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Purple Social aims to help businesses reign supreme post-Brexit

From an inability to source materials to problems recruiting staff, business leaders are expressing concerns about a post-Covid economy and Britain breaking from the European Union.

Date Published 15/01/2021


Take extra care during the lockdown, urge firefighters

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging people to take extra care to prevent more accidental fires during the current national lockdown.

Date Published 16/01/2021

It's time to Flog It... for church funds

Celebrity television auctioneer Caroline Hawley is inviting is people to “flog it” tomorrow (Sunday)... all in a good cause.

Date Published 16/01/2021


Oldham firm becomes Disability Confident

Ascroft Medical, which is based in the centre of Oldham, have become a Disability Confident employer.

Date Published 16/01/2021

Have your say on the future of the moors

After years of conservation work on the moors, local people are invited to a special online event to see how work is progressing to improve the uplands and river catchments...

Date Published 16/01/2021


Shaw residents urged to have their say over Asda 24-hour delivery plan

Residents have again contacted Shaw Liberal Democrat Councillors after receiving notification that Asda in Shaw has submitted plans for 24-hour goods deliveries to be made to the...

Date Published 15/01/2021

Hulme Head Charlie heading off to Oxford

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools' Head Boy Charlie Chadwick is gearing up for his next major challenge later this year.

Date Published 15/01/2021


Rotary praised for Christmas gifts

A quiet charity group who contributed to 379 hampers benefiting 2,200 people over Yuletide have been praised.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Hero rower Frank notches up the speed

The brave grandad who is rowing solo across 3,000 of the Atlantic Ocean said he’s been notching up more than 60 miles in a single day thanks to favourable winds.

Date Published 15/01/2021


Coliseum launches new commissions for 2021

Oldham Coliseum Theatre has today (Friday) launched its Micro Commissions 2021, offering investment, support and a virtual platform for three artists/companies from the region to...

Date Published 15/01/2021

A big day for invaluable mountain rescue dogs

They are the invaluable extra eyes and ears of the heroes of the hills.

Date Published 15/01/2021


Dovestone - marshals will remain on site this weekend

The Dovestone marshals will remain at a controversial Saddleworth beauty spot at the weekend, landowners United Utilities have confirmed.

Date Published 15/01/2021

MP Abrahams backs drive to improve ‘brain health’ to help stave off dementia

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and co-Chair of the Dementia All Party Parliamentary Group, is backing a new initiative which aims to reduce the risk of...

Date Published 15/01/2021


'It's now or never' Elvis tribute act launches mobile chippy!

An Elvis impersonator from Oldham is launching the only Elvis-inspired mobile fish & chip van in the UK.

Date Published 14/01/2021

Treats for ICU staff at Royal Oldham Hospital from local cat lovers

The hard-working staff at the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital have received treats thanks to a fund-raising effort at Oldham Cats Rescue.

Date Published 14/01/2021


Tributes paid to former Mayoress of Oldham who has died

A former Mayoress of Oldham whose radiant smile lit up every corner of the borough, has died.

Date Published 12/01/2021

GMP continues to encourage online reporting

Greater Manchester Police is continuing to ask the public to report non-emergencies online rather than 101 where possible.

Date Published 12/01/2021


Popular Uppermill bridge set to be replaced

Oldham Council is to replace a well-used bridleway bridge that had to be removed on safety grounds.

Date Published 12/01/2021

Appeal for laptops to aid remote learning for borough's poorest kids

An Oldham IT consultant has launched an appeal for old laptops to help support children who are struggling to study remotely.

Date Published 11/01/2021


Performing arts group offer Valentine treats for vulnerable locals

A dedicated performing arts group plan to touch the hearts of a community by giving free Valentine treats to vulnerable locals.

Date Published 11/01/2021

First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has announced the appointment of Donna Cezair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Date Published 11/01/2021


Transition to Teach partners with employers to help staff at risk of redundancy

With redundancies rising, Manchester-based Transition to Teach has been working with employers throughout England that have staff at risk of redundancy, including npower.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Place2Be launches school resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2021

Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health week will return in 2021, taking place between February 1-7.

Date Published 11/01/2021


MP Rayner visits Royton at start of Labour's 'Let's Vaccinate Britain' campaign

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner visited a local health centre to talk to staff and patients as the coronavirus vaccine is rolled out.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Hundreds of local children received gifts thanks to the Salvation Army present appeal

More than 400 Fitton Hill children received gifts thanks to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal this year.

Date Published 11/01/2021


Parish Council signs up to Pledge to Peace

Saddleworth Parish Council have shown their support for the area’s thriving peace movement, by signing the Pledge to Peace.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Dovestone - high-level review set to consider a weekend of frustration and anger

A high-level review is to be held after a weekend of frustration and anger when hundreds of motorists ignored the government’s appeal to stay at home and invaded a controversial...

Date Published 11/01/2021


Health chiefs aim to vaccinate 25k a week, but there are concerns over supply

Health chiefs are aiming to vaccinate 25,000 people against Covid-19 every week in Oldham, but warn there could be ‘challenges’ in getting that many doses supplied to the borough.

Date Published 11/01/2021

It’s a yappy new year as Dogs Trust finds first rescue dog of the year her forever home

The new year is off to a waggy start at Dogs Trust Manchester as it celebrates rehoming its first dog of 2021.

Date Published 10/01/2021


Mark is a Poet of the Peak

A poet is releasing the second chapter of an ‘audio artwork’ celebrating this year’s 70th Anniversary of the Peak District National Park (PDNP).

Date Published 10/01/2021

Public gets chance to help protect ancient woodlands

Oldham’s local development plan will look specifically at the importance of ancient woodlands in the borough, after a successful motion brought to Oldham Borough by local Liberal...

