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Hartley is pictured with children at Alexandra Park

Mascot Hartley’s new adventure - the Hero Walk for Dr Kershaw's

As Dr Kershaw’s’ mascot, Hartley the dog is no stranger to meeting heroes.

Date Published 18/08/2025


Chadderton Together and Foxdenton Hall development project awarded £228k grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Oldham Council, in partnership with Chadderton Together, has announced a development grant of £228,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the first phase of the...

Date Published 05/09/2025

Join the Action Together Board of Trustees

Action Together is a membership organisation with 3,000 members across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.

Date Published 05/09/2025


Arts group for disabled young artists aims to raise hopes and aspirations

The In My Shoes Theatre Group is a disability-led theatre group for young artists with disabilities (from 18 years) in Oldham and surrounding areas. 

Date Published 31/08/2025

Local Vocals come to Oldham

Local Vocals are opening a new choir in Oldham.

Date Published 31/08/2025


Party in the Park is back for a 20th anniversary special

The much-loved Party in the Park celebrates its 20th anniversary on September 27 this year at Delph and Dobcross cricket club, with a great line-up of classic tribute acts...

Date Published 31/08/2025

Community gathers for celebration in Busk area of Chadderton

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has funded a community celebration to mark a successful series of events throughout August in the Busk area of Chadderton.

Date Published 28/08/2025


Campaigning villagers urge locals to boycott new post boxes

Campaigning Saddleworth villagers say a new digital post box system is “flawed” and should be boycotted.

Date Published 27/08/2025

Turning unsettled with welcome rain returning as temperatures return to normal

That’s a wrap. Summer 2025 is coming to an end, and it’s been a decent one at that, although gardeners and greenkeepers would certainly have wanted more in the way of rain.

Date Published 27/08/2025


Saying it with flowers

A striking well dressing is on display in Delph, opposite the White Lion, until Sunday, August 31.

Date Published 23/08/2025

Rushcart festival proves to be another outstanding success

If you don’t mind hearing about men, many bearded, wearing clogs laced with bells and hats weighed down with freshly-picked flowers, read on . . .

Date Published 23/08/2025


High pressure hangs on

Ex-hurricane Erin could well kick-start the Jet Stream next week, but there's lots of weather uncertainty at this stage.

Date Published 21/08/2025

Annie-May - most definitely a life well-lived!

Annie-May McGuinness celebrated her 104th birthday recently.

Date Published 18/08/2025


Support for Royton Linear Park boardwalk project

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is supporting a new educational interactive trail for young visitors to Royton’s Linear Park.

Date Published 15/08/2025

Junior Dragons’ Den entrepreneurs support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Budding young entrepreneurs across Oldham flexed their business skills for the nail-biting final of Dr Kershaw’s’ Junior Dragons’ Den competition.

Date Published 15/08/2025


Missing hedgehog sparks outrage in local community

A councillor in Oldham has expressed outrage after a carved wooden hedgehog was allegedly ‘stolen’ from a Groundwork depot.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Welcome to the fairy garden fundraising trail

A Saddleworth village is to become a fairy wonderland in the latest Trojan efforts by dedicated fundraising members of Friends of Dobcross School.

Date Published 11/08/2025


Grand new Uppermill FC/Inspiral Carpets strip deal helps raise vital funds for local charity

As regular Chronicle readers may know, Uppermill FC have had a very successful ‘collaboration’ with the local legendary band, the Inspiral Carpets, to produce a range of football...

Date Published 11/08/2025

Mahdlo joins the global celebration of International Youth Day

Mahdlo Youth Zone has joined global and nationwide celebrations in the lead up to today's (Tuesday) International Youth Day.

Date Published 11/08/2025


Smiles all round as Band Club celebrate again

There were smiles all round as Dobcross Band Club celebrated another double success in the local and regional CAMRA real ale awards.

Date Published 09/08/2025

Dr Kershaw's Hospice awarded £270k in government funding

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in royton has received £277,090 in capital funding as part of a nationwide £75 million government investment to support the sustainability of hospice care...

Date Published 06/08/2025


Dynamic rescue team duo pledge to raise funds for brave Finn

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team dog handler Rick Beswick and his faithful dog Ace have teamed up for a unique fundraiser for a heroic little boy.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Oldham bar commits to working with Pennine Mencap for 12 months

Molino Lounge in Oldham is teaming up with Pennine Mencap, a local charity from Oldham, to raise money to support adults with learning difficulties.

Date Published 04/08/2025


CWTC event proves a major success

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture in Oldham (CWTC) hosted its Volunteer Achievement Event supported by the Volunteer Celebration Fund.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Councillor challenges village post box issues

Councillor Garth Harkness has joined Dobcross villagers' concerns, underlining his "disappointment" to hear issues surrounding the post box this week.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Oldham RL Foundation and Park Cakes Bakeries to launch huge wellbeing project

Oldham RLFC 1876 Foundation has announced a major partnership with Park Cakes Bakeries to deliver community health and wellbeing projects throughout the Oldham region.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Oldham mayor presents Armed Forces Silver Award to VPS UK

Oldham-based VPS UK, Europe’s leading temporary security provider, has been awarded the Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising its ongoing...

Date Published 31/07/2025


Friezland Brass Band set to take their show on the road to the Isle of Man

Friezland Brass Band will be taking their show on the road during their tour of the Isle of Man this weekend.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Changeable for now, but summery conditions to return as we move through the first week of August?

After a few days with patchy rain and some showers, the week ahead continues in a similar theme with no heatwave returning just yet.

Date Published 28/07/2025


New bins to include QR codes in bid to make recycling easier

Oldham Council will introduce what it hopes will be a helpful new feature on household bins across the borough.

Date Published 28/07/2025

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 27/07/2025


Join the Playhouse 2 for a season of opening nights and final bows

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-2026 season at the Playhouse 2 theatre on Newtown Street in Shaw.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Morris dancers set to appear at top international festival

A women's morris dance team, which is only just over a year old, have been invited to share top international billing at a festival in Barcelona.

Date Published 25/07/2025


Spark Oldham lunch strengthens ties with local businesses

Spark Oldham CIC, a community‑focused organisation dedicated to boosting mental wellbeing, youth development and volunteer engagement across Oldham, hosted a...

Date Published 23/07/2025

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


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...

Date Published 10/07/2025

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

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


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