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Jennie Holdsworth from Holts

Searching for Oldham's Tree Guardians

Residents who want to become Tree Guardians and look after the natural world in their communities are being asked to come forward by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).

Date Published 17/03/2025


Care home residents Rosalie and Jim celebrate 69 wonderful years of marriage

Love was in the air at HC-One’s Sandon House Care Home in Mossley as residents Rosalie, aged 88, and Jim Matthews, aged 87, celebrated their remarkable 69th wedding...

Date Published 21/05/2025

It's proving to be be No mow May in Oldham

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has announced a 25% increase in no mow zones this summer as the housing association increases its help for the borough’s environment.

Date Published 20/05/2025


Dedicated Trust team completes Manchester 10K for the British Heart Foundation

A fabulous team of staff from The Pinnacle Trust completed the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

Date Published 20/05/2025

It's all going on at the Millgate Arts Centre

You can almost feel the mounting excitement as you arrive at the iconic Millgate Arts Centre for the review of their new season.

Date Published 20/05/2025


Steve gears up for his latest Ugandan adventure

Intrepid fundraiser Steve Hill from Shaw is gearing up for his latest African adventure.

Date Published 20/05/2025

Sunny, warm but breezy at times - and no rain

The “rainless” May goes on here.

Date Published 13/05/2025


Sun, sails, and smiles - it's a perfect day on the water!

Dovestone Sailing Club has hosted its annual Open Day.

Date Published 12/05/2025

Team Hill charity day raises an amazing £1,000

In a heart-warming display of community spirit, Team Hill Charitable Trust recently held its annual Charity Spring Afternoon Tea, successfully raising £1,000 to support its...

Date Published 12/05/2025


Failsworth land transformed as community garden takes shape

Work to transform First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) land at Failsworth into a community garden will reach a first anniversary milestone soon with crops now in the ground.

Date Published 12/05/2025

Royal British Legion branch mark VE Day with a super celebration

The Failsworth Branch of the Royal British Legion hosted a magical VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration event at the Church Hall at the Holy Family venue on Lord Lane.

Date Published 12/05/2025


VE Day celebrated in style at Oldham Total Care

There was a huge VE Day celebration at Oldham Total Care in Chadderton.

Date Published 08/05/2025

'Magical' show opening doors to theatre for disabled children in Oldham

A ‘transformative ’show which opens doors for more disabled children to experience theatre will be performed in Oldham this month.

Date Published 08/05/2025


Scouthead, Austerlands and Diggle celebrate VE Day anniversary in style

More than 100 people joined Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group on Monday (May 5) for a picnic in Dawson’s Field, Scouthead to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in...

Date Published 08/05/2025

Yet more dry weather and becoming warmer once again

It’s turning out to be an amazing Spring with plenty of settled weather, also meaning it’s been very dry.

Date Published 07/05/2025


Field where you pay to walk your dog approved

A field where people book slots to walk their dogs will be created in Mossley.

Date Published 07/05/2025

Royal British Legion branch mark VE Day at Royton Cricket Club

Royton Cricket Club welcomed the Royton branch of the Royal British Legion yesterday (Saturday) to hold a short service before a cricket match.

Date Published 30/04/2025


Hope goes into hospital to help ward off period poverty

A campervan was admitted into the Royal Oldham Hospital - to dispense a boot full of female hygiene products to patients.

Date Published 30/04/2025

Cooler for the weekend with a chilly wind setting in for Sunday and Monday

We’ve had more decent weather this week.

Date Published 28/04/2025


Sky Gardening Challenge launches for 2025

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has partnered with the National Trust once again to launch the annual Sky Gardening Challenge for its customers.

Date Published 28/04/2025

Fun-filled family day lights up Grotton Pavilion

A supreme effort by dedicated community champions brought a magical circus and Easter market to Grotton Pavilion.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Abi and her fellow Rangers starlets set to put their best feet forward in aid of MND charity

A 10-year-old Saddleworth Rangers Girls Rugby League player will be joined by some of her team-mates next weekend as they walk from their club to Rochdale Hornets' stadium in a...

