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The Oldham Evening Chronicle's biggest stories of the last week, (Saturday 18th January).
Date Published 18/01/2020
The cost of car insurance in Manchester is at a two-year high, edging closer towards the most expensive on record, according to new data published today.
An ambitious plan to transform Oldham, including creating more than 2,000 new homes in the town centre, 1,000 new jobs and 100 apprenticeship opportunities, is set to be approved...
Date Published 17/01/2020
People living in Oldham are to benefit from new technology that allows their health and social care records to be shared securely with the professionals involved in their care.
Tougher action needed to curb ‘frightening’ rise in social media related mental health issues amongst young people, warns BMA responding to Royal College of Psychiatrists report.
The incident happened near to the Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop just before 6am this morning (17th January).
The girl was walking through an alley off Birch Road at around 5pm, when she was pushed to the ground by a man who raped her.
Date Published 16/01/2020
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, who has been a longterm campaigner for improvements to local rail services, has welcomed the news that Northern Rail is to...
A major road in Oldham will be closed for a week from Middleton Road to the A627 Elk Mill roundabout.
During the Queen’s Speech Debate on the environment, Oldham West and Royton MP has stressed the need for the UK to undergo a Green Industrial Revolution.
Your Oldham Evening Chronicle is back in print from today for a special one-off edition looking back at 2019 across the borough.
Date Published 15/01/2020
Ian Hopkins, the chief constable of GMP, has denied claims the force tried to stop the critical report on Operation Augusta.
Plans to charge the most polluting vehicles using Greater Manchester’s roads could still go ahead amid delays and an ‘impasse’ over funding.
Customers at Specsavers in Oldham have donated 2,000 pairs of glasses throughout 2019.
Ahead of National Pothole Day today, the Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the Government to deliver on it's manifesto pledge to provide £2 billion in funding to fill...
A man has been charged after stabbings in Manchester City Centre that saw five people injured.
It’s high marks for nine Oldham primary schools after recent glowing reports from Ofsted Inspectors.
A DYNAMIC group of ladies have launched into the New Year with a unique plan to provide the homeless with lovingly crafted handmade sleep mats.
Date Published 14/01/2020
Two men from Oldham and 15 year old boy have been charged following a series of violent robberies in Manchester City Centre.
As the weather takes a turn for the worse with storms Atiyah and Brendon wreaking havoc across the country this week, it’s important to remember the hazardous implications that...
A review's found victims of child grooming rings were 'let down' by Greater Manchester Police.
Cat lovers across the UK are being invited to nominate their furry friends for the biggest event in the feline year – the National Cat Awards 2020.
A weather warning has been put in place across Oldham as parts of the UK continue to be battered by Storm Brendan.
Date Published 13/01/2020
Patients at three of Oldham’s major medical centres have been struggling to get through to staff because the phone lines are ‘failing’ to connect, it’s been revealed.
PEOPLE in Oldham are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease.
Keir Starmer MP, the frontrunner in the Labour Leadership Election made his 5th visit to Oldham, on Saturday.
The compelling peal of the ancient bells sounding across the valleys summonsed villagers to celebrate the life of their very own laughing policemen...
Oldham-born Tony Prince or 'The Royal Ruler' on Radio Caroline and Radio Luxembourg is auctioning off memorabilia including some Beatles classics.
A VILLLAGE paid a silent tribute to a much-loved community champion Mary Isherwood, who ran Delph Chippy with her husband Graham.
Shortly before 6.20pm last night (Sunday 12 January 2020), police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed on Market Street.
