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Pennine Care associate director for Oldham Karen Maneely visits the team at Rowan Ward in Oldham as part of the Great Big Thank You week

A great big thank you to all Pennine Care staff in Oldham

Staff at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services for children and adults across Oldham, took part in the Great Big Thank You week (September 7-13).

Date Published 20/09/2020


Young foster carer encourages others from Oldham to consider a career in fostering

A young foster carer from Oldham is encouraging others to consider a career in fostering as under-25s in England face bleak employment prospects as a result of the coronavirus...

Date Published 20/09/2020

Two thirds think Government should intervene to make Britain fairer - cross-party report

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and Vice-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Green New Deal, has welcomed the Group’s ‘Reset’ inquiry which has...

Date Published 19/09/2020


Sharp-eyed Phil snaps up success

A Saddleworth photographer has scooped a top national award with a picture of a local brass band musician.

Date Published 18/09/2020

Arena bombing victim Lisa was 'a true angel'

The heart-broken husband of Royton mum-of-two Lisa Lees, who lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing, told the public inquiry into the atrocity in May, 2017, that she was a...

Date Published 18/09/2020


Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (September 18).

Date Published 18/09/2020

Austerlands Remembrance Day commemorations cancelled

Plans for the annual Remembrance Day Service at Austerlands have been cancelled due to the latest 'rule of six' restrictions. 

Date Published 18/09/2020


Over 40 reported for speeding during Project EDWARD Day of Action

Officers from GMP's Safer Transport Team have been out in force across this week focusing on speeding and driving offences.

Date Published 18/09/2020

Author's book-signing in Failsworth tomorrow

Local author Elaine Lloyd will be Tesco Extra in Failsworth tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am onwards, signing copies of her new book 'I believe in angels'.

Date Published 18/09/2020


Passengers urged to consider travel options as transport gets busier

Public transport use is gradually increasing as people across Greater Manchester start to return to education and employment. 

Date Published 18/09/2020

Changes for passengers as major accessibility upgrade at Mills Hill station goes on

Passengers are being advised about changes to journeys at Mills Hill railway station in Chadderton as its multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade enters its next phase.

Date Published 18/09/2020


Council leader makes planning campaign vow after 5G mast concerns

'Terrified' residents and 'devastated' business owners close to a newly-erected 5G mast on Lord Lane in Failsworth have a sympathetic ear from the leader of Oldham Council, who...

Date Published 18/09/2020

Families move into new FCHO affordable housing development in Royton

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has completed its latest housing development in Royton, with the first families starting to move in.

Date Published 16/09/2020


Birds of prey success

Peregrine falcons had their best year in a decade, with six known nesting attempts reported say the Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative.

Date Published 15/09/2020

Fielding salutes funding boost for new unemployed

An innovative programme designed to help newly-unemployed people in Greater Manchester find work has received a £13m funding boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Date Published 15/09/2020


Testing your speed in Springhead

Two speed and volume tests are to be run at Cooper Street in Springhead, after growing concerns from residents about a combination of high speeds and heavy traffic at school

Date Published 15/09/2020

Electrification ‘desperately needed' for Greenfield station

Full electrification is ‘desperately needed' at Greenfield station, Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has said in a letter to the transport secretary, Grant Shapps.

Date Published 14/09/2020


“This chaos can’t carry on” - MP McMahon

Over the weekend people across Oldham were turned away from walk-in Covid-19 testing centres and told that tests were not available without appointment, despite advice on the...

Date Published 15/09/2020

Metrolink works reminder ahead of the weekend

Metrolink passengers are being reminded of planned works taking place on the Oldham to Rochdale line this weekend. 

Date Published 14/09/2020


The 'rule of six': What is it and what does it mean for you?

Gatherings of more than six people in England is now illegal.

Date Published 14/09/2020

Band Club's message of hope

A historic band club, a centre of excellence for more than 100 years, has given a message of hope against a background of the coronavirus.

Date Published 14/09/2020


Parish councillor bows out after 12 years

Genial Neil Allsopp has resigned from Saddleworth Parish Council after nearly 12 years of public service.

