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Green Party campaigners in Saddleworth are urging the council, businesses and individuals to make more use of reusable face masks after a huge increase of single-use face masks...
Date Published 12/05/2021
Primary school applications are much lower in Oldham this year – and Oldham Council is urging parents and carers with school age eligible children to make their application if...
In celebration of International Nurses Day today (May 12), a mental health and learning disabilities NHS Trust has turned an iconic image of Florence Nightingale, the founder of...
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has renewed her call for an independent public inquiry to address the deaths of people claiming social security.
Double yellow lines introduced to tackle problem parking around Dovestone Reservoir are to be made permanent.
New analysis released today (Tuesday) by Diabetes UK shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Greater Manchester has increased from 178,825 to 183,376 since last...
Date Published 11/05/2021
A nursery group which cares for children in Oldham and across Greater Manchester has relaunched with a programme of investment and development to help young people to thrive.
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16), Manchester United Foundation will be running a week-long promotion about all-things ‘wellbeing’.
Children from Alexandra Park primary school marked Deaf Awareness Week last week.
Date Published 10/05/2021
Springhead-based Toni Frost, from Esquiress Ceremonies, has been nominated in the Rising Star category by the 2021 Celebrant Industry Awards (TCIA).
Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to walk 5k (3.1 miles) on either June 12 or 13 – in celebration, reflection, or love to help people with cancer.
The Post Office is re-opening Holts Post Office at a new location - the Holts Variety Store, at 8 Near Birches Parade.
More than £11m has been invested to upgrade two energy sites in Oldham and Rochdale which help keep many thousands of people warm in their homes.
POINT, an Oldham-based charity which supports children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities and their families, has been able to quickly shake off the trauma...
Newly re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has put a transport revolution across Greater Manchester at the centre of plans for his second term.
As a schoolgirl in 1930s’ Oldham, Hilda Bardsley picked Canada as her destination for an essay about an imaginary journey.
Boots and Superdrug are among pharmacies providing ‘safe spaces’ for victims of domestic abuse.
It’s mental health awareness week (May 10-16) and two Oldham secondary schools have been praised after receiving national recognition for their mental health support for pupils.
Portraits of two famous Oldhamers are set to feature in Gallery Oldham’s first exhibition open to walk in visitors once lockdown restrictions hopefully start to ease further.
Seven in ten UK adults (70 per cent) said being close to nature improves their mood, according to a new survey into its effects on mental health.
Following Oldham’s dramatic election shock in the early hours – which saw council leader Sean Fielding lose his seat – the question of his successor looms large.
The Department for Transport has denied claims its plans to scrap a key rail link between Southport and Manchester have been called “undeliverable” by its own consultants.
Date Published 09/05/2021
Award-winning supermarket Aldi has opened the doors to its renowned Aldi Wine Club.
Greater Manchester Police understands there is concern over increased dog theft incidents across the UK.
Stagecoach Manchester is celebrating 25 years of serving communities and connecting people across Greater Manchester, with a special livery bus featuring 30 of its longest serving...
Date Published 08/05/2021
The Donkey Sanctuary is inviting people to become part of its intrepid team of runners in this year’s London Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, October 3.
With cold weather seemingly set firm and travel to far away places still in doubt, many may wonder will they ever get that warm, summer glow on their body?
Date Published 07/05/2021
Hero solo Atlantic rower Frank Rothwell has enjoyed a busy week in the spotlight after appearing on BBC Breakfast television this morning and on ITV actress Linda Robson’s...
Lockdown has affected us all in different ways.
Hospice volunteer Margaret Wright has signed up the ladies in her family for Dr Kershaw’s ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’ this June for will be a joint bid to raise much-needed funds.
