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Oldham Council is working with local groups and organisations to run sessions throughout the week (October 9-16); to support people in reporting a hate crime and accessing the support they need

Hate Crime Awareness Week - "we will not tolerate hate in Oldham"

Victims and witnesses of hate crime across Oldham are being urged to come forward and seek support this Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Date Published 11/10/2021


National fostering film project launches in Oldham

Fostering services across the country are joining together for the national release of a new short film commissioned by the largest collaboration of local councils and children’s...

Date Published 12/10/2021

400 more Christie patients to benefit from treatment at home

Around 400 more cancer patients a year will be able to have their treatment at home thanks to a further expansion of The Christie at Home service.

Date Published 12/10/2021


Council probe follows sweeper blaze

Following yesterday morning’s (Sunday) dramatic road sweeper blaze on the A62, Oldham Council officials say they are examining the sweeper after a similar incident occurred...

Date Published 11/10/2021

Bedsits plan for former pub given green light despite councillor’s ‘emotional’ plea

Controversial plans to convert an historic former pub into bedsits have been given the green light – despite overwhelming public opposition.

Date Published 11/10/2021


New NHS foundation trust seeking governors

Members of the public with an interest in local healthcare are invited to stand for election as a governor for the newly-created Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).

Date Published 11/10/2021

FCHO delivers 15 new family homes in Oldham and Rochdale

Oldham-based housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), has moved another step closer to delivering 750 new homes by 2026 by completing on 15 'off the shelf' new...

Date Published 11/10/2021


Take a look ‘Inside Adam’s Mind’ at mental health-inspired Oldham art exhibition

A local artist has unveiled a very personal exhibition at a community art gallery in Oldham, which details the story behind his mental health journey.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Class violence against homeless as a hate crime - Oldham GP

Attacks on rough sleepers ought to be classed as 'hate crimes' so that we can better understand their motivation and encourage those living on our streets to report verbal and...

Date Published 11/10/2021


Ace to the rescue

A five-month-old trainee mountain rescue search dog has had his first taste of life on the front line.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Legacies of Biafra showpiece to feature at Oldham's Black History Month celebrations

As part of Oldham Council’s celebration of Black History Month, Gallery Oldham is hosting the multi-media show Legacies of Biafra.

Date Published 11/10/2021


Cash bonanza raised at Team Hill charity bash

A glittering celebratory dinner attended by 150 guests raised £3,500 for Steve Hill's 'Team Hill Charitable Trust' at St Anne's Rugby Club.

Date Published 11/10/2021

Young people help with designs at Northern Roots

Young people from across Oldham have been helping to co-design Northern Roots’ proposed Visitor Centre and Learning Centre, as part of Northern Roots ongoing community...

Date Published 08/10/2021


Frank picks up another honour

Oldham’s hero of the seas Frank Rothwell has added another distinguished award to his growing list of accolades.

Date Published 05/10/2021

FCHO aims to helping tenants 'live well' with support scheme

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a new support service, Live Well, which aims to put tenants’ wellbeing 'at the heart' of its plans.

Date Published 05/10/2021


Have a theatrical staycation at the Coliseum with Sunny Side Up

Prolific playwright John Godber returns to Oldham from Tuesday 19 - Saturday, October 23 with his latest play, Sunny Side Up.

Date Published 03/10/2021

Council pledges support and help for Oldhamers as households head towards a difficult winter

A range of help and support is being offered to Oldhamers, as many households face the prospect of a difficult winter ahead. 

Date Published 03/10/2021


181 people have objected to controversial proposals to turn an old pub into bedsits – but council planning bosses says the scheme should go ahead

A controversial scheme that would see a former pub turned into bedits is set to be approved this week – despite more than 180 objections from the public.

Date Published 03/10/2021

Manchester railway upgrades continue this weekend - passengers reminded to check their journey

Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling between Manchester and Stalybridge this weekend to check their journey, as essential railway upgrades continue to bring more...

Date Published 02/10/2021


Policing operation in place to welcome visitors to Manchester for this year’s Conservative Party Conference

A huge policing operation is well underway to welcome visitors to Manchester for this year’s Conservative Party Conference.

Date Published 02/10/2021

Defective bridleway bridge set to be replaced this month

Oldham Council is set to replace a well-used bridleway bridge.

