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Council and community help save Becky’s wedding plans

A young bride thought a key element of her wedding day photoshoot was in jeopardy when a 40 tonne lorry brought mayhem to a Saddleworth village.

Date Published 09/12/2019


Amateur Dancers take to the floor for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham

Nine amateur dancers took to the floor at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 22nd November for a night of fundraising fun.

Date Published 11/12/2019

Oldham Council announces Christmas refuse collection arrangements

There will be changes to Wednesday and Thursday bin collections over the Christmas period.

Date Published 09/12/2019


Here's the biggest stories of this week

The Oldham Evening Chronicle's biggest stories of this week (6th December).

Date Published 07/12/2019

House! Lucky Oldhamers pocket almost £1.5m at Mecca Bingo

This has been the year of big wins at Mecca Bingo Oldham, as a whopping sum of £1,475,864 has been handed out in prize money to a massive number of players calling ‘Full House’.

Date Published 07/12/2019


Are you a Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

The winners of this week's (December 6) Dr Kershaw's Lottery have been announced.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Liberty proves she's an excellent student

Talented Oldham student Liberty Kwai Wilcox was among Bangor University winners who received prizes at the annual Entrance Scholarship Presentation evening.

Date Published 06/12/2019


Wren's Nest Christmas tree deemed 'an embarrassment'

Local residents have hit out at Shaw Parish Council after what some have described as a ‘disgrace’ of a Christmas tree which has been erected at Wren’s Nest.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Marcel's heart of gold at Christmas time

Global Auctioneers chief Marcel Duffy has once again proved that he has a heart of gold.

Date Published 06/12/2019


Helping Oldhamers spread Christmas cheer

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been spreading Christmas cheer by hosting a festive lunch for some of their customers to enjoy.

Date Published 06/12/2019

Lees lights up for Christmas

Locals turned out in numbers to witness the Christmas lights switch-on in Lees.

Date Published 06/12/2019


Oldham's FREE Festival of Light to celebrate different faiths

Oldham Evening Chronicle readers are invited to join the “Oldham Festival of Light 2019” which is being organised to celebrate the Festivals of Christmas, Diwali, Chanukah, and...

Date Published 04/12/2019

Saddleworth Village champion receives British Empire Medal

A woman recognised for putting a tiny Saddleworth hamlet back on the map has been presented with a British Empire Medal.

Date Published 03/12/2019


Cash boost for two local charities in Saddleworth and Oldham

Two deserving organisations have received welcome cash boosts from a generous spirited retailer.

Date Published 02/12/2019

Oldham Library welcomes new Christmas family musical

Oldham Library welcomes The Secret of Christmas Eve presented by Oldham Theatre Workshop.

Date Published 02/12/2019


Greater Manchester Police launch the ‘Gift of Advice’ campaign 

Greater Manchester Police have launched the ‘Gift of Advice’ Christmas campaign for communities across Greater Manchester.
 

Date Published 30/11/2019

The £20m ‘Re-Write Cancer’ campaign launches in Chadderton

BREAST cancer survivor Sharon Quennell has unveiled an engraved park bench in her home town of Chadderton – but one unlike any other.

Date Published 29/11/2019


Terry Waite CBE to visit Mossley this December

Terry Waite CBE will be visiting Mossley this December, to take part in the Emmaus Christmas Concert fundraiser at St George’s Church.

Date Published 29/11/2019

Cotton Clouds Festival could rise again

Boutique music festival Cotton Clouds could go ahead again next year in Saddleworth.

Date Published 29/11/2019


Macmillan Cancer support service comes to Oldham

Free, cancer advice and support is coming to Oldham and Heywood.

Date Published 28/11/2019

Jack and the Beanstalk cast annual visit to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

On Thursday 21st  November the cast of Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s nationally renowned pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk visited patients and staff at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.

Date Published 28/11/2019


Manchester graduate’s health scare leads to award-winning film collaboration

A former Manchester University graduate and producer is collaborating with Parkland Entertainment to bring The Biggest Little Farm to UK cinemas from 29th November. 

Date Published 28/11/2019

School given 'Beacon Peaceful Schools Award' for pioneering peace within education

An Oldham school has won a top award for it's work promoting peace, in the classroom and local community. 

Date Published 28/11/2019


Lights up for festive organiser in Saddleworth

Christmas lights will shine with added brightness in a Saddleworth  village  this year in memory of a man who was the driving force behind the cheering Yuletide display.

Date Published 27/11/2019

Metrolink fares to rise - but prices frozen on some tickets

Metrolink is proposing to increase its fares in the New Year – though the price of some tickets will stay the same.

Date Published 22/11/2019


Make Christmas easier for everyone

Christmas is a time for family, but when yours is splitting apart it can also be a terrible time.

Date Published 22/11/2019

Don't miss Santa Paws at the Dogs Trust Christmas Fair

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are preparing for the arrival of Santa Paws at its Christmas Fair on Sunday week, December 1, and are encouraging local people to come along and...

Date Published 22/11/2019


Are you a Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

The winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery have been announced.

Date Published 22/11/2019

Oldham youngsters perform for HRH Prince Harry

Talented young people from Oldham took to the stage on Sunday 17th November and performed alongside world-renowned artists, to an audience of thousands and HRH Prince Harry at the...

