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Suspected case of coronavirus at a surgery in Oldham

Suspected coronavirus case in Oldham

A doctor's surgery in Glodwick had fears of a coronavirus case this morning (27th February)

Date Published 27/02/2020


Surprise £10k boost for local grandmother 

Sarah Fry’s dreams came true when she received the news about scooping a £10,000 win with The Health Lottery. 

Date Published 27/02/2020

Rough sleeping drops in Greater Manchester despite North West homeless services hit by funding cuts

Services for single homelessness people in the North West have seen a shocking 68% funding cut over the past ten years, according to the latest Local Authority Spending on...

Date Published 27/02/2020


Uppermill Band crowned North-West Area Champions

Over the past few months Uppermill Band have worked tirelessly under the musical direction of Dean Redfern with the focus on a good result in the higher section at the North West...

Date Published 27/02/2020

Rise of diabetes-related lower limb amputations in Oldham

Oldham has seen lower limb amputations related to diabetes rise by 31% since 2011.

Date Published 27/02/2020


Police surround Tenerife hotel, popular with North West holidaymakers.

Armed guards and police barriers surround a hotel in Tenerife, where 1,000 holidaymakers are in quarantine for two weeks, after four guests contracted Coronavirus.

Date Published 26/02/2020

Greater Manchester Police welcomes 17 new Special Constables

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has welcomed 17 new Special Constables, at the latest attestation ceremony at Sedgley Park on Tuesday 25th February.

Date Published 26/02/2020


Oldham Council prosecutes business for breaching food hygiene

Evidence of mouse droppings, dirty cooking equipment and accumulations of food debris led to the successful prosecution of an Oldham food business during a recent Tameside...

Date Published 26/02/2020

Oldham's Mountain Rescue heroes granted more than £20K

THE local unsung heroes of dramatic rescues have received  a significant government boost to their funds for vital rescue support.

Date Published 26/02/2020


Oldham Council set to approve 2.99% increase in Council Tax

Oldham Council will meet to approve its budget for the coming year tonight.

Date Published 26/02/2020

Alexandra Park Junior School leads the way on Internet safety

Alexandra Park Junior School celebrated Safer Internet Day, with a serious of important lessons on keeping safe on the internet.

Date Published 26/02/2020


A Cheshire school closes as precautionary measure against coronavirus

Staff and pupils at Cransley School in Northwich won't be able to attend school after it has closed amid fears of the spread of coronavirus.

Date Published 25/02/2020

MacMillan's Cancer support team will offer free advice in Oldham

A free cancer information and support roadshow is coming to Oldham, on Tuesday 3 March.

Date Published 25/02/2020


Westminster 'turned a blind eye' to allegations of Rochdale MP Cyril Smith's child sex abuse 

A new report, has found the political establishment spent decades turning a "blind eye" to allegations of child sexual abuse.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Demolition begins on pallet site for new Saddleworth School

The owner of the WH Shaw Pallet site in Diggle begun demolition yesterday (24th February 2020) to make way for the Saddleworth School.

Date Published 25/02/2020


Flooding causes traffic delays in Oldham

Flooding has caused disruption on the roads today across Oldham, Monday 24th February.  

Date Published 24/02/2020

Order! Order! ... anti - litter sleuth Ruth meets Bercow

Oldham’s intrepid anti litter sleuth Ruth Major did not hesitate calling for order when she confronted the former speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow.

Date Published 24/02/2020


The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps comes to Oldham

Murray Lachlan Young will be showing his family theatre show and Virtual Reality experience, The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps, on Saturday 29 February, at Oldham Library.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Charity to be set up in memory of well-loved Oldham firefighter

Nicola Casey from Oldham, is in the process of setting up a charity in memory of her late husband Ricky.

Date Published 24/02/2020


Consultation underway to see if selective licensing scheme for private landlords needed

Oldham Council have launched a consultation to see if a selective licensing scheme for private landlords is needed in selected areas within 10 of the borough's wards.

Date Published 24/02/2020

One in four in Oldham drinking to ease loneliness

One in four people in Oldham, (26%), who experience loneliness are drinking to cope, according to a Turning Point/YouGov poll published today (Monday).

Date Published 24/02/2020


‘Toddle for Teddy’ helps raise vital funds for The Royal Oldham Hospital’s NICU Ward

The family and friends of a set of premature twins born at The Royal Oldham Hospital have helped raise vital funds for the hospital’s neonatal unit.

Date Published 24/02/2020

St Chads All Stars major theatre win

A dedicated Saddleworth amateur dramatic society have returned triumphant from a glittering award ceremony after pulling off a surprise win for the first time in their history.

Date Published 24/02/2020


Yellow weather warning for rain across Oldham

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Greater Manchester.

Date Published 24/02/2020

Grant boost for mountain rescue heroes

The local unsung heroes of  dramatic rescues have received  a significant government boost to their funds for vital rescue support.

Date Published 24/02/2020


Man dies in Oldham car crash

A man who was seriously injured in a collision in Oldham has sadly died. 

