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'If the cap fits...' Latics fans race to buy Frank-style headgear

The purchase of Oldham Athletic may have been a feather in Frank Rothwell's cap, but now Latics supporters are snapping up replicas of his famous flat cap.

Date Published 07/08/2022


Cheers! - Aldi is on the lookout for an Official Beer Taster

Supermarket Aldi is launching a nationwide hunt for an official beer taster to review its new range of beers, lagers and ciders launching on September 15.

Date Published 07/08/2022

Coast-to-coast walkers donate to Mountain Rescue

A cheque was presented to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team this week.

Date Published 07/08/2022


Deaf and hard of hearing people urged to give feedback on care by CQC

Local people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Date Published 07/08/2022

Royal Mail issue special postmark to salute Euro football success

Royal Mail, which delivers to 31 million homes across the UK, issued a unique postmark in tribute to England women’s national football team being crowned European Champions for...

Date Published 06/08/2022


Couples urged to “say yes” to Marriage Allowance proposal

At the height of the wedding season, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding married couples and people in civil partnerships to put extra cash at the top of their gift list...

Date Published 06/08/2022

Oldham Council leader to head city-region’s cost-of-living response

Greater Manchester is stepping up its response to the cost-of-living crisis affecting residents, with leaders announcing a new range of support measures and a new drive to...

Date Published 05/08/2022


Khushi set to celebrate South Asian art across Oldham town centre

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre, in partnership with Manchester Museum and the Women’s Chai Project, are presenting a new festival dedicated to art and creative projects by Oldham’s...

Date Published 05/08/2022

Dozens of bus routes to be saved from the axe

Greater Manchester’s leaders have agreed to save dozens of bus routes and services that were set to be withdrawn or reduced by operators when Covid-19 funding ends in October. 

Date Published 05/08/2022


Council urged to improve 'soft approach' to fly-tipping

Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Leader and Shaw representative, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has urged Oldham Council to 'think outside the box' when it comes to tackling fly-tipping. 

Date Published 04/08/2022

Artist Tonie's medal delight

A Saddleworth artist who supported homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley for 18 years has received a special medal to recognise her outstanding contribution.

Date Published 04/08/2022


'Brilliant progress' being made as Royton Town Hall and Library transformation continues

Councillors and local historians came together to see the ongoing refurbishment of Royton Town Hall and Library and discuss options for its interior fit-out. 

Date Published 04/08/2022

Oldham MP backs Lets Girls Play campaign

Following the England Lionesses success and inspirational win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament, Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has called on schools to do...

Date Published 04/08/2022


MP McMahon warns of threat to our beloved chippies

More than 830 chippies across the North West are in danger of closing as rising inflation and supply issues pile pressure on fish and chip shops across the country.

Date Published 04/08/2022

Wrong solution for HS2 in Manchester would damage the whole of the North, say GM leaders

Greater Manchester Leaders are today [Thursday] calling for an urgent rethink of plans to bring HS2 to Manchester, warning that the wrong solution could damage the prospects of...

Date Published 04/08/2022


Council out in force to support the Roughyeds

A large deputation from Oldham Council, headed by the Mayor, Councillor Elaine Garry, and deputy leader, Councillor Elaine Taylor, was at the Vestacare Stadium for the Oldham...

Date Published 04/08/2022

What a lovely Touch - Oldham law firm supports charity aiding vulnerable children

An Oldham law firm has raised more than £4,500 to support charities operating in the UK and around the world – including those aiding vulnerable children. 

Date Published 04/08/2022


Oldham music students make a big impact in Belgium

Seventy-five of Oldham’s best and brightest musical students have completed a concert tour of Wallonia, southern Belgium, where they gave fantastic performances throughout the...

Date Published 04/08/2022

Oldham GP - women at work still endure unhealthy dose of prejudice

Health policy is still being created by men for men, claims an Oldham doctor - even after the Government distributed its first-ever Women’s Health Strategy for England.

Date Published 03/08/2022


Hero boxer Aqib raises £50k for orphans to honour his mother

Professional boxer Aqib Fiaz has raised over £50,000 for UK humanitarian charity Human Appeal, in memory of his late mother.

