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Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has stated that over half of the 14,633 people receiving Universal Credit (UC) in her constituency started to claim social...
Date Published 22/01/2021
A distraught animal lover has launched a heartfelt awareness campaign to protect animals after the horrific death of her 12-year-old pony.
Multi-million pound funding proposals aimed at improving and developing rail stations and the bus network, delivering more electric vehicle charging points and working up plans...
Two Oldham community champions, described as “amazing people", have received Mayor Ginny Alexander’s appreciation award.
Four top rotary clubs are urging residents to oppose proposed Oldham Council funding cuts to the town’s youth hub Mahdlo.
Date Published 21/01/2021
Industrious Dovestone WI have raised a staggering £11,000 in donations for their 'Fabric into Food' initiative of reusable face coverings.
An Oldham youth centre has been boosted by a donation from housebuilder Redrow towards a state-of-the-art sensory space.
More than one-fifth (21 per cent) of 16 to 25-year-olds in Great Manchester say they feel “unable to cope with life” since the pandemic, warns a new Prince’s Trust report today...
Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday Band Contests have been cancelled for the second year running.
Traffic converging on Saddleworth’s most isolated village have brought chaos across the community today, with queues backing for several miles in each direction.
Date Published 20/01/2021
Oldham’s hero grandad Frank Rothwell has passed the halfway mark in his solo 3,000 mile Atlantic row, with donations now reaching £600,000 towards his remarkable target of...
Oldham’s heroes of the hills are mourning the passing of one of their staunchest past team members.
Schools across Greater Manchester can still claim a share of 2021 hours of FREE physical activity sessions during the national COVID-19 lockdown, thanks to leading local provider...
Mental health specialist Pathlight is organising a special online festival to raise spirits during this winter lockdown, whilst also raising funds for Mind, the mental health...
Residents of all care homes in Oldham will have received the coronavirus vaccine by the end of this week.
The rollout of the country’s coronavirus vaccination programme appears to be off to a stellar start.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has said the Government must keep its promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ to help the hospitality sector through the pandemic.
Plans for a new library and canopy walkway at an Oldham high school have been given the green light by planning chiefs.
These new images show how a secondary school set to open in Middleton next year could look.
Coronavirus rapid testing for people without symptoms has started in Oldham, supported by more than 100 soldiers.
Oyez, Oyez... kindly bearded town crier Marcus Emms is renowned for announcing joyous events across the community.
Date Published 19/01/2021
An under-threat bus route, which was proposed for complete withdrawal only last autumn, will increase in frequency from April after passenger levels on a temporary service showed...
Last year Oldham Council launched a consultation to see if a selective licensing scheme for private landlords is needed in selected areas of the borough.
The winners of a photography competition aimed at challenging negative stereotypes of older people will have their work shown to thousands of people from this week.
Date Published 18/01/2021
The blight of unsightly and what have been described as 'complete eyesore' 5G masts has struck in Oldham again.
Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind have just launched #TOGMIND30DayChallenge, encouraging potential fundraisers to support their local mental health charity by getting active.
Passenger numbers on the Metrolink are not expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels ‘for several years’ as concerns remain over its long-term future.
More than 100,000 concessionary pass holders whose tram and train add-on is due to expire are being encouraged not to travel to renew their pass.
Kate Foster, Oldham Community Leisure’s (OCL) Quality and Compliance Manager, has swapped her desk and clip board for PPE and syringes.
An ‘eclectic’ set of fresh items have been donated to St Thomas' in Delph to boost their appeal to help refurbish the cash-strapped church.