Date Published 25/04/2025

Road closures set to lead to economic pain for local Uppermill businesses

The impending Uppermill road closure as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will mean loss of earnings, so says famous bakers J W Buckley’s, and it will affect the local...

Date Published 24/04/2025


Scarecrow trail hailed as another big success

The industrious Friends Of Diggle School (FODS) have held another successful Scarecrow Trail this year.

Date Published 24/04/2025

Warm spell on the way - but will it be short-lived?

We’ve had some welcome rain this week, 4.2mm on Easter Monday.

Date Published 22/04/2025


Chadderton youngster Fahad turns his life around following MS distress and ignorance

A former boxer from Oldham who endured taunts for walking like he was high or drunk, told a round-table discussion held at Upturn’s Hive how healthy eating and mentoring had him...

Date Published 22/04/2025

Crow show lands at The Vale next month

A show described as 'brilliantly strange' is coming to The Vale arts centre in Mossley on Saturday, May 24.

Date Published 22/04/2025


Caring Oldhamers 'Step into the NHS' with help from free eight week course

"For a long time I have wanted to work for the NHS. It pleases me to help someone in need of care" said one participant.

Date Published 16/04/2025

That's a magic effort - all in aid of food bank

Teenagers from Wild Space Forest School, based in Diggle, raised over £300 for Mossley Food Bank.

Date Published 16/04/2025


Changeable with a risk of rain edging in from the west at times

Our amazing first half of April is over and we’ve finally measured some rainfall this month.

Date Published 14/04/2025

£13m funding secured for Northern Roots

A £13m project will bring a new cafe, visitor centre and ‘forestry hub’ to the heart of Oldham.

Date Published 14/04/2025


How this literacy project with families is helping to give Oldham's young children the best start

"My daughter was struggling with conversations but this is massively boosting her confidence," said one happy parent.

Date Published 14/04/2025

Residents urged to sign up and support Royton banking hub bid

Paul Coughlan the Postmaster, his team at Royton Post Office and Royton North Councillor Lewis Quigg are collecting as many surveys as possible to get a review of banking services...

Date Published 12/04/2025


Plea issued for public to leave Diggle scarecrows alone after Trump's head is stolen

A school charity has issued a heartfelt appeal for visitors to leave hand-build scarecrows alone after an effigy of Donald Trump’s head was stolen.

Date Published 12/04/2025

An egg-stra treat for worthy causes in Oldham

Generous-spirited Rotary Oldham Metro have spread some Easter cheer by distributing 600 Easter eggs to worthy causes across the borough.

Date Published 10/04/2025


Community champion Steve is featured in prestigious art exhibition

Intrepid fundraiser Steve Hill from Shaw has featured in a prestigious art exhibition.

Date Published 09/04/2025

Change is coming after a prolonged sunny and dry spell of weather

What a spell of weather we’re currently experiencing - it’s been immense.

Date Published 08/04/2025


Poetry in motion!

The sweet and interesting sound of the 39th annual Oldham Primary Schools Poetry Festival and awards morning, organised by Oldham Metro Rotary Club, was held at the Queen...

Date Published 08/04/2025

Tesco to provide donation bags in Oldham stores this Easter as they aim to help families over school holidays

Oldham Tesco customers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays.

Date Published 07/04/2025


Honour your loved ones and support families like Natasha’s with a Dr Kershaw's Rose to Remember

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting the local community to take part in this year’s Rose to Remember Appeal.

Date Published 06/04/2025

Searching for the heroes and the villains in Diggle!

The 2025 Diggle Scarecrow Trail has launched, with some lovely weather forecast.

Date Published 06/04/2025


New female mental health hospital officially opens in Oldham

A new mental health hospital for women has officially opened in Oldham, creating more than 130 local jobs.

