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New figures have revealed that smokers are 40 times more likely to suffer the severe symptoms of the infection

Coronavirus: Smokers facing higher risk of severe symptoms

Oldham's Chief Clinical Officer, John Patterson, is urging people to give up smoking to reduce their risk of coronavirus.

Date Published 01/04/2020


Oldham Coronavirus response getting a helping hand from Cadent staff

Charities and community groups in Oldham, battling to help the most vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis, are set to get a helping hand from local gas distributor, Cadent.

Date Published 04/04/2020

Tracker car theft warning - shortage of new parts could boost 'chop-shop' market

Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert, is warning motorists against opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill the replacement parts gap, caused by the shutting...

Date Published 04/04/2020


Petition urges £1,000 bonus for NHS front-line staff

A nationwide petition has been launched calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to award front-line NHS staff a £1,000 tax-free bonus.

Date Published 03/04/2020

Cap bills for older and vulnerable landline users, urges Mayor Burnham

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling on the telecommunications industry to cut the bills of older and vulnerable landline telephone customers after a powerful exchange...

Date Published 03/04/2020


Earthwatch launches new indoor/outdoor learning service for families in lockdown

Environmental charity Earthwatch has launched a new service for parents to help children feel that they are doing something positive for nature and connected to the outdoors, to...

Date Published 03/04/2020

This Sunday - Community group call for 'Thank You' video stream

0161 Community have asked the people of Manchester to submit short videos of thanks for ‘our frontline workers’ with the aim of launching a constant 24 hour videostream on their...

Date Published 03/04/2020


'Don't wait' if you're struggling to pay your water bill

Water company United Utilities has injected £3.5m into a trust fund to help people who struggle to pay their water bills.

Date Published 03/04/2020

None of borough’s rubbish is being recycled during lockdown

None of Oldham’s rubbish is being recycled during the coronavirus lockdown, bosses have confirmed.

Date Published 03/04/2020


Thanks Jessica - 300 pairs of Crocs are now heading to the Royal Oldham!

The Trojan President of Dovestones WI went hot foot to help after a plea from NHS staff in the ICU at Oldham Royal Hospital for Croc shoes.

Date Published 03/04/2020

Oldham Based German Doner Kebab To Serve 30,000 Free Meals To NHS Workers

Popular gourmet kebab restaurant chain, German Doner Kebab, has today stepped-up to announce its generous commitment to contribute 30,000 free meals to frontline NHS workers and...

Date Published 02/04/2020


Coronavirus: RNIB's support for Oldhamers affected by sight loss

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is offering support to people affected by sight loss in Oldham after unprecedented changes to everyday life.

Date Published 02/04/2020

Coronavirus: Strain on relationships is clear in these troubled times

Almost half of Britons admit self-isolation with their partner has put a strain on their relationship.

Date Published 02/04/2020


Coronavirus: Stark warning from Marie Curie charity

Marie Curie is geared up to care for additional dying patients across Greater Manchester to relieve pressure on the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/04/2020

Let the nation play!

A rallying cry has gone out to all musicians to support a community-wide initiative on Easter Sunday.

Date Published 01/04/2020


'We are here with you through Covid-19' - Maggie’s Oldham supporting people with cancer

Maggie’s Oldham is supporting people living with cancer through the Covid-19 emergency by phone, email or through their online community.

Date Published 01/04/2020

The Coliseum goes online!

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is taking its artistic and engagement activity online amidst the Coronavirus crisis, bringing the theatre and its creative opportunities into people’s...

Date Published 01/04/2020


Angels to the rescue

Mike Procter, of the Saddleworth Round Table, and Andrew Illingworth, Sales Director at Widdop & Co, have collected over €20,000 worth of moisturizer, all destined for front line...

Date Published 01/04/2020

Dr Kershaw's needs you!

Dr Kershaw’s has launched an urgent appeal for healthcare professionals based in Oldham to help their local Hospice in its time of need.

Date Published 01/04/2020


Working hard to keep your taps running

United Utilities staff are continuing to keep the North West’s water running during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Date Published 01/04/2020

Latics centre is hub of kindness

The community-embracing Oldham Event Centre has become a quiet hub for achieving good deeds.

Date Published 01/04/2020


Support is there for city's arts and cultural scene

A message of support and reassurance has been sent from Manchester City Council to cultural organisations in the city as they and the whole country respond to the unprecedented...

Date Published 01/04/2020

Coronavirus: Maggie’s Oldham supporting people with cancer by phone

Maggie’s Oldham is supporting people living with cancer through the Covid-19 emergency by phone, email or through their online community.

Date Published 31/03/2020


Call for musicians to come together to #PlayForManchester

A rallying call has gone out to all musicians to support a community-wide initiative on Easter Sunday.

Date Published 31/03/2020

Stuart wins award after tackling mental health stigma

Greater Manchester Police Sergeant Stuart Charlesworth has won the College of Policing Wellbeing Award.

Date Published 31/03/2020


Kind-hearted Kad is doing his bit for the community

Warm-hearted Kad Sharif is certainly doing his bit to help Oldhamers get the better of the dreaded Coronavirus outbreak.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Gin, gin! Raise your glasses to Defiance - the world champions!

