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Hartley Botanic

Greenfield based English greenhouse and glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic to exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Their trade stand has been designed to show how Hartley Botanic’s elegant structures can offer a calming sanctuary for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

Date Published 19/05/2022


Ram mill team gear up for new office space open day

Local businesses of all sizes have been invited to a very special open day on Tuesday (May 24) at the extensively refurbished Ram Mill office space in Chadderton.

Date Published 18/05/2022

Hill’s Panel Products new Health and Safety Committee wastes no time in getting down to business with 100 per cent exam pass rate

Health and safety scrutiny at Oldham-based Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) has been re-invigorated with a newly-chosen H&S committee.

Date Published 09/05/2022


Sales Geek launches for Oldham Businesses

Experienced sales director Aaron White is bringing one of the “North West’s Most Exciting Companies” to Oldham to help businesses improve their sales.

Date Published 04/05/2022

Close associates Kirkham Property and Cordingleys Chartered Surveyors move into Tameside and Oldham respectively.

Two firms with a close association spanning 14 years are delighted to announce mutual expansion plans.

Date Published 04/05/2022


Housing association continues to tackle housing crisis with new affordable homes

Oldham-based housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) continues to help tackle the shortage of affordable housing locally.

Date Published 02/05/2022

Fast proves “food for thought” for Business leaders

Business chiefs from diverse faiths got a taste of what it is like to go without food from dawn until dusk - ahead of a specially organised fast-breaking dinner.

Date Published 29/04/2022


SME Support programme helps more than 1,600 Greater Manchester businesses in first 18 months.

More than 1,600 Greater Manchester businesses and 2,500 people have been helped in the first 18 months of a programme looking to help businesses across the city-region to upskill...

Date Published 27/04/2022

Four day week given the green light at North West based agency, to give staff more freedom

North west-based search engine marketing agency, Marketing Signals, has announced that it will be introducing a four day working week as of next month.

Date Published 26/04/2022


Oldham Chronicle owner set to sell 45% of the business

Credible Media, owners of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, has announced plans to put almost half of the publishing business up for sale.

Date Published 07/04/2022

Liquid and Envy owners pick up national award

The operators of Liquid & Envy nightclub in Oldham has been named as one of the leading lights of the late-night economy in the UK

Date Published 07/04/2022


Travel firm search recruits with chance to visit dream destinations a perk of the job.

The chance to “road test” dream holidays will be perk of the job at a North West travel firm that’s launched a search for 44 new apprentices. 

Date Published 06/04/2022

Kellogg’s Manchester on the hunt for apprentice recruits.

Kellogg’s Factory in Manchester is recruiting for five new apprentices to join their manufacturing team in August this year. 

Date Published 06/04/2022


Worrying signs for Manchester as economic scar tissue builds up, research reveals.

Financial vulnerability in Manchester is reported to have risen dramatically as a result of the pandemic, with many areas struggling ever since, according to a leading think...

Date Published 30/03/2022

Oldham Business Awards officially launched and looking for nominations.

The 2022 Oldham Business Awards were officially launched on Monday night, March 28 2022 and the organisers hope to make this year’s event the biggest and best yet, following the...

Date Published 30/03/2022


Plans to boost job prospects and transform struggling town’s economy unveiled

Leaders in Oldham must play ‘the long game’ when planning how to rejuvenate and drive forward its local economy, a review has concluded.

Date Published 25/03/2022

Oldham's Business Ambassador brings people together for Business Breakfast

More than 130 businesses joined Oldham’s Business Ambassador Frank Rothwell at a Business Breakfast this week.

Date Published 25/03/2022


Inspirational entrepreneur and philanthropist to speak at Mahdlo Business Breakfast

Michael Josephson is one of the region’s most successful businessmen and philanthropists.

