News on the big screen

SHOPPERS will be kept up to date with the latest news thanks to a big screen in the town centre.

The 6ft screen will be put up at Tommyfield Market, facing down Albion Street.

Organisations such as Oldham College, Oldham Coliseum and University Campus Oldham will also be encouraged to use the screen.

If the pilot is successful other screens could be put up at sites across the borough.

Council leader Howard Sykes said: “Oldham is embracing change and the public broadcast screen will help the council to set out its vision for the borough as a place of choice, while keeping citizens informed of the latest news and ‘goings-on’ in their borough.”