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A map showing most of the blocked gullies in Springhead, Lees and Grotton. Image courtesy of Sam Al-Hamdani / Google Maps

'There are literal gardens growing out of our gullies'

Hundreds of gullies have been reported as blocked in Oldham, as residents and councillors complain the grids on their highways have started looking ‘more like gardens’.

Date Published 21/08/2025


Hathershaw's Class of '25 show exceptional resilience

The Hathershaw College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025.

Date Published 21/08/2025

Council employee left without money for food due to payroll error

Hannah was already finding it hard to cope.

Date Published 21/08/2025


Lots to celebrate at Blue Coat

There were huge celebrations at Blue Coat as students, their families and school staff celebrated an incredible set of GCSE results.

Date Published 21/08/2025

Hulme Grammar students' hard work pays off handsomely

There were lots of excellent results achieved by Hulme Grammar School's GCSE cohort of 2025.

Date Published 21/08/2025


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

The Oldham Academy North finishes award-winning year on a high

There was plenty to celebrate at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North as students picked up their GCSE results, marking the end of five years of hard work and determination. 

Date Published 21/08/2025


Calls to shut ‘unsafe road’ made following death

Locals are calling for the immediate closure of an ‘unsafe road’ following a fatal crash on the border of Oldham and Tameside this month.

Date Published 18/08/2025

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


Oldham Jobs Fair 2025 set to open doors to new opportunities

Oldham residents looking for their next career move are invited to meet local and regional employers, discover job opportunities, and get expert advice at this year’s Oldham Jobs...

Date Published 18/08/2025

It’s a wrap - happy outcome for fast food worker Ryan

An Oldham lad is one of 780 folks to overcome a flurry of problems and progress thanks to an Upturn programme.

Date Published 18/08/2025


Oldham Council blasted over new name for refurbished library and new town hall

Oldham Council’s leadership team has taken a tongue-lashing from several of its councillors over the decision to rename the newly-refurbished Old Library after a ‘local hero’.

Date Published 18/08/2025

Three arrests secured as police continue to tackle drugs supply in Oldham

After a thorough investigation into the distribution of controlled drugs, police officers from Operation Vulcan and the Oldham Complex Safeguarding Team executed a coordinated day...

Date Published 18/08/2025


GM Mayor Burnham to speak at Mahdlo breakfast

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will be the guest speaker at the next business breakfast organised by Mahdlo Youth Zone.

Date Published 18/08/2025

Jeremy Corbyn coming to Oldham as part of new party launch pitch

Jeremy Corbyn is holding an event in Oldham to pitch his new political party to local constituents.

Date Published 18/08/2025


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

Annie-May McGuinness celebrated her 104th birthday recently.

Date Published 18/08/2025

Police appeal follows recovery of woman's body from Strinesdale reservoir

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for witnesses following the recovery of the body of a woman from a reservoir in Oldham.

Date Published 15/08/2025


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


Join the Action Together Board of Trustees

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

Date Published 15/08/2025

Police engage with families during school holiday activity day in Derker

Greater Manchester Police officers from Operation Vulcan spent the day in Derker, for a community event in Stoneleigh Park.

Date Published 14/08/2025


A new neighbourhood on the way for Oldham?

The former site of two notorious schools could soon be transformed into a brand new neighbourhood in Oldham.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Chair of Governors 'so proud' of Oldham Sixth Form College A Level results

Oldham Sixth Form College once again celebrated outstanding A level and Vocational results.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Blue Coat Head's delight on another memorable A Level results day

Students and their families gathered at Blue Coat to celebrate their excellent A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Crompton House students excel again on A Level results day

Crompton House Sixth Form students have once again achieved an outstanding set of A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Hulme Grammar School celebrates outstanding A Level results

Hard work, resilience and commitment - key values of Hulme Grammar School - were on show today as students collected their A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

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


Part of iconic Chadderton mill complex to be transformed into warehouses

An iconic former cotton mill in Oldham that has helped provide jobs for the local community for more than a century could soon be getting a modern extension.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Avro football stadium greenlit for permanent expansion

Avro FC's football stadium in Oldham has been given the green light to permanently extend its seating and food offer.