Date Published 22/03/2022

Businesses urged not to miss out on Covid Relief Fund

The scheme could pay up to 100% of your business rates bill

Date Published 16/03/2022


Oldham Expo taking the opportunity to connect with local businesses

Both businesses and consumers are invited to the Oldham Expo which takes place at the Oldham Event Centre (OEC) on Thursday 24 March 10am - 4pm

Date Published 09/03/2022

New £400k green innovation fund to boost Oldham SMEs in the race to net zero.

A new £400k green innovation fund has been launched, to help Oldham SMEs transform their ideas into reality in the race to net zero.

Date Published 02/03/2022


Professional Oldham reach for the heights at Summit Up

The team at Professional Oldham team are holding next networking event at the new Summit Up Climbing Centre in Oldham.

Date Published 25/02/2022

Nursery group, which includes four in Oldham, unlocks £1M of new investment.

The management of an award-winning nursery group – MiChild which operates 16 children’s nurseries and preschools, including four in Oldham, have completed a management buy out of...

Date Published 16/02/2022


Guinness Celebrates Success of Oldham Apprentice Joiner.

To mark National Apprentice Week (7-13 Feb) housing association, The Guinness Partnership,  is celebrating its apprenticeship programme and the value apprentices bring to local...

Date Published 09/02/2022

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 sheds light on the Future

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisors in Oldham, is putting the spotlight on the young work force of the future, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Date Published 09/02/2022


Pearson Solicitors are expanding with new premises in Saddleworth

A much-loved building on the High Street in Uppermill is being given a new lease of life as Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers move back into Saddlew

Date Published 02/02/2022

Tickets available for Oldham Expo return

Oldham’s Business Expo returns to the town this year, following an amended event in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 02/02/2022


Innovative Technology’s age verification technology accepted for UK trial

Innovative Technology, who provide a range of biometric solutions designed to estimate age, have been approved as a participant in a UK Government programme piloting age...

Date Published 01/02/2022

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


Oldham Chronicle boss invites Prime Minister to Oldham to see the impact of Covid-19

The boss of The Oldham Evening Chronicle has sent out an invitation to Boris Johnson to visit Oldham and assess the impact of the pandemic on local businesses first hand. 

Date Published 13/01/2022

Covid business grants worth up to £6,000 now available

Oldham businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant via the local council.

Date Published 12/01/2022


Travel firm in Oldham takes off again, with big surge in bookings for dream holidays in the sun.

A local travel agent says business is taking off again with a “big surge” in bookings after the rules on Covid testing for international travellers were eased.

Date Published 12/01/2022

Local optician picks up national award for work during pandemic

An optician based in Saddleworth has picked up a national award for her work during the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 11/01/2022


Vacancies at brand-new care service in Saddleworth

The new care service in Saddleworth plans to provide technology-enhanced home care to customers.

Date Published 15/12/2021

Ryanair launches new route from Manchester Airport

Ryanair has announced an additional route to its UK schedule – Manchester to Genoa – operating twice weekly from April ‘22.

Date Published 15/12/2021


Darrell takes charge as new Costa Coffee opens at Hollinwood Junction

Costa Coffee has opened the doors to a new Drive-Thru at Hollinwood Junction, creating 13 new jobs in Oldham.

Date Published 14/12/2021

Building a brighter future - FCHO apprentices make their mark on Oldham’s new homes

Local youngsters Amy Fielding, who is 19 and Cody Bentley, who is 23, have gained invaluable experience by helping to build some of Oldham’s latest affordable homes, thanks to...

Date Published 01/12/2021


Is there such a thing as a 'good' divorce?

Next week is 'Good Divorce Week'.

Date Published 01/12/2021

Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme goes live in Oldham in less than a week

Find out if you are affected

Date Published 24/11/2021


Building contractor J Greenwood marks 50th anniversary by becoming employee-owned

Chadderton-based building contractor J Greenwood (Builders) is marking its 50th anniversary by becoming employee-owned.

