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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is asking for families to come together within their homes and light a candle in memory of a loved one on Sunday (May 17) at 8 pm, as part of the national...
Date Published 11/05/2020
Marcus Emms, Shaw and Crompton’s town crier, paid a very personal VE Day tribute to the fallen from the across the wider community.
I am moved to contact you on this VE Day anniversary.
Sight loss charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has announced a new service which enables them to continue to support people living with sight loss in Greater...
Villagers near an iconic village church have been alerted after callous thieves have attempted to steal coping stones from the churchyard.
A man has been arrested and detained under the Mental Health Act following the death of a woman at her home in Manchester.
Speech and language therapist Charlotte Heasley has recently recovered from coronavirus and is already up on her feet and fundraising for a third time for end of life charity...
Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured following a collision in Chadderton.
At a time when the news headlines are dominated by death rates and days are full of Zoom meetings – for both work and leisure – an author collective is hoping to provide consumers...
Two of the Mahdlo Youth Zone's members, Charlie and Mackenzie, are taking on a #GiveFromHome challenge to raise money for the charity venue.
Date Published 09/05/2020
At a time when the population is being asked to stay at home, finding ways to keep active can be challenging.
A family-run business has made a generous donation to an appeal by a team of community champions supporting the NHS.
Date Published 08/05/2020
As many parents across the country continue to juggle becoming home tutors for their own children while working and caring for loved ones since the lockdown began in March, water...
Once again, Oldham residents are being warned never to burn rubbish after a fire spread to a house, risking lives and damaging the property.
Ahead of this weekend’s announcement on how the UK might begin to ease the current lockdown restrictions, an RAC study confirms drivers are already using their cars more than they...
Greater Manchester’s Portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and Night-Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, have convened a group of experts from across the city-region’s...
Date Published 07/05/2020
Oldham Council has shone a spotlight on the many local businesses which have gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic.
Well over £1,000 has been raised for Maggie's Oldham by a dedicated 10-strong Senior Leadership team from Hathershaw College, part of the Pinnacle Learning Trust.
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow (Friday), Oldhamers are set to fall silent for two minutes at 11am.
Warm-hearted local man Afruz Miah has committed to run an incredible 100km in total during Ramadhan to raise funds for Westwood High School.
Ashton MP Angela Rayner joined volunteers from a dedicated community group to help care home residents embrace the wartime spirit ahead of VE Day.
Diabetes UK has launched the Step At Home 30-minute challenge – a way to stay active during lockdown by stepping around your home for 30 minutes a day.
The Department for Education has released new statistics on the number of parents and children living in the North West referred to and assessed by social services between 2018...
Universal Basic Income should be ‘seriously considered’ as a way of helping the economy recover once the coronavirus lockdown has lifted, according to Andy Burnham.
Oldham RL fans can watch last October's Promotion Final again while raising vital revenue for the club.
In these unprecedented and challenging times, we would like to say a huge thank you to all Dogs Trust supporters and players of People’s Postcode Lottery locally for their...
Operation Green Jacket detectives have arrested a man as part of their ongoing investigation into child sexual exploitation.
Royton-born Wendy Muldowney, who has lived on Tenerife for nearly 30 years, continues her exclusive insight for Oldham Chronicle readers on the reality of lockdown on one of...
The Mayor of Greater Manchester and City Mayor of Salford have warned of a “second wave of homelessness” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, making an urgent call on...
Metrolink’s long-term future remains uncertain despite the government agreeing to a £11.6m bailout, the mayor of Greater Manchester has warned.
Date Published 06/05/2020
