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Flying the flag for Oldham in the Asian Business Leaders Awards

A web design business that began in a garage and now completes contracts for the likes of TESCO, plus a unique agency that trains foreign medics plugging life-threatening gaps in NHS staffing levels, are flying the flag for Oldham in the Asian Business Leaders Awards 2020.

Date Published 18/02/2020


Garratts offer support for unique Hostage International event

Garratts Solicitors are proud to be sponsoring a Hostage International reception which offers people the opportunity to hear first-hand the impact that being held hostage has on...

Date Published 21/02/2020

Ex Thomas Cook colleagues launching new Barrhead Travel agency in Oldham

Barrhead Travel, one of the UK’s leading travel agencies, has announced plans to invest in the relaunch of a new travel agency in Oldham, bringing five local ex-Thomas Cook staff...

Date Published 07/02/2020


Oldham-based PMD Business Finance appoints new senior director

Oldham based business finance firm PMD has appointed Callum Bull as a new business development director.

Date Published 04/02/2020

Local businesses invited to Oldham construction procurement event

An event to help businesses benefit from construction opportunities across Oldham has been organised.

Date Published 30/01/2020


North West starts 2020 with business confidence boost

Business confidence in the North West rose 20 points on the back of soaring economic optimism during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank...

Date Published 29/01/2020

Finalists announced for first North West Family Business Awards

The finalists for the inaugural North West Family Business Awards have been selected by the judges – with 192 entries from across the region.

Date Published 29/01/2020


Oldham College gets the green light for £9m construction centre

Oldham College's transformation is entering a new phase after its plans for a £9million Construction Centre were approved.

Date Published 29/01/2020

North West’s listed companies add £6.4bn as values continue to soar

The North West's listed companies continued to increase their value in the final quarter of 2019, adding £6.4bn to their total market capitalisation, according to Deloitte. 

Date Published 29/01/2020


New senior appointment at OCL

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has employed a new Head of Business Development, responsible for the trust’s marketing and sales functions plus its Customer Relationship Management...

Date Published 28/01/2020

JYSK to expand into Oldham

JYSK, the Scandinavian-owned multi-billion Euro furniture brand, has announced it will open in Oldham in Spring 2020.

Date Published 28/01/2020


Oldham comes second in the list of best places for freelancers

Oldham has been revealed as one of the best places for freelance and remote workers to live, according to a new study.

Date Published 28/01/2020

Debbie Abrahams' bid to protect small businesses

Late payments campaigner, Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has seen her initiative, to introduce Project Bank Accounts for large public construction jobs,...

Date Published 28/01/2020


Oldham structural design firm supporting modular steer car-park manufacturer to boost Manchester Airport spaces

A structural engineering consultancy from Oldham is working with a modular steel car-park manufacturer to increase temporary spaces at busy UK sites, including Manchester Airport.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership Chair Announcement

In a nationwide first, the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GMLEP) is set to appoint two industry leaders as co-chairs of the board, with Mo Isap and Lou Cordwell...

Date Published 23/01/2020


Energy leader Jenny Moten elected to North West CBI regional council

One of the leading figures in the North West energy sector has been elected to the regional council of business organisation, the CBI.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Oldham-based Ripple Group continue to invest into the future

Retail interior, display equipment and bespoke manufacturing specialist Ripple Group has invested over £200,000 in new advanced technology machinery for its joinery and...

Date Published 09/01/2020


An exciting year ahead for award winning Donkeystone Brewery

Donkeystone Brewery have won planning permission to open a tap room at their premises in Greenfield, so they can welcome customers to try their beers.

Date Published 08/01/2020

ZenOffice aims high for 2020 with appointment of new Sales Director

ZenOffice has appointed a new Sales Director to assist the growth and progression of the company in 2020.

Date Published 06/01/2020


Call for ambitious Greater Manchester creative businesses to join new Creative Scale-Up programme

Creative industry businesses in Greater Manchester who are looking to grow and attract investment are being given the opportunity to join an innovative new programme, that is set...

Date Published 03/01/2020

 Oldham-based housing association moves closer to £6m affordable housing scheme in Werneth

Oldham-based housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), and developer Keepmoat Homes have signed a contract to build 36 new homes for affordable rent and improve a...

Date Published 02/01/2020


LWC Drinks purchases new £8.5m new site to support continued growth

LWC Drinks, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, today announces that it has purchased a new 173,000 square foot unit, to support its continued growth.

Date Published 20/12/2019

Remedian sponsor Coliseum panto chorus uniforms.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s official IT providers, Remedian IT Solutions, spread some extra festive cheer at the theatre as they sponsored the off-stage uniforms for Jack and the...

Date Published 11/12/2019


HPP celebrate the best in the borough

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) is supporting an awards night to celebrate the best public sector workers across the borough of...

Date Published 06/12/2019

Studio KMA Continues Growth with Recruitment of Planning Director

As part of its continued expansion, Oldham based architects practice, Studio KMA, has recruited Stephen Irvine as Director of Town Planning based in Oldham.

Date Published 04/12/2019


Family businesses across the region prepare for big awards night

Tickets for the North West Family Business Awards are being released in preparation for the glitzy event on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Date Published 22/11/2019

Pearson Law team wins 2019 Oldham Corporate Quiz which supports DR Kershaw's Hospice

A Team from Pearson Solicitors & Financial Advisers won the 2019 Oldham Corporate Quiz, which is organised by the Oldham Business Awards and raised £1,000 for Dr Kershaw’s

Date Published 21/11/2019


Manchester Airport’s PremiAir opens its doors to the cameras

Manchester Airport has released pictures of the new PremiAir terminal at Manchester Airport.

