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Oldham Young People taking part in a photography workshop delivered by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation

Oldham Partnership Creates New Opportunities

Young people under-25 in Oldham have jumped at the opportunity to break into the music, sport, tech, and construction industries with free training, work experience and mentoring provided by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.

Date Published 25/05/2022

Win family tickets to the Saddleworth Summer Show in June

Date Published 24/05/2022

The full list of Platinum Jubilee street parties and events to be held in Oldham

Oldham is set to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee in style.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Public urged to think carefully before attending the Royal Oldham A&E department as staff deal with high numbers and IT issues

The public in Oldham are being asked to help the local NHS by thinking carefully before attending the A&E department at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Ellis gears up to tackle 33.3-mile running challenge for Mind

Regular runner Ellis Smith is taking on the 33.3-mile Tour of Tameside challenge to raise money for the mental health charity Mind – a cause close to his heart.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Inspection uncovered dead cockroaches throughout Failsworth takeaway

A takeaway owner has pleaded guilty to food hygiene offences after dead cockroaches were discovered in his Failsworth eatery.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Lib-Dem leader announces Oldham 'Real Opposition' team for 22-23

Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has announced his 'Real Opposition' team for 2022/23.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Popular Father John set to retire from St Joseph's after 41 years

After more than four memorable decades in the role, Father John Scanlan will retire as Parish Priest at St Joseph's in Shaw next month.

Date Published 24/05/2022

Hard choices lie ahead for the historic St Chads Church Uppermill

A stark picture has been painted as St Chads Church comes to terms with a disappointing second rejection by the Heritage Lottery Fund to support their bid for £1m.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Oldham men jailed in connection with 'senseless' murder of Rochdale taxi driver

Two Oldham men have appeared at Manchester Crown Court today (Monday), following a nine-day long trial in which they were found guilty in connection with the death of 39-year-old...

Date Published 23/05/2022

Spectacular wildlife exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham

Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition features some of the most outstanding wildlife shots taken in the last decade.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Oldham MP backs community garden project in Derker

As part of her Dementia Action Week activities Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, visited an initiative in Derker to build a community garden for local people.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Police appeal as they search for missing Jodie

Police have issued an appeal as they try and trace a missing female.

Date Published 23/05/2022

The countdown is on to join the Race for Life in Oldham

People across Oldham are being urged to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as there are just a few weeks left until the big day.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Anti-lockdown event organiser fined by court for breaking Covid rules

A protester who organised anti-lockdown gatherings while national restrictions were in place has been fined by a court.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Pair arrested after being caught in a stolen van

Police in Oldham have arrested two people who were stopped while travelling in a stolen van on Saturday.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Six weeks until new Clean Air Zone plan – what happens next and what it means for you

It has been one of the most divisive political issues in Greater Manchester in recent months – and it was a decisive one for some voters at the ballot box.

Date Published 23/05/2022

GMP radio dispatchers praised after helping woman on motorway bridge

Two Greater Manchester Police radio dispatchers have been praised after helping rescue a woman from a motorway bridge near Oldham.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Broadening horizons at Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Community Learning have set the ambitious objective of providing every student and teacher across its 52 academies with a device of their own, enhancing learning and...

Date Published 23/05/2022

Put the 'us' in bus this summer with chance to win free yellow school bus

Whether its reading spaces, quiet places or somewhere to meet new faces, people are being asked to submit their ideas for a chance to win a free decommissioned yellow school bus...

Date Published 23/05/2022

Work paving the way for Southlink regeneration scheme gets underway

Electricity North West have started work on Oldham Way before essential highways improvements can be carried out as part of our ambitious Southlink regeneration development.

Date Published 23/05/2022

A 'Royal' tea party in Oldham bids to end loneliness

A leading charity is appealing to older people to end their Covid isolation by joining a ‘royal’ tea party in Oldham.

Date Published 23/05/2022

Clara Darcy’s triumphant real-life story of the fist-sized tumour in her head

We Should Definitely Have More Dancing is actress Clara Darcy’s remarkable, uplifting real-life story. The fit, mainly care-free, happily single actress is joyously dancing...

Date Published 22/05/2022

People in Oldham urged to check 10 signs of dementia

Ten tell-tale signs of dementia are being highlighted by Alzheimer’s Society across Greater Manchester in a bid to help people get the support they need.

Date Published 21/05/2022

Protecting public parks is key to achieving Levelling-Up ambitions

If progress is to be made on the Government’s flagship “levelling-up” agenda, the nation’s parks must be protected from further loss, according to green space charity Fields in...

Date Published 21/05/2022

21 Years of Off The Rails Comedy Club!

Were you one of the 98 people who were crammed into Greenfield's first ever Off The Rails Comedy Club?

Date Published 20/05/2022

The Great Manchester Run returns to the city's streets this weekend

The Great Manchester Run will see people of all ages and abilities return to the city’s streets in a carnival celebration of running, fundraising and Mancunian pride on Sunday 22...

Date Published 20/05/2022

CCTV footage released following Oldham arson attack

Officers in Oldham have released CCTV footage following an arson attack.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Council insist there is 'plenty of room' for drivers to pass one another on Copsterhill Road

Angry local drivers have demanded action be taken to remove the road humps on Copsterhill Road in Oldham.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Have you seen missing Nikola?