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

Traders gear up for brand new Oldham market move

Traders in Oldham are gearing up for their ‘big move’ from the borough’s historic market location into a brand new space in the town centre.

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

‘New’ town hall due to open to public for first time after full cost of major refurb project revealed

Oldham’s ‘brand new’ town hall will open to the public for the first time this weekend after a multi-million pound restoration and refurb project at the Old Library.

Date Published 11/08/2025


Saddleworth Rangers Girls enjoy dream day out at the iconic Wembley Stadium

The Saddleworth Rangers Girls rugby team enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience when they took to the pitch at Wembley Stadium as mascots for Wigan in the Women’s Challenge Cup...

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


Hulme alumni opens doors for aspiring medics with exclusive Manchester Royal Infirmary placements

As A-level students across Oldham prepare to collect their results this Thursday, Hulme Grammar is celebrating a brand-new opportunity for Sixth Formers aiming for a career in...

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


Former pub ‘left to rot’ for years is finally demolished

An ‘eyesore’ building blighting a picturesque neighbourhood in Saddleworth has been demolished to make way for new homes.

Date Published 09/08/2025

Police issue appeal after woman dies after being found unconscious on road on Oldham/Tameside border

Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is appealing for information after a woman died after being found unconscious on a road on the...

Date Published 09/08/2025


Tandle Hill park rescue drama

At tea time on Saturday, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a lady who had slipped down a steep hill side in Tandle Hill...

Date Published 09/08/2025

‘Overpaid’ councillors speak out after payment error

Councillors in Oldham are calling for more details after it emerged some had been ‘overpaid’ for three years due to an administrative error.

Date Published 09/08/2025


Oldham woman evicted by FCHO

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been granted an injunction with power of arrest and evicted an Oldham woman following multiple incidents of violence, anti-social behaviour...

Date Published 09/08/2025

Dale Harris returns to Chadderton FC as CEO

Chadderton Football Club has announced the appointment of Dale Harris as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a bold and ambitious step forward for the club both on and off...

Date Published 06/08/2025


‘My clients are having to hop around lakes of water - it’s awful’: Beauty salon owner

A salon owner says her staff and customers have been plagued by ‘awful’ puddles of water on the pavement outside her business.

Date Published 06/08/2025

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


Unsafe fake Labubu dolls seized by Oldham Trading Standards

Oldham Council’s Trading Standards team has seized 104 counterfeit ‘Labubu’ dolls and accessories from local businesses, with a street value of between £800 and £1,000.

Date Published 06/08/2025

Police discover cannabis farm in St Mary's

A cannabis farm has been discovered in the St Mary’s area of Oldham.

Date Published 06/08/2025


Council chopped down trees 10 months ago, but the cuttings still remain

Last year trees were cut down as part of a big area clean-up in Oldham – but locals are still waiting for the debris to be taken away.

Date Published 05/08/2025

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


Pair sentenced for firearms offences in Oldham

Two men have been sentenced to 14 years and five months in prison following a shooting in Oldham in November 2024.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Royton friends set to take on 90-mile charity walk in memory of popular local dad

A group of close friends from Royton are taking on an emotional 90-mile walk in memory of local dad David Brearley, who sadly passed away at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice on March 19 this...

Date Published 04/08/2025


'A true green spaces champion' - Oldham Lib-Dem leader pays tribute to late Waterhead councillor Chris Dugdale

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has paid tribute to former Waterhead councillor Chris Dugdale, who sadly died on Friday, July 25. 

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

Oldham man caged after 150 wraps of crack cocaine were found during house search

A man from Oldham has been jailed for 21 months after police uncovered a quantity of drugs and cash during a routine arrest at his home.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Police probe follows Chadderton pepper-spraying incident

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for help in identifying witnesses after a man and a woman were pepper-sprayed in Chadderton.

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


Six arrests secured as police Operation Vulcan drive continues to tackle drug importation in Derker area

Six people were arrested following door-smashing warrants in Oldham yesterday (Wednesday) as part of work tackling the importation of drugs into the area.

Date Published 28/07/2025

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


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