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The Oldham County Court building, now closed and set to be convert into offices

County court to be converted into affordable apartments

A former county court which had been used as an unauthorised home for ‘property guardians’ is to be converted into ‘100pc affordable’ flats.

Date Published 16/06/2021


More steward volunteers needed in Oldham to get the jabs done

NHS Volunteer Responders are urgently calling for more steward volunteers in Oldham, Bolton, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan to support at local vaccination...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Ten-strong team rescue injured woman near Delph

Ten members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team spent an hour rescuing an stricken female who injured her lower leg walking near Delph yesterday (Tuesday).

Date Published 16/06/2021


MP praises Academy support for vulnerable families

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has praised new initiatives by a local secondary school designed to help local households in need of support.

Date Published 16/06/2021

John salutes his Team PB mates after life-changing health and fitness drive

Chadderton-based John Grimshaw has saluted David Lloyd Clubs after they helped him turn his life around after he took part in an innovative health and fitness initiative.

Date Published 16/06/2021


Government's care home staff vaccination plan cited as a 'controversial' move

A reported move by the Government to insist Covid vaccinations must become compulsory for staff in care homes for older people in England has been described as 'controversial' and...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Dealer jailed after drugs for sale were found in his kitchen

A man has been jailed after over £4,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were found in his kitchen, packaged and ready for sale.

Date Published 16/06/2021


Cervical Screening Awareness Week: Smear tests are 'so important', insists Toni

It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week (June 15-20) and the Macmillan Gynaecology Nurses at The Royal Oldham Hospital are raising awareness not only about the importance of...

Date Published 16/06/2021

MP Abrahams - Dementia research is at a ‘key turning point’

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams insists that the current state of dementia research in the UK is at a key turning point after the Covid-19 pandemic halted...

Date Published 16/06/2021


There's no mountain high enough for Oldham family fundraising after dad’s brain tumour diagnosis

A daughter whose beloved dad first had symptoms of an incurable brain tumour on her wedding day has climbed Mount Snowdon to support The Brain Tumour Charity.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Party in the Park showpiece is OFF

Organisers of Party in the Park, the family celebration that has graced Saddleworth for 15 years, have reluctantly concluded that this year's event cannot take place.

Date Published 16/06/2021


Oldham Music Centre is back hitting the right notes

The popular Oldham Council Music Centre has resumed face to face rehearsals at the Lyceum in the town centre.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Modern affordable estate to replace crumbling tower blocks

An estate of 88 modern affordable homes is to be built in place of crumbling tower blocks that dominate the gateway to Oldham.

Date Published 16/06/2021


Controversial plans for homeless hostel get green light

Controversial plans to turn a former pub into a homeless hostel have been approved despite residents being ‘up in arms’ over the proposals.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Councillor fears Alexandra Park could become a 'no-go area'

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Crompton Dave Murphy - who is also the Shadow Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods - has written to the Deputy Chief Executive of Oldham Council...

Date Published 15/06/2021


Bosses defend E-scooter trial after concerns raised over number of children seen riding them

Bosses have defended Rochdale’s E-scooter trial after concerns were raised over the number of children seen riding them.

Date Published 15/06/2021

Courageous Imran says thanks to his hero rescuers with a tasty curry

A courageous father of three, who is lucky to be alive after falling down a spectacular Saddleworth landmark, vowed he would not forget the unassuming heroes who helped save his...

Date Published 14/06/2021


Teenager fined and disqualified from driving

A teenage driver from Oldham has been fined and disqualified for a year after a court appearance.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Firefighters refresh CPR skills and public urged to do same following footballer's cardiac arrest

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is encouraging the public to learn about CPR and refresh their First Aid skills, with the city-region’s firefighters doing the...

Date Published 14/06/2021


Alexandra Park children can't wait to get out on their bikes!

Children at Alexandra Park Primary School have taken part in important life skills training - by getting on their bikes.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Charlie Elms death - do you recognise this man?

