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‘Take control’ campaign helps women across Tameside seek help for domestic abuse

Women in Tameside are standing shoulder to shoulder to empower others to seek help for domestic abuse with a new campaign providing support.

Date Published 17/06/2019


Hundreds enjoy Whit Friday Band Contests

THE hills were literally alive with music when Saddleworth’s spectacular jamboree celebrated Whit Friday launched in colourful style.

Date Published 15/06/2019

Oldham fostering firm appeals for foster parents ahead of Father’s Day

Father’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 16th June) and Oldham-based fostering firm ‘Safehouses fostering’ has highlighted that over 7,000 new foster families are needed across...

Date Published 14/06/2019


Oldham cafe celebrates Learning Disability Pride Week

Students from New Bridge School are celebrating Learning Disability Pride Week (15th – 21st June) this week with friends and customers while on work placements at the First Choice...

Date Published 13/06/2019

Mossley solicitors running to complete Tour of Tameside for charity

Staff from O’Donnell Solicitors are currently training for a series of fundraising runs to support their nominated charity of the year, Emmaus Mossley.

Date Published 12/06/2019


Oldham Cares supports National Carers Week

Oldham Cares is acknowledging unpaid carers who provide support across the borough to a family member or friend, as part of Carers Week.

Date Published 10/06/2019

Saddleworth Show thanks youth group volunteers

A big focus on the contribution made to a legendary community event by young people will be emphasised at the spectacular Saddleworth Show on June 30 at the Well-i-Hole Camp Site,...

Date Published 09/06/2019


Lydgate campaigner receives Queen's Birthday Honour

A woman who lead a campaign to stop a Saddleworth hamlet being ‘airbrushed off the map’ has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Date Published 08/06/2019

Month Left as £1M Lotto Win Remains Unclaimed in Manchester

The clock really is ticking for a mystery local lottery winner in Manchester who has just a month left to claim an amazing Lotto prize worth £1,000,000.

Date Published 07/06/2019


Winners of Dr Kershaw's Lottery announced

The winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Hospice lottery incentive have been announced (7th June).

Date Published 07/06/2019

Dancers raise funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in musical theatre show

Young dancers took to the stage at the sell-out show at Chadderton Town Hall, to raise money for Dr Kershaw's Hospice and highlight talent from the school.

Date Published 07/06/2019


Landlords could increase rents after tenant fee shift

The government’s new ban on tenancy fees could result in landlords in the North West increasing rents in a bid to absorb the burden of fees that are now being put onto the...

Date Published 06/06/2019

Century old clock in Saddleworth to chime again

An historic clock silenced under nightime curfew, will chime again over a Saddleworth village.

Date Published 05/06/2019


Cupcake workshop held by Dovestone WI a success

It was cupcakes galore when members of the fledgling Dovestone WI held their first Monday Meet Up.

Date Published 04/06/2019

Oldham rising star excels in super biking after father’s death

Ambitious superbike rider excels in Super teens after years of support and training following his father’s death.

Date Published 04/06/2019


Winners of Dr Kershaw's Lottery announced

The winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Hospice lottery incentive have been announced.

Date Published 31/05/2019

Clergyman’s wife adds to Dobcross flock

A country clergyman's wife has brought joy to a village by adding to their growing flock ... of sheep.

Date Published 31/05/2019


Construction training scheme in Middleton helps adults start new career

A new training scheme based in Middleton is giving people the opportunity to break into the construction industry for free.

Date Published 31/05/2019

Oldham Council launches tenth year of Bloom and Grow

Oldham Council is once again launching their annual Bloom and Grow campaign in a bid to maintain the gold streak in the Royal Horticultural Society’s North West in Bloom...

Date Published 31/05/2019


City of Trees volunteer sessions take place in Oldham

Charity City of Trees has announced an extensive calendar of conservation activities to encourage people to get out in Greater Manchester’s great outdoors.

Date Published 30/05/2019

Chadderton pub celebrates raising thousands for charity

Staff and customers at the Rose of Lancaster, Chadderton, have celebrated raising £13,000 in the last twelve months for Prostate Cancer UK.

Date Published 29/05/2019


Oldham midwife honoured gold award for ‘excellent contributions’ to her career

The Group Chief Nursing Officer at The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has honoured two nurses and two midwives by awarding them gold and silver awards for excellence.

Date Published 29/05/2019

Oldham MP Praises Uppermill Pharmacy

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, recently visited Well Pharmacy Uppermill on High Street. 

Date Published 28/05/2019


Get on your bike for Christie's

The Christie charity is hoping this year’s Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride can become the biggest yet and is encouraging as many people as possible to sign up and raise funds...

Date Published 24/05/2019

Gallery Oldham marks 200 years since Peterloo Massacre with new exhibition

Gallery Oldham’s newest exhibition, ‘From Waterloo to Peterloo’ explores the many stories linking Oldham and its people with the historic events of Peterloo.

Date Published 24/05/2019


‘The Woolly Hat Poet’ will be stopping in Oldham for one night only

Lancaster-based poet Benjamin Guilfoyle is lacing up his walking boots for an epic 125-mile hike from Lancaster to Brighouse for his first big poetry tour for charity.

Date Published 24/05/2019

Derek Heffernan is Austerlands' new mayor

Veteran councillor Derek Heffernan has made an emotional return to a community who had taken him to its heart to receive a special accolade.

