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Rotary Christmas donation to Mahdlo

The money is to help fund Christmas events

Date Published 04/12/2021


Man jailed for four years following campaign of anti-semitic abuse

The man plead guilty to seven counts of inciting racial hatred between 2018 and 2020.

Date Published 04/12/2021

Oldham man who broke a woman's leg by jumping on it and placed a gun in her mouth has been jailed.

The man inflicted violent assaults on women over an "extensive period of time"

Date Published 03/12/2021


Sold-out Santa Dash is ready to go

Saddleworth Round Table’s annual Santa Dash is geared up and set to entertain Uppermill tomorrow afternoon

Date Published 03/12/2021

Snow could be on the way again this weekend in Oldham

Oldham is set to return to freezing temperatures again this weekend, with a chance of snow on high ground.

Date Published 03/12/2021


Are you a lucky lottery winner with Dr Kershaw's Hospice?

All of this week's lucky winners.

Date Published 03/12/2021

GM Mayor's charity hopes to fund extra accommodation for homeless at Christmas

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched an appeal to help fund accommodation over the Christmas period to the homeless

Date Published 03/12/2021


Funeral home in Oldham to host Memorial Service for National Grief Awareness Week

The ceremony will be dedicated to loved ones lost during the pandemic

Date Published 02/12/2021

Watch the augmented reality video of new town centre plans

The fly-through video shows plans for the transformation of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 02/12/2021


Oldham men jailed for 20 years for converting replica guns into real firearms

Two men who converted blank-firing pistols into lethal guns and sold them on have been jailed for a combined total of 20 years.

Date Published 02/12/2021

Over 50,000 Oldhamers have received their booster vaccine

The latest 7-day Covid data shows an increase in cases.

Date Published 02/12/2021


Oldham mum's desperate search for the only food her autistic daughter will eat

A mum from Oldham is facing a desperate hunt to find the only food her 3-year-old autistic daughter will eat.

Date Published 02/12/2021

Man who was injured in firework accident at Delph vigil has died

A man has died after being seriously injured by a firework.

Date Published 02/12/2021


Prestigious Speech Night returns to Blue Coat School

The annual 'Speech Night' at Blue Coat School has returned following a break due to the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 01/12/2021

Christmas gift inspiration!

Struggling to think of a suitable gift as one of Santa's Secret Helpers?

Date Published 01/12/2021


Oldham men who converted blank-firing pistols into lethal guns jailed for combined 20 years.

Two men from Oldham who converted blank-firing pistols into lethal guns and sold them on have been jailed for a combined total of 20 years.

Date Published 01/12/2021

Watch the 'Santa's Secret Helpers' Video

Father Christmas has helped to launch our Toy Appeal for this year.

Date Published 01/12/2021


MP Angela Rayner meets Oldham's T-Level students and discusses COP26.

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner met students and tutors at Oldham College to learn more about the facilities on offer for new T-Level courses. 

Date Published 01/12/2021

Mental health care patients say their experience is 'poorest for years'.

An annual survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has found that people’s experiences of mental health care continue to be poor, with people’s experience of some areas...

Date Published 01/12/2021


A man's been jailed for the rape of a woman in Manchester City Centre.

A man's been jailed for the rape of a woman in Manchester City Centre in 2018, after she became separated from friends. 

Date Published 01/12/2021

Oldham Council’s new animation starts the countdown to Christmas and reminds residents to shop local.

Oldham Council is giving retail giants a run for their money with the launch of their own festive animation titled “Christmas in Oldham”.

Date Published 01/12/2021


The Charlatans' Tim Burgess will be Telling Stories on Metrolink

Legendary Charlatans frontman, Tim Burgess is no stranger to hearing himself being played out over the airwaves - but this week he has made his debut on a different set of...

Date Published 01/12/2021

MP Angela Rayner is urging local people to apply for UK energy sector apprenticeship roles.

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner, is urging her constituents to apply for apprenticeship roles that could help transform the UK energy sector and reach net zero climate...

Date Published 01/12/2021


Council confirm use of hotel for asylum seekers

The hotel has stopped taking guest bookings.

Date Published 01/12/2021

New campaign seeks to educate people on the risk of heart attacks over the Winter period and Christmas time.

Reports have found that the risk of heart attack rises approximately 15% over Christmas time.

Date Published 01/12/2021


Coliseum Digital Advent Plays return for 2021.

Back by popular demand, Oldham Coliseum Theatre will once again air a short festive play on its Social Media channels each day from Wednesday 1 – Friday 24 December.

Date Published 01/12/2021

Bench to commemorate those lost to Covid pandemic unveiled in Shaw

The bench is dedicated to the memory of those lost to the Covid pandemic in Shaw & Crompton.

Date Published 01/12/2021


Is there such a thing as a 'good' divorce?

Next week is 'Good Divorce Week'.

Date Published 01/12/2021

'Christmas is Here' - Oldham College revives the spirit of Christmas 2019.

