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A new climate-conscious ‘eco centre’ will replace a dilapidated council depot after councillors unanimously backed the plans.
Date Published 22/05/2020
Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized following a raid at a property in Oldham.
Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has urged reflection once again on the day of the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing.
This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (May 22).
A new bike hire scheme is coming to Greater Manchester next year – and leaders say lessons have been learned from the unsuccessful Mobike rollout.
Residents of Greater Manchester are being advised to help keep themselves, transport staff and others safe by only travelling when necessary; cycling, walking or driving as their...
Government measures to help businesses survive the pandemic have been welcomed by an Oldham insolvency expert.
The Dr Kershaw’s Virtual Quiz is set to return, by popular demand, on Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm via the Hospice’s Facebook page.
Greater Manchester has been accused of taking a ‘lax approach’ to air pollution by delaying its Clean Air Zone until 2022 – a year later than originally planned.
Royton-born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has lived in one of Oldhamers' favourite holiday hot spots for more than 20 years.
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.
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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.