Defiance Gin, which is distilled in Lees, has been voted the best in the world at this year's San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

Date Published 30/03/2020


RSPCA rescue orphaned baby badger

An orphaned baby badger which was rescued by the RSPCA is now being hand-reared by dedicated staff at a wildlife centre.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Coronavirus: New Nightingale Hospital to open in Manchester

Two new NHS Nightingale Hospitals will open in Manchester and Birmingham to provide care to thousands more patients with coronavirus.

Date Published 30/03/2020


Keep fit at home with Daniel!

Oldham-based personal fitness coach Daniel Wood is spearheading the keep fit at home movement by featuring weekly free keep fit classes on his MyBodyGuru Facebook channel.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Coronavirus: Consumers and businesses beware - fraudsters are out there

Fraudsters are always on the lookout for new opportunities to take advantage of consumers, whatever the circumstances, and this time of emergency is no exception.

Date Published 30/03/2020


Uber to support NHS staff with 300,000 free trips and meals

Uber will cover free meals and trips to NHS staff, helping reduce the pressure on the heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Coronavirus: Rugby League family supporting the sport's elderly heroes

Rugby League Cares is teaming up with Betfred Super League, Championship and League 1 clubs to help combat the issues faced by retired players during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 28/03/2020


Zoom! - the show must go on for the Carnaby School of Dance

The Oldham-based Carnaby School of Dance is defying what could have seen the Coronavirus crisis shutting them down by taking 150 students (adults and children) on to virtual dance...

Date Published 27/03/2020

The hills were alive with the sound of NHS support

The hills of Saddleworth were alive with the sound of clapping last night as villagers joined the nationwide 8pm call to support the NHS.

Date Published 27/03/2020


Buses: First Manchester's new timetables from Monday

First Manchester is moving all services to a special timetable from Monday (March 30) to ensure key workers, including health service and emergency workers, can get to and from...

Date Published 27/03/2020

Volunteers urged to sign up and we can all take 'Action Together'

Now more than ever before, Oldham's Action Together support network is in need of new volunteers.

Date Published 27/03/2020


Coronavirus: Council announce temporary weekly bin collections

Oldham Council is temporarily introducing weekly general waste collections from Monday, March 30, due to the coronavirus crisis.

Date Published 27/03/2020

John celebrates third decade with OCL despite COVID-19 crisis

Oldham Community Leisure’s (OCL) centres might currently be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but John Carhart, aged 51, is still celebrating a very special milestone with...

Date Published 27/03/2020


Coronavirus: Rail station waiting rooms shut

As Northern Rail continues to respond to the coronavirus outbreaks, a number of new measures have been introduced today (Thursday) to help protect passengers and staff.

Date Published 26/03/2020

Coronavirus: Water companies put stop to controlled burning on moors

United Utilities and Yorkshire Water have asked their tenants and land managers to halt controlled burning on their land until further notice.

Date Published 26/03/2020


Hand us some proper protection, urge carers

A children’s heart charity who were forced to search shops and hunt online to find surgical gloves so that they could care for sick youngsters claim proper protection against...

Date Published 26/03/2020

Specsavers to stay open for essential care

The UK’s largest opticians and audiologists, Specsavers, has suspended all routine testing for the foreseeable future to focus on essential and urgent care only.

Date Published 26/03/2020


Coronavirus: Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners

The UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts have joined forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other.

Date Published 26/03/2020

Purple Day for epilepsy - standing together in the midst of lock-down

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, national charity Epilepsy Action continues to support the 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK.

Date Published 26/03/2020


Rahat and co help to boost morale among hospital staff

Rahat Hannan and his kind-hearted colleagues at the Shalimar restaurant in Uppermill did their bit in helping to boost morale among the extremely busy NHS staff at the Royal...

Date Published 25/03/2020

MP's support for NHS volunteers

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has urged constituents to sign up to become NHS volunteers.

Date Published 25/03/2020


Interserve awarded £25m contract to build new Saddleworth School

Interserve Group Limited, the international support services, construction and equipment group, has been named preferred bidder by the Department for Education to design and build...

Date Published 25/03/2020

Coronavirus: Parish Council charity events all cancelled

The coronavirus has curtailed the fund-raising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee.

Date Published 25/03/2020


‘Your NHS Needs You’ – NHS call for volunteer army

The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home.

Date Published 25/03/2020

Coronavirus: RSPCA to provide emergency service only during lockdown

The RSPCA is providing an emergency-only service to animals through the coronavirus crisis in the wake of Government advice.

Date Published 25/03/2020


Warm-hearted hospitality teams donate tips to local charities

Kind-hearted staff at two popular Saddleworth venues closed by the coronavirus have donated their tips to charities.

Date Published 25/03/2020

Rallying cry to replace Whit Friday band contests

A rallying call has gone out across a community compelled to cancel its annual “greatest free show on earth” because of the coronavirus crackdown .

Date Published 25/03/2020


National Trust rangers say more fires are possible in coming weeks

Following Monday’s fire on Marsden Moor, National Trust rangers are now warning that more fires are possible because of a prolonged period of dry weather and concerns that the...

Date Published 25/03/2020

Citizen's Advice - Face-to-face services suspended

The Citizens Advice Service has announced that face-to-face advice services in Oldham have been suspended for the foreseeable future.

Date Published 24/03/2020


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