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Royton-born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has lived in one of Oldhamers' favourite holiday hot spots for more than 20 years.
Date Published 22/05/2020
Today (Friday May 22, 2020) marks the third year anniversary of the atrocity that took place at the Manchester Arena back in May 2017.
A memorial to an Oldham philanthropist and the town’s first female councillor could be restored to its former glory after decades of vandalism and theft.
Three years ago today the Manchester Arena bomb brought terror and devastation to the community. Here KEN BENNETT who covered the aftermath, reprises a piece he wrote for the...
More than 4,100 Oldham residents have been given vital aid and support by the Oldham community response during the Covid 19 crisis.
Date Published 21/05/2020
“Don’t let anxiousness about catching COVID-19 or guilt around bothering the NHS at a busy time, stop you from seeking help and receiving vital medication.”
16-64 year-olds in Oldham East and Saddleworth claiming unemployment related benefits has risen to 5,210.
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“We have a lot of customers who are making decisions about whether to eat or whether to put their heating or the electric on.”
Metrolink services will begin running more frequently amid growing passenger numbers – but tram travel will no longer be free for NHS and social care workers.
Oldham Council leader Sean Fielding has said the borough is looking to be one of the first to implement the government's "Track and Trace" initiative.
Oldham Council say that individual headteachers will decide when and in what form their schools will open as lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
Date Published 20/05/2020
Carolyn Wilkins, Chief Executive of Oldham Council has thanked the borough's teachers in a video posted this morning.
Oldham Council is expected to outline plans to re-open schools in the borough this afternoon.
Passed away after a short illness on 19th May.
People are being warned by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service not to go swimming in reservoirs as the government eases lockdown measures allowing unlimited outdoor...
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to ramp up mental health support for health and care staff in Oldham to ensure 'world-class' support for those tackling the...
Levels of poverty amongst children in the North West have risen by 4.5% since 2014, going from 18.5% to 23%, new figures show.
A trailblazing new website is set to put Oldham’s talented youngsters at the cutting edge of the latest – and future – developments in post-16 education and career options.
Town hall chiefs are seeking permission to knock down the failed Collective Spirit free school in Oldham – which surveys revealed may contain asbestos.
Date Published 19/05/2020
The Oldham Academy North continues to be a ‘good’ school following its Ofsted inspection of March 10 and 11 this year.
A new estate of affordable family homes is to be built on the site of a former Oldham abattoir.
Marie Curie’s famous Blooming Great Tea Party is going virtual this year and the charity needs tea party hosts more than ever before to make up for the devastating effect the...
Oldham volunteer Raabia Hussain has spoken of the challenges she has faced in growing up deaf, and why she decided to travel to Kenya in a bid to help change perceptions and drive...
National BBQ Week, one of the year’s most loved celebration dates, is back for its 24th year with a change in focus, launching 'Barbi for Britain' to raise much-needed funds for...
The Rugby League has confirmed the postponement of the Coral Challenge Cup Final and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final, which were scheduled for July 8 as a double-header at Wembley...
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services across Oldham, says it has been overwhelmed by gifts, kind-hearted donations and...
Police investigating a brutal, unprovoked attack on a man have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams says it’s time to speak your mind and reach out to those around you, whether that’s family, friends, neighbours or strangers, during...
A Saddleworth village has sounded a resounding clarion call to keep the spirit of the community’s legendary Whit Friday showpiece alive.
