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Royton waste incinerator plans could be off the table

Controversial plans for a huge £150 million waste-to-energy plant in Royton could be off the table in their current form.

Date Published 13/10/2021


Join the 'Big Oldham Conversation'

People across Oldham are being invited to have their say in the 'Big Oldham Conversation'.

Date Published 13/10/2021

Man jailed for child sex offences after chatting online to adults he thought were children

A man who kept indecent files on his mobile phone has been jailed.

Date Published 13/10/2021


Grass-topped ‘earth houses’ could be built in Saddleworth

Plans for two ‘earth houses’ have been lodged which could be constructed in the green belt land in Saddleworth and Oldham.

Date Published 13/10/2021

Three men arrested after 13kg of drugs seized in early morning raids

Three men have been charged with a range of drug offences following morning raids yesterday.

Date Published 13/10/2021


Plans to build 365 new homes in Fitton Hill lodged

Plans to build more than 350 homes in Oldham across two former school sites have been revealed.

Date Published 13/10/2021

National fostering film project launches in Oldham

Fostering services across the country are joining together for the national release of a new short film commissioned by the largest collaboration of local councils and children’s...

Date Published 12/10/2021


400 more Christie patients to benefit from treatment at home

Around 400 more cancer patients a year will be able to have their treatment at home thanks to a further expansion of The Christie at Home service.

Date Published 12/10/2021

Council probe follows sweeper blaze

Following yesterday morning’s (Sunday) dramatic road sweeper blaze on the A62, Oldham Council officials say they are examining the sweeper after a similar incident occurred...

Date Published 11/10/2021


These are the Greater Manchester Covid hotspots - and areas where virus is still dwindling

Trafford neighbourhoods are continuing to dominate the top 10 biggest Covid-19 hotspots in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Bedsits plan for former pub given green light despite councillor’s ‘emotional’ plea

Controversial plans to convert an historic former pub into bedsits have been given the green light – despite overwhelming public opposition.

Date Published 11/10/2021


New NHS foundation trust seeking governors

Members of the public with an interest in local healthcare are invited to stand for election as a governor for the newly-created Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).

Date Published 11/10/2021

Oldham College pair short-listed in Student of the Year awards

Two Oldham College learners are celebrating after being shortlisted for the Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year 2021/22 awards.

Date Published 11/10/2021


FCHO delivers 15 new family homes in Oldham and Rochdale

Oldham-based housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), has moved another step closer to delivering 750 new homes by 2026 by completing on 15 'off the shelf' new...

Date Published 11/10/2021

Detectives release new image in relation to serious assault in Chadderton

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

Date Published 11/10/2021


Take a look ‘Inside Adam’s Mind’ at mental health-inspired Oldham art exhibition

A local artist has unveiled a very personal exhibition at a community art gallery in Oldham, which details the story behind his mental health journey.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Class violence against homeless as a hate crime - Oldham GP

Attacks on rough sleepers ought to be classed as 'hate crimes' so that we can better understand their motivation and encourage those living on our streets to report verbal and...

Date Published 11/10/2021


Witness appeal after fatal Chadderton collision

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died in a collision in Chadderton on Friday night.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Hate Crime Awareness Week - "we will not tolerate hate in Oldham"

Victims and witnesses of hate crime across Oldham are being urged to come forward and seek support this Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Date Published 11/10/2021


Ace to the rescue

A five-month-old trainee mountain rescue search dog has had his first taste of life on the front line.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Legacies of Biafra showpiece to feature at Oldham's Black History Month celebrations

As part of Oldham Council’s celebration of Black History Month, Gallery Oldham is hosting the multi-media show Legacies of Biafra.

Date Published 11/10/2021


Two arrested following drugs raid

Two people were arrested following a dawn drug raid in the Medlock Vale area of Oldham.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Cash bonanza raised at Team Hill charity bash

A glittering celebratory dinner attended by 150 guests raised £3,500 for Steve Hill's 'Team Hill Charitable Trust' at St Anne's Rugby Club.

Date Published 11/10/2021


A wall of flames at roadside fire

The A62 Huddersfield Road was closed for a time after a road sweeper caught fire early yesterday (Sunday).

Date Published 11/10/2021

Officer who sexually assaulted girl dismissed from force

A police constable who previously served as a neighbourhood officer in Tameside has been formally dismissed from GMP.

Date Published 08/10/2021


Independent voices to examine the future of Oldham's economy

A new independent review board has been formed to explore options for improving Oldham's economy.

Date Published 08/10/2021

Work on £14m affordable home estate to begin this month

Work on a huge new £14m housing estate on the site of a former mill where all the homes will be affordable is to begin this month.

Date Published 08/10/2021


Young people help with designs at Northern Roots

Young people from across Oldham have been helping to co-design Northern Roots’ proposed Visitor Centre and Learning Centre, as part of Northern Roots ongoing community...

Date Published 08/10/2021

Oldham's new climbing centre is flying high

Oldham's new climbing centre has attracted thousands of visitors during it's opening weeks.

Date Published 07/10/2021


Oldham-born Admiral appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff.

Date Published 07/10/2021

Grants of up to £20k to support local business growth now open

Oldham Council has launched a new grant fund to support Oldham businesses to accelerate their growth projects.

Date Published 07/10/2021


The Headless Horseman is coming to Oldham this Halloween.

Stars of the stage and screen Wendi Peters (Big! The Musical; Coronation Street) and Bill Ward (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie; Emmerdale), lead a thrilling new production of The...

Date Published 06/10/2021

Youth Theatre for Young Carers in Oldham.

Wild Things Performing Arts CIC is to partner with charity ‘Positive Steps’ to deliver a new Youth Theatre for Young Carers in Oldham.

