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Long-awaited plans to transform Oldham town centre could soon become reality.
Date Published 24/07/2024
The weather is sort of uneventful at the moment with little in the way of mobile conditions and with brief ridges of high pressure bringing warm, settled conditions, but without...
Local artists are being encouraged to pick up their paintbrush, fire up the kiln and get snapping with a camera - or even their phone - for a chance to be part of this year's...
Date Published 23/07/2024
Families across Oldham can once again book on to a range of exciting activities for free this summer.
A local NHS trust has helped break stigma around mental health, with 60 women from the South Asian community now trained as community mental health champions in Oldham.
Stoneswood Residential Home in Delph held their annual summer fete yesterday (Saturday).
Date Published 21/07/2024
Greater Manchester will soon have an ‘urban forestry’ park and farm – the only one of its kind in the north west.
Date Published 19/07/2024
Oldham Pride is turning 20 this year and is scheduled to return to the town centre tomorrow (Saturday) - bringing a range of entertainment from local acts, musical performances...
The miserable summer continues and although it’s been muggy at times this week, especially on Tuesday, there’s been quite a bit of rainfall and Tuesday saw most places see up to...
Date Published 10/07/2024
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton recently staged its third annual Rose to Remember event, kindly supported once again by Co-op, Royton.
Joshua Bardsley, who is 24, and his three-year-old son are thriving after taking part in a Play, Learn, Grow course.
Date Published 08/07/2024
The Rotary Club of Oldham presented Latics co-owner/chairman Frank Rothwell with its annual Community Service Award.
A Saddleworth community is planning to step into a magical wonderland by opening its own Fairy Trail.
Date Published 05/07/2024
The school summer holidays will soon be with us - and that can only mean one thing, the popular Summer Reading Challenge is back.
Date Published 04/07/2024
An Oldham community group, We Are Community, organised a memorable Eid celebration and charity evening in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice at the newly-modernised Eastern Pavilion Hall...
Leading manufacturer of lifting systems, lashings and height safety equipment, Trans-Web, have extended their support for Team Hill Charitable Trust for the fifth year running.
Date Published 03/07/2024
Despite cloudy weather conditions and regular showers over the weekend, the annual Wellifest music festival and the Saddleworth Show welcomed thousands of visitors.
Date Published 01/07/2024
Members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) have joined the Mayor of Oldham in commemorating the start of Armed Forces Week.
Date Published 27/06/2024
Well, summer finally arrived, but it wasn't exactly wall-to-wall sunshine.
Date Published 26/06/2024
In celebration of Morrisons' 125th anniversary, the Morrisons Foundation has launched the ‘Community Spaces Fund’.
Organisers are gearing up for the start of a bonanza weekend of family fun and happiness at Welli-fest and the legendary Saddleworth Show.
Date Published 24/06/2024
Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis hinted a few weeks ago in the Chronicle that the latter part of June should finally bring some warmer weather, and this now looks like being the...
Date Published 19/06/2024
Mountain rescue teams combined to save a runner injured in the Spine Race on Sunday.
Date Published 18/06/2024
Performers from Circus Starr are excited to return to Oldham with their inclusive circus inspired show next week.
Date Published 17/06/2024
The team at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton have announced the return of their Summer Fayre, and this year the staff are inviting the community to join them for a carnival-themed...
A single mum and twin daughters have celebrated 51 years of fostering, and caring for over 300 children.
Date Published 16/06/2024
The Rotary Club of Saddleworth - formed over 50 years ago - together with guests, celebrated the continuing service the Club provides to the local community.
Date Published 14/06/2024
Kingfisher Learning Trust, which operates six schools across Oldham, has launched its own educational initiative to get children involved with Oldham RLFC's recently-announced...
Oldham Rugby League Football Club has announced it is set to play host to one of the biggest-ever community performance events in the history of either code of rugby.
Date Published 12/06/2024
The countdown is on ahead of Oldham RUFC's Annual Charity Family Fun Day in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice and Parkinson’s UK.
