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The council is looking facing a shortfall in funding of around £30 million.

Budget consultation launched on millions of pounds of cuts

Council bosses are consulting on making millions of pounds of cuts – including axing funding for charities and the opening hours of Gallery Oldham – as they face a £30m funding shortfall.

Date Published 23/11/2020


Saddleworth Santa Dash is on its way

Get ready... steady... dash...

Date Published 23/11/2020

Angels come to the hills

Saddleworth is bracing itself for the arrival of a unique heavenly host of Christmas angels.

Date Published 23/11/2020


Maggie’s set to host free virtual carol concert

Cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham s hosting a free virtual carol concert at 6pm on Sunday 13th December in support of people with cancer. The concert has a fantastic line-up of...

Date Published 23/11/2020

Celebrate achievements with messages from the Panto Dame

Oldhamers are invited to nominate people who have achieved something great or overcome something challenging during the coronavirus crisis for a special message from Oldham...

Date Published 23/11/2020


Nearly 800 fires a year caused by electrical appliances, new figures reveal

Property has been destroyed and homes have been seriously damaged nearly 800 times a year as a result of faulty or mistakenly used electrical appliances, Greater Manchester Fire...

Date Published 23/11/2020

Safety advice issued amid rise in Carbon Monoxide cases

More reported cases of carbon monoxide have come from Greater Manchester than many other areas of the country this year.

Date Published 23/11/2020


What it’s like to live with no earnings for eight months as scores have missed out on furlough from bosses and authorities since March

Scores of people have slipped through the government’s COVID support net with some living with no earnings since March.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Plans Submitted to Transform Maple Mill into a New Affordable Housing Development

Plans have been submitted to transform the former Maple Mill site in Oldham into a new affordable housing scheme.

Date Published 23/11/2020


Two Oldham men charged in connection with teenager’s murder

A further two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with the murder of a teenager in Moston earlier this month.

Date Published 23/11/2020

End the retreat in stable public sector funding, says Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has this week announced an extra £16.5 billion for Britain’s armed forces over four years, saying he was determined to “end the retreat” in military...

Date Published 23/11/2020


GMP Transport Unit reaches its one-year milestone

This month, GMP's Transport Unit celebrates its first anniversary.

Date Published 22/11/2020

Six-week-old puppy with deformed paw dumped in a box and left in park

A six-week-old puppy with a deformed paw was found dumped in a box which was left in a park near Ashton. 

Date Published 22/11/2020


Bus reform proposals - Stagecoach keen to seize 'major' opportunity to rebuild networks

Stagecoach Group plc has noted the announcement by Greater Manchester Combined Authority regarding the re-evaluation of its previously announced bus reform proposals in light of...

Date Published 22/11/2020

Hospital group shortlisted for two national 2020 HSJ awards

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group - which includes the Royal Oldham Hospital - has announced that its Freedom to Speak Up team and its Inclusion Centre of Excellence team have...

Date Published 21/11/2020


Self Assessment customers warned about scammers posing as HMRC

Self Assessment customers should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 21/11/2020

RSPCA braces for toughest year yet as Christmas campaign launches

The RSPCA is bracing itself for the toughest Christmas yet as the charity fears the financial strain from the coronavirus pandemic could mean a rise in pets being abandoned and...

Date Published 21/11/2020


RoSPA and RSA to provide free virtual strength and balance sessions

A series of online strength and balance sessions for people in later life are being arranged to tackle falls – a leading cause of fatal and serious accidents in the home – as part...

Date Published 21/11/2020

Give the gift of comfort this Christmas

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is asking the community to support their Christmas ‘Furnish with Love’ Appeal by taking part in festive fundraising activities to help raise the vital funds...

Date Published 20/11/2020


Mayors join forces to call for support for millions ‘excluded’ from government support

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to help almost three million people across the UK who have been ‘excluded’ from vital support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Award nomination boost for two fantastic Oldham fund-raisers

Shaw schoolteacher Steve Hill's 'Team Hill Charitable Trust' and Oldham firefighter Aaron Lee's 'Hive22 Running Club' have both been nominated for a prestigious community award.