Date Published 24/02/2020

Council reclaim former Collective Spirit site

Town hall bosses have finally reclaimed land which housed the failed Collective Spirit School and plan to demolish it in place of hundreds of new homes, it’s been revealed.

Date Published 21/02/2020


Make sure you know the facts about organ donation law change

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people to find out the facts about organ donation and the upcoming law change, which is due to come into effect in England from later this...

Date Published 22/02/2020

Police appeal following 'horrific' attack on woman

Police investigating a rape that happened in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Date Published 21/02/2020


There's not much sign of any improvement in the weather

The wet, windy, yet mild theme across Oldham and the north-west is set to continue throughout the weekend.

Date Published 21/02/2020

The SPACE gears up for March grand launch event

Construction work on the brand new state-of-the-art extension to Mahdlo Youth Zone is nearly complete, with the venue set to open with a VIP launch event on Monday, March 16.

Date Published 21/02/2020


Were you related to John?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Oldham.

Date Published 21/02/2020

Parents could get more than £13k of free childcare a year with Universal Credit

Thousands of working parents could get more than £1,000 a month back in childcare support through Universal Credit.

Date Published 21/02/2020


11 arrested following Tulip protest

A total of 11 men and women were arrested for aggravated trespass after chaining themselves to the gates of Tulip in Ashton yesterday (Thursday).

Date Published 21/02/2020

New-build boost for Primrose Bank

Oldham Council is set to approve plans to buy 19 new-build five-bedroom homes at Primrose Bank – providing much-needed new affordable housing in the borough.

Date Published 22/02/2020


Oldham MP's backing for Finn’s Law Part Two

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon attended a reception at the Battersea Dogs and Cats home aimed at showing support for increasing the maximum sentences for animal cruelty...

Date Published 21/02/2020

Are you a Dr Kershaw's lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (21st February).

Date Published 21/02/2020


Second man charged following Oldham murder

A second man has been charged with the murder of a man in Oldham.

Date Published 21/02/2020

More Oldham residents claiming Universal Credit but DWP says it's not necessarily linked to unemployment

Almost 390,000 people in the North West receive universal credit according to the latest figures.

Date Published 21/02/2020


18 bed shared house to open in former Conservative club in Oldham

A derelict former Conservative club and shops in Oldham will be transformed into shared houses with up to 18 people living in one building.

Date Published 21/02/2020

Historical victim of Ahsan Khan appeals for public to allow his soul to rest in peace.

The victim of a historical incident involving stabbing-victim Ahsan Khan says he has forgiven Mr Khan for his previous actions.

Date Published 20/02/2020


Barrhead Travel officially opens in Oldham

Barrhead Travel had it's official opening this afternoon in Oldham.

Date Published 20/02/2020

Oldham vegan activist comments on activity at Tulip in Ashton today

A meat manufacturer in Ashton has had their trade disrupted this morning.

Date Published 20/02/2020


Man charged with murder of 19-year-old in Oldham

Police have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Ahsad Khan.

Date Published 20/02/2020

Oldham to be front and centre of RHS Hampton Court Palace with special garden

Oldham will be front and centre of this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival with a special garden showcasing its plans for the UK’s largest ‘urban farm’ and eco-park.

Date Published 20/02/2020


Survey from acorss Greater Manchester including Oldham shows one in three don’t have confidence in the GMP

One in three people do not have confidence that Greater Manchester Police could help them in an emergency, a new survey has revealed.

Date Published 20/02/2020

Oldham Council investigating huge fly-tipping site

Council bosses are investigating after huge amounts of rubbish and building waste was fly-tipped on land near to a children’s play area in Oldham.

Date Published 19/02/2020


MP Jim McMahon backs greater protection for shopworkers

Back in June 2019 the Home Office closed it’s call for evidence on abuse and Violence towards shopworkers, hundreds of shopworkers from the Co-operative Group, and thousands from...

Date Published 19/02/2020

Oldham one of the most expensive places to insure a car outside London

The latest data has revealed that Oldham is one of the most expensive places to insure a car in the UK, outside of London - featuring in the top 10 in a new study.

Date Published 19/02/2020


Oldham Mayor meets with local business firm as part of commitment to raise profile of the town

A group of local employees had the chance to meet with Oldham’s Mayor this week when Councillor Ginny Alexander made a visit to Lees Brook Mill, the home of leading British toy...

Date Published 19/02/2020

Fifth man being questioned in Oldham murder investigation

A fourth man arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager in Oldham has been released under investigation.

Date Published 18/02/2020


See Oldham in a new light at the Illuminate Festival 2020

The Illuminate Festival returns to Oldham this Friday with your chance to see Oldham town centre in a new light.

Date Published 18/02/2020

Invest in Oldham: A Fresh Approach Breakfast

The council is developing a renewed town centre vision.

Date Published 18/02/2020


DNA to pinpoint dogs attacking sheep

DNA to identify rogue dogs worrying sheep could be used in a major crackdown to protect moorland flocks.

Date Published 18/02/2020

Debbie Abrahams "deported" from India

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has been refused entry to India.

Date Published 17/02/2020


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