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Flooding scheme to protect a hundred homes in Oldham approved

A huge scheme to prevent more than a hundred homes from flooding in Saddleworth has been given the green light – but it will mean more than six months of road closures.

Date Published 21/08/2019


Second expansion agreed for special school in Oldham

Town hall bosses have agreed the second expansion in six months of a school for children with autism to meet ‘significant pressure’ for places.

Date Published 21/08/2019

Blackley man jailed after woman is sexually assaulted at proposed dinner party

A man who sexually assaulted a woman at his home in Blackley has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. 

Date Published 21/08/2019


Fundraisers take Alexandra Park for Dr Kershaw's Colour Blast

Hundreds of Hospice fundraisers are set to descend on Alexandra Park on Sunday 22nd September for the most colourful event of the year, Dr Kershaw’s Colour Blast – Back to the...

Date Published 21/08/2019

Police Officers investigated over death of Oldham man

Five police officers are under investigation over the death of Andre Moura, who was found 'unresponsive' in the back of a police van in Oldham last year. 

Date Published 21/08/2019


Oldham Pilot Singing at Twickenham Rugby International

British Airways’ singing pilot Stuart Beech from Oldham will play to his largest ever live audience on Saturday, August 24th, when he takes to the pitch at Twickenham to sing...

Date Published 21/08/2019

A&E department at The Royal Oldham Hospital get SCAPE accreditation

Staff in the A&E Department at The Royal Oldham Hospital are celebrating after achieving SCAPE accreditation. 

Date Published 20/08/2019


Oldham company release new eco-friendly toilet rolls

A new ‘Soft on Nature’ Toilet Tissue has been created by Nova Tissue in Hollinwood in response to increasing demand for and the need to produce more sustainable hygiene products.

Date Published 20/08/2019

Saddleworth Round Table host Oktober 'Pie' fest

The creative team from industrious Saddleworth Round Table are really out to prove when it comes to community fund raising the PIES definitely have it.

Date Published 20/08/2019


More security on Metrolink welcomed - as Bomb Squad have to stop services.

Oldham Councillor Howard Sykes has welcomed more police being present on the Metrolink.

Date Published 20/08/2019

Young people in Greater Manchester to benefit from improved mental health services

Thousands of young people in Greater Manchester will benefit from new mental health support including counselling, mentoring and arts programmes in their communities backed by a...

Date Published 20/08/2019


Local Crossbreed Dog competing at Crufts

A local dog from Oldham,  has won first place in the Good Citizen Dog Scheme class at Scruffts, the annual crossbreed competition run by the Kennel Club, and will go on to compete...

Date Published 20/08/2019

Rainbow over Dobcross

This stunning image captures the weather recently in Oldham.

Date Published 20/08/2019


Emmaus Mossley to host charity match for Mayor’s Homelessness Fund  

A team of ex-professional footballers and formerly homeless people supported by Emmaus Mossley are gearing up for a charity football match against Greater Manchester Police (GMP)...

Date Published 19/08/2019

Saddleworth youngster scoops most points in horticultural show

Little Branden Buckley was toasted the cream of the crop when he scooped up the most points in a Saddleworth village’s legendary horticultural show.

Date Published 19/08/2019


Key Saddleworth Link road closure for Winter

Saddleworth villagers are bracing themselves for a winter of discontent with the announcement part of a key link road will close for seven months.

Date Published 19/08/2019

New security team for public transport

A new crack transport team will keep the travelling public safe and stop offenders “in their tracks.”

Date Published 19/08/2019


Oldham Mountain Rescue gets 'Safe' Donation

The Key Safe Company, has provided Oldham Mountain Rescue Team with a total donation of five key safes, ensuring the team has immediate access to its resources whenever needed.

Date Published 19/08/2019

Cotton Clouds Festival Success

The Cotton Clouds Festival went well, despite worries about the weather.

Date Published 19/08/2019


Burnham to visit Dovestones

The voice of Andy Burnham, The Mayor of Greater Manchester,  could help preserve a unique Saddleworth beauty spot for future generations.

Date Published 19/08/2019

Are you ready to run for Maggie's Oldham?

Maggie’s Oldham - the charity based in the grounds of the Royal Oldham Hospital - are looking for people to join ‘Team Maggie’s’ at the Rochdale Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Run...

Date Published 18/08/2019


Oldham town centre to get a huge new climbing centre

A huge new indoor climbing centre could be built on the site of a former church in the heart of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 18/08/2019

Yellow Weather warning in place for Oldham

The Met Office have issued a Yellow Weather Warning for major parts of the UK including our region.

Date Published 16/08/2019


Peterloo Picnic in the Park at Tandle Hill

A picnic will take place at at Tandle Hill Country Park today (Sunday 18th August).

Date Published 18/08/2019

Get nominating for the 2020 Oldham Business Awards

Now moving into its 12th year of celebrating the success of the Oldham’s business community, next year’s 2020 awards ceremony should be even bigger and better.

Date Published 16/08/2019


Cotton Clouds is back this weekend and so is the app

This year's Cotton Clouds Festival will again provide it's attendees with an app, connecting those off to see 'Peter Hook & The Light' in the beautiful Saddleworth surroundings.

Date Published 17/08/2019

Police appeal for help to trace wanted man from Tameside

40-year old Andrew James Burgess was released from prison on 1 August 2019 after being jailed in 2006 for section 18 assault.

