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MP says Government has betrayed residents after nearly 10 thousand households won't get free TV license in Oldham

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner says the Government has betrayed thousands of her constituents over their failure to extend free TV Licences for the over 75s.

Date Published 04/08/2020


Northern offers reward after stone thrown at moving train

Northern is offering a £500 reward after a stone was thrown at a moving train in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 04/08/2020

Painted stones help residents at care home

A picturesque nursing home on the outskirts of a Saddleworth village is asking locals to support a heartwarming initiative to help their 41 residents.

Date Published 04/08/2020


Show us the honey! Local church community project gets cash boost from the council and FCHO

Parishioners at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Hollinwood, have been busy bees making good use of the grants awarded to them by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and Oldham...

Date Published 04/08/2020

Young walkers praised for rebuilding wrecked cairn

Two young countryside lovers have been praised for restoring a historic cairn built in memory to a pair climbers who died in mountaineering tragedy.

Date Published 04/08/2020


Saddleworth marks Yorkshire Day with declaration reading

Saddleworth celebrated its heritage, with Oldham Council’s permission, as the Yorkshire Day declaration was read out on Uppermill High Street.

Date Published 04/08/2020

Barbara heads new Parish council leadership team

Saddleworth Parish council is to have a new leadership team... of women.

Date Published 04/08/2020


Liberal Democrat Leader calls for police to get tougher on Covid-19

Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, has written to the Metropolitan Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, asking him to ‘get...

Date Published 04/08/2020

New Covid-19 testing centre opens

A new coronavirus testing centre has opened in Oldham after a spike of infections in the borough led to stricter restrictions on socialising being brought back.

Date Published 03/08/2020


Royton restaurant hands out over 10,000 meals to the vulnerable

An eatery serving quality Bombay street food and British favourites has delivered a staggering 10,000 free mouth-watering meals during the lockdown.

Date Published 03/08/2020

Council moves to reassure residents following Covid ‘major incident’ announcement

Oldham Council has moved to reassure its residents following the Greater Manchester ‘major incident’ announcement late last night (Sunday).

Date Published 03/08/2020


Nurses 'get up n go' and raise much-needed cash for the Rainbow Trust at the same time!

A group of warm-hearted fitness fanatics from the Oldham Children's Community Nursing Team based at the Integrated Care Centre on New Radcliffe Street have raised more than £2,000...

Date Published 03/08/2020

GM Mayor calls on government to change shielding policy for areas in local lockdown

The Mayor of Greater Manchester is calling on the government to reinstate the shielding policy in areas of the UK in local lockdown.

Date Published 03/08/2020


WI stalwarts are true lockdown heroes

Stalwarts from Saddleworth WI have been recognised as 'lockdown heroes' in a novel initiative to provide home baked cakes for front line teams fighting the Covid virus.

Date Published 03/08/2020

New landlady takes over at historic Dobcross pub

One of Saddleworth’s most iconic pubs is being given a woman’s touch.

Date Published 03/08/2020


Eat Out to Help Out launches today

Diners across Oldham will see their restaurant bills slashed by as much as 50% from today (Monday) as the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially opens for...

Date Published 03/08/2020

Police appeal following serious smash

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Manchester.

Date Published 03/08/2020


Scholes party claims prompt police visit

Former Latics manager and Manchester United playing star Paul Scholes has been spoken to by police after reportedly flouting lockdown rules by staging a birthday party for his son...

Date Published 03/08/2020

Church Road re-opened in double quick time

The delighted landlords of two of Saddleworth’s most historic pubs have praised Oldham Council and a team for completing work on a major drainage scheme in just two weeks.

Date Published 03/08/2020


Police investigate Arndale assault

Police are investigating after a man was assaulted in Manchester city centre.

Date Published 03/08/2020

Mayor puts her shirt on Latics!

Oldham’s Mayor Ginny Alexander is backing Latics offering the chance for businesses to become the club’s back of shirt sponsor for the club’s 125th anniversary season. 

Date Published 03/08/2020


£50,000 reward offered for catching killer 23 years after brutal murder

Police investigating the brutal murder of a man in nearby Denton are offering a £50,000 reward for catching his killer. 

Date Published 03/08/2020

Coronavirus: major incident declared in Greater Manchester

A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester after the recent rises in coronavirus infection rates.

Date Published 03/08/2020


Funding available for local good causes

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding for their organisation.

Date Published 02/08/2020

Essential repair work to close busy tram stop

Essential Metrolink maintenance work will take place in August resulting in some temporary disruption to city centre services.

Date Published 02/08/2020


GMP takes further step to becoming most armed forces friendly police force

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been awarded the Gold recognition from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its work supporting the armed forces community.

Date Published 02/08/2020

Kewell calls for stability at Oldham Athletic

Oldham Athletic have unveiled their new head coach just hours after they sacked the owners sixth manager in less than 2-years at the club, with former Australian international...

Date Published 01/08/2020


BT Scheme "can help firms boost connectivity, cash flow and confidence"

BT have announced a package of support to help the nearly 600,000 small businesses in the North West get better positioned for recovery and growth following the coronavirus...

Date Published 01/08/2020

Firefighters issue stern message: never leave cooking unattended

Greater Manchester firefighters are urging residents to be safe in the kitchen after they were called to four fires involving cooking in just under five hours on one day.

Date Published 01/08/2020


Harry Kewell set for Oldham Athletic job

Oldham Athletic have wasted little time in replacing Dino Maamria as head coach of the club with former Leeds United, Liverpool and Australian international Harry Kewell agreeing...

