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As the national lockdown lifts this week and so-called non-essential shops open once more in time for Christmas, Liberal Democrat councillors are asking local shoppers to consider...
Date Published 03/12/2020
The next Groundwork Prince's Trust 13-week personal development programme will start on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Date Published 02/12/2020
Oldham Council is lighting its Civic Centre yellow as part of a national moment of silence for this year’s National Grief Awareness Week (December 2-8).
Oldham's legendary Leeds Rhinos rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield MBE has begun a massive charity challenge as he has pledged to run seven marathons in seven days in support of...
A leading homeless health campaigner from Oldham has called on Matt Hancock to make vaccinating the homeless against COVID-19 a top priority – before their low immune systems and...
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has re-opened all of its venues today (Wednesday).
A huge housing estate could be built on a former pallet works next door to the contentious new site for Saddleworth School.
Roughyeds regular Howard Mayers, who supports his home-town rugby league team with his wife Hazel and small boys Leo (9) and Sam (6), won't forget Covid-19 in a hurry.
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan will host a free virtual Q&A with 70-year-old Oldham hero Frank Rothwell before he sets off on a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic...
Health secretary Matt Hancock has been accused by a Manchester MP of ‘punishing’ the city and the wider region by imposing tougher lockdown restrictions than in London.
Tis the season to ‘still’ be jolly – that’s the message from Oldham Council this Christmas as it prepares to host an alternative festive programme for residents to enjoy.
Ten restaurants located in one of Oldham’s Tier 3 designated areas have had no cases of coronavirus attributable to visiting or working in their establishments, says a hotelier.
Despite Covid restrictions and bad weather, Saddleworth’s famous charity Santa Dash became a joyful scramble.
The generous-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has donated £500 to Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre to underpin her backing for small theatre groups.
Date Published 30/11/2020
Junior fundraiser, Noah Price will be cycling his way to Christmas Day... without leaving his family garage.
From Tuesday, December 1 through to Thursday, December 24, Oldham Coliseum Theatre will air a short play responding to a festive theme each day on its social media channels.
Date Published 29/11/2020
Participants in Greater Manchester’s first COVID-19 vaccine study have spoken about their personal experience and why they wanted to get involved.
Oldham's Connor Coulston has been announced as a winner in the hugely prestigious Ingram Prize art awards.
The impact of fraud can be both financially and emotionally devastating.
Date Published 28/11/2020
The Oldham Liberal Democrat Group has welcomed the Oldham Council meeting outcome to postpone the decision on whether to approve the controversial plan to build housing on the...
The Greater Manchester Mayor’s A Bed Every Night homelessness reduction scheme is being extended after a charity warned numbers seeking help have rocketed during the pandemic.
Greater Manchester’s plans to bring the local bus network into public ownership have been approved for further public consultation to consider the effects of Covid-19.
Date Published 27/11/2020
Cultural leaders across Manchester are calling for a re-think by government to allow venues to safely re-open when the city is put into Tier 3 next week.
Polling commissioned by a cross-party group of MPs has found overwhelming backing across the UK for a job creation programme that will reshape day-to-day life, restructure local...
This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (November 27).
Liberal Democrat Councillor and District Lead for Shaw and Crompton, Diane Williamson, has said: “Happy Lancashire day to all Lancastrians.”
‘Tis the season to spread Christmas cheer as First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) gives tenants the chance to win a luxury hamper worth over £150.
The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) Co-Chairs Lou Cordwell and Mo Isap, and Cllr Elise Wilson, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Portfolio Lead...
Chadderton will pay its respects on Friday to a couple happily married for 52 years, until a Covid infection ended both their lives.
Date Published 26/11/2020
Fitness enthusiast Tom McHugh is hoping to raise £1000 for a mental health charity by walking to Snowdonia from Oldham.
