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A machine operator testing out handsfree smart glasses.

Made Smarter virtual factory tours to accelerate digital adoption among Oldham manufacturers.

Made Smarter’s technology adoption programme is deploying smart glasses to SME manufacturers in Oldham to virtually fast track their digital adoption strategies and navigate Covid-19 restrictions.

Date Published 12/04/2021

Morrisons is giving away 25 million sunflower seeds to customers from today.

Morrisons is giving away 25 million sunflower seeds to customers this week in an effort to spread hope and lift the spirits of the nation.

Date Published 12/04/2021

Recovery in North West business activity gathers pace in March

The recovery in business activity across the North West private sector gathered pace in March, with higher demand and growing optimism towards the outlook in turn leading to a...

Date Published 12/04/2021

Oldhamers gearing up for a return to the pub - albeit outdoors for now

There is plenty of eagerness and anticipation in the air as Oldham gears up for the next vital stage 2 of coronavirus restrictions being lifted from this coming Monday (April 12).

Date Published 09/04/2021

Council animation celebrates the re-opening of Oldham’s high streets and reminds residents to do their bit to stay safe

With businesses across the borough preparing to re-open – a new animation from Oldham Council celebrates the past, present and future of the town centre.

Date Published 09/04/2021

Oldham's specialist job coaches who are here to help young people onto the jobs ladder

Thousands of young people will benefit from six-month intensive employment support packages as the Department for Work and Pensions recruits an extra 150 specialist Youth...

Date Published 08/04/2021

The Trafford Centre prepares to welcome visitors back on Monday

Visitors will be able to safely enjoy The Trafford Centre experience again from Monday (April 12), with favourite brands such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Zara and Primark at Barton...

Date Published 07/04/2021

Restart grants now open for applications in Oldham

Businesses forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Last chance to sign up for Growth Hub’s final Made for Manufacturing programme in 2021

Manufacturers in Greater Manchester have one last chance to benefit from a popular programme to help increase their productivity and get on the path to growth.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Blind England footballer’s business aims to help change perceptions about disability

A blind England international footballer is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Alan hangs up his pencil case after 50 years

Alan Doherty MCIAT, of Whittaker Design in Lees has announced he will be retiring from the company.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Award-winner Chris wants the North to truly make its mark in the film-making business

Any northerner worth his salt will fiercely defend his social status in any north-south divide discussions.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Jobs moving from Greater Manchester to London for a decade - Oldham councillor

New analysis by Cllr Mohon Ali, Oldham's Deputy Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, appears to indicate the extent to which jobs have been shifted from Greater Manchester and...

Date Published 01/04/2021

Oldham Yodel Manager celebrates 40 years with parcel firm

Gary Fairclough, a Transport Supervisor at Yodel’s Shaw centre in Oldham, is celebrating 40 years of service with the independent parcel carrier.

Date Published 30/03/2021

More than 80 well-known employers commit to ‘first of its kind’ jobs fair this April

NorthWestWorks4U, the virtual jobs fair taking place this April, has announced that more than 80 big-name employers have signed up to advertise roles for jobseekers across the...

Date Published 29/03/2021

Operation CLOVER takes down prolific traders in counterfeit goods this Easter

The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), Facebook and the UK Intellectual Property Office’s Intelligence Hub are joining forces in another collaborative campaign, Operation CLOVER, to...

Date Published 27/03/2021

Hair salon owner Darren's five-star delight!

Darren Mitzi, from Darren Michael Hairdressing in Oldham, is celebrating after the Good Salon Guide recognised his business as a five-star Hair Salon.

Date Published 26/03/2021

Support is still available for Oldham businesses

In the last 12 months, businesses in Oldham have received more than £72million in financial support.

Date Published 26/03/2021

Lockdown one year on - what has it meant for Oldhamers?

It's one year ago today (March 23) since Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered us all into lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold of the nation.

Date Published 23/03/2021

Sykes takes fight for pubs and hospitality industry to party conference

Liberal Democrats endorsed Howard Sykes’s plea for more government and council support for the hard-pressed pub and hospitality trade at a special online fringe meeting hosted by...

Date Published 22/03/2021

MP Abrahams urges Government not to kick independent Covid inquiry "into the long grass"

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has urged the Government not to kick an independent public inquiry on Covid “into the long grass”.