Date Published 03/08/2022

Recycle for Greater Manchester expands range of recyclable plastics, as rates continue to rise

Recycle for Greater Manchester is set to expand the range of materials that can be recycled at its recycling centres, as new figures show a strong increase in recycling rates...

Date Published 03/08/2022


Avalon Park Care Home transformed thanks to £200k refurbishment

Avalon Park Care Home in Salem has benefitted from an exciting refurbishment programme costing just over £200k thanks to a major investment programme launched by owners HC-One.

Date Published 03/08/2022

Get your entries in for popular flower and veg show

The Sholver and Moorside Community Team are holding their sixth annual Flower and Vegetable Show on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Date Published 03/08/2022


Greater Manchester comes together to stop knife crime and serious violence

A new hard-hitting video, featuring young people, emergency services, local leaders, actors, and athletes, has been launched to encourage more people to report concerns around...

Date Published 03/08/2022

Oldham Lib-Dems - it's time to clamp down on 'nuisance' parking offenders

Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Leader and Shaw representative, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has called on Oldham Council to clamp down on persistent parking offenders.

Date Published 02/08/2022


Oldham-based Trust hosts Oracy Festival

More than 6,000 primary school children from across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire took part in their own celebration of words in school before each school selected one...

Date Published 02/08/2022

Life-saving Grotton defibrillator is back in use

A heart defibrillator in Grotton has been brought back into use as the first community project for a local councillor.

Date Published 02/08/2022


Doubt over future of devolution despite positive meetings with ministers

Negotiations over giving Greater Manchester more powers are going well, but there is ‘some doubt’ about the future of devolution, Andy Burnham has said.

Date Published 02/08/2022

FCHO secures £95m funding package with Santander UK for new homes and decarbonisation

Local housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has secured a £95 million funding package from Santander UK to support its development programme and improve the energy...

Date Published 01/08/2022


Disabled people take on the cost of living crisis - which is costing them more

Disabled people say the cost of living crisis is costing them more than most.

Date Published 01/08/2022

Your chance to have a say on Oldham's library service

Oldham Council is asking residents to tell them what they think of its library service and how it can be improved.

Date Published 01/08/2022


Cheaper fares, electric buses and buying depots agreed by leaders

Plans to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control are progressing as leaders agree to buy new electric buses and bus depots.

Date Published 01/08/2022

Oldham Way to be closed for four nights

Oldham Way will be closed in both directions for four nights next week.

Date Published 01/08/2022


Talented Megan takes top honours at Lord's

Fifteen-year-old Megan Russell claimed a series of unique accolades when she played a prestigious cricket final at Lord's.

Date Published 01/08/2022

Are you a lucky winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (July 29, 2022).

Date Published 01/08/2022


Oldham Lib-Dems - NHS Dentist staffing crisis imminent as almost 1,000 walk away across England last year

Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has warned of an increasing crisis brewing in NHS Dentistry.

Date Published 31/07/2022

Oldham tech outfit launches new ‘Wellness Wednesday’ programme to support employees

An Oldham technology firm has launched a brand new wellness scheme to better support their employees with their mental and physical health.

Date Published 31/07/2022


Student artwork takes centre stage at refurbished Ashton station

A photography project by students at Clarendon Sixth Form College has been unveiled at Ashton station by local MP, Angela Rayner, as part of a makeover by train operator,

Date Published 31/07/2022

Revamped city centre hub to play a ‘crucial’ role in mission to end youth homelessness by 2037

A city centre hub at the forefront of the mission to end youth homelessness by 2037 has reopened following a £1.8m revamp.

Date Published 30/07/2022


Developer reminds children where NOT to go 'site' seeing this summer

Now that the school summer holidays are underway, Barratt Homes Manchester is warning youngsters across Greater Manchester about the dangers of playing on building sites.

Date Published 30/07/2022

'Bonkers Bingo' is coming to Oldham

Party night Bonkers Bingo is coming this August Bank Holiday weekend, and it is set to be wilder than ever at Mecca Bingo in Oldham.

