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The animation has been launched to mark the re-opening of businesses across the borough on Monday

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


Local runners take action to Bash Trail Trash in Saddleworth

A new local community initiative to clean up the trails around Saddleworth and 'bash the trash' has started after Easter. 

Date Published 12/04/2021

Emmaus Mossley gears up for second-hand superstore reopening

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley is preparing to reopen its second-hand superstore after a 14-week closure due to the latest Covid-19 shutdown.  

Date Published 11/04/2021


Residents urged to keep doing their bit when travelling as coronavirus restrictions are eased

People and businesses across Greater Manchester are being urged to keep doing their bit, as the government eases coronavirus restrictions. 

Date Published 11/04/2021

Drivers reveal they're nervous to hit the road again

As Oldhamers looks forward to lockdown restrictions easing further on Monday, research conducted by breakdown provider Green Flag has revealed that many drivers now feel less...

Date Published 10/04/2021


Sssshock as man finds a three-feet long snake in the garden and calls the RSPCA… only to find it was a toy!

An RSPCA inspector was called to a house in Manchester to confine what was thought to be a loose three-feet long snake spotted in a garden - but all was not what it seemed!

Date Published 10/04/2021

Birthday memories of the late Clive Sullivan MBE

By the time the late, great Clive Sullivan MBE joined Oldham in 1980 he was well past his peak, yet Watersheddings fans were still privileged to watch the Welsh wing wizard in...

Date Published 10/04/2021


Less than two weeks left to register to vote in May’s local elections

Greater Manchester residents wanting to vote in the upcoming local and mayoral elections have less than two weeks left to register.

Date Published 10/04/2021

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


Lottery income 'vital' as lockdown restrictions ease

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, Oldham RL Club has launched a campaign to promote its Club Cash lottery in a bid to get income back to pre-Covid levels.

Date Published 09/04/2021

Comedy is back - Saddleworth promoter Rob spills the beans on his May guests

As the entertainment industry cautiously continues its fightback from the coronavirus pandemic, Saddleworth comedy promoter Rob Riley will return next month with the first of his...

Date Published 09/04/2021


Most people in Greater Manchester want mayor to get more powers, poll shows

The vast majority of people living in Greater Manchester want to see more powers given to the mayor, according to a new poll.

Date Published 09/04/2021

Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (April 9).

Date Published 09/04/2021


Oldham GP - don't leave women's health on the shelf

The youngest prolapse patient a women’s health expert has ever treated is proof positive that women in Britain desperately need good gynaecology services.

Date Published 09/04/2021

Figures reveal 138,000 people living with long Covid in our region

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams is calling for more support for those with long Covid after new figures revealed an estimated 138,000 people in the North West of...

Date Published 09/04/2021


Pub which lost licence over Covid breaches denied new licence

A Mossley pub which had its licence revoked for breaking Covid-19 rules has been refused a new premises licence after residents spoke of pre-pandemic noise and disorder around the...

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


‘Don’t be a Fool in April, reuse your shopping bags’ - Lib-Dem leader Sykes

Oldham’s Liberal Democrats have welcomed the increased charge for single use plastic carrier bags introduced on April 1. 

Date Published 07/04/2021

Ramblers urge next GM mayor to create new green walking routes for each borough

Walking charity The Ramblers is urging Greater Manchester’s next mayor to create a network of walking routes for everyone to enjoy, starting with...

Date Published 07/04/2021


Oldham milestone - first homeless man to be fully protected against COVID is so grateful

An Oldham man who was sleeping rough in a churchyard just a few months ago has become the first homeless person to receive a second COVID-19 vaccination jab.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Lots of dry weather on the way

Temperatures across Oldham are set to rise later this week as the Arctic air - which spread sub-zero temperatures, a biting wind-chill and snow showers across the region yesterday...

Date Published 07/04/2021


Lights, camera, action! - Oldham-based filmmaker teaches deaf children the tricks of the trade

Oldham-based filmmaker Raabia Hussain helped a group of deaf young people learn the techniques of filmmaking during a virtual masterclass.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Play your part in the Radical Kindness Project

Local Artists May Wild Studio have been commissioned by the charity Action Together CIO to create the Radical Kindness Project, a participatory public artwork which will be...

Date Published 07/04/2021


Off-road bikes seized following police crackdown

Two off-road bikes have been seized by Oldham police following a crackdown by local officers.

Date Published 07/04/2021

170 fines handed out for illegal parking at Dovestone

Fines were handed out to 170 drivers for parking illegally at Dovestone reservoir after visitors flocked to the beauty spot over the Easter weekend.

Date Published 07/04/2021


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

Royton Labour Councillors double Citizens Advice support

Royton Labour Councillors have saluted the news that the number of Citizens Advice Oldham sessions, available to Royton residents, will be doubled.

Date Published 07/04/2021


Pupils settling in at Oldham’s newest secondary school

Students from Oldham’s Oasis Academy Leesbrook have been enjoying their brand-new school again after it opened late last year, just prior to the recent national lockdown.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Charity's hardship grants continue to help Oldham cancer patients through the pandemic

Cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support gave over £9.2million in hardship grants last year to help people with cancer struggling with the pandemic’s financial impact and the...

Date Published 06/04/2021


Greater Manchester residents urged to register to vote with one month to the elections

Greater Manchester residents are being urged to register to vote before the deadline with a month to go until the elections, but less than a fortnight left to register.

