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Delegates at Usdaw’s annual conference in Blackpool gave workers from Shop Direct a standing ovation in a show of solidarity as they fight to save their jobs.
Date Published 24/04/2018
Four youngsters have been detained by police on suspicion of a number of offences after a fire was started at Dovestone Reservoir near Oldham on Friday afternoon.
Date Published 23/04/2018
Police investigating an attack at Derker Metrolink Tram Stop just over a month ago have charged a teenage boy.
Women inspired by the heroic efforts of participants at yesterday’s Virgin Money London Marathon are being urged to take on their own fitness challenge by entering Cancer Research...
He may still only be seven years of age, but already four years of training appears to be paying off for talented young street dancer Brody Hibbert.
Date Published 20/04/2018
Oldham Council has urged residents to ensure their postal vote is kept safe as the town prepares to go to polls.
Firefighters last night (Thursday) managed to bring the blaze on moorland above Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth under control.
Date Published 19/04/2018
The Leader of the Opposition and of the Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has expressed his disappointment and frustration over figures revealed through a...
Thanks to our friends at Ginger Pigeon Promotions, the Chronicle has got THREE sets of FOUR 'Atmosphere' festival tickets available to give away in our latest brilliant...
Date Published 18/04/2018
Legendary Oldham live music venue Whittle's is reopening on Friday, April 27.
An influential 10-strong group which includes Oldham's two MPs, the Council leader, Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham and high-ranking union officials, have joined forces to issue...
Partners working on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) for pregnancy and baby loss, including stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands, have published a report to...
Oldham Council invited residents to celebrate the completion of a natural wooden sculpture in Uppermill Gardens.
Local MP Jim McMahon has reacted angrily to the news that Lloyds Bank plans to close its branch in Royton.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the recovery of the body of a woman from a reservoir just outside Oldham.
An Oldham man has been jailed for attempting to steal over £321,000 by selling 21 fake car insurance policies and making 18 fraudulent motor insurance claims for fictional car...
Date Published 16/04/2018
Oldham Council has reminded residents about Get Oldham Working’s Career and Apprenticeship Fair next Wednesday, following two recent closure announcements.
Date Published 13/04/2018
After the government instructed employers with more than 200 employees to release the average pay for men and women, Hopwood Hall College have published one of the smallest gaps...
Greater Manchester Police are to be investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct over what contact they had prior to the death of an Oldham woman in February 2018.
The head of policing in Oldham has moved to reassure members of the public that there are measures in place tackle crime in the town.
Date Published 12/04/2018
Labour’s two MP’s who represent Oldham have reacted with shock and devastation at yesterday's (Wednesday) news that online retailer Shop Direct is to close both warehouses in...
Retailer Carpetright has announced plans which will see 92 stores closing their doors for the final time - including one at the Elk Mill retail park in Oldham - as part of a...
Following yesterday’s shock announcement that Shop Direct will be closing its Shaw depot in 2020, the leader of the opposition and of the Liberal Democrat group, Shaw councillor...
Mike Cattlin, from the Blue Onion cafe on Henshaw Street, Oldham, has spoken of his disgust at the contents of a press release from Oldham Council, one which he says makes claims...
Date Published 11/04/2018
Emotions are running high after digital retailer Shop Direct confirmed plans to close its three Greater Manchester fulfilment centres - two of which are in Oldham - in a move...
Legendary Oldham live music venue Whittle’s has announced that it has closed down.
Three teenagers will go on trial in September accused of attempted murder after a man was attacked at the Freehold Metrolink stop.
A teenager has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a teenage girl in Oldham.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was stabbed in Oldham.
Date Published 10/04/2018
This inaugural event takes place on Saturday, June 30 with six hours of entertainment featuring an eclectic mix of musical genres from tributes to Britney Spears, Lionel Richie...