Date Published 30/07/2022


MP Abrahams - give people on social security ‘breathing space’ to ease cost of living crisis

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams is backing calls for the government to pause deductions from benefits to give extra breathing space to families struggling during...

Date Published 28/07/2022

Councillor slams 'sickening' mess left at New Barn fields

Crompton councillor Dave Murphy has saluted Oldham Council's cleaning team and local residents who helped clean up local playing fields after they were left in a 'disgraceful'...

Date Published 28/07/2022


Burnham admits plans for cheaper bus fares by September still not signed off

Cheaper fares for buses in Greater Manchester which were set to start from September have still not been signed off, Andy Burnham has admitted.

Date Published 28/07/2022

‘The engine room of Greater Manchester’s next industrial revolution’: How Atom Valley could ‘completely transform’ part of the region

Plans to make north east Greater Manchester the ‘engine room’ of the region’s ‘next industrial revolution’ are set to be signed off by local leaders.

Date Published 27/07/2022


Charity cash bonanza as Saddleworth Show and Wellifest raises £28k

The Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth and Oldham Metro, helped by a host of volunteers, made this year's Wellifest and Saddleworth Show the best ever.

Date Published 27/07/2022

Week-long celebrations planned to mark new temple opening

Worshippers at Oldham’s new multi-million-pound temple have shown the power of communities working together to achieve great things.

Date Published 27/07/2022


Hollinwood to get the Don’t Trash Oldham treatment

Oldham Council’s Don’t Trash Oldham team is heading into Hollinwood - the final area its staff will visit as part of the ward-by-ward clean-up of the borough launched last year.

Date Published 27/07/2022

Children more likely to die as babies and an obesity epidemic among youngsters: the challenges faced by infants in Oldham

Children are more likely to die as babies, five-year-olds have rotting teeth and a quarter of youngsters are obese by their final year of primary school.

Date Published 27/07/2022


Oldham Labour - urgent action needed to tackle growing NHS crisis

Oldham Labour Councillor Barbara Brownridge insists 'urgent action' is required to ease the worrying NHS crisis.

Date Published 26/07/2022

Bumper funds raised for village school

The powerhouse team behind a Saddleworth village school have raised a massive £16,000 over the course of a year thanks to their mammoth fundraising endeavours.

Date Published 26/07/2022


Nighat provides Shere inspiration

She overcame paralysis, lung problems, cancer, and a heart attack, and is now revered as one of the most influential business people in Britain.

Date Published 26/07/2022

MP McMahon: bus franchising must deliver for the people of Oldham

Oldham West and Royton MP, and former Shadow Transport Secretary, Jim McMahon, has welcomed a ruling by the Court of Appeal allowing bus franchising in Greater Manchester to...

Date Published 26/07/2022


Councillor supports rejection of High Crompton takeaway plan

Crompton Liberal Democrat Councillor Dave Murphy was delighted to be notified of the decision by the Government Planning Inspector dismissing plans for a hot food takeaway on...

Date Published 26/07/2022

Passengers urged to check their travel plans ahead of tomorrow's industrial action on the rail network

Industrial action is set to cause serious disruption to the rail network tomorrow (Wednesday), with further dates scheduled for this summer.

Date Published 26/07/2022


Are you a lucky winner?

This week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (July 22, 2022).

Date Published 26/07/2022

Rescue team rush to aid injured woman

An 18-strong team from the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team received a request from North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust asking for assistance with the evacuation of a female who had...

Date Published 25/07/2022


New book chronicles Oldham speedway star's Spanish Civil War battles

A new book has been published about a daredevil Oldham motorcycle speedway star who later became a volunteer fighter with the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War.

Date Published 25/07/2022

£100 vouchers up for grabs for green-fingered residents

Housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ competition is back for 2022 to celebrate green-fingered residents and their gardening efforts.

Date Published 25/07/2022


New Chairman for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA), which runs hospital and community healthcare services across Oldham, Salford, Bury and Rochdale, has announced the...

Date Published 25/07/2022

Lib-Dems welcome U-turn allowing dogs onto trams for a trial period

Pet dogs will be allowed on Greater Manchester trams during a three-month trial, with a two dog per passenger rule.

Date Published 25/07/2022


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