Date Published 06/04/2021

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


Former Oldham teacher becomes vicar of Rochdale

Local lady the Rev Anne Gilbert is the new vicar of Rochdale.

Date Published 06/04/2021

North West’s second dose milestone

The NHS in the North West has vaccinated more than 3.6 million people against Covid-19, with the number receiving their second dose reaching a new weekly high.

Date Published 06/04/2021


Pots and Pans rescue drama

Eight members of the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were involved in a hillside drama on Saturday after an alert from the North West Ambulance Service.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Oldhamers urged to embrace the Captain Tom 100 challenge alongside Mahdlo

The Mahdlo Youth Zone is calling on the Oldham community to stand with them and join in celebrating the life and legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore by taking part in the Captain Tom...

Date Published 06/04/2021


Fire Service responds to two balcony fires and urge residents to stay safe

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging residents to use balconies safely and to never BBQ on balconies after two fires already during the recent warm

Date Published 05/04/2021

Oldham's young people certainly make their mark!

Oldham had the highest number of young people that took part in last year’s ‘Make Your Mark’ consultation.

Date Published 05/04/2021


Students team up with TOG Mind to organise vital mental health webinar

Third Eye Events, a start-up events company created by four event management students at Manchester Metropolitan University, are working in partnership with Tameside, Oldham and...

Date Published 05/04/2021

Oldham families wanted for brand new home makeover show with Nick Knowles

Viacom Studios is currently making a brand-new and exciting home makeover show for Channel 5, and recruiters want Oldham families to apply to feature.

Date Published 04/04/2021


Bridgewater NHS marks 10 year milestone

The Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust turned 10 this week.

Date Published 04/04/2021

£50m gas pipe upgrade helps journey to net zero

Details of a programme to upgrade the North West’s oldest gas mains – some of which were installed over 100 years ago – have been published, as the region’s gas network gets ready...

Date Published 03/04/2021


United Foundation and FareShare continue to support local families by donating over 380,000 food items in run-up to Easter

Manchester United Foundation, Manchester United FC and FareShare Greater Manchester have continued their partnership to support thousands of families ahead of the Easter holidays.

Date Published 02/04/2021

Charity supporting blind and deaf people calls for Rochdale’s e-Scooter trial to be paused

Rochdale’s newly-launched e-Scooter trial should be brought to a halt, according to a charity which campaigns on behalf of blind and visually-impaired people.

Date Published 02/04/2021


Hundreds of books, Easter eggs and hampers donated to poorly children at the Royal Oldham Hospital

Hundreds of books, Easter eggs and hampers have been donated to poorly children at the Royal Oldham Hospital thanks to support from the local community.

Date Published 02/04/2021

Aldi launch five-day Easter meal plan for kids - at the cost of school meal voucher

TV Nutritionist Lily Soutter has created 15 nutritional kids’ meals for £15 with Aldi in time for the Easter holidays, as new research commissioned by the supermarket reveals a...

Date Published 02/04/2021


Be a good egg this Easter - take your litter home!

Following on from last year's catastrophic scenes of litter on the North West's beaches following the easing of lock down restrictions, a regional environment group is calling on...

Date Published 02/04/2021

Firefighters urge people to stay safe while out enjoying the countryside

Neighbouring fire and rescue services from the north west of England are once again joining forces to help prevent wildfires in their areas.

Date Published 02/04/2021


Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (April 2).

Date Published 02/04/2021

Coliseum receives another £56,600 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Oldham Coliseum Theatre has received a grant of £56,600 from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.

Date Published 02/04/2021


Fitton Hill church to be demolished to make way for new homes

Proposals to knock down a disused church in Oldham and replace it with a new housing estate have been given the green light.

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

‘It’s not over’: Hospital chief executive’s message as Covid rules are relaxed

A hospital chief executive has urged caution as Covid rules are relaxed.

Date Published 01/04/2021


Oldham College gets keys to £9m Construction Centre – five weeks early

Oldham College has been given the keys to its new £9million Construction Centre by Willmott Dixon – five weeks ahead of schedule.

Date Published 01/04/2021

New constituency office for Jim McMahon MP

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has announced he moving offices, to a more accessible location.

Date Published 31/03/2021


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

Ofsted salute Oldham secondary school following virtual inspection

Ofsted inspectors who visited an Oldham secondary school found that leaders leave no stone unturned in their bid to continue the academy’s upward trajectory of progress.

Date Published 30/03/2021


More than 100,000 Oldham registered patients have now been vaccinated

More than 100,000 registered patients in Oldham have now received their first Coronavirus vaccination, including more than half of the borough’s adult population.

Date Published 29/03/2021

New Saddleworth School roadworks to begin next month

Major works to create a new access road to the new Saddleworth School will begin next month. 

Date Published 29/03/2021


‘If you told me 12 months ago that would be me, I would have laughed in your face’

Emily Thornton was living the London high life, working her dream job in a West End theatre, with a buzzing social life and spending £700 on rent each month.

Date Published 29/03/2021

Oldham doctor launches Long Covid campaign

Oldham GP and national health campaigner Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE has implored employers to ease the pressure on sufferers of one of the world’s most currently misunderstood ailments...

Date Published 29/03/2021


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