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The University of Salford will help to bring forward the ‘Eden of the North’ after it was named as a partner on the ambitious Oldham-based project.
Date Published 17/04/2020
Mecca Oldham has today announced that it has teamed up with online parking marketplace, YourParkingSpace, to offer free car parking spaces to the town's NHS workers.
No-one knows how long society will be battling Coronavirus, or how it will look once the crisis is over.
A film maker turned author has pledged to donate a chunk of the profits from his brand new book, ‘Butcher Boy’, to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
A school community is in deep shock after the tragic death of Barrie Ashley, described as a man “with a heart of gold.”
Paul Barnes, Facilities Officer at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and a part-time poet, has created a special Coronavirus poem to help rally the nation and show support for the NHS during...
Kind-hearted Rose Knipe and her colleagues at Tesco in Failsworth dropped off bags full of groceries to the hard-working key workers at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
Date Published 16/04/2020
Community testing for all care home staff and residents has started in Oldham as the borough becomes one of the first to roll out Covid-19 testing in such facilities.
The newly-formed Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council, which raises awareness of the issues faced by blind and partially sighted people, is looking for enthusiastic visually...
Warm-hearted Kad Sharif is continuing to do his bit to help Oldhamers get the better of the dreaded Coronavirus outbreak.
Thirteen-year-old Newman College student Matthew Senior has ADHD.
Oldham Council has slashed the price of burials and cremations by £100 for six months to support bereaved families.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), the UK’s largest Muslim youth group will be showing support to Covid-19 heroes across the country in by joining together in prayer...
Date Published 15/04/2020
Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has warned over two thirds of the region’s hospitality and leisure businesses could go under if the Government’s...
To mark the Peak District National Park countdown to its special anniversary year, a special download of sounds and voices is to be released on Friday, April 17.
So, what is life really like for Brits living abroad facing different challenges under lockdown?
Date Published 14/04/2020
The Northern Roots Oldham Garden has been selected to feature at the rescheduled RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in September of this year.
Oldhamer John Flanagan has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Leeds Trinity University thanks to his unstinting charity work amongst the poor, infirm and homeless in the...
Oldham’s mayor has broken the Government coronavirus lockdown - to play the good fairy to deserving causes.
Millions of people up and down the country take to their doorsteps and balconies each Thursday to join in the weekly #ClapForCarers, but last week social care bosses throughout...
Bargain-hunting drinkers snapped up cut price ale in just two hours all for a good cause on Good Friday.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Howard Sykes MBE has brought a promise made by the Mayor of Greater Manchester to the attention of Oldham Council.
Oldhamers may have heard about Sister Susie sewing shirts for soldiers in World War One, but thousands of volunteers across the nation are sewing scrubs for the NHS amidst the...
Getting children involved in cooking from an early age can help them to develop the skills they need to plan and cook healthy meals throughout their lives as well as overcoming...
Date Published 12/04/2020
Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans is appealing for donations from local residents to help ensure its volunteers can continue to support people struggling to cope during...
A local church and charity has received a generous donation to contribute to its coronavirus response.
Date Published 11/04/2020
With the Easter bank holiday weekend quickly approaching, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our...
Foodbanks across Greater Manchester will share £200,000 to help replenish their stocks amid growing demand caused by coronavirus.
Date Published 10/04/2020
Two of Saddleworth’s top venues are offering free chef-prepared meals for the vulnerable and complimentary bedrooms to key workers.
Dr Kershaw’s has launched two new virtual Easter Competitions to help families beat the isolation blues.
Date Published 09/04/2020
