oldham's Youth Mayor

Oldham's Youth Mayor has given an inspiring speech to children at Alexandra Park Junior School.

Date Published 21/09/2021

Ten thousand thank yous in wake of successful Saddleworth Show

Mammoth efforts by a delighted team of volunteers raised £10,000 for charities and good causes at the highly-successful Saddleworth Show.

Date Published 21/09/2010


Man who fled after causing the death a taxi driver has been jailed

A man has been jailed after a taxi driver was killed and two women were left seriously injured in a car crash.

Date Published 20/09/2021

MP raises a stink over blocked drains

A blocked drain in Chadderton has led to a local MP demanding action from United Utilities.

Date Published 20/09/2021


Sun shines on Saddleworth Show

Hundreds of fun-loving families turned the legendary Saddleworth Show into a resounding success yesterday.

Date Published 20/09/2021

Crimestoppers appeals for anonymous information on those carrying weapons

With society returning to something closer to normal, the charity Crimestoppers has launched an urgent appeal for information on those people in Oldham who are known to be...

Date Published 19/09/2021


Oldhamer Nick urges the public to stand up to cancer next month

People across the North West are being urged to unite with some of the brightest stars from TV, radio and comedy to Stand Up To Cancer this October.

Date Published 19/09/2021

Charity launches map of local LGBT+ support after ground-breaking digital help service success

A new LGBT+ service, the first of its kind in the country and created by The Proud Trust, has launched its interactive map of LGBT+ youth groups.

Date Published 18/09/2021


Maternity and neonatal care highlighted on 'World Patient Safety Day' in Oldham

It was World Patient Safety Day on Friday, and this year’s theme was safety in maternal and newborn care.

Date Published 18/09/2021

Oldham teacher calls for others to join the profession

A national recruitment campaign is coming to Manchester to encourage local people to find out more about life as a teacher.

Date Published 18/09/2021


Don't forget GMP's open day attempt to return stolen tools and bikes

Officers attempting to trace the owners of numerous power tools and bikes that were seized following a warrant executed in Middleton in June are hosting an open day...

Date Published 18/09/2021

Oldham has a new district commander

Following a competitive process that saw each prospective candidate interviewed personally by Chief Constable Stephen Watson and Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods, Greater...

Date Published 17/09/2021


Plans for £7m housing estate approved despite residents’ concerns

Detailed plans for a £7m contentious housing development in Oldham have been approved despite residents’ concerns.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Armed carjacking trio jailed

Three men who violently pulled a woman from her car at knifepoint in Gorton have been jailed.

Date Published 17/09/2021


Family firm set to bring Oldham's waste containers back to life

Oldham Council has appointed leading container repair and refurbishment company, UK Container Maintenance (UKCM), on a four year contract.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Back with a roar! Oldham pub renamed Bear on the Hill after £100k facelift

An Oldham community pub has reopened with a roar following a £100,000 facelift that not only gave it a fresh look, but a new name.

Date Published 17/09/2021


Join Elaine and Walk For Maggie’s next week

Local cancer charity Maggie’s is inviting you to see Oldham in a whole new light while raising vital funds to help people living with cancer next Friday (September 24).

Date Published 17/09/2021

'Hackathons of hope' to tackle root causes of youth violence - local teens to lead the conversation

The latest of five ‘Hackathons of Hope’ in UK cities, designed to help tackle the causes of youth violence, kicks off in Oldham tomorrow (Saturday) and will be led by NCS...

Date Published 17/09/2021


Every little really does help

Shoppers at Tesco in Greenfield have bought into the idea of the store’s slogan every little does really help when they select a book gifted by kind-hearted visitors.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Detectives release images of man after serious sexual assault in Chadderton

Detectives have released images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a serious sexual assault in Chadderton.

Date Published 17/09/2021


Urgent call for more black adopters

A national campaign has been relaunched this month by Adoption Now to encourage more black adults to consider adoption, as figures show black children are waiting longer to be...

Date Published 17/09/2021

Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (September 17).

Date Published 17/09/2021


The future is definitely bright for this school

Oldham’s mayor praised a school for “pushing the boundaries” for children with autism when she cut the ribbon to open the brand new site in Saddleworth.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Festival for Business celebrates Oldham’s business heroes

Oldham Enterprise Trust’s Oldham Festival for Business has begun with a series of events kickstarted by Oldham Council Leader Cllr Arooj Shah. 

Date Published 17/09/2021


Popular brewery granted licence for new tap room

A popular Saddleworth brewery has been granted a licence to run their new tap room after overcoming objections from the fire service and environmental health.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Don't forget to 'Go Green' during The Great Big Green Week

Local communities and visitors will have stimulating opportunities to study green issues first hand across Saddleworth this weekend and the coming week during The Great Big Green...

Date Published 17/09/2021


A very special reunion for two Royal Oldham NICU Nurses

A very special reunion at The Royal Oldham Hospital has reunited two dedicated neonatal nurses with the family of one of their former patients to mark this year’s National...

Date Published 17/09/2021

Land agreement clears final hurdle for new secondary school

Town chiefs chiefs have formally agreed a land transfer which will allow a new high school to be built in the heart of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 17/09/2021


New road to be named after pioneering Oldham GP

A new road at the heart of an Oldham regeneration project is to be named after the borough’s first female GP.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Oldham Tory group call to display queen portraits, criticised by Labour.

A Tory proposal calling on schools to display a portrait of the queen and teach pupils the national anthem has been criticised for ‘dismissing’ teachers who have worked through...

Date Published 15/09/2021


Councillor welcomes critical safety designs for Lees junction

Plans to improve safety at a dangerous junction in Lees have been welcomed by local Liberal Democrat councillor Sam Al-Hamdani.

Date Published 15/09/2021

Mystery donor pledges up to £50,000 of funding for Mahdlo

A mystery donor has pledged to match all donations to Mahdlo until 31st October 2021.

Date Published 14/09/2021


CCTV footage released of "Chadderton man" wanted for questioning after attack on woman

Police have release CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to after a woman was dragged across a road in Newton Heath.

Date Published 14/09/2021

More than 1,000 roles available for jobseekers at PROGRESS21 Careers

Jobseekers in Oldham are being urged to register for a careers’ event where more than 1,000 jobs from some of the region’s largest employers will be on offer.

Date Published 13/09/2021


Saddleworth Greens call for installation of safe public drinking fountains to stem plastic tide.

Green Campaigners in Saddleworth are urging the council and water companies to look at the installation of public drinking fountains to combat the ever-increasing mountain of...

Date Published 13/09/2021

Flying teddies raise more than 1K for church.

It certainly was not a teddy bears picnic ...well, not for the bears themselves.

Date Published 13/09/2021


GMP supports Emergency Services Day

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) marked Emergency Services Day on Thursday by paying tribute to the fearless men and women across the force to recognise the work they do to support...

Date Published 12/09/2021

Parking will remain free at popular shopping precinct as spaces to stay under council control

Parking is to remain free at a popular shopping precinct after council chiefs voted to keep the spaces under local authority control.

Date Published 12/09/2021


Tax Free Childcare - thousands missing out

Families in Oldham may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back to school.

Date Published 12/09/2021

Third man arrested over Council leader car fire

A third man has been arrested in connection with the arson attack on the Oldham council leader's car.

Date Published 11/09/2021


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