Date Published 24/05/2019


Oldham rising star controls anxiety in bid to head to BMX world championships

Anxiety sufferer and national BMX rider Kaylen Davies overcomes her long-term fears and qualifies for world championships.

Date Published 23/05/2019

Pinnacle Learning Trust run Manchester 10k

Staff from The Pinnacle Trust have completed the Great Manchester Run this Sunday (19th May).

Date Published 20/05/2019


Oldham cancer survivor will be special guest at Race for Life

Inspirational teenager who survived cancer as a baby will be special guest at Race for Life Oldham.
 

Date Published 20/05/2019

Nominations open for Oldham’s Stars awards

Nominations are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Oldham Camera Club's Annual Exhibition 2019

Members of Oldham Camera Club would like to thank all those who visited the exhibition held in Ebenezer Congregational Church, Uppermill, during the first bank holiday weekend in...

Date Published 16/05/2019

Oldham Library hosts ninth Health Awareness Day for locals

Oldham Library is hosting the ninth Health Awareness Day for local residents on Saturday 18th May.

Date Published 13/05/2019


Saddleworth Round Table hope for a record turn out at Band in a Barn event

Premier charity fundraisers Saddleworth Round Table are hoping for a record turn out for this Saturday’s (18th May) Band in a Barn, in the idyllic setting at Doctor House Farm,...

Date Published 13/05/2019

Officials urge visitors to keep Dove Stone reservoir safe this summer

Officials are urging people to keep the site that situated in the Peak District National Park over the summer months.

Date Published 10/05/2019


Hopwood Hall College to host fun day

Hopwood Hall college hosting it's annual free community fun day for families

Date Published 09/05/2019

Oldham's Comic Con 3 is back

The Queen Elizabeth Hall plays host to Oldham Comic Con 3 and it promises to be bigger, better and even more action-packed than ever before. 

Date Published 09/05/2019


Lyceum Theatre Oldham celebrates it's 90th anniversary

The theatre in Oldham ended it's 90th Anniversary celebration with a classic birthday party comedy.

Date Published 09/05/2019

Oldham Chronicle celebrates 165 years in the town

It’s one-hundred and sixty-five years since Oldham published its first newspaper.

Date Published 07/05/2019


Marie Curie urges Oldhamers to throw a tea party to help support the charity

Marie Curie and Mel Giedroyc are calling on the people of Oldham to throw a Blooming Great Tea Party this June.

Date Published 07/05/2019

Dr Kershaw's becomes first hospice in the UK to become homeless friendly

Homeless people living with a terminal illness are now going to be offered services by Dr Kershaw's hospice in Oldham.

Date Published 03/05/2019


Hold your horses it's National Pet Month

Next week marks the end of National Pet Month and it’s a great opportunity to give your pawfect pet something special in return for their love.

Date Published 02/05/2019

Oldham Deaf Children's Society host Big Cake Bake

The society will be hosting a big cake bake tomorrow (Friday 3rd May), to raise money for deaf children and young people.

Date Published 02/05/2019


Action Together teams up with the Action Oldham fund to celebrate volunteers

Local charity, Action Together is celebrating Volunteers’on the 1st until the 7th June by launching the Volunteers’ Week Activity Fund. 

Date Published 01/05/2019

Gardening competition launches for green fingered Oldham folks

Amateur gardeners in Oldham have the chance to win cash prizes and coveted trophies in First Choice Homes Oldham’s annual gardening competition which launches today as part of...

Date Published 30/04/2019


Failsworth woman recognised for hard work across the community

Rena Parkin is thanked for her contribution to public service to children and families in the community as she retires.

Date Published 29/04/2019

Oldham council urges people to join the Greater Manchester walking festival

Oldham Council is inviting you to step out into the great outdoors and discover walks in your local area as part of the annual Greater Manchester Walking Festival. 

Date Published 29/04/2019


Saddleworth Show and WelliFest Music Festival 2019 is back

The Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth and Oldham Metro have combined once more to stage a spectacular two day event to raise funds to help local and Rotary good causes.

Date Published 25/04/2019

Coliseum's ugly sisters are one of the country's best

Two panto performers from the Oldham Coliseum have been nominated for a national award.

Date Published 25/04/2019


Oldham foodbank sees rise in locals in crisis

The demand for emergency food supplies across the UK has risen by nearly 19% since April 2018 to March 2019 according to recent figures.

Date Published 25/04/2019

All change at Saddleworth round table AGM

Stalwart community fundraisers were praised for raising a remarkable £22,173 for deserving local organisations in just 12 months.

Date Published 24/04/2019


Oldham Kat lady runs marathon for PDSA

Dedicated animal lover and runner Katie Fallows plans to combine her dual passions and share every mile of the London Marathon linked to pets.

Date Published 23/04/2019

Meet Saddleworth’s very own Sunshine Boys

Morris Men danced in the lead-up to the Easter bank holiday their way was paved with brilliant sunshine.

Date Published 23/04/2019


Homeless-Friendly initiative hopes to aid those in need across Greater Manchester

From today, (18th April 2019) NHS surgeries across Greater Manchester will be aiding poverty-struck patients by staging food banks on their premises.

Date Published 18/04/2019

Boxing clever for Dr Kershaw's hospice and the community

Twenty lads from Oldham are hoping to pack a punch on Sunday when it comes to fundraising for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at a boxing tournament that will see them take to the ring for...

Date Published 18/04/2019


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