Date Published 22/03/2021

More than 51,000 GM residents benefit from devolved skills training during pandemic

In an unprecedented year, the devolved budget for adult education has continued to deliver training opportunities and skills provision for people across Greater Manchester, a new...

Date Published 21/03/2021

Bus franchising wins support of scrutiny councillors, but concerns remain over plans

Greater Manchester’s bid to take control over its bus network has passed the first hurdle after councillors in charge of scrutinising the plans pledged their support.

Date Published 19/03/2021

Oldham entrepeneurs hope they have recipe for success

A new take-away ordering service has opened in Oldham.

Date Published 18/03/2021

Oldham expert urges firms to plan for long-term survival as insolvencies plummet

Firms urged to plan for long-term survival as insolvencies fall

Date Published 17/03/2021

Oldham auction house doubles operations after moving to larger warehouse

An Oldham auction house specialising in consumer goods has doubled revenues and workforce after moving to larger premises.

Date Published 14/03/2021

Oldhamers urged to shop local as business re-opening draws closer

With one month to go until the planned re-opening of businesses across the borough, Oldham Council is calling on the community to shop local and support local as much

Date Published 12/03/2021

Oldham care leavers are supported by local Chadderton firm

Oldham care leavers are set to benefit – thanks to a Chadderton firm’s kind donations.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Jodie continues to do her bit for the environment despite lockdown

A Chadderton-based entrepreneur has adapted her eco-friendly products business by launching online with a monthly subscription service.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Marching over one million steps for Maggie's

It was day 11 and the 11 Pearson staff taking part in the March Maggie’s step challenge had now walked over 1,500,000 steps.

Date Published 12/03/2021

More local businesses set to benefit from grants thanks to new scheme

Oldham Council has launched a new £500,000 funding pot to support businesses that are struggling to pay ongoing commercial property costs as a result of the pandemic.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Plans for huge shared house cause outcry in Oldham village.

Plans to convert a former beauty salon into a huge shared house have caused outcry among residents of an Oldham village.

Date Published 10/03/2021

Triple awards nomination boost for talented Ashley

A Failsworth hair salon, owned by locally-based Ashley Higgins, has been nominated for THREE top industry awards.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Rochdale eyes new era as ‘centre of manufacturing excellence’ following £23.6m Towns Fund boost

Rochdale is eyeing an exciting future as a ‘centre of manufacturing excellence’ after it was awarded £23.6m from the government’s Towns Fund.

Date Published 08/03/2021

International Women’s Day column - Oldham-based housing association boss Donna says 'Never give up'

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, the theme of which is ‘choose to challenge’, Donna Cezair, who recently joined First Choice Homes Oldham as CEO, has spoken about the...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Lights, camera, action - Oldham makes a film to promote national Social Work Week

Oldham Council has joined forces with a range of Oldhamers, including young people, Oldham College and even a Rugby League great to film a video to celebrate social workers across...

Date Published 08/03/2021

February sees a marginal rise in business activity after slump at start of lockdown in January

Business activity across the North West private sector rose only fractionally in February, recovering very little of the ground lost at the beginning of the third national...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Concerns raised over flagship Riverside shopping centre after it emerges the council is liable for rent and business rates on empty units for next 34 years

Concerns have been raised over Rochdale’s flagship Riverside shopping centre after it emerged the council is liable for the rent and business rates on empty units.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Chancellor’s budget ‘a packet of polos’ missing many key policies, says Burnham

Andy Burnham has described Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget as a ‘packet of Polos’ boasting some ‘refreshing’ economic ideas – but with many policy-shaped holes.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce calls Corporation Tax Budget announcement: 'Significant reversal of Tory policy'.

A senior director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has given a mixed reaction to today's Budget announcement, welcoming help for hospitality and tourism but saying there...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Business finance specialist acquired by management team

An Oldham-based business finance firm which brokers over £150m of lending a year has been acquired by its management team.

