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£500k to improve roads and street safety

Council chiefs are asking residents to tell them which streets and pavements are unsafe as the town hall prepares to use £500k to improve Oldham’s highways.

Date Published 01/06/2020


WATCH: Police release CCTV footage after man was injured during terrifying armed burglary

Police have released CCTV footage after a man was injured during a terrifying armed burglary in Middleton.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Extra £5m to relaunch rough sleeping scheme with new ‘Covid-safe’ accommodation

Nearly £5million will be spent relaunching a scheme helping Greater Manchester’s rough sleepers off the streets to provide safer accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Round Table plan another Foodbank bonanza

Community champions Saddleworth Round Table are building on their previous massive achievement with another Foodbank collection.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Calf 'drowning in mud' rescued by RSPCA after eagle-eyed tram driver spots his plight

A lucky newborn calf is home after getting stuck neck-high in the mud. 

Date Published 01/06/2020


Sacha Lord - Two thirds of businesses in the night time economy looking to make redundancies

New data published on behalf of Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has shed light on the current position of the sector in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Key Uppermill road closed

Oldham Council engineers are due to make a full examination today (Monday) after the closure of a key Uppermill road.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Young people encouraged to get creative as summer campaign launches

Young people across Greater Manchester are invited to get creative at home as part of this year’s Safe4Summer partnership campaign - which has now launched.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Oldham man sought after breaching prison licence terms

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Former doctor arrested over 'distressing' sexual assault claims

A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into adult sexual abuse in Salford.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Film Archive appeals for your lockdown footage

The North West Film Archive are appealing for the public’s help to gather video footage of life in the area during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Diana's blossoming art work

Landscape painter Diana Terry was determined not to be beaten when the coronavirus compelled her to change her regime.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Police appeal to trace Abdel's next of kin

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Dovestone drama for the heroes of the hills

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were asked to assist GMP Saddleworth and Lees and North West Ambulance Service on Saturday when a casualty fell down steep ground off a narrow...

Date Published 01/06/2020

Dobcross Network is making a difference

The Dobcross Coronavirus Network has supported 178 requests In the last eight weeks.

Date Published 30/05/2020


NHS Nightingale Hospital North West patients helped back to health with family contact and personalised rehabilitation

Patients at the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West are being kept in touch with their loved ones thanks to a dedicated team of redeployed and returning nurses.

Date Published 30/05/2020

Affordable homes to transform ‘pigsty’ site

More than 60 new homes are to be built on an ‘pigsty’ site in Shaw – and more than half of them will be affordable.

Date Published 30/05/2020


New £10m bike hire scheme planned for rollout next spring

A new bike hire scheme is coming to Greater Manchester next year – and leaders say lessons have been learned from the unsuccessful Mobike rollout.

Date Published 30/05/2020

Licensee fury as rent debt threatens popular pub's future

National pub and bar operator Punch Taverns has come under fire from Chadderton licensee David Mowbray as his future in the business is under threat thanks to ever-rising rent...

Date Published 29/05/2020


New special education school approved

A new primary school for children with special needs that can accommodate up to 152 pupils will be built in Oldham to ‘plug’ increasing demand.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Dr Kershaw’s to re-open its charity shops

Dr Kershaw’s has announced the phased re-opening of its portfolio of charity shops, following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, with its Shaw charity shop based on Market Street...

Date Published 29/05/2020


Military-run coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre from Sunday

A Mobile Testing Unit staffed by the army will be visiting Oldham to provide testing for COVID-19 for local residents (adults and children over five years) and keyworkers.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Music stars and residents join together for mass doorstep singalong

Thousands of residents from across the city-region threw open their windows and took to their doorsteps and balconies to join Together in One Voice, a joyous mass singalong last...

Date Published 29/05/2020


Motorists be warned - be sensible if you head to Dovestone

Wayward motorists who cause traffic problems at a top Oldham beauty spot this weekend will face tough fines and could have penalty points added to their licences.

Date Published 29/05/2020

First Manchester buses announce increased services from this Sunday

First Manchester has announced it is increasing services from Sunday (May 31).

Date Published 29/05/2020


Wendy's Tenerife Diary: "We are getting there!"

Royton-born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has been in severe lockdown in Tenerife, but she insists: "We are getting there!" 

Date Published 29/05/2020

Man caged for 12 months after biting police officer in 'barbaric assault'

A man who bit a police officer’s arm in an attempt to evade arrest has been jailed for 12 months.

Date Published 29/05/2020


Pop-up cycle network planned to help commuters into city centre

A huge network of pop-up bicycle lanes into Manchester city centre could be built to help commuters stay socially distanced and off public transport during the coronavirus...

Date Published 29/05/2020

Oldham MP hosts Covid 19 conference

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has co-hosted an online, cross party conference on "How to Build Back Better after Covid-19", with fellow MPs, leading academics,...

Date Published 28/05/2020


No jingling bells say the Morris Men

The traditional sound of jingling bells on clogs will not be heard across Saddleworth at a heritage festival.

Date Published 28/05/2020

New analysis suggests Oldham Council is seeing less money from the government despite being hard-hit by Covid-19

Labour analysis of where the Government's emergency cash for councils to cope in the coronavirus crisis has been distributed suggests the hardest-hit and most deprived places in...

Date Published 28/05/2020


Oldham's thank-you to the blooming brilliant NHS heroes and key workers

The town centre's WOW Bed has been transformed into a tribute to those risking their lives for our safety during the pandemic.

Date Published 28/05/2020

Cat crisis: RSPCA receives 364 reports in Greater Manchester since lockdown

The RSPCA is facing a cat crisis as the charity cares for more cats than any other pet with more than 1,000 felines currently in its care.