Date Published 01/10/2021


Oldham youngster honoured with the British Citizen Youth award at the Palace of Westminster

Oldham nine-year-old Joseph Thompson has been presented with the Certificate of Honour at the Palace of Westminster, duly completing the recognition he has so deserved.

Date Published 01/10/2021

Greater Manchester Police has failed to improve its response to vulnerable victims of crime - HMICFRS

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is still failing to respond effectively to vulnerable victims of crime, four years after concerns were first raised, the policing inspectorate has...

Date Published 01/10/2021


Minimum taxi standards, including behaviour and dress code, to be rolled out

Minimum standards for taxi drivers – including behaviour and dress codes – will be rolled out across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/10/2021

MP McMahon calls for action on HMOs

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has called on Oldham Council to act on the constant stream of applications for Houses of Multiple Occupation in the borough and implement a...

Date Published 01/10/2021


Oldham club manager Terry shines at national awards bash

Terry Bruce, of Liquid and Envy in Oldham, is celebrating after the UK’s largest operator of late night bars and clubs crowned him its General Manager of the Year for the North...

Date Published 01/10/2021

Panel vow - “Together we will make smoking history in Oldham”

A number of top health experts have committed to the new Oldham Tobacco Alliance, and made a pledge to make the borough Smoke Free by 2030.

Date Published 01/10/2021


New era for local NHS services as new NCA Foundation Trust launches

Today (Friday), two of the largest Trusts in Greater Manchester - Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT) - will formally become...

Date Published 01/10/2021

Ocean rowing hero Frank supports Dr Kershaw’s with special fundraising event

At the end of last year, Frank Rothwell took on the biggest challenge of his life - rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean solo as he raised £1.1 million for Alzheimer’s...

Date Published 01/10/2021


Oldham and Tameside patients benefitting from rollout of shared health and care record

Health and care staff are accessing vital information for more than 100,000 patients each month through the GM Care Record, helping to inform care and treatment.

Date Published 30/09/2021

‘Majestic’ five-star hotel could become a rehab centre for addicts

A ‘majestic’ five-star hotel could become a rehab centre for addicts.

Date Published 30/09/2021


Walkers support local people living with dementia

Local MP Debbie Abrahams was joined by over 60 local people on her third annual Oldham Memory Walk in Alexandra Park to bring together, and support, families affected by dementia.

Date Published 29/09/2021

Lydgate celebrates being a community

A stunning wall hanging, which took three patient years to complete, was the colourful centrepiece when Lydgate Community Association brought groups together to celebrate being a...

Date Published 29/09/2021


Inspirational Frank puts his best foot forward for Dr Kershaw's

Oldham fund-raiser supreme Frank Evans has already smashed his GoFundMe target as he continues his pledge to complete a 10k walk every day in September in aid of Dr Kershaw’s...

Date Published 29/09/2021

It's the End of the Pier Show - music and comedy night tickets are selling fast

A cracking night is guaranteed a week on Friday (October 8) as the Oldham Coliseum Theatre hosts a very special 'End of the Pier Show' in aid of Maggie's Oldham.

Date Published 29/09/2021


Fitton Hill reunion stirs the memories

Amateur Rugby League's all-embracing community spirit shone through at a function in Oldham on Saturday night when more than 30 former players of the long-gone Fitton Hill club...

Date Published 29/09/2021

Funeral arrangements confirmed for Brian Walker and Kevin Flanagan

The funeral arrangements for lifelong Oldham RLFC supporter Brian Walker, who was on the board of Rugby Oldham Supporters' Trust and was one of the trustees of the Oldham RL...

Date Published 29/09/2021


‘Inadequate’ care home that failed to protect residents from potential harm or abuse placed in special measures

A care home that was failing to protect its residents from potential harm or abuse has been placed in special measures.

Date Published 29/09/2021

'Inspirational' play about lives of hidden carers heads to Oldham

A play about young carers in Salford that “knocked MPs sideways” comes to Oldham Coliseum Theatre next week (Wednesday 6 and Thursday, October 7) as part of a national tour.

Date Published 29/09/2021


Year-long project to explore poverty in Oldham gets underway

Members of the Oldham Poverty Truth Commission have met for the first time, to kick off a year-long exploration into the issue of poverty in Oldham.