Date Published 06/10/2021


GMP increases amount of call handlers on force

There has been an 18 per cent increase in full time call handlers in the Operational Communications Branch.

Date Published 06/10/2021

Manchester Airport's Community Trust Fund passes £80,000 of donations in 2021.

Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has now pledged more than £80k to community causes in 2021, after nine grants totalling £23,146.46 were approved.

Date Published 06/10/2021


Oldham's free bonfire is 'Back with a Bang!'

Oldham's annual bonfire will return this year on Thursday, 4 November.

Date Published 06/10/2021

GM Clean Air Zone financial support scheme for HGVs to launch in November

A financial support scheme to upgrade or retrofit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to comply with the GM-wide Clean Air Zone will open to applications this Autumn.

Date Published 06/10/2021


Jim McMahon praises £1.8M investment in Oldham manufacturers headquarters.

Ultimate Products, the owner, manager, designer and developer of an extensive range of value-focused consumer goods brands, has opened a newly refurbished office at its global...

Date Published 06/10/2021

'Come and see for yourself' Council leader invites Gove to Oldham

Oldham Council leader Arooj Shah has invited Levelling Up minister Michael Gove to Oldham to 'better understand' the borough, following comments he made at the Conservative Party...

Date Published 05/10/2021


Frank picks up another honour

Oldham’s hero of the seas Frank Rothwell has added another distinguished award to his growing list of accolades.

Date Published 05/10/2021

MP rounds on Michael Gove after comments on 'poor housing' and 'community tensions' in Oldham

Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West and Royton, has responded to comments made by Michael Gove at the Conservative party conference, saying '11 years of underinvestment' have...

Date Published 05/10/2021


FCHO aims to helping tenants 'live well' with support scheme

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a new support service, Live Well, which aims to put tenants’ wellbeing 'at the heart' of its plans.

Date Published 05/10/2021

Do you speak ‘Manc’, ‘Lancashire’ or ‘posh’?

The debate as to whether we are Mancunians or Lancastrians has rumbled on for decades – but new research suggests that locals think there are actually four main distinct regional...

Date Published 04/10/2021


Oldham youth club gets donation from builder Redrow.

An Oldham youth club can now offer new outdoor games, arts and crafts thanks to a donation from home builder Redrow.

Date Published 04/10/2021

Mayor opens Foxdenton Tearoom, named after famous suffragist.

Oldham’s Mayor Cllr Jenny Harrison praised the efforts of a dedicated community group when she officially opened Lydia's Tearoom in Foxdenton Park. 

Date Published 04/10/2021


They will be remembered. Borough wide cycle ride for Royal British Legion.

Two committed fund raising stalwarts have marked the 100th Anniversary of Royal British Legion by cycling round all 12 war memorials across the borough.

Date Published 04/10/2021

As many as 1 in 10 care home workers could lose their jobs across Greater Manchester

Fewer than 90% of care home staff have been vaccinated in some boroughs of Greater Manchester meaning they could lose their jobs by next month.

Date Published 04/10/2021


'Good samaritan' raped woman after escorting her to her car

A man from Oldham has been charged with rape following an incident in Ashton.

Date Published 04/10/2021

Have a theatrical staycation at the Coliseum with Sunny Side Up

Prolific playwright John Godber returns to Oldham from Tuesday 19 - Saturday, October 23 with his latest play, Sunny Side Up.

Date Published 03/10/2021


Council pledges support and help for Oldhamers as households head towards a difficult winter

A range of help and support is being offered to Oldhamers, as many households face the prospect of a difficult winter ahead. 

Date Published 03/10/2021

181 people have objected to controversial proposals to turn an old pub into bedsits – but council planning bosses says the scheme should go ahead

A controversial scheme that would see a former pub turned into bedits is set to be approved this week – despite more than 180 objections from the public.

Date Published 03/10/2021


Manchester railway upgrades continue this weekend - passengers reminded to check their journey

Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling between Manchester and Stalybridge this weekend to check their journey, as essential railway upgrades continue to bring more...

Date Published 02/10/2021

Policing operation in place to welcome visitors to Manchester for this year’s Conservative Party Conference

A huge policing operation is well underway to welcome visitors to Manchester for this year’s Conservative Party Conference.

Date Published 02/10/2021


Defective bridleway bridge set to be replaced this month

Oldham Council is set to replace a well-used bridleway bridge.

Date Published 01/10/2021

Prowler who robbed a double amputee to fund his drug habit is caged

A man who robbed a double amputee to fund his drug habit has been jailed.

Date Published 01/10/2021


Meet the architect, book a site tour - help shape the vision for Northern Roots

Northern Roots is running free site tours so you can discover more about the new urban farm and country park.

Date Published 01/10/2021

Bus firms ‘battling’ with lack of staff due to fallout caused by HGV driver crisis

Bus services in Greater Manchester are being hit by a lack of drivers as companies ‘battle’ with the fallout caused by the national HGV driver shortage.

Date Published 01/10/2021


Oldham youngster honoured with the British Citizen Youth award at the Palace of Westminster

Oldham nine-year-old Joseph Thompson has been presented with the Certificate of Honour at the Palace of Westminster, duly completing the recognition he has so deserved.

Date Published 01/10/2021

Greater Manchester Police has failed to improve its response to vulnerable victims of crime - HMICFRS

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is still failing to respond effectively to vulnerable victims of crime, four years after concerns were first raised, the policing inspectorate has...

Date Published 01/10/2021


Minimum taxi standards, including behaviour and dress code, to be rolled out

Minimum standards for taxi drivers – including behaviour and dress codes – will be rolled out across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/10/2021

MP McMahon calls for action on HMOs

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has called on Oldham Council to act on the constant stream of applications for Houses of Multiple Occupation in the borough and implement a...

Date Published 01/10/2021


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