Oldham College is today (December 1) launching the countdown to the festive season with the release of a new charity single: ‘Christmas is Here’. 

Date Published 01/12/2021


Jim McMahon becomes Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

In a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle the Leader of the Labour Party has made Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon the new Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural...

Date Published 01/12/2021

CSE review publication delayed until January

A report looking into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham now won’t be published until the new year after encountering an ‘unforeseen delay’

Date Published 30/11/2021


There were six stillbirths at one NHS trust last month – and two involved Covid

More than one in every 100 babies delivered last month at a major NHS trust which runs health care services across Greater Manchester were stillbirths.

Date Published 30/11/2021

Over 400 knives seized by Greater Manchester Police as part of Operation Sceptre

The campaign was launched earlier this month.

Date Published 30/11/2021


Oldham nurse picks up award for work during pandemic

Kathryn won the Returning Champion Award

Date Published 29/11/2021

McMahon: Oldham's police station is 'beyond it's sell-by date'

MP calls for brand new building

Date Published 29/11/2021


Woman rescued in heavy snow in Denshaw

The woman had been on cold ground for some time.

Date Published 29/11/2021

New Chadderton 'Neighbourhood Forum' proposed

Neighbourhood plans allow communities to have more influence and control over their local area

Date Published 29/11/2021


Former Oldham letting agency fined for breaching rules

David Walters had been expelled from an arbitration scheme.

Date Published 29/11/2021

100-mile Ramadan walk around Oldham raises over £2000 for charities

Three charities have benefitted from the fund-raiser

Date Published 29/11/2021


Man charged after light was shone at police helicopter

He's been charged under the Air Navigation Order 2016.

Date Published 28/11/2021

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team join snow patrols

A 13-strong squad took part

Date Published 28/11/2021


Former doctor charged with death at Royal Oldham Hospital

The patient died in September 2018.

Date Published 27/11/2021

Keith Curle the latest victim of Oldham’s unworkable ownership

The doors at Oldham Athletic Football Club have been in a near-permanent state of revolution since Abdallah Lemsagam became owner in 2018, and indeed they’ve spun once more.

Date Published 26/11/2021


Covid cases rise in Oldham, but remains the lowest rate in Greater Manchester

School-aged children remain the most infected age group.

Date Published 25/11/2021

Shocking survey shows 'millions' of shoppers have witnessed violence against shopworkers

The #ShopKind campaign urges people to show kindess to shopworkers and other shoppers.

Date Published 25/11/2021


Oldham leaders condemn violence against women on special day

Councillors from all parties showed a commitment to the cause

Date Published 25/11/2021

Amended Northern Roots plan revealed after feedback

Plans have been scaled back.

Date Published 25/11/2021


Recruitment open evening for local mental health charity

A number of roles are available.

Date Published 24/11/2021

Oldham mum says school 'brushed bullying under the carpet' after her daughter attempted suicide

An Oldham mum, whose daughter tried to take her own life after being bullied says she feels let down by the school.

Date Published 24/11/2021


Keith Curle leaves Latics after 8 months in charge

The news follows last night's defeat at Northampton

Date Published 24/11/2021

Open Evening for employers tonight at Oldham College

Oldham College is hosting a special Employer Open Evening tonight.

Date Published 24/11/2021


'Arise, Sir Kevin' GM Mayor calls for knighthood for rugby hero

Andy Burnham says Kevin Sinfield has given people hope.

Date Published 24/11/2021

Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme goes live in Oldham in less than a week

Find out if you are affected

Date Published 24/11/2021


National Lottery Funding secured to get more people 'Active Through Football' in Oldham

Oldham Council has been awarded National Lottery funding to use football to help boost the activity levels of residents.

Date Published 23/11/2021

If you're considering buying an e-scooter at Christmas, do you know the rules?

Greater Manchester Police issue a warning about legalities of e-scooters.

Date Published 23/11/2021


Kevin Sinfield completes 24-hour, 101-mile run for charity

Oldham-born rugby hero Kevin Sinfield has made a successful return to Headingley after completing his latest fundraising challenge.

Date Published 23/11/2021

Father Christmas helps to launch our festive toy appeal for Oldham kids

The magic starts with you!

Date Published 23/11/2021


Oldham's countdown to Christmas begins as the festive lights are switched on

Oldham's Christmas lights have been switched on, marking the start of the countdown to Christmas.

Date Published 22/11/2021

All the upcoming Christmas lights switch-on events for Oldham.

Here's a list of upcoming light switch-on events for areas around Oldham.

Date Published 22/11/2021


New performance space to be built in Oldham's old Post Office

Town hall chiefs have agreed to appoint a design team to create a new venue for the Oldham Coliseum in Grade Two listed buildings in the town centre.

Date Published 22/11/2021

Appeal for new outfit for Shaw's generous 'Santa'

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to ensure a Santa from Shaw has a shiny new suit.

Date Published 22/11/2021


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