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The Education Policy Institute’s 2020 Annual report on the state of education in England recently found that the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in...
Date Published 09/09/2020
Coronavirus infections are on the rise again in Oldham’s biggest hotspot, making it the third highest neighbourhood for cases in Greater Manchester.
Traffic cops often feature in television shows, but the reality is that the traffic officers forming the thin blue line are often too few and grossly underfunded, and the Liberal...
Saddleworth School’s new headteacher said he is ‘excited’ to return after three years away from the school as he thanked staff and pupils for working so hard to make the site...
Saddleworth’s intrepid adventurer Frank Rothwell, 70, has stepped up training ahead of his daunting challenge of rowing the Atlantic solo for raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research...
Date Published 08/09/2020
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, is backing calls from Alzheimer’s Society to improve the support available for carers of people living with dementia, especially...
Businesses in Oldham that have previously had to remain closed due to coronavirus can reopen from today (8th August).
A new crackdown on speedsters could mean a 20 mph limit across Saddleworth villages.
A number of schools across Greater Manchester, including in Oldham, have already had to send pupils home to isolate after positive COVID-19 cases in the school.
The green and pleasant hills of Saddleworth are proving rich pickings when they come up for sale, a top auction house has revealed.
During Organ Donation Week (today, September 7 to 13), NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people...
The Oldham Liberal Democrats have welcomed the creation of a new £400million Brownfield Land fund, from which £81.1 million will be made available to the 10 Greater Manchester...
Oldham’s mayor Ginny Alexander cannot attend townsfolks personal celebrations because of coronavirus restrictions but she ensures she marks their day with a special card and...
I am writing to ask your readers to join us on October 23 and take part in the UK’s biggest and boldest pink fundraiser, wear it pink.
Date Published 07/09/2020
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Manchester.
As schools return in the North West, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs...
Following an unprecedented long spell of family time, children are now returning to school and adults are returning to their workplaces.
Two village cricket teams are under investigation after their match was abandoned because of unruly behaviour on the pitch.
Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, detailing three key asks based on Oldham’s experience of...
A Facebook campaign seeking answers is gathering momentum after a much-loved four-year-old chihuahua dog was killed in Oldham.
The EnterprisingYou (EY) programme has proved crucial to the self-employed following the Covid-19 outbreak by providing support to self-employed businesses, particularly those hit...
The unassuming heroes of the Saddleworth hills rallied to a call from the North West Ambulance Service with reports of people shouting for help in the Dovestone area.
Harry Kewell's reign as Latics head coach got off to a dream start thanks to a hugely impressive 3-0 Carabao Cup first round win against Carlisle.
Oldham Council officials have moved to stop fly-tipping at the aptly named Crime Lane.
The Manchester Arena Inquiry main hearings will commence today (Monday) at Manchester Magistrates Court.
Oldham’s Mayor Ginny Alexander and her consort husband Adrian are taking a bow after linking the Brit Theatre to the town's famous boxing luminary.
Date Published 06/09/2020
The National Lottery’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund has bolstered a programme to protect rough sleepers from COVID-19 by adding £8,000 to “amazing” public donations from...
The Chancellor has thanked Britons for helping protect thousands of jobs across the UK after statistics revealed that more than 100 million meals were eaten as part of the...
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has responded to the announcement from Government yesterday (Friday 4 September) of further easement of restrictions on businesses...
Date Published 05/09/2020
The Oldham Liberal Democrat Group has echoed the recent call of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, for more local action over litter by tabling a motion at the next meeting...
