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The Government will work with operators to make it mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England, the Transport Secretary announced...
Date Published 05/06/2020
A new cabinet post has been created for a councillor who will be responsible for overseeing how Oldham recovers in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Oldham Council staff and contractors worked “quickly and safely”, removing a wooden bridge spanning Church Road, Uppermill,and opening the road in less than a day to pedestrians...
Date Published 04/06/2020
Barbecues on open moorland should be banned by law, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has said as the fire service is strained by serious blazes.
To the editor,
The owner of the Oldham Evening Chronicle has written to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to highlight the struggles of local independent media.
Sadly passed away on Thursday 28th May 2020 aged 92 years.
Royton born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has lived on Tenerife more than twenty years. Here she shares the latest update from one of oldhamers favourite holiday hotspots.
The McDonald's at Elk Mill Retail Park in Oldham had to be shut yesterday because of the sheer number of people queuing up to get their fast food fix.
A special Oldham health and social care team carrying out vital patient care and support at local care homes during the Covid-19 crisis have been praised.
Jim McMahon, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and Oldham West and Royton MP, marked World Bicycle Day yesterday (Wednesday) with a letter to Oldham Council encouraging them...
Contentious proposals to build a three-storey extension to a care home have been approved by planning chiefs despite more than 60 objections.
Lockdown has ‘pretty much ended’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘significantly weakened’ social distancing guidelines, says Greater Manchester’s deputy mayor.
Greater Manchester leaders have pledged to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with local black communities in the wake of the ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd.
Date Published 03/06/2020
Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dovestone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough.
Mick Harwood and two music fanatic mates are hoping to raise £3,500 for the Oldham Foodbank in September when they stage what promises to be an epic 'Oldham Rocks the Foodbank'...
Ambitions, a group run by volunteers based in Oldham and Tameside, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive...
Warm-hearted Oldham teenager Ibrahim Yousaf is celebrating after winning a hugely prestigious Young Fundraiser of the Year award from the Institute of Fundraising.
Saddleworth Round Table are adding a nostalgic touch to their Oldham Foodbank collection on Saturday.
Citizens Advice Oldham, working in collaboration with Citizens Advice Stockport, Rochdale and Trafford, has continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus...
Did you witness an armed robbery in Greengate, Middleton?
Three young sisters from a primary school in the heart of Oldham recently took part in the nationwide 2.6 Challenge, for a cause very close to their hearts.
Oldham Council has launched a toolkit of posters and signs to support businesses and organisations to re-open safely.
Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has reacted to the ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19’ review published yesterday (Tuesday) by Public Health England.
First Manchester is launching an update to its mobile app that will enable customers across the region to live track the location of their next bus and its available capacity, as...
Over 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding the closure of Dovestone Reservoir, which has been plagued by traffic chaos and other problems in recent weeks.
Heavy rain has assisted firefighters tackling a large moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir.
A respected doctor and a community champion have appealed directly to Andy Burnham and an MP in a bid to resolve ongoing chaos at an Oldham beauty spot.
The leader of Rochdale council has urged the home secretary to set out her plans for deporting three convicted grooming gang members.
Residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed as ten fire engines are tackling a fire near to Pots and Pans in Greenfield.
Date Published 02/06/2020
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