Date Published 14/11/2019

Award joy for Diodes

Diodes Incorporated has announced that its manufacturing facilities in Oldham have been declared the UK electronic systems industry’s best in 2019 at the TechWorks Awards.

Date Published 12/11/2019


Workflo Solutions heading for Saddleworth

Workflo Solutions, one of the UK’s fastest growing outsourced managed services providers which has its headquarters in Livingston near Edinburgh, has opened its first facility...

Date Published 11/11/2019

Cyber crime boost for local businesses

A brand new Cyber Resilience Centre has been launched to help safeguard Greater Manchester’s business community.

Date Published 08/11/2019


New Chair of YENO  (Youth Enterprise Network Oldham) .

Sonia Ayaz is the new Chair of YENO (Youth Enterprise Network Oldham) .

Date Published 08/11/2019

Oldham's 'joint bus service' fares to rise in New Year

Bus passengers in Oldham, Rochdale and other northern parts of Greater Manchester will no longer be able to travel across different services using a single ticket.

Date Published 05/11/2019


HPP highlights career choices at Oldham Jobs Fair

FURNITURE components manufacturer and distributor Hills Panel Products (HPP) highlighted its wide range of career and training opportunities when it took part in the...

Date Published 22/10/2019

MD of a Manchester property firm warns 'recession is coming'.

With struggling manufacturers, high street doom and gloom, consumer uncertainty - and not to mention … the B word (Boris or Brexit, take your pick), the UK might be facing a...

Date Published 21/10/2019


DACHSER Logistics Operational at Kingsway Business Park

DACHSER UK’s new multi-million pound warehouse and hub for its Northern England services is now operational.

Date Published 17/10/2019

Structural design firm in Oldham completes specialist services for new logistics site

Structural and civil engineering company Edge Structural Design has completed its specialist services for a new logistics site near St Helens and the M6 motorway.

Date Published 16/10/2019


Interserve wins £13m contract to create a ‘cultural gateway’ for Oldham with new Heritage & Arts Centre

Oldham Council has selected Interserve, the international support services, construction and equipment group, to deliver a £13m major centre for culture, arts, history and...

Date Published 16/10/2019

Oldham fish and chip restaurant rated one of the best in the region

Old Mother Hubbard's on Manchester Street has been nominated as one of the top takeaways in the North West.

Date Published 15/10/2019


Cotton Clouds Festival could return to Saddleworth

Credible Media - owners of the Oldham Chronicle and Revolution 96.2 is involved in a bid which could see the return of the Cotton Clouds Festival.

Date Published 04/10/2019

Professional Oldham networking event highlights updates to town centre

Town centre developments and challenges took centre-stage at the latest Professional Oldham networking event. 

Date Published 04/10/2019


Mayor unveils plan to double rail journeys across Greater Manchester

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has published a masterplan to double the number of rail journeys in the city-region by 2040.

Date Published 26/09/2019

New business park and 100 new homes for Oldham

A huge new business park and nearly 100 new homes have been given the green light to be built in Oldham.

Date Published 23/09/2019


Oldham based Ripple Group gains elite Investors In People Gold accreditation

RETAIL and interior display solutions specialist Ripple Group has attained the coveted Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation, describing it as a proud achievement following...

Date Published 13/09/2019

Oldham ranked as one of the UK's worst for retail

Oldham has been named as one of the UK’s least successful in a ranking of UK retail centres, and has been selected as one of 50 additional locations to receive funding to...

Date Published 11/09/2019


North West start-up numbers hold up amid UK-wide slump

The North West avoided a drop in start-up numbers across the UK as a whole last year - but established firms are seeing slower growth due to Brexit uncertainty, according to new...

Date Published 09/09/2019

LLK appoints new recruit

Catering equipment supplier, LLK of Honeywell Lane, Oldham are thrilled to announce their latest recruit, Leoni Washington to their expanding team.

Date Published 04/09/2019


OMC Motor Group in Oldham celebrate award win for excellent customer service

Motability customers in Oldham can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service when they visit local dealer OMC Motor Group, who have won a regional award for their work...

Date Published 03/09/2019

New campaign highlights importance of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse

Business and political leaders from the North have today joined together to launch Connecting Britain, a campaign to speak with one, united voice and underline the importance of...

Date Published 03/09/2019


Rochdale Firm Buys Oldham 50 million pound Employer

Tetrosyl, the largest manufacturer and supplier of car care products in Europe and the UK’s biggest independent oil blender, today announces the acquisition of James Briggs, one...

Date Published 30/08/2019

Oldham town centre to get a huge new climbing centre

A huge new indoor climbing centre could be built on the site of a former church in the heart of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 18/08/2019


Get nominating for the 2020 Oldham Business Awards

Now moving into its 12th year of celebrating the success of the Oldham’s business community, next year’s 2020 awards ceremony should be even bigger and better.

Date Published 16/08/2019

Cornerstone Design & Marketing invest £250,000 on new offices amid ongoing growth

Cornerstone Design & Marketing is investing up to £250,000 in creating new, bespoke 6,000 sq ft headquarters in Oldham which will help with further expansion.

Date Published 16/08/2019


Advertorial: Investment advice from Philip Howe from Raymond James in Ashton

The effect of Brexit on your investments and the pound

Date Published 14/08/2019

Call for digital businesses in Oldham to tackle skills shortage

Greater Manchester’s digital and creative sector will require at least 22,000 additional roles by 2035 in order to sustain itself, according to Manchester Digital. It's urging...

Date Published 14/08/2019


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