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Limeside last month have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to a disturbance in the moments before the...

Date Published 14/06/2021


Medlock Vale Councillors join residents and MP McMahon at Fitton Hill Spring Clean

Medlock Vale Councillors Mohammed Alyas, Sahr Abid and Yasmin Toor joined local residents and Oldham MP Jim McMahon for a litter-picking session in Fitton Hill to mark the...

Date Published 14/06/2021

'Divided in politics, united in grief' - MP Rayner backs cross-party campaign to secure Covid Memorial Wall's future

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has joined 227 MPs, Peers and Mayors who have written to the Prime Minister urging him to support the campaign for the Covid Memorial Wall...

Date Published 14/06/2021


Proud Oldhamers recognised in Queens Birthday Honours List

Alexandra Hoskyn, the founder of the hugely popular Chatty Café Scheme, is among a number of Oldhamers named on the Queens Birthday Honours List 2021. 

Date Published 14/06/2021

Council chief urges 'proud' communities to keep doing their best to keep our streets clean

Oldham Council chiefs have thanked everyone who supported Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign (May 28 to June 13).

Date Published 14/06/2021


Seventh charge in relation to death of Charlie Elms in Limeside

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team have charged a seventh person following the death of Charlie Elms in Limeside in May.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Red Cross and Team GB ask Oldham kids to join Olympic-inspired campaign ‘Be Your Best!'

Summer term is finally here after a difficult year for teachers, children and their families.

Date Published 13/06/2021


Music Venue Trust urges Government: "Don't Fail Us Now"

On Monday, the Prime Minister will give a statement outlining how we move forward with the government roadmap on lifting restrictions.

Date Published 12/06/2021

Julia and Hans Rausing pledge £41,000 grant to support Mahdlo’s reopening

Julia and Hans Rausing, from the Youth Centre Recovery Fund, have granted Mahdlo more than £41,000 to support its reopening as the Oldham youth zone continues to provide a safe...

Date Published 12/06/2021


GMP encourages communities to continue reporting incidents of domestic abuse, and encourages us to look out for family, friends and colleagues

Covid-19 has been a difficult time for everyone, and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) would like to remind communities that they are still there for victims of crime, including...

Date Published 12/06/2021

Project places youth workers in Greater Manchester A&E departments to support young victims

A new project will see youth workers embedded in Accident and Emergency departments across a number of hospitals in Greater Manchester to engage with people who have been affected...

Date Published 12/06/2021


Top ten Covid-19 hotspots in Greater Manchester revealed

One Salford neighbourhood has become Greater Manchester’s biggest Covid-19 hotspot, as the latest data shows just five areas in the whole region could be free from the virus.

Date Published 12/06/2021

The equivalent of one in eight people in parts of Greater Manchester is now waiting for hospital treatment

The equivalent of one in eight people in parts of Greater Manchester is now waiting for hospital treatment.

Date Published 11/06/2021


Oldham bosses warn ‘we can’t afford to blow it’ as cases of Covid-19 increase

Cases of Covid-19 are continuing to rise in Oldham with the most infections are occurring among children and teenagers, as bosses warn we ‘can’t afford to blow it’.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Sixth charge in relation to death of Charlie Elms in Limeside

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team have charged a sixth person following the death of Charlie Elms in Limeside last month.

Date Published 11/06/2021


Thousands of parents missing out on food vouchers Marcus Rashford campaigned for

Thousands of parents in Greater Manchester are missing out on vouchers which Marcus Rashford successfully lobbied the government to expand.

Date Published 11/06/2021

UPDATED: Man jailed for 21 weeks after car was stolen from Chadderton

A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 21 weeks in jail after being charged with three offences after a stolen car was discovered in Chadderton last week.

Date Published 11/06/2021


Emergency work planned in bid to contain tree disease outbreak at Dovestone

A tree disease that has been spreading through large tracts of the UK has been found at Dovestone, United Utilities has confirmed.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Latics protest group urges fans not to attend home games next season

Latics protest group Push the Boundary have urged the club's disgruntled fans to boycott Boundary Park next season.