Date Published 29/09/2021

Region launches plan to tackle gender-based violence

Greater Manchester has committed to tackling ‘another global pandemic’ in gender-based violence by setting out how it plans to confront the issue over the next decade.

Date Published 28/09/2021


Oldhamer Lindsay is national charity Pace's new CEO

National charity Pace (Parents Against Child Exploitation) has confirmed that Oldhamer Lindsay Dalton is to become CEO from Friday (October 1).

Date Published 28/09/2021

Oldham's Hope Singers are back in business!

Zoom choir practices are over for the Hope Singers from Oldham.

Date Published 27/09/2021


Sykes eyes special council meeting to discuss action on child sex exploitation report

The Leader of the Oldham Liberal Democrats has written to the Leader of the Council to seek her assurance that a special council meeting will be held in the autumn to discuss the...

Date Published 27/09/2021

New Taxi Board Game gives Oldham the nod

The sights and sounds of Oldham are set to feature in a brand new Greater Manchester edition of the increasingly popular Taxi Board Game.

Date Published 27/09/2021


Home Office asylum dispersal policy ‘riding roughshod’ over councils

The government has been accused of ‘riding roughshod’ over Greater Manchester leaders by housing asylum seekers in hotels with ‘minimal notice’ to local councils.

Date Published 27/09/2021

Ideas Fund announces funding for nine Oldham-based projects

The Ideas Fund has announced 42 projects it will be funding following the first round of grant applications received earlier this year, including NINE based in Oldham.

Date Published 27/09/2021


Petrol panic buying 'helps no one'

The government has confirmed it will suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations following recent panic buying.

Date Published 27/09/2021

Feeling fed up? Get down to the Chatter and Natter table in Oldham tomorrow

Chatty Café volunteers will provide a friendly and welcoming space to have a chat at the Chatter and Natter table, at ICC Costa Coffee on New Radcliffe Street in Oldham, tomorrow...

Date Published 27/09/2021


Injured woman rescued after Birchen Clough fall

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called by North West Ambulance Service to assist with an injured female walker who sustained a badly injured ankle in a fall at Birchen Clough...

Date Published 27/09/2021

Greener homes and a warmer winter for residents in 64 Oldham Council homes

A Chadderton estate has been given an eco-boost thanks to a scheme to improve the energy efficiency of homes.

Date Published 27/09/2021


Two open spaces to lose protection from development

Changes to Oldham’s local planning policy will see two areas lose protection from development once it comes into force.

Date Published 27/09/2021

Doctors ask for your support as they work through their busiest period

General practice staff are asking for patience and support as they work through their busiest ever period.

Date Published 26/09/2021


Legendary dance venue hosts huge mental health awareness event for pupils

A legendary dance venue in Manchester was transformed for a huge mental health awareness event for pupils across the city-region.

Date Published 26/09/2021

Volunteering for health research is a perfect way to help Greater Manchester NHS campaign celebrate its 10th birthday

An award-winning NHS campaign which has enabled over 10,000 people across Greater Manchester to take part in valuable health and care research is calling on others to help make a...

Date Published 26/09/2021


Here's our 12 tips to beat rising energy bills

The headlines are full of news about rising gas prices and energy company bailouts, as wholesale gas prices have increased by an astronomical 250% since January.

Date Published 26/09/2021

Redrow graduate Obi builds bug hotel and planter for Chadderton primary school

Redrow graduate Obi Ebizie checked into a Chadderton primary school to help build a bug hotel and planter to support pupils’ outdoor learning.

Date Published 25/09/2021


Public transport holding region back from being ‘world class’ – Burnham

Greater Manchester’s public transport system is the only thing holding it back from becoming a ‘world class’ city-region, says Andy Burnham.

Date Published 25/09/2021

Oldham's 16 and 17-year-olds urged to get life-saving Covid vaccine as NHS bookings open

Young people aged 16 and 17 in Oldham will be able to book their Covid-19 jabs through the National Booking Service from 6pm today (Friday) as the NHS vaccination programme pulls...

Date Published 24/09/2021


Oldham to come together to mark Black History Month

Oldham Council is set to celebrate Black History Month with a range of live events and activities.

Date Published 24/09/2021

Uppermill Band make the grade in national finals, and announce new Musical Director

Uppermill Band was proud to represent the North-West in the National Brass Band Finals 2nd Section.

Date Published 24/09/2021


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