Date Published 20/11/2020


Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (November 20).

Date Published 20/11/2020

UK’s biggest food collection launches as charities face a Covid Christmas

Local shoppers are being urged to donate to the UK’s biggest food collection and support the Trussell Trust and FareShare as they help people in crisis amid the Covid-19 pandemic...

Date Published 20/11/2020


Afruz leads charity run from Oldham to the Yemen - and back again!

Champion Coppice charity fundraiser Afruz Miah is spearheading a pack of runners as they traverse the near 4,000 miles from Britain to the Yemen - and then back again.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Man jailed for over five years after a spree of offending in January which began with the robbery of a Mercedes

A man has been jailed for over five years after a spree of offending in January which began with the robbery of a Mercedes.

Date Published 20/11/2020


Oldham children and young people’s mental health supported during Covid crisis

Oldham Council and its partners have ensured children and young people’s mental health has not been forgotten during the Covid crisis.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Victory for objectors after Mossley housing plans rejected

Hundreds of people who objected to ‘insane’ proposals for a new housing estate have been victorious after councillors went against officers’ advice to reject the plans.

Date Published 20/11/2020


HIV prevention pills soon to be more widely available

As the world races to create a vaccine to combat coronavirus, the end of an epidemic which devastated the gay community for decades is now in sight.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Lib Dem Leader seeks Oldham delay in deciding on Green Belt homes plan

Salford and Stockport Councils have this week postponed their meetings where councillors will decide on whether to adopt the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the Oldham...

Date Published 19/11/2020


Teenager given detention order after burglary

A teenager has received an eight-month detention and training order in relation to a burglary in Moston.

Date Published 19/11/2020

17 tons of rubbish fly-tipped on road in Oldham

Town hall bosses have slammed the actions of ‘selfish individuals’ after a massive 17 tons of waste was dumped on an Oldham road.

Date Published 19/11/2020


Oldhamers praised for response to Covid-19 vaccine study

A research programme which called on people from Oldham and the surrounding area to take part in trying to find a cure for Covid-19 has kicked off in impressive fashion according...

Date Published 19/11/2020

Oldham soap-actor backs campaign to Coliseum appeal

Oldham Coliseum’s campaign to secure its future has been given a major boost after former Coronation Street actor and star of their 2019 panto threw his weight behind their

Date Published 19/11/2020


Former Oldham College building being demolished

A major renovation project at Oldham College has taken another step forward with two buildings deemed ‘obsolete’ being removed from the campus.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Morrisons launches Gingerbread Donut in time for Christmas

Just when you thought Supermarkets couldn’t think of anything else they could sprinkle the Christmas dust over, well now it’s the turn of the humble donut for the festive...

Date Published 19/11/2020


Police's knife prevention campaign sees more than 150 blades handed in

The latest knife crime prevention campaign from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has seen 170 knives recovered and 82 people arrested during a week-long initiative.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Special court could be held for unpaid Covid fines in Greater Manchester

A special court could be convened in Greater Manchester to deal with hundreds of unpaid coronavirus lockdown fines before Christmas.

Date Published 18/11/2020


Oldham shop owner threatened with a machete during robbery

Greater Manchester Police Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following a robbery in Oldham.

Date Published 18/11/2020

Burnham warns against ‘permanent’ restrictions once lockdown ends

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.

Date Published 19/11/2020


Former school site could be developed with 150 new homes

Council bosses have agreed to sell a former school site in Oldham to a developer who could build up to 150 new homes on the land.

Date Published 18/11/2020

Pupil referral unit to be expanded in Oldham

A pupil referral unit in Oldham is to be expanded to take in extra children who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools.