Date Published 31/07/2020

Latics sack Dino after 10 months at the helm

Oldham Athletic have started their pre-season preparations by sacking their head coach Dino Maamria just weeks before the start of the new campaign.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Burnham condemns Tory MP’s ‘singling out’ of BAME communities after new lockdown rules come in

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has condemned a Conservative MP for ‘singling out’ Muslims by saying they are not taking Covid-19 seriously after tighter restrictions were...

Date Published 31/07/2020

‘Overstretched’ GMP increasing its presence this weekend after new restrictions come into force

A ‘very, very overstretched’ Greater Manchester Police will be increasing its presence in light of tighter lockdown restrictions across the region.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Pubs should "expect to close" if social distancing is not practised

Pubs could be forced to close if social distancing is not being observed by patrons.

Date Published 31/07/2020

House parties and raves have played a part in spike in infections amongst younger people

House parties and illegal raves have ‘undoubtedly’ played a part in a ‘significant’ increase in the number of young people testing positive for Covid-19 in Greater Manchester,...

Date Published 31/07/2020


Tightening of lockdown restrictions ‘devastating’

The tightening of lockdown restrictions across the whole of Greater Manchester has been branded ‘confusing’ and ‘devastating’ for communities preparing to celebrate Eid-al-Adha.

Date Published 31/07/2020

Lib-Dems call foul on Government's 'sledgehammer' Covid-19 announcements

Liberal Democrat Leaders from across Greater Manchester have heavily criticised last night's announcement to impose social restrictions across the 10 Boroughs in the region in...

Date Published 31/07/2020


Easing of lockdown across the UK is postponed for two weeks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says casinos and bowling alleys will remain shut and further easing of lockdown restrictions are being postponed for two weeks.

Date Published 31/07/2020

New church window marks so much of Oldham's important past

A new stained glass window has been fitted in St Patrick's Church in Oldham to mark the coming together of three parishes into one.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Conservative MP breaks ranks to criticise government over ‘blanket approach’ to local lockdown

A Conservative MP has broken ranks to criticise the government’s decision to impose a Greater Manchester-wide ‘local-lockdown’.

Date Published 31/07/2020

Oldhamers urged to help save lives by supporting COVID-19 research

Scientists trying to combat coronavirus are urging people in Oldham to share their experiences of living with disease in their community following the recent spike in cases.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Pair charged with racially aggravated public order offences

Two men have been charged with racially aggravated public order offences.

Date Published 31/07/2020

'Lockdown was late coming in and early being eased' - Oldham MP McMahon

There has been a huge reaction on social media to the sudden news of new local lockdown restrictions overnight.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (July 31).

Date Published 31/07/2020

Illegal rave-style event near Strangeways is scuppered

Greater Manchester Police’s dedicated operation into tackling large-scale illegal gatherings saw another unlicensed music event prevented from taking place last tonight

Date Published 31/07/2020


Today set to be the hottest day of the year so far

Oldhamers can expect the hottest day of the year so far today (Friday), with highs reaching 32 degrees celsius predicted in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 31/07/2020

WATCH the footage: Man jailed following high-speed pursuit through Oldham

A man from Manchester has been jailed after being arrested following a pursuit through Oldham.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Eid message from Angela Rayner

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has issued a message to everyone celebrating Eid al aard-ha.

Date Published 31/07/2020

Don't get caught out by pension scams

Greater Manchester Police are warning about scammer targeting pension savers in the region.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Summary of the new rules

Separate households are now banned from meeting indoors in Oldham, Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Date Published 30/07/2020

Separate households banned from meeting up indoors across Greater Manchester

Separate households are now banned from meeting indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire after a rise in coronavirus cases

Date Published 30/07/2020


Oldham supports council's SOS campaign with 1,000 signatures on letter to PM

Oldham Council's SOS campaign has seen huge support from the borough since its launch.

Date Published 30/07/2020

Ombudsman reveals complains data for local councils

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued its annual complaints statistics for all councils in the North West in its annual review of local government complaints.

Date Published 30/07/2020


Local councillor calls for testing centre in Saddleworth

A councillor has written to Oldham’s chief executive asking that Saddleworth has its own coronavirus testing center.

Date Published 30/07/2020

Burnham has been unwilling to meet to discuss region’s clean air plan, say environmental lawyers

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been unwilling to meet with environmental lawyers about the region’s Clean Air Plan, it’s been claimed.

Date Published 30/07/2020


People won’t be moved out of crowded homes to self-isolate

Moving people who test positive for coronavirus from large households to self-isolate elsewhere is ‘not on the table’, Oldham’s council leader has confirmed.

Date Published 30/07/2020

Only a get fit bid will prevent COVID – say South Asian campaigners

A group of inspirational Bengali charity workers from Oldham has called on their own community to get into shape to face the Coronavirus – as a healthy body may be their best...

Date Published 29/07/2020


FCHO granted planning permission for 20 new homes in Littleborough

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has received planning permission to build 20 new homes in Littleborough, Rochdale, all for affordable rent.

Date Published 29/07/2020

Eat Out to Help Out - look for the logo

More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - and a new official Government online finder is available to help...

Date Published 29/07/2020


Oldham Lib-Dem leader calls again for special Council meeting to discuss green belt homes plan

The Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has written to the Leader of Oldham Council to ask once more...

Date Published 29/07/2020

Oldham chiefs explain reasons behind new spike in cases

Deprivation and the easing of lockdown measures have contributed to an alarming spike in Covid-19 cases in Oldham that have prompted chiefs to bring back tougher restrictions.

Date Published 29/07/2020


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