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GM Clean Air Zone branded a 'tax on the poor'

The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has been dubbed a 'tax on the poor' by the leader of the Proud of Oldham and Saddleworth party and should be scrapped .

Date Published 28/01/2022

McMahon challenges Government over cost of living crisis

The Oldham MP asked the Secretary of State to outline the government’s plan to combat rising prices

Date Published 28/01/2022

13 year-old Harry celebrates double nomination in national comedy awards

A young drama student from Oldham has been recognised by the great and good of the comedy world.

Date Published 27/01/2022

Sheridan: 'I jumped at the job'

John Sheridan has been facing the press following his return to Boundary Park

Date Published 27/01/2022

Final roadworks in Diggle ahead of school opening

A section of Huddersfield Road in Diggle, is to be closed for final resurfacing works ahead of the opening of the new Saddleworth School in March.

Date Published 27/01/2022

Oldham mum on marathon bike ride for 11-year-old 'sent home to die'

Sarah Tate is set to cycle the equivalent of the length of Britain in February - a massive 1407 kilometres.

Date Published 27/01/2022

England returns to Plan A as regulations on face coverings and COVID Passes change today

'Plan B' regulations have been relaxed in England

Date Published 27/01/2022

Review commissioned into death of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon

A review into the death of an Oldham boy on New Year’s Eve has been commissioned by safeguarding chiefs.

Date Published 27/01/2022

Oldham fans to discuss club's future with Andy Burnham

PTB has also held talks with the council and MPs Angela Rayner and Jim McMahon

Date Published 27/01/2022

Plan to level up bus improvements across Greater Manchester, allegedly affected by 50% funding cuts.

An Oldham MP has slammed the Prime Minister, after leaked documents indicate that his promise of a £3bn fund ‘to level up buses across England towards London standards’, is being...

Date Published 26/01/2022

Prime Minister has 'no excuse' says Oldham MP Jim McMahon.

Jim McMahon, Oldham West and Royton MP, has reiterated the Labour Party’s call for Boris Johnson to resign.

Date Published 26/01/2022

New 'Working Wardrobe' launched, to help Oldham residents get interview ready.

A brand new scheme to help people in Oldham, get interview ready is being unveiled.

Date Published 26/01/2022

First Manchester advises bus users to plan travel in advance, ahead of planned strikes.

First Manchester to advising customers to plan well in advance and have alternative travel arrangements in place next week.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Fresh strike action by bus drivers being supported by Oldham MP and Council Leader

Bus drivers employed by First Manchester, have announced fresh strike action in the dispute over pay.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Plans for 77 homes in Diggle approved.

Plans to build more than 70 homes on land around Saddleworth’s new high school have been approved despite ‘heartfelt’ objections from residents.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Quick response from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team, as they recover from an earlier save.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team received an alert from GMP as they were cleaning and sorting all of the kit from the previous incident on Sunday afternoon.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Police appeal for information, after a woman from Oldham goes missing.

Police have made an appeal to help trace a woman from Oldham, who has gone missing.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Sixth teen arrested on suspicion of 16 year old Kennie Carter's murder.

A sixth suspect is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of the murder of 16-year-old Kennie Carter.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Call for 'intervention' following damning report on Failsworth surgery

The surgery was placed in special measures earlier this month following a the report which labelled the practice 'inadequate'.

Date Published 26/01/2022

Failsworth Tesco in cash drive for local charities

The money was raised by making up lucky bags and through the book table in the store.

Date Published 26/01/2022

All the bus services affected by First Manchester strike

Bus drivers are taking action on 24, 26 and 31 January

Date Published 25/01/2022

Bus strike: passengers with pre-bought tickets can get a refund

Frist Manchester have confirmed that passengers who have already pre-paid for tickets can claim a refund or replacement on strike days.

Date Published 25/01/2022

Lib Dem councillor: CSE report delay 'beggars belief'

The report was delayed yet again last week by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

Date Published 25/01/2022

Charity confirms closure of Shaw Cafe following Covid hit

A cafe in Shaw run by a charity that supports people with a disability is set to close in July following the impact of the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 25/01/2022

Barrier to be installed to curb fly tipping in Derker

A new metal barrier which aims to tackle an increase in fly tipping in Derker is set to be approved.

Date Published 25/01/2022

Police 'increasingly concerned' about missing woman from Oldham

Helen Cavanagh was last seen on Central Avenue in Greenfield.

Date Published 25/01/2022

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team involved in dramatic helicopter rescue

Initial reports were two females had fallen from the edge onto the path below, their injuries were unknown.

Date Published 24/01/2022

Arooj Shah: Care workers deserve more than just claps"

Leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah says the decision to pay the Living Wage to Council Care workers in the borough is "the right thing to do".

Date Published 24/01/2022

Can John Sheridan turn things around at Oldham Athletic?

Oldham Athletic have confirmed that John Sheridan is to return to Latics as Head Coach.

Date Published 24/01/2022

201 homes approved for green land in Oldham despite concerns over look of affordable homes

More than 200 homes have been given final permission to be built on a former abattoir site despite councillors’ criticism that the design of affordable homes is ‘ugly’ and...

Date Published 24/01/2022

Winter activities in Oldham go down a treat

Additional funding has been approved for the continuation of Oldham's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which provides activities and healthy meals for young people.