Date Published 18/11/2020


New Oldham Enterprise Programme Partnership announced

A new partnership between Oldham’s Enterprise Trust (OET) and The Prince’s Trust has been announced in order to support the town’s young entrepreneurs. The Prince’s Trust has...

Date Published 18/11/2020

Council Leader barks at dog fouling complaints

The leader of Oldham Council has taken to social media to bite back at those seeking more action from the local authority when it comes to clearing the town’s streets of dog dirt.

Date Published 18/11/2020


Oldham resident shortlisted for National Art Competition

A 68-year-old writer who lives on the Mossley/Saddleworth border made the shortlist for the King Lear Prizes, a new national arts competition launched in March 2020 to encourage...

Date Published 18/11/2020

Lib Dems welcome mass Covid testing in Oldham

The Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has welcomed the recent announcement that Oldham will be one of 67 new areas to follow Liverpool as locations for mass...

Date Published 18/11/2020


Emmaus Mossley to benefit from Co-op funding boost

Homelessness charity, Emmaus Mossley, has been selected to benefit from the latest round of the Co-op Local Community Fund.

Date Published 18/11/2020

Two security marshals injured in separate incidents in Saddleworth

Two security marshals were involved in separate dramatic incidents at one of Saddleworth’s most popular and controversial beauty spots at the weekend.

Date Published 18/11/2020


Experience a new kind of Panto magic online

Oldham Coliseum Theatre have created a new kind of panto magic for 2020.

Date Published 17/11/2020

Oldham safeguarding teams link up with musical theatre duo to encourage people to ‘walk in another’s shoes’

Oldham Council’s Safeguarding team has teamed up with CIC Made by Mortals to launch a podcast and series of interactive online workshops, which help them learn more about...

Date Published 17/11/2020


'It's absolutely disgusting' - fed up residents slam irresponsible dog owners and council

The scourge of dog fouling is blighting the lives of many south Chadderton residents, and they are seeking more action to combat the issue from Oldham council and local...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Love your local market: traders are still here for you

Oldham’s market traders are supporting customers throughout the national restrictions with stalls selling essential goods still open and others offering click and collect and...

Date Published 16/11/2020


Street Angels salute a helping hand from the Revolve Cafe

The Oldham Street Angels have been getting a helping hand with freshly cooked meals for the vulnerable courtesy of the Revolve Café at Oldham Leisure Centre.

Date Published 16/11/2020

'Little hero' praised for amazing community effort

A quiet, dedicated community champion has been praised as a “little hero” in his inspirational effort to support the homeless and needy.

Date Published 16/11/2020


Healthwatch Oldham launches the People's Choice Awards

Healthwatch Oldham is launching the inaugural People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services deliver to the people of...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Latest figures show dramatic drop in Covid-19 cases in former hotspot

Werneth has seen the highest number of coronavirus infections in Oldham but cases are continuing to fall dramatically in the former hotspot Alexandra Park.

Date Published 16/11/2020


Lib-Dems seek new legal powers for council to tackle nuisance pavement parking

Liberal Democrat councillors have responded to a government consultation on pavement parking by asking for new powers to be granted to councils to tackle nuisance parking.

Date Published 16/11/2020

Landmark moment for Metrolink as first new vehicle arrives

The first of 27 new Metrolink trams has arrived in Manchester after an epic 1,800km journey across Europe.

Date Published 16/11/2020


Rayner demands government lobbyists inquiry

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has called for an urgent inquiry into whether lobbyists employed by the government during the Covid response unfairly benefited from...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Lincoln man charged following Heywood death

A man from Lincoln has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Heywood.

Date Published 16/11/2020


Rotary clubs are on the march for charity

Three local rotary clubs have collectively put their best feet forward to collect shoes for a worthy charity.

Date Published 16/11/2020

Doreen's special 90th birthday message

A Grotton woman who received a Royal accolade for her charitable works celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday with a special message from Oldham’s Mayor, Cllr Ginny Alexander.

Date Published 16/11/2020


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