Date Published 19/11/2019


Walk for the Rainbow Trust

Twenty-five dedicated  people, members of Rotary Oldham Metro with family and friends, walked from Greenfield to Diggle and back along the Huddersfield Canal in aid of the Rainbow...

Date Published 18/11/2019

Dr Kershaw's Lottery Winners 15th November

The winners of this week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery have been announced.

Date Published 15/11/2019


Oldham dance group aim to crack America

Jayne Barnes Dance group in Middleton will take to New York City in April 2020, to dance among performers and take part in a full dance filled trip states style.

Date Published 13/11/2019

Oldham care home uses cutting edge technology to improve contact with families

Relatives of residents at Treelands care home in Oldham can now view on-demand details about how their loved ones have spent their day.

Date Published 12/11/2019


Primary schools' action on traffic and pollution

Two primary schools in Lees have recently joined forces to tackle some of the issues caused by traffic in their local area by introducing their own Walk to School Week.

Date Published 12/11/2019

Why this important link road keeps flooding

Town hall bosses have lifted the lid on why an ‘important’ Oldham link road keeps being hit by severe flooding.

Date Published 12/11/2019


Get ready for your local Christmas lights switch-on events

This year’s free Oldham Christmas lights switch-on event will take place on Sunday, November 24.

Date Published 12/11/2019

Black and white TVs are still in use in Oldham

As BBC One celebrates its 50th anniversary of colour TV this week, TV Licensing has revealed that 15 households across Oldham are still watching TV programmes on black and white...

Date Published 12/11/2019


Oldhamers gear up for Greater Manchester sports awards bash

For 19 years, Greater Manchester have celebrated the outstanding commitment and achievements made in physical activity and sport across the County through the Greater Manchester...

Date Published 11/11/2019

Macmillan bus is coming to Oldham

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile information and support bus is coming to Oldham.

Date Published 11/11/2019


Oldhamers continue to fly the flag for DIY

From painting and flooring to changing fuses and lightbulbs, it seems the rise in home inspiration and decorating hasn’t done much for our DIY skills across Oldham – with 75% of...

Date Published 11/11/2019

Oldhamers fall silent as they remember services heroes

The Borough fell silent yesterday morning – and will do again later today (Monday) – as Oldhamers marked Remembrance Day at numerous services and parades.

Date Published 11/11/2019


Remembrance Sunday at unique memorial in Saddleworth

OVER moorland polished by bright sunshine, they came in their hundreds to pay tribute at one of Britain’s most unique memorials to those lost in conflict.

Date Published 11/11/2019

Additional trams for Christmas

Metrolink customers will have reason for a little extra Christmas cheer, with additional and later running trams set to operate throughout the festive period.

Date Published 10/11/2019


Want to become a firefighter? GM Fire and Rescue are recruiting now

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have announced they are recruiting for firefighters, with expressions of interests now open.

Date Published 08/11/2019

Council 'has to lead the way' on living wage

As National Living Wage week kicks off around the country, Oldham’s Labour-led Council is delivering on its promise to residents by becoming an accredited Living Wage employer.

Date Published 08/11/2019


Have a purr-fect time at the RSPCA Christmas Fair!

With Christmas just around the corner, the RSPCA Bury and Oldham branch are inviting members of the public - and their canine pets - along to their first Christmas Fair on Sunday,...

Date Published 08/11/2019

Christies Oldham secures Rotary Club award

The Rotary Club of Oldham has presented its annual Community Shield Award for 2019 to Christies Oldham.

Date Published 08/11/2019


Dobcross safety group hand in petitions

Campaigning members of a Saddleworth village group demanding safer roads have handed two signed petitions to a local councillor.

Date Published 08/11/2019

Are you a Dr Kershaw's Lottery winner?

Here are the winning numbers for the latest Dr Kershaw’s Hospice weekly lottery, which was drawn today (Friday).

Date Published 08/11/2019


Oldham Council - 'there can be no excuse for disrupting meetings'

Oldham Council has issued a response in the wake of Wednesday night's chaotic full meeting in the Civic Centre chamber, one which saw police officers forced to intervene following...

Date Published 08/11/2019

Six north-west artists to link up with Oldham Coliseum in 2020

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is welcoming three new associate artists and three supported artists to their team for next year.

Date Published 06/11/2019


Leader of Oldham Council unveils mystery talent in new Christmas single

A Christmas single released today (6th November) will see The Leader of Oldham Council Sean Fielding reveal his cornet playing talent.

Date Published 06/11/2019

Will Oldham’s new Christmas single be a chart topper? 

Christmas With You – a single featuring a community choir, band and supporting cast assembled by Oldham College – was officially launched this morning.

Date Published 06/11/2019


Christmas comes early to Dr Kershaw's courtesy of Saddleworth Round Table

There are 50 Saddleworth Santa Dash places up for grabs for Dr Kershaw’s Supporters.

Date Published 05/11/2019

Oldham Community Run in memory of PC Shazad Saddique

Over 100 runners came together on Sunday to take part in Human Aid’s second Oldham Community Run, which this year was run in memory of PC Shazad Saddique.

Date Published 05/11/2019


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