Date Published 23/01/2022

Campaign launched to reduce heating related fires over winter

It comes after 150 fires were caused by fireplaces and portable heaters

Date Published 22/01/2022

Oldham's CSE review delayed yet again

The publication of Oldham’s long-awaited review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in the borough has been delayed again.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Andy Burnham confirmed as special guest at Mahdlo

Mahdlo Youth Zone have announced Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will be a Business Breakfast guest in March.

Date Published 21/01/2022

Council to pay care staff Living Wage as Council Tax rise announced

Oldham Council have announced budget proposals for next year, which include a wage rise for care workers, and a continued committment to the 'Don't Trash Oldham' campaign.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Police patrol 'anti-social behaviour hotspots' at tram stops in Oldham

Police say anti-social behaviour continues to be an issue on the Manchester to Rochdale line.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Fourth arrest over abusive emails sent to local MP

The arrest forms part of an ongoing investigation into malicious communications sent to the Labour Party Deputy Leader.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Clean Air Zone funding paused as Greater Manchester asks for ‘fundamental review’

Funding to upgrade taxis, vans, coaches and minibuses to cleaner models is set to be paused to allow for a ‘fundamental review’ of the Clean Air Zone.

Date Published 20/01/2022

Oldham bus services affected by further strike action.

First Bus services in Oldham will be hit by strike action tomorrow, in a dispute over pay.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Oldham salon nominated for National Hair & Beauty Award.

Local hairdressers Do Or Dye, on Ashton Road, has been nominated for a prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Award.

Date Published 19/01/2022

The family of a man who 'filled everyone's lives with joy' pay tribute to him.

The family of 33-year-old Craig Fitzpatrick have paid tribute to him after he tragically died following an altercation in Heywood on 13 January.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Artists invited to apply to join Oldham Coliseum Associates.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is inviting passionate and innovative theatre companies and/or individuals from the North West to apply to become an Associate Artist for 12 months.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Royal Oldham extension takes a step closer to improve patient care for general and colorectal surgery patients.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is a step closer to achieving its ambition to improve patient care in Greater Manchester with the start of the groundworks for a new...

Date Published 19/01/2022

A man has been charged following the death of a man in Heywood.

A man has been charged with manslaughter, after the death of a man in Heywood.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Andy Burnham proposes £10 tax hike for troubled GMP force.

Andy Burnham has announced plans for a £10 council tax increase for police in Greater Manchester, one year after the force was placed in special measures.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Non-urgent surgery and hospital appointments set to restart this week, across Greater Manchester.

Non-urgent surgery and hospital appointments are set to restart this week.

Date Published 19/01/2022

Oldham doctor warns 'Energy hikes could store up deaths this and next winter'.

A nationally recognised Oldham doctor, is warning that the soaring rise in energy bills could have catastrophic health consequences this winter and next, resulting in more deaths....

Date Published 19/01/2022

New online mental health service launched to support Oldhamers

A new online-based service to help support people struggling with low mood and mental health challenges has been launched in Oldham.

Date Published 18/01/2022

Plans for new housing estate in Saddleworth to be ruled on by councillors

There have been concerns about the effect on local ecology, ‘inadequate’ access and parking provision, and over-development of the village.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Leaked Child Sexual Exploitation report says 12-year-old girl's rape case was 'covered up'

A leaked passage from the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) report says Oldham Council and the police covered up 'serious failings' in the case of a 12-year-old rape victim.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Murder investigation launched following the disappearance of a man from Failsworth

Police have now arrested two men on suspicion of murder.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Unity Partnership could be axed as council plans to bring essential services back in-house

Over 400 staff are expected to become employed directly by the local authority.

Date Published 17/01/2022

Local MP quizzed by children at Spring Brook School

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has taken questions from pupils at Spring Brook School in Failsworth during a visit.

Date Published 16/01/2022

Oldham Council says residents can help relieve pressure on health services

Oldham Council are urging residents to 'do their bit' to ease pressure on the local health and social care system.

Date Published 16/01/2022

Daughter Of former Oldham Welder appeals for help following his death from asbestos cancer

James Blower died from mesothelioma in 2020 at the age of 81.

Date Published 15/01/2022

Rayner calls for Johnson to resign after No 10 apologises to Buckingham Palace over parties on eve of Prince Philip's funeral

Downing Street has apologised to Buckingham Palace over two "deeply regrettable" parties held on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.

Date Published 14/01/2022

More bus strikes confirmed for next week

Commuters are being warned of further disruption to buses next week as another strike by First Manchester bus drivers is set to go ahead.

Date Published 14/01/2022

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

This week's lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced

Date Published 14/01/2022

Man arrested in Oldham after 70-year-old was punched in the face on a bus

The man has been arrested after a 70-year-old man was assaulted on a bus.

Date Published 13/01/2022

Police search for driver afer a man dies following a hit and run in Rochdale

A man has died in hospital after being hit by a Skoda Octavia in Rochdale, which was later found abandoned.

Date Published 13/01/2022

Work on £1m affordable flats in Chadderton to begin this month

Work on new affordable apartments that are designed to be eco-friendly and ‘fit for the future’ will begin this month

Date Published 13/01/2022

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