Date Published 28/05/2020


Oldham's Mark Owen among stars supporting Together In One Voice

A host of top musical talents who all share a common love for Manchester and its people will be introducing live renditions of their songs by local residents in the Together In...

Date Published 28/05/2020

Govt public health message undermined by Cummings saga, says Burnham

Public health messaging has been ‘weakened’ by the way the government has handled the Dominic Cummings controversy, according to Andy Burnham.

Date Published 28/05/2020


Is your business eligible for the latest crisis funding? How to apply.

Oldham Council is to distribute a further £3million for local businesses through the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.

Date Published 27/05/2020

Oldham's young people deserve a 'September Promise'

The Principal of Oldham College is joining education leaders across the country in asking their MPs to help deliver a ‘September Promise’ for young people.

Date Published 27/05/2020


Tameside to be Greater Manchester’s pilot for test and trace programme

Tameside has been chosen as Greater Manchester’s pilot borough for the government’s ‘test and trace’ programme to tackle outbreaks of coronavirus.

Date Published 27/05/2020

COVID-19 emotional support helpline for black and ethnic minority communities launched

A COVID-19 emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities in Greater Manchester is now live.

Date Published 27/05/2020


Oldham's iconic Coliseum Theatre is 'ready to go'

'The show must go on' as they say, and as far as Oldham Coliseum Artistic Director Chris Lawson is concerned, once he gets the thumbs-up from the Government, the famous old...

Date Published 27/05/2020

Dovestone locals demand parking fine blitz

Furious locals are demanding a tough crackdown after hundreds of motorists and sightseers caused chaos at one of Oldham’s favourite beauty spots.

Date Published 27/05/2020


Keep your canine companions cool during lockdown

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool during...

Date Published 27/05/2020

Oldham Tories brand Cummings ‘foolish’ over lockdown trip

Conservatives in Oldham have branded Dominic Cummings a ‘foolish man’ for travelling from London to Durham during lockdown – but say the public ‘aren’t interested’ in the row.

Date Published 27/05/2020


WATCH: Uppermill Band continue to hit all the right notes despite lockdown

Despite not being able to rehearse for the past couple of months, Uppermill Band have been busy during lockdown.

Date Published 27/05/2020

Oldham scientist determined to teach cancer a lesson

A cancer scientist from Oldham, who is currently on lockdown with his three children, is adding a new activity to the home-school timetable.

Date Published 27/05/2020


The sound of music WILL ring around Saddleworth on Whit Friday

The Saddleworth hills will definitely ring to the sound of music on the day of the community’s legendary Whit Friday celebrations.

Date Published 26/05/2020

Uganda trip is postponed - so Steve vows to run another marathon around Oldham!

This week Oldham's super adventurer and relentless fund-raiser Steve Hill should have been in Uganda, taking part in a number of worthy charity projects.

Date Published 26/05/2020


Battler Jimmy has the heart of a lion

Elated Joey Needham summed up his father's determined seven-week battle against Covid-19 by saying simply: 'He’s a lion'.

Date Published 26/05/2020

Oldham doctor shares his experience of life working on the NHS frontline during COVID-19

A Syrian refugee doctor based at the Royal Oldham Hospital has shared his experiences of working on the NHS frontline during COVID-19 with BBC News.

Date Published 26/05/2020


Metrolink's green light for another two months thanks to more Government funding

Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after coronavirus has been announced by Transport Secretary...

Date Published 26/05/2020

Fugitive arrested in Barcelona

A man has been arrested in Barcelona on suspicion of conspiring to murder two men in the UK.

Date Published 26/05/2020


Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

Small businesses and employers across the UK who have paid statutory sick pay to staff taking coronavirus-related leave will be able to claim back the money from today (Tuesday,...

Date Published 26/05/2020

Police investigate duckling thefts

Police and conservationists are investigating after reports of baby goslings and ducklings being stolen from the Salmon Fields fishing lake at Royton.

Date Published 26/05/2020


Jan's book reveals 'the truth' about Shakespeare

Saddleworth playwright and novelist Jan Needle, who won a first class honours degree for his specialised knowledge of William Shakespeare, has brought out a new book to reveal...

Date Published 26/05/2020

Tributes paid to ex-Oldham councillor Angie, who has died aged 61

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, has led the many tributes to Angie Farrell, the former Chair...

Date Published 26/05/2020


Play your part in Gallery Oldham's Lockdown Museum

Gallery Oldham is inviting residents to be a part of its new digital project to collect a snapshot of what life is like in the borough during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 26/05/2020

Local MP's concern at dementia and Alzheimer’s virus death rate

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has said research showing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease were the most common pre-existing conditions for people dying with...

Date Published 26/05/2020


Pedal power is the way forward for twins Jack and Sam

Cycle-mad twins Jack and Sam Glendinning vowed to support inspirational Captain Sir Tom Moore's valiant fundraising cause - by doing everything at the double.

Date Published 26/05/2020

Roadside danger angers Dovestone locals

Furious locals complained of roadside dangers after motorists double parked on a key main road linked to a beauty spot at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield yesterday (Monday).

Date Published 26/05/2020


Talking about grief is key to nation dealing with mourning during pandemic, say experts

People mourning in lockdown should be encouraged to talk about their feelings and not have to put grief on hold, say mental health experts. 

Date Published 25/05/2020

OSFC’s Aspiring Medics Programme enjoys record number of university offers

The Oldham Sixth Form College is celebrating a record number of Medicine and Dentistry university offers for its Year 13 Aspiring Medic students.

Date Published 24/05/2020


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