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A funeral director's office in Failsworth is inviting local people of all ages to send their messages to 'heaven' using a special new postbox at its Partington Street base.
Date Published 02/03/2023
A 'Community Fridge' pilot project has been launched in Greenacres.
Greater Manchester Police Sergeant Damieon Hartley-Pickles will run 26 one-mile laps around Oldham on Saturday week (March 11), with all sponsorship money raised going to Mahdlo...
As the end of the school day arrives for one primary in Oldham, cars are already queueing nose to tail on the road outside.
Locally-based small businesses will benefit as theatres, museums and festivals are among 40 organisations set to receive more than £13m from the latest round of Greater...
Concerns have been raised about claims that the Oldham Coliseum building is 'riddled with asbestos'.
Date Published 28/02/2023
Mossley Community Centre’s SOS project secured the most votes at the latest Mossley SOUP event, receiving £1,484 raised by event attendees.
Oldhamers and Saddleworth villagers have been praised for their warm-hearted support for a bumper double-headed charity appeal.
Emotions are likely to be running high once again tonight (Monday) at an Oldham Council Cabinet meeting where the future of Oldham Coliseum will be discussed.
Date Published 27/02/2023
Proposals to increase council tax in Oldham which will see residents’ annual bills rise by at least £47 are set to be debated by councillors.
A Chronicle reader from London has come across a spectacular gold medallion from almost a century ago, and is hoping to shed some further light on its Oldham origins.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise and The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service have been renamed following the Accession of King Charles III.
Date Published 26/02/2023
A young cat was happy to be reunited with his owner after being rescued from his captivity on a high perch in Middleton.
Date Published 25/02/2023
Controversial plans for hundreds of homes in the Saddleworth countryside have been approved again - despite concerns over the dangers of a former mineshaft and ‘ugly’ houses.
Date Published 24/02/2023
More families and residents who are struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis could benefit from Oldham Council’s renewed household bulky waste collection contract.
A Delph woman who has been battling for a diagnosis for seven years has bared all to raise awareness of a hidden and devastating condition - and the resulting images are now on...
This week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (February 24, 2023).
Oldham-born and raised author Judith Cook has written and released her second book.
Date Published 23/02/2023
When it comes to things that make your skin crawl, discovering a rat in your house or back garden probably tops the list.
Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Debbie Abrahams, is backing her party’s plans to increase the number of PCSOs across the North West as new analysis shows their numbers...
The Citizen's Advice Bureau has seen unwelcome record demand for support on cost-of-living issues in 2023, particularly compared to previous years.
Date Published 21/02/2023
West End diva Rosemary Ashe is set to pay tribute to Oldham-born and raised national treasure Dora Bryan in 'Adorable Dora' - a theatre show which is heading to the Millgate Arts...
Date Published 20/02/2023
After more than a hundred years performing to generations of Oldhamers – the Coliseum Theatre is preparing for its last curtain call.
Date Published 18/02/2023
Great Places Housing Group is teaming up with award-winning charity Manchester Histories to run a local history project to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Gateways to...
Date Published 17/02/2023
This week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (February 17, 2023).
Oldham Council are paying tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, by planting roses named after them at parks and...
Date Published 16/02/2023
A new £5m bridge which would link Oldham and Tameside across the Medlock Valley has been given the green light.
The Failsworth branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL), formerly the British Legion, has been re-born after more than 40 years, and was re-launched at a special event this week.
The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team assisted the North West Ambulance Service with the location, treatment and evacuation of a male who had collapsed while out walking in the...
There will be bunting and street parties across Oldham as families and friends come together in May this year to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.