Date Published 11/06/2021


The Andrew Gidney Foundation is launched in the name of a talented young Saddleworth man who was taken in his prime

May 18, 2021 should have been Andrew Gidney’s 23rd birthday.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (June 11).

Date Published 11/06/2021


School pupils join in the Great British Spring Clean

Pupils from Richmond Academy have joined in the fight against litter and waste.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Northern leaders should keep pressure on government over rail infrastructure promises, says Burnham

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has led calls for leaders in the north of England to ‘continue to play hardball’ with the government over long-awaited improvements to...

Date Published 11/06/2021


Plans for nearly 100 affordable homes on the site of a former arson-plagued mill in Oldham approved

Plans for nearly 100 affordable homes on the site of a former arson-plagued mill in Oldham have been approved.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Plans approved for eighty-eight new affordable homes in Oldham

Plans to build eighty-eight new affordable homes on the site of two iconic tower blocks in Coldhurst have been approved by Oldham Council.

Date Published 10/06/2021


Oldham's Covid hotspots revealed

The latest Covid infection rates show that Oldham currently has the lowest rate in Greater Manchester, though it remains double the England rate of 50.

Date Published 10/06/2021

Council agrees to debate on CSE review

The leader of Oldham Council says she will ensure the findings of an investigation into allegations of historic child sexual exploitation in the town is debated by councillors.

Date Published 10/06/2021


Oldham boxing stars back anti-violence campaign

Young people in Oldham have shared their stories of hope and aspiration as part of a new campaign to help others steer clear of violence and achieve their future.

Date Published 10/06/2021

Middleton’s name could be ‘wiped off the parliamentary map’ under new boundary proposals

Middleton’s name could be ‘wiped off the electoral map’ under proposals put forward in a new review of parliamentary boundaries.

Date Published 10/06/2021


Charity urges Oldhamers to 'Walk this Way' to help fund vital research into rare autoimmune condition

People across Greater Manchester are being invited to lace up their trainers and get walking this summer in aid of people living with a chronic, life-limiting autoimmune...

Date Published 10/06/2021

Oldham barber Patrick joins the fight against vaccine misinformation

An Oldham barber is one of many businesses across Greater Manchester set to arm themselves with the facts about Covid-19 to tackle misinformation about vaccination.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Man charged with 24 child sex offences

A man from Stalybridge has today (Wednesday) been charged with 24 child sex offences.

Date Published 09/06/2021

Four more arrests in relation to Charlie Elms murder investigation

Detectives investigating the death of Charlie Elms in Limeside last month have made four further arrests this morning (Wednesday) in relation to the incident.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Don't risk your life by attending a rave - GMP

Illegal and unregulated events can potentially result in fatal consequences, so Greater Manchester Police have issued a plea to those intent on attending a potential 'rave' this...

Date Published 09/06/2021

Police appeal to trace Stephen's family

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace the family of a man from Ashton.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Kids urged to get active for National School Sport Week

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner is urging youngsters across her constituency to get active for National School Sport Week.

Date Published 09/06/2021

Man charged with stabbings at Arndale centre in October, 2019

A man has been charged with wounding three people and attempting to wound two others at the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester in October, 2019.

Date Published 09/06/2021


It's official: Oldham College is a 'great place to work'

Oldham College is celebrating after achieving Great Place to Work Certification™.

Date Published 09/06/2021

RSPCA remind dog walkers to keep pets under control after Saddleworth lamb attack

The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping their pets on a lead around livestock to avoid devastating attacks.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Shake up of MP electoral boundaries proposed

All off Greater Manchester’s parliamentary constituencies are proposed to be radically redrawn in the biggest electoral shake up for decades. 

Date Published 09/06/2021

Fifth man charged in relation to death of Charlie Elms in Limeside

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team have charged a fifth man in relation to the death of Charlie Elms in Limeside last month.

Date Published 09/06/2021


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