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Volunteers Suzy, Diana and Lisa at the Ancora Project in Oldham

Crucial Oldham charity service to close

A charity service in Oldham that has ‘transformed people’s lives’ is being forced to close down after more than eight years providing vital services to vulnerable people in the community. 

Date Published 10/07/2025


Lioness star Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC to mark National Lottery investment

Lioness Nikita Parris took part in a session at grassroots football club Chadderton FC to celebrate The National Lottery’s investment into women and girls’ football ahead of...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Oldham Summer Beach set for Alexandra Park return

A popular summer event is set to return to Oldham – bigger and better than ever before.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Local home care team raises much-needed funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

The team at Visiting Angels Manchester East has raised £300 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton, following the recent passing of two beloved clients, Judith and Brenda.

Date Published 17/07/2025

Cube Homes enters second year of sponsorship of Saddleworth Cricket Club juniors

Housebuilder Cube Homes has recently entered its second year of sponsorship of Saddleworth Cricket Club’s junior section.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Warm and humid at times with spells of showers or rain from time-to-time

There's no sunny heatwave over the coming days, but temperatures will be into the early-20s.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Councillors vote in HMO Article 4 directive in Oldham

Oldham council has vowed to take action on a housing issue that is leaving residents ‘frustrated’ and ‘fed up’.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Morrisons Failsworth donates food packages to Spark Oldham

Morrisons in Failsworth has announced that it will continue to support its local community by joining the national effort to help prevent holiday hunger this summer.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Hero Steve's 2025 Summer Challenge is set - he's off to Bali!

Intrepid fundraiser and explorer Steve Hill's Summer Challenge for 2025 is set - it's the Indonesia Jungle Challenge!

Date Published 14/07/2025


Dr Kershaws' Rose to Remember appeal raises over £15k

Supporters from across the UK helped Dr Kershaw’s Hospice to raise over £15,000 for its Rose to Remember appeal.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Love it or loathe it - it’s time for a heatwave as temperatures are set to exceed 30°C

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis is not a fan once temperatures start to get into the mid-20s or beyond.

Date Published 08/07/2025


Royton and Crompton Academy cadets do locals proud when marking Armed Forces Day

Combined Cadet Force Cadets from Royton and Crompton Academy helped raise money and awareness of Armed Forces Day by donning their uniforms proudly and walking around Royton town...

Date Published 08/07/2025

FCHO launch new customer and communities strategy

How First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) communicates with its customers, deals with their concerns and engages with their views is part of a major new strategy consultation by the...

Date Published 05/07/2025


Magic success for first classic car show

A trio of dedicated motor fanatics were praised by their community after staging their first-ever classic motor car show.

Date Published 05/07/2025

Oldham Lib-Dems call for end of life council tax exemption

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader and Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has written to Oldham Council’s Chief Executive Shelley Kipling and top finance boss...

Date Published 04/07/2025


A decent couple of days before low pressure arrives for the weekend

As Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis mentioned last week, we didn’t experience a heatwave across the majority of north-west England this week.

Date Published 02/07/2025

Ann's recipe for connection and community

In the world of retirement living, it's not just about moving into a new home - it's about finding ways to make life richer.

Date Published 02/07/2025


Hugely successful Oldham-based 3Cs Chess Club honoured to welcome Mayor and Mayoress

3Cs (Children's Chess Club) were not only very honoured to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress to one of their weekly club nights, but were also very delighted that chess - and...

Date Published 26/06/2025

Event for key workers and armed forces looking for a new home in Oldham

Redrow is holding an exclusive event for key workers and armed forces members looking for their next home.

Date Published 26/06/2025


Ella’s Kitchen and the RSPB launch new community project to help little ones fall in love with nature

Ella’s Kitchen and the RSPB are building on their partnership with the launch of Little Creators for Pollinators - a new community initiative designed to inspire the next...

Date Published 26/06/2025

Oldham music legends the Inspiral Carpets agree unique and exciting Uppermill football club sponsorship deal

A link-up idea discussed over a beer in a Dobcross pub has led to a unique local football club sponsorship deal.

Date Published 26/06/2025


Becoming windy and very warm once again

Where is time going?

Date Published 23/06/2025

Broadfield Primary pupils visit the new Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham

Broadfield Primary School's Eco Council had the honour of visiting Oldham’s newly-appointed Mayor, Councillor Eddie Moores, and Mayoress Kathleen Moores.

Date Published 21/06/2025


Hulme Grammar student Sonny achieves prestigious Grade 8 piano distinction

A talented Year 12 student from Hulme Grammar School has achieved a remarkable musical milestone, earning a Distinction in his ABRSM Grade 8 Piano examination — one of the highest...

Date Published 19/06/2025

Crucial funding is helping to teach children about how to stay safe

Youngsters across Greater Manchester are benefiting from safety sessions funded by cash clawed back from criminals.

