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This year Britain’s waterways celebrate 50 years of renaissance – turning from a national disgrace into a national treasure with the power to improve the happiness and wellbeing...
Date Published 04/07/2018
A further day of industrial action by GMB paramedics takes place today (Wednesday) - the third day of action following the strikes last week.
United Utilities is providing a second helicopter to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) efforts fighting the wildfires on Saddleworth Moor.
Police were called to reports of a large disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester last night (Tuesday), involving men suspected of carrying weapons.
Police are searching for a wanted man from North Manchester.
A single mum from Oldham who was warned by a judge to “go home and tell her children she might be jailed” has been sent to prison for causing injury by dangerous driving and...
Exciting £35 million plans to deliver 30 acres of employment space, community leisure and housing in Hollinwood have moved a step closer as work to dismantle a redundant gasholder...
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire in Oldham last night (Monday).
Date Published 03/07/2018
The current heatwave has seen temperatures topping 30C in many parts of the country.
Three members of an Oldham family have been handed sentences ranging from jail time to a community order for the role they played in the supply of drugs across the town.
This Catch the Bus Week (July 2-8), all 18 commercial bus companies across Greater Manchester have come together to launch OneBus, reaffirming their commitment to improving bus...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have given an update on the situation on Saddleworth Moor as fire crews continue to battle the blaze, well over a week after it first...
Across the country we’ve enjoyed a heatwave in June, with lots of sun to soak up.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has confirmed she’ll be restricting her availability over the summer as she goes into hospital for hip replacement surgery.
Oldham Council’s recently-appointed leader Cllr Sean Fielding has additionally been appointed Greater Manchester’s new Lead for Education, Skills and Work.
As the moorland fires on Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill near Bolton rumble on well into a second week, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are now being stretched...
An Imam from Rochdale has been told he’ll spend the next year and five months behind bars after he admitted to a string of attacks against children he was supposed to be teaching.
The government has today (Monday) published a report recommending ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of meningococcal disease.
Date Published 02/07/2018
A former head teacher at an Oldham school has been told she’ll never be allowed to teach again after being banned for life for a string of offences including explicit pornography...
Firefighters and the Army are back on Saddleworth Moor this morning (Monday) as the moorland fires continue to rumble on into a second week.
An Oldham woman is in a 'stable' condition in hospital after suffering serious head injuries when she was struck by a double decker bus in York city centre.
Barely a year after opening its doors for the first time, Oldham town centre cat cafe Cat-A-Tonic has announced its closure date.
Date Published 01/07/2018
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service say their crews will remain at Saddleworth Moor until tomorrow evening (Saturday) at least while they continue to battle the major fire...
Date Published 29/06/2018
A group of Oldham youngsters were joined by the town’s Mayor for a special event designed to teach them about a number of different safety topics, such as the dangers and...
Oldham sun-worshippers will be delighted to hear that there’s no real sign of the current heatwave ending any time soon.
One of Oldham’s most recognisable and popular landmarks – the clock tower at Werneth Primary School – has been restored to its former glory.
Local fund-raising hopefuls have been encouraged to join Meningitis Now and tackle the Three Peaks Challenge, where you will climb the highest mountains in Wales, England and...
Oldham Council officials have been out in force, targeting a small minority of residents and business owners still think they can get away with not tidying up after themselves and...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has urged people to take extra care as it comes under intense pressure due to the ongoing moorland fires in the area and other...
Dr Kershaw's Hospice has been short-listed for a prestigious national award for its Hospice at Home service.
Date Published 28/06/2018
