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Oldham's Big Bang celebrates moon landings

Relive the epic story of the world-renowned Apollo 11 moon landing during this year’s Big Bang Bonfire – one of Oldham’s biggest, loudest and most colourful events of the year.

Date Published 15/10/2019


Traffic alterations hit Saddleworth

Electricity North West has revised traffic management plans for its £150,000 project currently underway in Saddleworth.

Date Published 17/10/2019

Collettes Dancing Troupe do Oldham proud

The Collettes Dancing Troupe compete all over the North West and is now the biggest it’s ever been with 96 dancers.

Date Published 16/10/2019


‘Great turn out’ for 2nd annual dementia Memory Walk

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has thanked local people, dignitaries and the council for supporting the second Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk, in Alexandra...

Date Published 15/10/2019

Emmaus Mossley host SOUP community crowdfunding event

The organisers of Mossley SOUP are appealing for local residents to support the town’s latest community crowdfunding dinner on Thursday 24th October.

Date Published 15/10/2019


Saddleworth Oktober Fest a success

A unique night of pilsner and pies became an instant charity fundraising success for a dedicated team of community heroes.

Date Published 15/10/2019

Dr Kershaw's Lottery Winners 11th October

Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners announced for 11th October.

Date Published 11/10/2019


New £5.7M Greenfield Primary School officially opened

Delighted young people and staff at Greenfield Primary School are celebrating the official opening of their new multi-million pound building and grounds.

Date Published 10/10/2019

Royal Oldham Hospital holds events for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Gynaecology staff and bereavement midwives at The Royal Oldham Hospital will be supporting families to remember the babies taken too soon this Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th – 15th...

Date Published 08/10/2019


Public consultation for Greater Manchester's buses

Greater Manchester will consult on bringing the region’s bus network back into public control – making it the first place in the country to use new powers over buses.

Date Published 08/10/2019

OLDHAM: New double yellows aim to tackle nuisance parking – but objections are made

New double yellows, parking bays and disabled spaces are to be introduced across Oldham to tackle nuisance parking making roads impassable.

Date Published 08/10/2019


Events for World Mental Health Day

Oldham Council and Oldham Cares will host an event for World Mental Health Day 2019 today (Thursday 10th).

Date Published 10/10/2019

Smyths Toys reveals Christmas Top Ten for children

Oldham based Smyths Toys have officially revealed their top toys for Christmas 2019.

Date Published 07/10/2019


New school for pupils with autism built in Greenfield

An independent school which will provide specialist one-to-one learning for children with autism is being built in Oldham.

Date Published 07/10/2019

Band club’s remarkable triple honour

A humble village club has claimed an ultimate Campaign for Real Ale accolade by gaining entry to its coveted Beer Guide for 2020.

Date Published 07/10/2019


Oldham resident Keith Barker gets his 30 in for ‘That Counts’

Keith Barker from Littlemore in Oldham stars in 'That Counts' - new campaign aiming to inspire thousands of people from across Oldham and Greater Manchester to lead a more active...

Date Published 04/10/2019

Friendship choir to be held at Greenacres Congregational Church

A friendship choir will come to Greenacres Congregational Church on Tuesday 5th October.

Date Published 04/10/2019


Dr Kershaw's Lottery Winners 4th October

The winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery have been announced (4th October).

Date Published 04/10/2019

Who's Next coming to Uppermill

Who's Next front-man Karl Moulden is guaranteeing plenty of 'chaos and confusion' as his top tribute band head to the Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday 15 November.

Date Published 03/10/2019


The streets of Uppermill are pink for Prevent Breast Cancer

There’s a definite pink theme across Uppermill this week, as locals play their part to help raise awareness for Prevent Breast Cancer.

Date Published 03/10/2019

Tributes are paid to Reverend Duncan Rhodes from Diggle

They came with music in their hearts to celebrate the life and times of a true man for the people.

Date Published 02/10/2019


Dr Kershaw's to celebrate Hospice Care Week

Next week Dr Kershaw’s is joining forces with hospices across the UK to celebrate Hospice Care Week (7th to 13th October).

Date Published 02/10/2019

Dr Kershaw's Chadderton shop closes its doors

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice announces the closure of its Chadderton shop with effect from Wednesday 2nd October.

Date Published 01/10/2019


Scouts grill Oldham officials in Q&A session

An avalanche of Oldham’s enthusiastic young talent turned out for a hectic question and answer session with the town’s top civic team.

Date Published 01/10/2019

Marathon cycling challenge to raise money for Alzheimer's

An intrepid cycling duo whose families have shared personal tragedy have completed a gruelling challenge to raise awareness over Alzheimer’s.

Date Published 01/10/2019


Mountain rescue celebrate 55 years with awards

Oldham’s unassuming heroes of the hills celebrated their outstanding achievements at a glittering 55th anniversary celebration.

Date Published 30/09/2019

Prestigious royal award for Oldham College

Oldham College has won a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA) for its flagship Teaching for Distinction programme.

Date Published 30/09/2019


Oldham Council praised over village monument restoration

Oldham council have been praised for restoring an iconic monument to pride of place in a Saddleworth village.