Date Published 19/06/2025


Are you ready for some roarsome fun in Oldham?

A family fun day with a difference is roaring back to Oldham.

Date Published 19/06/2025

Heatwave on the way then a thundery breakdown over the weekend

Spring was a belter, very dry and with some really warm days, but summer hasn’t got off to the best of starts.

Date Published 17/06/2025


New platform launches to support people living with dementia and their carers

This week marks Carers Week and the launch of a new web platform created to support local people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Date Published 17/06/2025

Beer walk proves a huge hit yet again

Visitors to Saddleworth villages on Saturday were warned they could bump into a dinosaur or a showbiz celebrity.

Date Published 12/06/2025


The hills are truly alive with amazing music

Glorious weather, exhilarating music and thousands turning out in force made Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday celebration a joyous community affair.

Date Published 12/06/2025

Drivers be warned - Oldham road closures will cause delays over the coming weeks

Oldham borough will be hit by a spate of road closures in the coming weeks, including on a major thoroughfare and across villages in Saddleworth over Whit Friday. 

Date Published 11/06/2025


Humid for a time with some thundery rain or showers before slowly settling down

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis's weekly forecast is back after a few weeks off and a cracking holiday in Zante.

Date Published 11/06/2025

‘State of the art’ facility to open one year after ‘heart-breaking’ closure

A ‘state of the art’ care home is due to open exactly one year after a ‘heart-breaking’ closure that left more than 70 elderly residents without a home.

Date Published 11/06/2025


Oldham Active’s fitness team upskills to support customers using GLP-1 weight loss medications

Oldham Active is the first leisure provider in the UK to officially train and qualify its fitness team to deliver advice and guidance on GLP-1 weight loss medications.

Date Published 09/06/2025

Hero Steve returns from Uganda after completing SEVENTH Uganda Marathon and supporting more life-changing projects

Shaw Deputy Headteacher Steve Hill has returned from his latest inspiring and action-packed trip to Uganda, where he completed the Uganda Marathon for the seventh time and played...

Date Published 09/06/2025


Community festival Franki Fest is coming to Royton Park

On Saturday, August 2, Royton Park will come alive with music, rides, and powerful remembrance as the local community gathers for Franki Fest.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Helen's 'new vision' as new term of office in Saddleworth begins

Helen Bishop, new chair of Saddleworth Parish Council, plans ‘a clear vision’ for her term of office.

Date Published 05/06/2025


Homelessness charity hosts Volunteers’ Week celebration meal

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marked Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Coliseum won’t reopen until 2026

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed.

Date Published 05/06/2025


Radclyffe headteacher honoured at Community Achievement Awards

The Radclyffe School's Headteacher Mr J Cregg was recently invited to attend the Community Achievement Awards, hosted by the local voluntary organisation Derai Probashi Kollan...

Date Published 04/06/2025

Get ready for a great day out at the Saddleworth Beer Festival

Roll up, roll up - get ready for the return of the great charity fund-raising Saddleworth Beer Festival.

Date Published 03/06/2025


The Delph Scarecrows are back in the village!

The Delph Scarecrows are back again for the 18th year!

Date Published 01/06/2025

It's time to register for the Saddleworth Village Games

Ready, steady, go - it’s time to register children for the 40th Saddleworth Village Games. 

Date Published 01/06/2025


International star Gary returns 'home' to perform at church fund-raiser

Oldham resident, national and international musical theatre star, Gary Davis, is to perform a fund-raising concert for a Sholver church.

Date Published 29/05/2025

Local fundraising heroes conquer Saddleworth’s Three Peaks to raise money for breast cancer retreats

Twenty-four walkers took on the challenge of the fourth annual After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Saddleworth Three Peaks Walk, raising more than £10k to support residential...

Date Published 26/05/2025


Spark Oldham are helping young leaders to thrive

Potential young leaders have been invited to SPARK Oldham on Tuesday, June 17 (between 3-5pm) to hear about being involved in their Young Leaders Programme and the work going...

Date Published 26/05/2025

Dr Kershaws' vision of exciting new wellbeing centre gets big boost

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s plans for their new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre have taken two major steps forward with the granting of planning permission along with funding for the...

Date Published 26/05/2025


Crompton Moor rescue drama

Twelve members of the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were involved in a three-hour rescue operation after being contacted by Greater Manchester Police in response to reports a person...

Date Published 23/05/2025

Get ready to enjoy lots of carnival fun at Dr Kershaws’ spectacular Summer Fayre

Parents looking to keep their little ones entertained are warmly invited to Dr Kershaws’ spectacular Summer Fayre.

Date Published 23/05/2025


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

This year's Scouthead and Austerlands fun dog show proves a huge success

The 2025 Scouthead and Austerlands fun dog show proved to be a great success and was enjoyed by all who attended.

Date Published 20/05/2025


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


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