Date Published 03/03/2021

Chadderton-based organisation hopes to improve children's mental health with new technology

Chadderton-based non-profit organisation, Dream Big Sports, are tackling mental health and wellbeing in the education sector thanks to a brand-new partnership with T-Cup Studios...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Windfall charity donation of £500,000 to older people’s care home

A residential care home in nearby Hyde has received a charitable donation of £500,000 following work by insolvency specialists Smith & Williamson.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Stagecoach invests in new technology to help plan the bus networks of the future

Stagecoach, Britain’s biggest bus, coach and tram operator, has announced a major investment in new technology that will help plan the bus networks of the future to match the...

Date Published 02/03/2021

Oldham E-ACT academies join Kickstart Scheme aimed at getting young people back into work

The Oldham Academy North and Royton and Crompton E-ACT Academy, both part of the multi-academy trust E-ACT, have launched their Kickstart Placement Scheme, designed to support...

Date Published 01/03/2021

New help to buy scheme set to help first-time buyers secure moving goals

First-time buyers in Greater Manchester have an opportunity to take the first step on the property ladder in 2021 following the launch of a new government-backed Help to Buy...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Over 600 new Work Coaches join the jobs frontline

The jobs frontline in Greater Manchester has been boosted by another 611 Work Coaches – helping people get back into work.

Date Published 27/02/2021

Big name employers sign up for ground-breaking jobs fair in April

Some of the biggest names in business and government in the North West have already signed up for NorthWestWorks4U, a brand-new virtual jobs fair taking place this April thought...

Date Published 26/02/2021

Maggie’s teams up with Barclays LifeSkills to help people return to work after cancer

Cancer charity Maggie’s has partnered with Barclays LifeSkills to offer support sessions for people aged 50 and over with cancer, who want to remain in or return to work.

Date Published 26/02/2021

Greater Manchester spearheads call on government for help to support taxi and private hire trade

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has asked government for an urgent meeting, following concerns from the taxi and private hire trade that the impacts of the pandemic combined...

Date Published 26/02/2021

Council chief demands tools to tackle jobs 'crisis'

Oldham’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Abdul Jabbar, has called for Councils to be given new tools to help people back into work as unemployment figures reveal the extent of the jobs...

Date Published 26/02/2021

‘Bizarre complaints’ over Covid-19 grants

Oldham’s council leader has claimed people receiving Covid-19 support grants have been making ‘bizarre complaints’ about getting them ‘slowly’ online.

Date Published 26/02/2021

Sykes backs ‘Shopkeepers’ Campaign’ for business rates cut

The Leader of the Opposition and the Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has shown his support for the ‘Shopkeepers’ Campaign’ that is calling for a cut in the...

Date Published 25/02/2021

Homebuyers warned of potential Japanese Knotweed headache ahead of Stamp Duty deadline

In the rush to meet March 31 Stamp Duty deadline, homebuyers are being warned not to rush ahead assuming the property they are buying is not affected by Japanese Knotweed.

Date Published 24/02/2021

Fresh new look for Aldi's Failsworth store

Aldi will reveal a fresh new look for its Failsworth store when it re-opens to customers on Thursday (February 25) at 8am.

Date Published 23/02/2021

New restaurant planned for former Squire Knott site

The former ‘Squire Knott’ Wetherspoons pub on Yorkshire Street in Oldham town centre could be transformed into a new restaurant with a glass covered rooftop terrace.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Maggie’s and Pearson join together in scheme for families living with cancer

Maggie’s and Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisors are working together to offer visitors to the Oldham centre free advice on future planning.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Manufacturing boost as Made Smarter programme achieves government backing to continue

A pilot programme which has helped hundreds of Greater Manchester manufacturers access technology and digital tools to boost productivity, growth and create jobs, is to continue...

Date Published 22/02/2021

Local politics, business and energy leaders to set out bold vision for net zero by 2040

Leaders from politics, business, and energy infrastructure providers in the North West will today (Monday) launch an ambitious vision to become a UK leader in tackling the climate...

Date Published 22/02/2021

Small business owners praise EnterprisingYou programme for giving them vital support during pandemic

Self-employed people across Greater Manchester have praised a free programme which has helped them to adapt their businesses and thrive as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Date Published 21/02/2021

Local security firm provides complimentary patrols in Chadderton to curb car theft

A Chadderton-based security firm is operating nightly patrols of the area to deter car crime, and it isn’t costing locals a penny.

Date Published 17/02/2021

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