Date Published 24/11/2021

Professional Oldham is back with face-to-face meetings

The Professional Oldham networking group has resumed regular meetings following a break during the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 23/11/2021


Local outfit Digitl launch new website for Scottish scarf maker

Digitl, the eCommerce, marketplace and web design agency founded by Royton’s Darren Ratcliffe, has launched a new website for the Scottish scarf manufacturer, Glen Isla Cashmere.

Date Published 19/11/2021

Oldham Business Awards 2022

FRIDAY September 9th 2022 – make a note of this date in your diary. 

Date Published 19/11/2021


Oldham College Career Guide

OLDHAM College has launched a new Career Guide to help adults – and employers – to retrain or re-skill for success in the post-Covid economy.

Date Published 19/11/2021

Law firm goes green and helps clients put down future roots

An Oldham Law firm is looking to make a huge environmental impact, as well as provide clients with a nice moving in gift at the same time. 

Date Published 19/11/2021


The four biggest challenges to independent retailers right now

There’s no doubt that the past 18 months have been challenging for all retailers and continue to be. Many well-established retailers have unfortunately gone out of business and...

Date Published 18/11/2021

Stockport gym increases capacity by 200% using Oldham firm’s infection prevention solutions.

North West-based infection prevention firm, Plasma Clean, based in Oldham, has helped a Stockport gym, MSA Stockport Muay Thai, to double their occupancy levels by creating a...

Date Published 03/11/2021


Professional Oldham to resume networking events

Oldham's business networking group is to resume face-to-face meetings following a pause during the Covid pandemic.

Date Published 02/11/2021

Oldham Council is looking for new providers to support children over winter holidays

Oldham Council is looking for new providers to take part in its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme as it looks to support more children and young people in receipt of...

Date Published 31/10/2021


Greater Manchester Chamber reacts to the Budget - 'levelling up needs more than new buses'.

The chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged a major increase in public spending of £150bn by 2024-5, when he delivered his budget this lunchtime, October 27th.

Date Published 27/10/2021

Start Up Huddle comes together for Oldham businesses.

Entrepreneurs joined forces to celebrate the launch of Start Up Huddle Oldham.

Date Published 27/10/2021


Burnham urges businesses across Greater Manchester to create opportunities for young people

Greater Manchester leaders are urging businesses to create further opportunities for young people, with a virtual event set to take place this week highlighting how they can help.

Date Published 20/10/2021

Kickstarters’ commitment and dedication is rewarded.

Commitment and dedication have been rewarded with full-time jobs for two young people from Oldham, first given work placements under a government support scheme at furniture...

Date Published 18/10/2021


Pearson shortlisted in prestigious property awards.

The property team at Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers have been shortlisted for two awards in the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2021.

Date Published 18/10/2021

Grants of up to £20k to support local business growth now open

Oldham Council has launched a new grant fund to support Oldham businesses to accelerate their growth projects.

Date Published 07/10/2021


GM Clean Air Zone financial support scheme for HGVs to launch in November

A financial support scheme to upgrade or retrofit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to comply with the GM-wide Clean Air Zone will open to applications this Autumn.

Date Published 06/10/2021

Time running out for Oldham businesses to apply for net zero programme

Small to medium sized businesses in Oldham have until October 11 to sign up for an online programme which will help them to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costs.

Date Published 04/10/2021


Minimum taxi standards, including behaviour and dress code, to be rolled out

Minimum standards for taxi drivers – including behaviour and dress codes – will be rolled out across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/10/2021

Oldhamer Lindsay is national charity Pace's new CEO

National charity Pace (Parents Against Child Exploitation) has confirmed that Oldhamer Lindsay Dalton is to become CEO from Friday (October 1).

Date Published 28/09/2021


Public transport holding region back from being ‘world class’ – Burnham

Greater Manchester’s public transport system is the only thing holding it back from becoming a ‘world class’ city-region, says Andy Burnham.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Greenfield outfit Hartley Botanic awarded five stars for its stand at the RHS’s first Autumn Chelsea Flower Show

Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has been awarded five stars for its 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show stand.

Date Published 23/09/2021


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