Date Published 10/01/2021


National Express announce full suspension of services

National Express will fully suspend its national network of scheduled coach services with effect from 23:59 tomorrow (Sunday, January 10).

Date Published 09/01/2021

GMP recovered over £3 million for victims of fraud throughout 2020

Last year, the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Economic Crime Unit recovered over £3 million for victims of fraud.

Date Published 09/01/2021


Less than a month to go to Self Assessment deadline

Around 5.4 million Self Assessment customers have less than a month to complete their tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today, ahead of the deadline on January...

Date Published 09/01/2021

Extend eviction ban to avoid homelessness surge, says Burnham

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to extend its ban on evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to avoid a further surge in homelessness.

Date Published 09/01/2021


Michael is the first Oldham care home resident to receive Covid-19 vaccination

The first Oxford Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccinations in Oldham care homes have been carried out today (Friday).

Date Published 08/01/2021

'Stay away' warning issued to those thinking about heading to Dovestone

United Utilities have today (Friday) underlined the Government’s warning NOT to travel to their sites - including Dovestone Reservoir - during the first weekend of lockdown.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Local charity to continue helping SEND families in Oldham with remote technology during lockdown

Locally-based charity Oldham Parent Carer Forum has been awarded a grant to supply families in the town with HP Chromebooks to assist children and young people with additional...

Date Published 08/01/2021

Community kindness overwhelms MP after Mohammad receives his new scooter

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has expressed her delight at the generosity of people who helped a constituent whose mobility scooter was destroyed in a fire.

Date Published 08/01/2021


First Choice Homes Oldham launches consultation on proposed West Vale development

Local housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a public consultation to gather views about its plans to redevelop land off Vale Drive, Oldham, where the...

Date Published 08/01/2021

Oldham Lib-Dems - Covid delays highlight severity of waiting list crisis

Oldham Liberal Democrats have hit out at further delays to healthcare access, insisting 'it demonstrates the massive crisis facing our healthcare system, due to underfunding'.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Mahdlo volunteers helped bring joy to so many over the festive period

Mahdlo Youth Zone volunteers ensured numerous Oldham families enjoyed a magical Christmas by distributing hampers across the borough last month.

Date Published 08/01/2021

Concerns raised over rise in anti-vax ‘propaganda and conspiracy theories’

Concerns have been raised over a rise in anti-vax propaganda Covid conspiracy theories in Middleton.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Determined Frank's tough call

Oldham’s solo hero of the seas Frank Rothwell has revealed strong winds have hampered his remarkable charity challenge.

Date Published 08/01/2021

Dozens call victim support hotline established after damning GMP report

Dozens of calls have been made to a victim support hotline for people unhappy with how Greater Manchester Police is handling their reported crimes.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Local MP donates to Oldham Foodbank

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has donated 100 supermarket crates to Oldham Foodbank.

Date Published 07/01/2021

Failsworth Councillors call for action to help curtail dangerous driving

Failsworth Councillors have called for intervention to reduce dangerous driving in the area after a serious accident on Propps Hall Drive on Monday evening.

Date Published 07/01/2021


MP seeks assurances on laptop provision

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has urged the Government to provide the necessary resources to ensure ALL children and young people can participate in remote learning...

Date Published 07/01/2021

Snow and Ice causes dozens of call outs

Slips and falls due to ice and snow in the North West have resulted in more than 150 calls to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) in a week.

Date Published 07/01/2021


Domestic abuse victims reminded that support is still available during latest coronavirus lockdown

Victims of domestic abuse in Greater Manchester are being reminded that support is still available and those at risk of harm can still leave their homes under the latest...

Date Published 06/01/2021

All welcome at the Race for Life Oldham

People are being encouraged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Oldham.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Springhead youngsters score funding for football kits and equipment

A team of local junior footballers will start the new year in style thanks to a donation towards new training kits and equipment from Redrow.

Date Published 06/01/2021

New road in landmark regeneration project officially opens

A major new link road leading to a £100m regeneration scheme at Broadway Green has officially opened.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Tributes paid to proud family man and ex-council chief executive Colin Smith

Tributes are being paid to Colin Smith OBE, Oldham’s former chief executive, who died yesterday (Tuesday), aged 80.

Date Published 06/01/2021

Oldham driving forward with electric vehicle charger expansion

Oldham Council is taking another step forward in improvements to green transport with the installation of a new ‘rapid’ electric vehicle (EV) charging point in the town centre.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Almost 75pc of city saw cases rise in the week before lockdown

The number of Covid-19 cases rose across most of Manchester in the week before the government announced the latest national lockdown.

Date Published 06/01/2021

Council consider shutting Failsworth fly-tipping hot-spot

An unmade road which is one of Failsworth’s worst fly-tipping hot-spots could be closed to through traffic under proposals being considered by Oldham Council.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Rotary clubs in 'don’t cut youth budget' plea

Four local rotary clubs have launched a major campaign in a bid to prevent proposed budget cuts by Oldham Council to Mahdlo, the town's youth hub.

Date Published 06/01/2021

New community growing hub approved for Northern Roots site

A new community growing hub has been approved for land planned to become the huge Northern Roots eco park and urban farm in Oldham.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Mayor's 90th birthday salute for popular former teacher John

Oldham’s Mayor Cllr Ginny Alexander has sent 90th birthday wishes to former teacher John Street.

Date Published 06/01/2021

Saddleworth churches to remain closed

Saddleworth churches are to remain closed until mid-February, says Rev Canon Sharon Jones.

Date Published 06/01/2021


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