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A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hospital attack leaves woman with 'life-changing' injuries

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident overnight in Oldham.

Date Published 09/01/2025


Chronicle boss Matt salutes Royal Oldham staff following new year surgery

Oldham Chronicle boss Matt Ramsbottom has felt compelled to issue a heartfelt 'thank you' message to staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital following new year surgery. 

Date Published 11/01/2025

The war memorial hit by vandals will be restored

A war memorial that has been targeted by vandals for years will be repaired.

Date Published 09/01/2025


National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures

The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut

Date Published 09/01/2025

Places where you can go to keep warm as temperatures plummet

Councils, voluntary organisations and businesses across Greater Manchester are opening their doors to people who need to keep warm as temperatures plummet amid the current cold...

Date Published 09/01/2025


Burnham ‘not opposed’ to new national grooming inquiry

Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.

Date Published 09/01/2025

Police swoop on £1m cannabis farm in Royton

On Wednesday, as part of GMP's Operation AVRO, police neighbourhood officers conducted a search warrant at a property on Higginshaw Lane in Royton in relation to a suspected...

Date Published 09/01/2025


Hathershaw College works with Oldham Sixth Form College for peer supported revision

Hathershaw College has been working in partnership with Oldham Sixth Form College who have agreed to assist with peer supported revision.

Date Published 09/01/2025

Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinic in Oldham

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in Oldham, Bolton and Altrincham this January, offering specialist support in a safe,...

Date Published 09/01/2025


Police's Operation AVRO day in Oldham sees criminals arrested and engagement with community

On Tuesday (January 7), under a cloud of snow once again, local Greater Manchester Police officers were supported by wider district resources to provide high-visibility and...

Date Published 07/01/2025

Severe frosts then milder air creeping in later this weekend

It’s been an eventful two weeks with heavy and persistent rain on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Date Published 07/01/2025


Talented Helen set for tv's Landscape Artist of the Year challenge

Sky Arts embarks on another search for talented landscape artists across Britain and Ireland with a new series of Landscape Artist of the Year, airing on Sky Arts, Freeview and...

Date Published 07/01/2025

Government issues statement on clean air zone

The government body deciding if motorists will pay to drive in Greater Manchester has issued a statement on alternative plans.

Date Published 07/01/2025


'An absolute disgrace' - callous fly-tippers dump rubbish at cemetery entrance

A community is outraged by callous fly-tippers who have desecrated the entrance to a treasured parish cemetery.

Date Published 07/01/2025

Mayor plans to raise police tax by £14

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wants to increase the police element of council tax bills - saying it’s ‘vital to maintain GMP’s improvement’.

Date Published 06/01/2025


‘No plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, says transport secretary

There are ‘no plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, according to the transport secretary - but a ‘formal’ decision STILL hasn’t been made.

Date Published 06/01/2025

Mountain heroes rescue lost trio

Fifteen members of the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team led a hunt to find a party of three people lost on a hillside above Dovestone on Saturday evening.

Date Published 06/01/2025


Greater Manchester Police's Operation AVRO officers' hectic day of action in Oldham

Operation AVRO is Greater Manchester Police's force-wide monthly blitz on local crime, which runs in a different district each month.

Date Published 05/01/2025

Police searching for Christopher's next of kin

Do you know the next of kin of a man from Nixon Street in Failsworth?

Date Published 05/01/2025


The ‘big’ bus moment we’ve waited four decades for is here

It’s the ‘big’ moment which some in Greater Manchester waited four decades for.

Date Published 05/01/2025

Just what does the ‘biggest bus change yet’ mean for passengers?

Early yesterday morning (Sunday), ‘the biggest change to buses this country has seen in a long, long time’ took place in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 02/01/2025


Mountain rescue called to Delph incident

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service about a female who had slipped and injured their ankle in a field near Delph.

Date Published 02/01/2025

This bold idea turned tired Altrincham into a buzzing town, now everywhere else is copying it

It all started with Altrincham.

Date Published 02/01/2025


Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre reopens following £250k refurbishment

Oldham Active’s Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre has reopened following a £250,000 transformation of its gym and exercise facilities.

Date Published 02/01/2025

NHS urge the public to use online services as services face post-Christmas pressure

Our region’s senior health leader has urged the public to use services wisely as 111 phone services, GP practices and A&E departments see high numbers of people contacting them...

Date Published 02/01/2025


Dr Kershaw's set to launch the Great Christmas Tree Chip-Off

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice will be launching its first-ever Great Christmas Tree Chip-Off this weekend to raise money for patients and their families.

Date Published 02/01/2025

Elon Musk weighs in as Labour rejects Oldham’s call for child abuse inquiry

Labour has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse.

Date Published 30/12/2024


Oldham Tuneless Choir encourages you to sing in 2025

If your New Year's resolution is to find a new hobby, socialise more, or to be healthier and happier, then Oldham Tuneless Choir believe they can help.

Date Published 30/12/2024

Uppermill writer and filmmaker John launches new book

Are you a runner who’s lost the joy of running?

Date Published 30/12/2024


The King's New Year honours list - some incredible Oldhamers are recognised

Community champions and creatives are among a number of Oldhamers who have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.