Date Published 15/08/2019


200 Years Ago Today - The Legacy of Peterloo

Manchester’s Peterloo massacre was a defining moment in British democracy, with many historians saying it gave rise to some of our crucial freedoms today.  

Date Published 16/08/2019

Oldham Hulme Grammar School Sixth Form students excel

Oldham Hulme Grammar School sixth form students have achieved another set of excellent A Level results this summer.

Date Published 15/08/2019


Greater Manchester's Programme of Events Celebrating Peterloo

There's a whole programme of events going on across Greater Manchester to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre.

Date Published 15/08/2019

Blue Coat celebrate A level Grades

It's been another fantastic year for A level grades at Blue Coat School in Oldham, with 30% of all A Level exam entries being awarded at grade A*/A.

Date Published 15/08/2019


Students celebrate nail-biting A level results day

Greater Manchester has seen a mixture of emotions this morning (Thursday 15th August) as students head to collect their A level results.

Date Published 15/08/2019

Warrant executed across Oldham and Bury sees two men arrested

GMP and partner agencies took part in a planned warrant this morning (Wednesday 14th August 2019) across two properties in Bury and Oldham as part of Operation Dynamo.

Date Published 14/08/2019


Peterloo Massacre memorial on view ahead of commemorations

Manchester’s permanent memorial to the Peterloo Massacre is now on public view - in time for the 200th anniversary of the epoch-making event.

Date Published 14/08/2019

Thousands of wet wipes damage rivers across Greater Manchester

This disgusting mess is the result of people in Greater Manchester flushing wet wipes down the loo – and experts say they are causing ‘microplastic’ pollution.

Date Published 14/08/2019


Major drainage project to start in Delph

Vital drainage work is set to start which when complete will help to alleviate flooding in an area of Delph.

Date Published 14/08/2019

Call for digital businesses in Oldham to tackle skills shortage

Greater Manchester’s digital and creative sector will require at least 22,000 additional roles by 2035 in order to sustain itself, according to Manchester Digital. It's urging...

Date Published 14/08/2019


It's Game Over, parents! The future jobs that don't have parent's approval

Out of touch parents are trying to steer their children away from pursuing lucrative 21st century careers, because they don't understand the opportunities, a study suggests.

Date Published 14/08/2019

Images released after man suffers blow to the head with baseball bat

Officers investigating a robbery in Rochdale in which a man was hit over the head with a baseball bat have released an image of a man they want to speak to. 

Date Published 13/08/2019


Man sets bus with passengers on board alight in Dukinfield

An investigation has been launched after a stagecoach double-decker bus was set alight in Dukinfield.

Date Published 13/08/2019

Saddleworth to lure Visitors to Manchester

THIS dramatic picture of one of Saddleworth's most iconic landscapes, greets passengers arriving at Manchester international airport.

Date Published 13/08/2019


Yanks Festival Future in Doubt

The future of the colourful Yanks annual jamboree in Saddleworth is in jeopardy.

Date Published 13/08/2019

Northern's first retiring pacer train makes last journey to Stalybridge

The first of Northern's pacer train's to retire made carried it's last passengers from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge.

Date Published 12/08/2019


CCTV images released after burglary at Greenfield rail station

BTP (British Transport Police) officers have released CCTV images after a burglary at Greenfield rail station in Oldham.

Date Published 12/08/2019

Over 200 firearms handed in during Greater Manchester Police’s firearms surrender

The two-week national firearms surrender took place between Sunday 21st July and Sunday 4th August.

Date Published 12/08/2019


Man dies after Police Chase in Hyde.

A man's died after a police chase in Hyde.

Date Published 12/08/2019

Two people in custody after attempted robbery in Failsworth

Two people are in custody after attempting to steal a woman’s handbag in Failsworth.

Date Published 12/08/2019


Saddleworth branded a "death zone" for rare birds

Saddleworth has been branded a “death zone” for birds of prey in a damning report by the national bird conservation organisation.

Date Published 12/08/2019

Spaceship lands at Denshaw

HOUSTON ... we have a problem: one of our spaceships  has landed in Saddleworth’s most isolated village.

Date Published 12/08/2019


The Yanks return to Saddleworth this weekend

The annual military show returns to the villages of Uppermill in Saddleworth this weekend (10th-11th August 2019) and this year includes celebrations of two historical milestones.

Date Published 09/08/2019

Oldham council’s head of planning has resigned.

The town hall launched an investigation into ‘allegations’ relating to Stephen Irvine.

Date Published 09/08/2019


Biggest ever emergency exercise planned for M62

One of the biggest ever motorway emergency exercises will take place on the M62 this weekend to help improve responses to major road incidents.

Date Published 08/08/2019

Woman struck with own car attempting to stop a thief in Middleton

Police are appealing for information after a woman was struck with her own car while trying to stop a thief in Middleton.

Date Published 08/08/2019


Saddleworth volunteers presented with coveted award

An unassuming married couple have received a special award for their unstinting volunteering to their area.

Date Published 08/08/2019

Body of a man found in canal in Rochdale

Police were called to reports that a body had been found in water near to Deeplish Road in Rochdale yesterday (Wednesday 7th August 2019).

Date Published 08/08/2019


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