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Fire at a much-loved Oldham bakery

Firefighters were called to Park Cake Bakeries on Ashton Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Date Published 21/01/2020


Post office in Royton to close for refurbishment

A post office in Royton is going to close for almost a month while it is refitted and brought up to date.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Luke’s long trek to propose

Intrepid Luke Viney took a really long and winding road to propose to his true love...

Date Published 21/01/2020


Prime Minister recognises Oldham woman for tackling loneliness and social isolation

The Prime Minister has recognised Alex Hoskyn, from Oldham, for her exceptional service to tackling loneliness and social isolation.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Terrence 'Oldham's celebrity pensioner' is making appearances as a special guest

An Oldham pensioner, whose heartbreak story of loneliness touched the nation, was special guest at big-hearted Saddleworth Round Table’s annual Christmas party.

Date Published 21/01/2020


MP Angela Rayner demands urgent action to protect children in care

MP Angela Rayner is demanding an urgent review of the child care system following Operation Augusta - the police report which exposed historical child sexual exploitation, whilst...

Date Published 20/01/2020

Deputy Mayor in the dentist's chair to launch new premises

The Deputy Mayor of Oldham Metropolitan Borough, Councillor Jenny Harrison visited Ascroft Medical Centre in Oldham town centre, to officially launch their new smart and modern...

Date Published 20/01/2020


New Saddleworth Parish Council Group Leader Promises Solutions Before Politics

The new leader of Saddleworth Parish Council's biggest political group has pledged practical cross-party solutions will come before politics.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Saddleworth WI discover the sweet taste of success

THE discerning ladies of Saddleworth WI were encouraged to discover secrets of the sweet taste of success ... by holding their noses.

Date Published 20/01/2020


Moorland fire sparks fresh safety fears

THIS picture taken at one of Oldham’s favourite beauty spots has raised concerns among campaigners fighting to protect valuable moorland.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Oldham CSE review to investigate if failings were "covered up"

A review into allegations of historical sexual exploitation in Oldham will investigate whether social services let down vulnerable children and failings were ‘covered up’.

Date Published 18/01/2020


£306 million investment plan set to be approved by Oldham Council

An ambitious plan to transform Oldham, including creating more than 2,000 new homes in the town centre, 1,000 new jobs and 100 apprenticeship opportunities, is set to be approved...

Date Published 17/01/2020

Motorists in Oldham see biggest rise to insurance premiums in two years.

The cost of car insurance in Manchester is at a two-year high, edging closer towards the most expensive on record, according to new data published today.

Date Published 18/01/2020


The biggest stories of the week

The Oldham Evening Chronicle's biggest stories of the last week, (Saturday 18th January).

Date Published 18/01/2020

Internet businesses in North West deliver 38,000 jobs

THE INTERNET is an economic powerhouse that is driving the economy in the North West through jobs, businesses and output, new Internet Association analysis reveals today.

Date Published 20/01/2020


New technology makes health and record sharing a reality in Oldham

People living in Oldham are to benefit from new technology that allows their health and social care records to be shared securely with the professionals involved in their care.

Date Published 17/01/2020

British Medical Association react to tougher action regarding social media

Tougher action needed to curb ‘frightening’ rise in social media related mental health issues amongst young people, warns BMA responding to Royal College of Psychiatrists report.

Date Published 17/01/2020


Man dies after being hit by a tram in Oldham

The incident happened near to the Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop just before 6am this morning (17th January).

Date Published 17/01/2020

Cordon in place after girl is raped in an alley in Rochdale

The girl was walking through an alley off Birch Road at around 5pm, when she was pushed to the ground by a man who raped her. 

Date Published 16/01/2020


Oldham MP welcomes decision to end the Northern Rail franchise

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, who has been a longterm campaigner for improvements to local rail services, has welcomed the news that Northern Rail is to...

Date Published 16/01/2020

Section of a major road in Oldham is closed for a week

A major road in Oldham will be closed for a week from Middleton Road to the A627 Elk Mill roundabout.

Date Published 16/01/2020


A Green Industrial Revolution can rebuild our towns says Jim McMahon MP

During the Queen’s Speech Debate on the environment, Oldham West and Royton MP has stressed the need for the UK to undergo a Green Industrial Revolution.

Date Published 16/01/2020

Oldham Chronicle rolls off the presses for the first time in 2 years

Your Oldham Evening Chronicle is back in print from today for a special one-off edition looking back at 2019 across the borough.

Date Published 15/01/2020


Police chief denies GMP tried to stop publication of damaging Operation Augusta report

Ian Hopkins, the chief constable of GMP, has denied claims the force tried to stop the critical report on Operation Augusta.

Date Published 15/01/2020

Clean Air Zone plans to progress despite uncertainty over funding

Plans to charge the most polluting vehicles using Greater Manchester’s roads could still go ahead amid delays and an ‘impasse’ over funding.

Date Published 15/01/2020


Shoppers in Oldham help provide sight for Africa

Customers at Specsavers in Oldham have donated 2,000 pairs of glasses throughout 2019.

Date Published 15/01/2020

Greater Manchester sees nearly 90,000 pothole complaints in last three years

Ahead of National Pothole Day today, the Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the Government to deliver on it's manifesto pledge to provide £2 billion in funding to fill...