Date Published 30/12/2024

Search extends for missing 13-year-old who has Oldham links

Greater Manchester Police officers are helping their colleagues in Devon and Cornwall try to find 13-year-old Kayleigh, who has links to the Oldham area.

Date Published 30/12/2024


The major events that defined Oldham in 2024

It’s been an eventful 2024 for Oldham borough.

Date Published 28/12/2024

Oldham drugs probe - police seeking this man

Police officers are appealing for information following an investigation into drugs supply in the Oldham area.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Man with Oldham links wanted in connection with a 'serious' offence

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Anthony Morrison.

Date Published 23/12/2024

‘I tried driving a Metrolink tram – I got in a crash and was caught speeding five times’

After five minutes driving a Metrolink tram, I had ploughed into a car outside Manchester Town Hall.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Suspected stolen bike seized from youths near South Chadderton tram stop

A suspected stolen bike was seized after police officers attended a scene at a Chadderton tram stop where a large group of youths were gathered on Friday.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Oldhamer Charlotte is crowned Aldi's biggest superfan!

A woman from Oldham has been officially crowned Aldi’s biggest fan and awarded the supermarket’s first-ever Superfan Card, which covers the cost of a year’s worth of groceries.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Christmas Day rescue drama for mountain teams

Two mountain rescue teams were involved in a tough rescue for three hours on Christmas Day afternoon.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Oldham duo set to complete incredible year-long fund-raising challenge

A pair of endurance runners from Oldham are set for their final run in an epic challenge to run 10km a day for the whole year.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Global beats set to hit The Vale in new 2025 season

From blues to flamenco and dayglo punk to New Orleans brass, there's a whole world of music on offer at The Vale in early 2025.

Date Published 23/12/2024

The big developments set to transform Oldham in 2025

This year saw the launch of ambitious plans to change the face of Oldham in the future.

Date Published 23/12/2024


There will be no local elections in Greater Manchester in 2025 - and here’s why

There will be no elections held in Greater Manchester in 2025.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Dobcross by torchlight

A pretty Saddleworth village proved the Christmas flame still burns when the community turned out for a traditional torchlit procession.

Date Published 23/12/2024


TfGM industrial action OFF

Potential industrial action at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) just days before the mayor’s ‘biggest change yet to our public transport’ has been averted.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Meet the 16-year-old boy who looks after 13 babies!

Harley Keenan looks after almost as many babies as he has clocked in years walking this earth.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Man wanted in connection with 'serious' offences - do not approach him

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Jerome Wood.

Date Published 20/12/2024

Festive fun at school’s Christmas Fair

The Oldham community flocked to E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) recently for its annual Christmas Fair, which brought some festive cheer for attendees and marked the...

Date Published 20/12/2024


Child and two adults injured in Oldham Way crash

Two adults and a child were injured in a road crash in Oldham on Saturday (December 21).

Date Published 20/12/2024

The new powers Andy Burnham never wanted that are causing concern

Andy Burnham will have the power to overturn decisions by local councils over controversial developments under new proposals.

Date Published 20/12/2024


‘Drug dealing hotspot’ flat shut as neighbours speak of months-long ordeal

A flat said by council bosses to be a ‘drug-dealing hotspot’ has been cleared after a closure order was enforced.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Teacher Jackie retires after 40 years at Werneth Primary School

After an incredible 40 years of service to the staff, children and school community of Werneth Primary School, Jackie Hodgkiss retired from her role as Deputy Designated...

Date Published 19/12/2024


Police appeal follows targeted handbag theft in Oldham town centre car park

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information following a robbery which took place at the Spindles car park on Peter Street in Oldham.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Crompton House's #WriteaSmile postcard project raises much-needed money for NorthCare charity

Crompton House school's #WriteaSmile postcard project is going from strength to strength.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Crompton Street incident - man charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

A man has been charged with firearm offences following an incident in Oldham in November.

Date Published 19/12/2024

National award joy for popular Oldham-based chess club

The English Chess Federation's Director of Finance, Alex Longson, represented the national governing body in presenting the 2024 Club of the Year award to the Oldham-based 3Cs...

Date Published 19/12/2024


New all-day cafe coming to Oldham tram stop

A new all-day cafe will be serving up coffee and pastries to commuters in Oldham.

Date Published 19/12/2024

School charity reindeer run raises vital funds for Dr Kershaw's

Children and staff at Burnley Brow school in Chadderton took part in a charity Reindeer Run, raising funds for the Royton-based Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Studio OL3 launches scholarship in bid to inspire the next generation of computer science innovators at Hulme School

Studio OL3, a renowned architectural firm based in Oldham, has unveiled the Studio OL3 Scholarship for Computer Science.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Police turn up at Oldham Council after explosive argument in chambers and ‘Nazi’ insults

Police officers turned up to an Oldham Council meeting after an ‘explosive’ argument between councillors of different political groups and the public.

Date Published 18/12/2024


Some windy days coming up and a look at the weather for Christmas Day

December, these days, always seems mild.

Date Published 18/12/2024

Huge Prince’s Gate development plan pushed back as council accused of ‘doing too much behind closed doors’

The decision on the long-awaited development at Prince’s Gate in Oldham has been questioned after councillors raised concerns about ‘insufficient information’ and decisions they...

Date Published 18/12/2024


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