Date Published 27/09/2019

Local Children’s charity that helps terminally ill affected by Thomas Cook collapse.

More than 70 children with terminal illness, life limiting conditions and complex needs have had a dream holiday to Disney World affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Date Published 25/09/2019


New Oldham Post Office will be relocated to Town Square shopping centre

The Oldham Post Office will be relocated into WHSmith at The Shopping Centre, Town Square, Oldham, depsite local opposition to the move.

Date Published 25/09/2019

Oldham Town Centre conservation area to be expanded

Oldham’s ‘at risk’ conservation area is to be expanded under plans to protect the town centre’s historically important buildings from falling into ruin.

Date Published 24/09/2019


Dr Kershaw's boss shortlisted for Nurse of The Year Award

Joanne is a finalist in the ‘Nurse Manager of the Year’ category at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards.

Date Published 24/09/2019

Billy's Bay launched in Royal Oldham Hospital

The family of a patient who sadly passed away 9 years ago following a car crash in Royton, Oldham have given back to The Royal Oldham Hospital in a very special way by fundraising...

Date Published 23/09/2019


Delph Party in the Park

A record turn out of happy revellers joined  all the fun under the sun at Delph’s legendary Party in the Park last weekend.

Date Published 23/09/2019

Dr Kershaw's Hospice paint Alexandra Park all the colours of the rainbow

The colours of the rainbow were splashed across Oldham on Sunday for the fifth fund-raising Dr Kershaw's Colour Blast.

Date Published 23/09/2019


Dr Kershaw's Lottery Winners 20th September

Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners announced for 20th September.

Date Published 20/09/2019

Road races come to Oldham

Oldham’s Trojan mayor was on the front line leading the applause when the Tour of Britain cycle race came  to town.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Tree champion criticised by housing protestors

Oldham’s first tree champion has been labelled a “hypocrite” after voting in favour of a new housing scheme which protestors say will destroy a picturesque valley.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Saddleworth WI cooks the story

Saddleworth WI heard a inspirational story from Pam Jones of Saddleworth Cookery School talking candidly about her personal life and struggles to follow her dream career. 

Date Published 13/09/2019


Road issues in Saddleworth continue

Three way traffic lights and work on a gas pipe will herald the start of essential drain work on a key Saddleworth link road on Monday.

Date Published 13/09/2019

A&E attendances twice as high for people in the most deprived areas as in the least deprived

There were more than twice as many attendances to Accident and Emergency departments in England for the 10% of the population living in the most deprived areas (3.1 million),...

Date Published 12/09/2019


Oldham Council to ask PM for help with Kashmir human rights issue

Oldham Council has resolved to get Boris Johnson to write about the plight of the Kashmiri people to the Indian Government - and ensure the region is no longer bereft of basic...

Date Published 12/09/2019

Dr Kershaw's Hospice van stolen from supermarket in Chadderton

Dr Kershaw's Hospice are appealing for help after their van was stolen from a supermarket in Chadderton.

Date Published 11/09/2019


How to be Amazingly Happy - without kids at Oldham Coliseum

Performer, theatre maker and director Victoria Firth brings her autobiographical show How to Be Amazingly Happy to Oldham Coliseum’s Studio on Wednesday 2 October.

Date Published 11/09/2019

New Dolby cinema opens in Manchester

A brand new Dolby cinema screen has opened at ODEON Trafford Centre.

Date Published 11/09/2019


Greater Manchester Mayor pays tribute to Vincent Kompany

Mayor Andy Burnham has paid tribute to Vincent Kompany ahead of tonight’s testimonial match for his “courage, passion and determination” to tackling homelessness in Greater...

Date Published 11/09/2019

Fears for traffic chaos in Saddleworth villages

VILLAGERS living in a community which saw their iconic memorial wrecked by a wayward lorry, are bracing themselves for increased traffic problems.

Date Published 11/09/2019


Cast for Jack and The Beanstalk announced

Pantomime season is just around the corner at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. The theatre has lined up a talented cast of familiar faces for this year’s famous festive spectacular, Jack...

Date Published 10/09/2019

Saddleworth Village Olympics opening celebrations

The 2019 Saddleworth Village Olympics launched in spectacular style at the weekend with an memorable opening celebration.

Date Published 10/09/2019


Oldham jobs fair returns

Oldham’s biggest jobs fair is back.

Date Published 10/09/2019

Church eco teams go into battle

Congregations at Saddleworth’s iconic village churches are being urged to take part in award-winning eco surveys covering parish life.

Date Published 09/09/2019


A toast to the Cob and Coal

Oldham’s newest micro bar has been given a positive thumbs up by the council’s leader, officers and punters.

Date Published 09/09/2019

Band club's raising high note

A celebrated band club has hit a new high note on its rising return to good fortune.

Date Published 09/09/2019


Oldham features in new Greater Manchester 'Voices' map.

An interactive online map has been launched for Greater Manchester residents to plot the geographic boundaries of their own accents and dialects.

Date Published 06/09/2019

£273K to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Oldham

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL), in partnership with a number of local community groups, has been awarded Social Action Funding from Oldham Cares, the town's recently formed health...

Date Published 05/09/2019


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