Date Published 14/09/2020

GMP gears up for NPCC - 'One Road One Week' campaign

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is encouraging road users to take extra care as the force supports the NPCC - One Road One Week campaign.

Date Published 14/09/2020


Alphin stretcher plays its part again in dramatic rescue of 12-year-old girl

The rescue of a 12-year-old girl who survived a horrific fall revealed a remarkable story behind the stretcher that saved her.

Date Published 14/09/2020

Saddleworth the latest school to send pupils home following Covid diagnosis

Saddleworth School is the latest in the Borough to order some pupils to isolate at home following a positive case of coronavirus.

Date Published 14/09/2020


Live theatre is set to return to the city next month

A specifically designed and certified COVID-safe theatre venue is set to open in Manchester next month. 

Date Published 13/09/2020

Jane urges Oldhamers to raise money for people with cancer and get a night of culture on the sofa

Cancer charity Maggie’s is calling on people to raise funds and enjoy a virtual night of entertainment from the comfort of their own home on Friday, September 25.

Date Published 13/09/2020


Explore the past as the Oldham Histories Festival goes digital

Despite current restrictions, Gallery Oldham, Oldham Local Studies and Archives and other partners are continuing with the annual Oldham Histories Festival.

Date Published 13/09/2020

Burnham calls for winter shielding programme to provide ‘maximum protection’ for region’s most vulnerable

Andy Burnham has called for a shielding programme to provide ‘maximum protection’ for Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable residents over the winter.

Date Published 12/09/2020


GMP officers utilise key medical training to help save member of the public

Two Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers helped save the life of a member of the public when he suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his HGV on the motorway and collided...

Date Published 12/09/2020

The bell rings for Bella as Dogs Trust takes its two millionth call

Dogs Trust’s national contact centre is celebrating answering its two-millionth call from members of the dog loving public.

Date Published 12/09/2020


Northern reminds customers of timetable change next week

Northern is reminding customers to plan carefully ahead of the introduction of new timetables next week.

Date Published 11/09/2020

GMP’s specialist unit of officers crack down on vehicle thefts and organised crime

GMP’s specialist team of highly trained and dedicated officers has recovered over £6.6million worth of stolen vehicles in Greater Manchester over the last 12 months.

Date Published 11/09/2020


Are you a lucky Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (September 11).

Date Published 11/09/2020

Local firm donates innovative touch pads to Littlemoor Primary

Oldham-based SDA Systems has donated and installed innovative self-cleaning touch pads at local school, Littlemoor Primary.

Date Published 11/09/2020


Why Oldham residents are running the risk of causing a gas explosion

A safety warning has been issued after evidence suggests that most of Greater Manchester’s residents don’t know what to do if they were to smell gas.

Date Published 11/09/2020

Betsy says ‘covid is still real’ as she returns to the classroom and mum returns to work following COVID-19 diagnosis

A primary school pupil preparing to head back to the classroom has spoken out about the need for people to maintain social distancing, wear a mask and keep washing their hands to...

Date Published 11/09/2020


Burnham slams government over way it has handled a string of announcements about coronavirus restrictions

Andy Burnham has slammed health secretary Matt Hancock for the way the government has announced a string of new coronavirus restrictions affecting Greater Manchester.

Date Published 11/09/2020

Public consultation launched on plans to deliver new homes on Huddersfield Road in Diggle

WRT Developments has announced a public consultation over draft proposals for a range of executive and family homes off Huddersfield Road in Diggle.

Date Published 10/09/2020


Royal Mail calls on dog owners to make their letterbox a no-go zone for their pets

Royal Mail today calls on dog owners to make letterboxes in their homes a ‘no-go zone’ for their pets.

Date Published 10/09/2020

Shining a light on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day

A suicide memorial quilt and mental health training for barbers are just two of the ways Greater Manchester is looking to prevent suicide and get everyone talking about the...

Date Published 10/09/2020


New recruits start their policing career at GMP after unique training during the pandemic

A total of 180 new officers celebrated the end of their police training.