Date Published 04/04/2025

Lees School Street trial is setting new safety standards

With support from Oldham Council and TfGM, Hey with Zion Primary School and St. Edwards RC Primary School introduced a new School Street at the start of the 2024 academic year,...

Date Published 02/04/2025


Discover sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club

Would you like a chance to get out on the water for 30 minutes with an experienced sailor and see if the sport of dinghy sailing appeals to you?

Date Published 02/04/2025

Plenty more dry and sunny weather on the way, but cooler for a time

As weather forecasts go, this looks pretty much straight-forward this week with high pressure in charge.

Date Published 02/04/2025


CWTC Disability Awareness event proves a big success

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture Oldham hosted a Disability Awareness event in partnership with Scope at the CWTC headquarters.

Date Published 02/04/2025

Great British Spring Clean continues at Failsworth section of the Rochdale Canal

Community volunteers - including staff from First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) - cleaned rubbish out of the Failsworth section of the Rochdale Canal at the weekend using canoes and...

Date Published 01/04/2025


New community café to be built

The old sports pavilion in Mossley will be demolished and replaced with a café/bar and function room.

Date Published 01/04/2025

Air cadets light up annual opening of Royton bowling green

Royton Cricket, Bowling and Running Club held its annual opening of the bowling green, which was this year graced by the 1855 Royton Air Cadets. 

Date Published 30/03/2025


Oldham Temple spreads joy at Holi Festival with rainbow of colours.

Oldham’s Hindu community once again came together in multi-coloured joy to celebrate the festival of Holi at the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.

Date Published 30/03/2025

Silcock's announce two new rides for Daisy Nook Easter Fair

Silcock’s - the family firm that has organised one of Greater Manchester’s best-loved Easter events for generations - has confirmed two new attractions for 2025.

Date Published 27/03/2025


It's a bitter-sweet experience for Uppermill FC as they unveil newly-repaired dugouts

It was a bitter-sweet moment for Uppermill FC when they recently unveiled their newly-repaired dugouts, which are situated on Churchill playing fields.

Date Published 27/03/2025

Cooler air and some rain for a time, then improving

March is not far off coming to a close and the first month of Spring has been dry.

Date Published 25/03/2025


Rotary cycle gift joy for Hollinwood Academy children

The Rotary Clubs of Oldham Metro and Saddleworth work together on several projects each year, supporting local community and charitable causes throughout both local areas. 

Date Published 25/03/2025

Greenfield Cricket Club enhances community safety with defibrillator initiative

Greenfield Cricket Club has prioritised player and community safety by having a life-saving defibrillator at its grounds.

Date Published 25/03/2025


Spark Oldham aim to help make high school prom day extra special for all

With the cost of living really impacting local families, Spark Oldham want to try and pull together as a community and make it easier for parents with the cost of high school...

Date Published 25/03/2025

Oldham considers introducing new bin charge

Households in Oldham could face a new charge to replace brown, blue and green recyling bins.

Date Published 24/03/2025


Latics legend Roy is back with more incredible Boundary Park memories

Most die-hard Latics fans know that the football club has had a rich and varied history since being founded 130 years ago.

Date Published 24/03/2025

Oldham Mayor opens new local community garden 'triumph' at Eden Street

A new local community garden was officially opened by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) chief executive Mark Gifford after the housing association allowed its land to be used for...

Date Published 21/03/2025


Kind hearts help Susan's hedgehog litter

Kind-hearted Susan Ashworth faced a really prickly problem when it came to solving waste disposal issues for her lovable charges.

Date Published 19/03/2025

Loving family and laughter are key ingredients to Mohammed and Amna's 70 years of happy marriage

Many congratulations to Mohammed Jan, who is 92, and Amna Bi, who is 88, as they are celebrating an incredible 70 years of marriage.

Date Published 19/03/2025


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