Community News

Councillor Arooj Shah, the Deputy Leader of Oldham Council

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


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


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


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

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


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


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

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

‘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


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

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


'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


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

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


£64k EuroMillions prize remains unclaimed

An amazing EuroMillions prize worth £64,186.50 has yet to be claimed from a ticket bought in Manchester.

Date Published 28/07/2020

Young families ‘can’t cope’ with coronavirus second wave lockdown, experts warn

A second coronavirus lockdown would have a ‘devastating impact’ on families of young children in the North West who are already feeling the strain of home schooling and childcare...

Date Published 28/07/2020


Tougher coronavirus measures brought in after spike in cases

Tougher coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Oldham to try and prevent a local lockdown after the borough saw a spike of more than 100 cases in a week.

Date Published 28/07/2020

McMahon - travel advice must be evidence based and more support is needed for employees to be able to quarantine

The Shadow Transport Secretary and MP for Oldham West is calling on the government to make sure any advice and guidance on travel to countries abroad is evidence based and that...

Date Published 28/07/2020


Tom and Willow gear up for the ultimate charity walk

Warm-hearted and super-fit Tom McHugh is preparing hard for one of the toughest tasks of his life - walking the 100 miles from his home in Oldham to the Snowdonia peak!

Date Published 28/07/2020

Teenager charged with burglary and numerous motor offences

A teenager has been charged with numerous offences following a successful cross-border police investigation between the Royton, Shaw and Crompton Neighbourhood Team and...

Date Published 28/07/2020


One week left to apply to join business support programme for cultural heritage organisations

Applications will be closing on August 3 for the final edition of Creative United’s business support programme, Prosper North.

Date Published 28/07/2020

Emotions run high at special blessing in Kevin's memory

It proved to be an emotional day at the Oldham-based Siam Camp on Sunday when former Grand Master Kevin Lloyd was remembered fondly.

Date Published 28/07/2020


Work starts on new £5m Hindu temple in Oldham

Work has begun on the construction of a new £5m Hindu Temple in Oldham, whose design is a blend of modern and traditional features.

Date Published 28/07/2020

Smarties facing closure threat

A much-loved baby and toddler group is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to take it over.

Date Published 28/07/2020


Poetry Health Service gets set to open its virtual doors

Founded by poet, playwright and performer Hafsah Aneela Bashir, the Poetry Health Service (PHS) is a brand new, free creative service that prescribes contemporary poems as a tool...

Date Published 28/07/2020

‘No remorse’ from DWP over social security deaths, says Oldham MP

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams, a member of the work and pensions select committee, has clashed with the work and pensions secretary, Thérèse Coffey, by accusing...

Date Published 28/07/2020


Commuters warned of long-term rail misery

A leading rail expert has warned commuters to prepare for massive disruption from Oldham’s only mainline rail station.

Date Published 27/07/2020

Week of action sees more people put on a face covering

More people were seen wearing a face covering after Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), police and transport operators came together to drive up compliance.

Date Published 27/07/2020


Oldham charity running Covid-19 compliant fun activities and free meals for children

Two Greater Manchester charities are running Covid-19 compliant school holiday clubs for school children and families aimed at providing some of the social interaction, wellbeing...

Date Published 27/07/2020

Independent fixed penalty notices review issued by police

An independent review of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued by UK police forces during the Coronavirus pandemic has been published today (Monday).

Date Published 27/07/2020


HMRC urges parents to claim Child Benefit

Parents in Oldham are being urged to claim Child Benefit, even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their new-borns, to ensure they don’t miss out.

Date Published 27/07/2020

Local holidaymakers facing uncertainty after Spain quarantine decision

Local holidaymakers and the travel industry in general are facing another spell of acute uncertainty following the Government's controversial decision on Saturday to re-impose a...

Date Published 27/07/2020


Let's cook for the kids

Chicken wraps and bacon sandwiches will soon be back on the menu at YoLo, Youth Local Project, in Greenfield thanks to a helping hand from Saddleworth Rotary Club. 

Date Published 27/07/2020

Odin plays his part in Dovestone security operation

A ‘celebrity’ guard dog was part of a security operation that thwarted a planned rave at a famous beauty spot at the weekend.

Date Published 27/07/2020


Call for young people to help shape Young Person’s Guarantee

Young people from across Greater Manchester are invited to join a new group to help give other young people the best possible future.

Date Published 26/07/2020

OCL is back as fitness fanatics return after four long months!

Revolution Breakfast co-hosts Elliot and Di were on hand to welcome fitness fanatics of all ages back to the Oldham Leisure Centre earlier today (Saturday).

Date Published 25/07/2020


Five embrace community clean-up challenge

Five community-focused youngsters embraced a challenge set by their village school and organised a litter pick around Lydgate and Grotton park.

Date Published 25/07/2020

Oldham travel firm boss - holidaymakers are ready for lift-off

A local travel company boss revealed he’s reopened his shop in Oldham after returning from a fact-finding mission to Spain.

Date Published 25/07/2020


Oldham Lib-Dem leader seeks Covid-19 safety guarantees amidst a No-Deal exit from Europe

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, has written to local MP Debbie Abrahams regarding his concerns...

Date Published 25/07/2020

Police patrols to be stepped up in Failsworth in bid to combat anti-social behaviour

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that extra resources are to be deployed this weekend around the shops and Eight Bells pub car park on Alder Road, Leicester Road, Warwick...

Date Published 24/07/2020


Pub shamed by chief constable has licence revoked

A pub which was named and shamed by Greater Manchester Police’s chief constable has been stripped of its licence for hosting a party like a ‘prohibition speakeasy’ during

Date Published 24/07/2020

GMP issues bogus caller warning after incident in Shaw

Local police have urged householders to stay alert after reports of a bogus caller in the Shaw area.

Date Published 24/07/2020


Piping up for Annie!

The hills resounded to a different kind of music when Annie Schofield celebrated her 100th birthday in Uppermill yesterday (Thursday).

Date Published 24/07/2020

Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (July 24).

Date Published 24/07/2020


Government grants authorities £3.1m to work on pop-up cycle routes and walking schemes

Greater Manchester has been given funding by the government to set up pop-up cycle lanes and new traffic-free zones across the city-region.

Date Published 24/07/2020

Oldham charity fundraiser Akke conquers Kilimanjaro

Our borough has been proudly promoted at the zenith of Africa by an Oldham-based mountaineer who has just conquered Kilimanjaro.

Date Published 24/07/2020


Oldham landlord launches new web platform to build trust in lettings sector

A new web platform launched by an Oldham landlord aims to build trust within the property rental sector by allowing both landlords and tenants to achieve ‘5-star status’.

Date Published 24/07/2020

You can still talk to the Samaritans 24/7

Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans has reminded people that its July ‘Talk To Us’ campaign comes to an end next week.

Date Published 24/07/2020


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