Date Published 15/01/2020


Chadderton man charged after stabbings in Manchester City Centre

A man has been charged after stabbings in Manchester City Centre that saw five people injured.

Date Published 15/01/2020

Nine Oldham primary schools receive ‘Good’ reports from Ofsted Inspectors

It’s high marks for nine Oldham primary schools after recent glowing reports from Ofsted Inspectors.

Date Published 15/01/2020


WI turns load of rubbish into aids for homeless

A DYNAMIC group of ladies have launched into the New Year with a unique plan to provide the homeless with lovingly crafted  handmade sleep mats.

Date Published 14/01/2020

Two men and a teenager charged after violent robberies in Manchester City Centre

Two men from Oldham and 15 year old boy have been charged following a series of violent robberies in Manchester City Centre. 

Date Published 14/01/2020


Tips for driving in strong winds ahead of storm havoc

As the weather takes a turn for the worse with storms Atiyah and Brendon wreaking havoc across the country this week, it’s important to remember the hazardous implications that...

Date Published 14/01/2020

Greater Manchester Police admit they 'fell short' when investigating historical child sex abuse

A review's found victims of child grooming rings were 'let down' by Greater Manchester Police.

Date Published 14/01/2020


Nominate your feline for the National Cat Awards 2020

Cat lovers across the UK are being invited to nominate their furry friends for the biggest event in the feline year – the National Cat Awards 2020.

Date Published 14/01/2020

More strong winds and rain expected tomorrow

A weather warning has been put in place across Oldham as parts of the UK continue to be battered by Storm Brendan.

Date Published 13/01/2020


Phone lines have been ‘failing’ at three medical centres in Oldham

Patients at three of Oldham’s major medical centres have been struggling to get through to staff because the phone lines are ‘failing’ to connect, it’s been revealed.

Date Published 13/01/2020

Cancer Research UK urges Oldham to unite for World Cancer Day

PEOPLE in Oldham are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease.

Date Published 13/01/2020


Keir Starmer MP visits Oldham as he sets out vision for Labour.

Keir Starmer MP, the frontrunner in the Labour Leadership Election made his 5th visit to Oldham, on Saturday.

Date Published 13/01/2020

Tributes to Saddleworth's laughing policeman

The compelling peal of the ancient bells sounding across the valleys summonsed villagers to celebrate the life of their very own laughing policemen...

Date Published 13/01/2020


Legendary Oldham DJ will sell hundreds of pieces of memorabilia by auction

Oldham-born Tony Prince or 'The Royal Ruler' on Radio Caroline and Radio Luxembourg is auctioning off memorabilia including some Beatles classics.

Date Published 13/01/2020

Farewell to community champion who ran Delph Chippy

A VILLLAGE  paid a silent tribute to a much-loved community champion Mary Isherwood, who ran Delph Chippy with her husband Graham.

Date Published 13/01/2020


Man arrested after two people stabbed in Manchester City Centre

Shortly before 6.20pm last night (Sunday 12 January 2020), police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed on Market Street.

Date Published 13/01/2020

Biggest stories of the week

The Oldham Evening Chronicle's biggest stories of the week.

Date Published 11/01/2020


Five kidnappers jailed for 50 years and 11 months at Manchester court

They kidnapped, tortured and blackmailed their victim.

Date Published 10/01/2020

Oldham West and Royton MP signs Friends of the Earth climate pledge

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon OBE, has signed the Friends of the Earth climate pledge.

Date Published 10/01/2020


Winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery announced

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (10th January).

Date Published 10/01/2020

Designs for multi-million pound eco centre in Oldham unveiled

Plans for a new eco-centre in Alexandra Park have been unveiled.

Date Published 10/01/2020


Oldham College shortlisted for 'College of the Year' at the TES Awards

THE MOST outstanding individuals and institutions that the FE sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2020 Tes FE Awards today (January 10).

Date Published 10/01/2020

Oldham paedophile jailed for sexually abusing a teenager

A woman from Oldham who sexually abused a 13-year old girl has been jailed.

Date Published 09/01/2020


Harassed female councillor in Oldham told she ‘slept her way’ to position

Oldham’s first female Asian deputy council leader has revealed that online abusers claimed she ‘slept her way’ to the top and is ‘likely to have STDs’ as she condemned harassment...

Date Published 09/01/2020

Oldham Council ‘naive’ to think CSE cases do not take place

Oldham council would be ‘naive’ to think cases of child sexual exploitation do not take place, says its leader as he calls for people with ‘evidence’ to contact safeguarding...

Date Published 09/01/2020


New comic play coming to Lyceum Theatre Oldham based in New York

Lyceum Theatre Oldham's 2019-20 Season takes you round the world and this month they're stopping off in New York for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, one of Neil Simon's fantastic...

Date Published 09/01/2020

Greater Manchester Police support Mahdlo

Officers from Greater Manchester Police will come together with rugby stars from the North West and beyond for a 13-hour football & rugby marathon in support of Mahdlo.

Date Published 09/01/2020


Britain's Got Talent 2019 finalist comes to the Coliseum

This year, Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his debut solo tour.

Date Published 08/01/2020

Former Latics owner hits back at club statement regarding financial irregularities

A former owner at Oldham Athletic has hit back following a statement released by the club regarding financial irregularities.

Date Published 08/01/2020


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