It was a record-breaking May across the UK.
Paul McCann has been appointed the new chairman of Saddleworth Male Voice Choir after John Watts, chairman for 11 years, stood down.
Date Published 11/06/2024
This year marks the 175th anniversary of our borough – and the council is unveiling a free fantastic exhibition at Gallery Oldham to celebrate.
Date Published 10/06/2024
Residents of Coldhurst gathered in celebration for the MyColdhurst Street BBQ Party, which took place on St Hilda's Drive.
Date Published 06/06/2024
An eleven-year-old charity fundraiser has cut her hair in support of homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley and children’s charity The Little Princess Trust.
The Salvation Army has been celebrating community spirit in Oldham thanks to the support it receives throughout the year from an army of volunteers.
Date Published 04/06/2024
A Mossley arts centre is showing its support for the Great Big Green Week.
If you have ever fancied a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe but not the 500 mile round trip or the eye-watering hotel prices, then Greenfield's Off The Rails Comedy Club offers the...
Date Published 03/06/2024
More than £5,000 has been raised for Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Royton thanks to customers of Oldham town centre-based business Furniture by Lauren donating their unwanted items.
Date Published 30/05/2024
Action Together is a membership organisation with 3,000 members across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
A talented Oldham author, who generally only writes short stories and poetry in her spare time, has seen her recently published book zoom to the number one spot in the British...
Two talented young girls from the Eclipse Acrobatic Gymnastics Community gym in Oldham have been crowned British champions at a prestigious tournament.
Date Published 28/05/2024
This Saturday, June 2, the Lyceum Theatre Oldham will be hosting an Open Day from 11am-3pm.
Date Published 27/05/2024
Oasis Academy Leesbrook staff and students have been chosen as a Star School by Lexia PowerUp Literacy.
Date Published 25/05/2024
Manchester’s Festival of Libraries will be opening a new chapter this summer, with writers, artists, musicians and poets preparing to fill the region’s 133 libraries with...
Date Published 24/05/2024
Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis is back this week with a full four-day forecast and an outlook after a very wet and miserable Wednesday.
Date Published 22/05/2024
Reclaim River Tame delivered a winning presentation at the latest Mossley SOUP event, securing the most votes and £1,408 raised by event attendees.
Date Published 20/05/2024
People with dementia and their carers have praised a ‘lifeline’ support service run by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Oldham memory assessment service, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice,...
Date Published 16/05/2024
Monday proved to be a busy day for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.
An Oldham social enterprise that engages with struggling families from all backgrounds, including migrants, has greeted news of a significant national award with the...
Date Published 14/05/2024
A canine star from Saddleworth has been given the ultimate accolade after being featured at the BAFTA awards ceremony last night (Sunday).
Date Published 13/05/2024
Ultra-runner Colin Green, who is 53 and from Greenfield, has become the first person to run the entire 200 miles of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail, all in one...
Date Published 09/05/2024
Oldham’s iconic temple will host a garden party this weekend to raise money for a local domestic violence charity.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team issued a warning after a drone delayed a rescue operation on Monday.
Date Published 07/05/2024
An Oldham PhD student is urging people to back life-saving research and sign up for Race for Life.
A total of 82 parishioners and friends from St Edward’s RC Church in Lees took part in a sponsored walk in aid of CAFOD.
Date Published 03/05/2024
A pair of best friends have had their special talents recognised after beating off huge competition to sign for Premier League champions Manchester City.
Date Published 02/05/2024
Action Together has announced the return of its fantastic Volunteer Fair, which will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10am-3pm, along Albion Street / Curzon Street in Oldham...
A record 70 participants took the opportunity to get out on the water during Dovestone Sailing Club’s Discover Sailing event last weekend.
April will go down for a lack of sunshine, but also for how wet it was in the first half of the month especially.
This year the 11th MiSST Annual Concert was held at the iconic Roundhouse venue in Camden, London, and seven Hathershaw College students were selected for this event - some of...
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