Date Published 09/09/2020

GMCA and Manchester Digital launch programme to help people career switch into tech

Manchester Digital has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) for an initiative set to advise and inform anyone looking to switch to a digital career –...

Date Published 09/09/2020


Mayor's emotional tribute to emergency services 'heroes'

Oldham’s Mayor Cllr Ginny Alexander has posted an emotional video to mark Emergency Services Day, or 999 day, as a celebration of the contributions, past and present, of those who...

Date Published 09/09/2020

Dog rescue takes on developers to build sanctuary for unwanted canines

A Manchester not-for-profit dog rescue has put out an emotional plea for dog lovers everywhere to help secure a second rescue site for unwanted dogs before land is sold for...

Date Published 09/09/2020


Local leaders get ready for final consultation on Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment

Greater Manchester leaders are set to agree the updated timetable for the final stage of public consultation on the wide-ranging Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment – the...

Date Published 09/09/2020

“With attainment gaps this large our kids don’t have a fair chance” - McMahon

The Education Policy Institute’s 2020 Annual report on the state of education in England recently found that the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in...

Date Published 09/09/2020


Return of higher coronavirus cases in hotspot central area

Coronavirus infections are on the rise again in Oldham’s biggest hotspot, making it the third highest neighbourhood for cases in Greater Manchester. 

Date Published 09/09/2020

Lib-Dems insist traffic officers must have ‘the tools they need to do the job'

Traffic cops often feature in television shows, but the reality is that the traffic officers forming the thin blue line are often too few and grossly underfunded, and the Liberal...

Date Published 09/09/2020


Frank's getting in shape for £1m charity challenge

Saddleworth’s intrepid adventurer Frank Rothwell, 70, has stepped up training ahead of his daunting challenge of rowing the Atlantic solo for raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research...

Date Published 08/09/2020

Justice for Harlow campaign gathers momentum

A Facebook campaign seeking answers is gathering momentum after a much-loved four-year-old chihuahua dog was killed in Oldham.

Date Published 07/09/2020


Speeding clampdown for Saddleworth villages

A new crackdown on speedsters could mean a 20 mph limit across Saddleworth villages.

Date Published 08/09/2020

Golden wedding anniversary marked by Oldham Mayor

Oldham’s mayor Ginny Alexander cannot attend townsfolks personal celebrations because of coronavirus restrictions but she ensures she marks their day with a special card and...

Date Published 08/09/2020


Urgent appeal for Oldham families to talk about organ donation

During Organ Donation Week (today, September 7 to 13), NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people...

Date Published 08/09/2020

Creation of Brownfield Fund welcome, but will 'fail to scratch the surface’

The Oldham Liberal Democrats have welcomed the creation of a new £400million Brownfield Land fund, from which £81.1 million will be made available to the 10 Greater Manchester...

Date Published 08/09/2020


Local parents could save up to £2,000 with tax-free childcare

As schools return in the North West, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs...

Date Published 07/09/2020

Oldham dog owners warned of ‘pet anxiety pandemic’ as children return to school

Following an unprecedented long spell of family time, children are now returning to school and adults are returning to their workplaces. 

Date Published 07/09/2020


EnterprisingYou Programme supports small business owners during Covid-19 outbreak

The EnterprisingYou (EY) programme has proved crucial to the self-employed following the Covid-19 outbreak by providing support to self-employed businesses, particularly those hit...

Date Published 07/09/2020

Hero rescue team rush to aid struggling dog

The unassuming heroes of the Saddleworth hills rallied to a call from the North West Ambulance Service with reports of people shouting for help in the Dovestone area.  

Date Published 07/09/2020


Crime Lane closure follows Council's fly-tipping blitz

Oldham Council officials have moved to stop fly-tipping at the aptly named Crime Lane.

Date Published 07/09/2020

Mayor links theatre to Oldham boxing club

Oldham’s Mayor Ginny Alexander and her consort husband Adrian are taking a bow after linking the Brit Theatre to the town's famous boxing luminary.

Date Published 06/09/2020


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