Police officers are searching for Nikola Smitlova, who is 12 years old has been reported missing by her family.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Pitch invaders facing three-year Latics ban

Latics have announced that they have begun investigating the pitch invasion which halted their recent penultimate home game of the League Two season against Salford City.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Duo sought as police probe unprovoked attack

Officers in Manchester have released images of two people they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault in the city centre.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Oldham pupils learn that 'Actions have Consequences' during the Operation Sceptre Week of Action

As part of Operation Sceptre – the national week of action to combat knife crime – officers from GMP’s Oldham District joined forces with Paul McGovern MBE to deliver an ‘Actions...

Date Published 20/05/2022

Government on track to deliver 26,000 more primary care staff - new data

The government is well over half way to delivering on its manifesto commitment of having 26,000 more primary care staff by March 2024, according to data published yesterday...

Date Published 20/05/2022

Cabinet shake-up under new leader

Neighbouring Tameside council’s ruling group has undergone a reshuffle ahead of its new leader being confirmed next week.

Date Published 20/05/2022

Manchester protests tomorrow over £11bn legal threat to climate goals

Campaigners from Global Justice Now will protest in Manchester tomorrow (Saturday) to demand the UK withdraws from the Energy Charter Treaty, an international agreement allowing...

Date Published 20/05/2022

68% of people in poverty are in work says Jim McMahon

The Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs called out the Government and shamed them for not doing more to help with the rising cost of food in the...

Date Published 19/05/2022

Oldham Lib-Dems - Government's 'political slogan' on Levelling Up

The government came under heavy criticism from councils and developers after it emerged that plans had reportedly been made to scrap their Levelling Up plans just days after the...

Date Published 19/05/2022

Labour calls for emergency budget as Oldham Families struggle while the Tories are "asleep at the wheel"

Oldham's new Council Leader, Labour's Cllr Amanda Chadderton, has called for an emergency budget as inflation hits 9% leaving many Oldham residents facing impossible decisions...

Date Published 19/05/2022

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team asked for assistance at Dovestones

Fifteen members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team spent an hour and 15 minutes on Wednesday afternoon, after being contacted by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust asking for...

Date Published 19/05/2022

Passengers urged to plan ahead this Sunday amid Great Manchester Run and Man City v Aston Villa game

The iconic Great Manchester Run is set to return to the city on Sunday 22 May with over 20,000 people taking part in the half marathon and 10k events. Whether you are taking part...

Date Published 18/05/2022

Oldham MP blasts Government’s refusal to back energy sector windfall tax

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has lambasted Conservative MPs who failed to back Labour’s calls for a windfall tax on oil and gas producers’ profits as inflation...

Date Published 18/05/2022

Caring team take the 10,000ft leap of faith for charity

The caring team from Home Instead Oldham and Saddleworth is taking the leap of faith from 10,000/ft in remembrance of Howard; a friend and colleague who sadly passed away in...

Date Published 18/05/2022

Appeal to trace Bernard's next of kin

Police officers are appealing for help to trace the family of a man from Oldham.

Date Published 18/05/2022

Unemployment for 18-24 year olds still ‘double the national average’ in Oldham East and Saddleworth

Data released by the House of Commons Library shows there were 810 people aged 18-24 claiming unemployment support in April 2022, across the Oldham East and Saddleworth...

Date Published 18/05/2022

Northern Roots planning application lodged

Plans for the UK’s biggest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, which bosses hope will attract 100,000 visitors a year, have been lodged.

Date Published 18/05/2022

Family's emotional tribute to 'kind and caring' Daniel

The family of three-year-old Daniel John Twigg, who died following a dog attack in Milnrow on Sunday (May 15), have paid tribute to him.

Date Published 18/05/2022

Plans to demolish former Catholic churches

Proposals to demolish two Catholic churches in Oldham have been lodged.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Abuser who broke woman's jaw caged for 10 years

A violent Oldham man who broke a woman's jaw has been jailed for 10 years.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Raising funds for the MND Association in popular Julian's memory

Oldham RUFC will be hosting a charity event for the MND Association on Saturday (May 21).

Date Published 17/05/2022

Improving access to sexual health facilities in Oldham

More community sexual health facilities are to be provided for people in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Oldham parents of short-sighted children urged to have a MyopiaChat with their optician

Over 2 million UK parents who have been told their child has "short sight" by their optician are unaware that it is a casual term for a disease called myopia that is directly...

Date Published 17/05/2022

Milnrow child death - man arrested under Dangerous Dogs Act

A further police update has been issued on the continuing investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy following a dog attack in Rochdale.

Date Published 17/05/2022

DJ trio gearing up for epic charity marathon

Three talented DJs are set to embark on a very special 72-hour set for charity later this week in Failsworth.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming back to Oldham

Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them for cash?

Date Published 17/05/2022

Labour bid to force vote on windfall tax on oil and gas producer profits

Labour is urging MPs of all political parties to vote for a one-off windfall tax on oil and gas producer profits, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to escalate.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Oldham's Lib-Dem leader welcomes Queen's Speech cash machine announcement

Oldham Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Shaw councillor Howard Sykes MBE has been campaigning against cash machine closures in recent years, and has welcomed the recent Queen’s...

Date Published 17/05/2022

High fives for marathon man Steve

Marathon runner and fund-raiser extraordinaire Steve Hill MBE is set to break a prestigious record in the next few weeks.

Date Published 17/05/2022

Officers target Moorside drug drivers

Greater Manchester Police officers in Waterhead and Moorside had a busy weekend, with two drivers being arrested on suspicion of drug driving in the area.

Date Published 16/05/2022

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

This week's lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (May 13, 2022).

Date Published 16/05/2022

Actor Reiss suffered 'unsurvivable' injuries in double death crash

Oldham actor Reiss Jarvis was killed after his friend was speeding and 'lost control' of his car, crashing into a tree.

Date Published 16/05/2022

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