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Nearly half the 14 million people living in poverty in the UK are disabled or live with someone who is.
Date Published 03/03/2020
A man from Rochdale has been jailed for a series of sex offences against teenage girls across the United Kingdom.
Ashton MP Angela Rayner has hit out at the Government for failing to rule out scrapping free school meals for infant pupils.
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in the Great British Spring Clean.
Did you witness an assault in Failsworth?
The first key steps are underway to restore an iconic parish church to its former glory.
Date Published 02/03/2020
A public awareness and information campaign ‘Let’s Get Oldham Talking’ has been launched by the council.
A hugely popular Saddleworth policeman is to have a special bench erected at a poignant site to his memory.
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice's annual Hospice to Hospice walk returns this year and is promising to be bigger (and eco-friendlier) than ever.
An enthusiastic village committee are reaching out for helpers to ensure a memorable Christmas lights display will continue to shine.
It has been confirmed that someone has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Bury.
Here are the most-read stories this week on the Oldham Chronicle.
Date Published 29/02/2020
Tumultuous times continue at Boundary Park, as Oldham Athletic could be in administration as soon as next Friday.
Date Published 28/02/2020
Council tax will rise for Oldham residents as the Tories vowed to usurp the Liberal Democrats as the biggest opposition party come May.
This week's Dr Kershaw's winners have been announced (28th February).
Staff from Failsworth company, Hubron, have over 15,000 reasons to celebrate, after they raised over £15,000 for Liverpool charity, Ronald McDonald House, Alder Hey.
A special event was held by Greater Manchester Police on Thursday evening 6th February 2020 at The Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw to celebrate the Passing Out Parade of Police...
From social enterprise Upturn to digital marketeers dsgn uk, Oldham dominated the Greater Manchester Asian Business Leaders Awards (27 February).
Council chiefs have purchased 19 huge family homes which will be powered by renewable energy to rent out as ‘affordable’.
Sarah Fry’s dreams came true when she received the news about scooping a £10,000 win with The Health Lottery.
Date Published 27/02/2020
Services for single homelessness people in the North West have seen a shocking 68% funding cut over the past ten years, according to the latest Local Authority Spending on...
A doctor's surgery in Glodwick had fears of a coronavirus case this morning (27th February)
Over the past few months Uppermill Band have worked tirelessly under the musical direction of Dean Redfern with the focus on a good result in the higher section at the North West...
Oldham has seen lower limb amputations related to diabetes rise by 31% since 2011.
On 21st February, 2020. Loving wife to Chris, mum to Tanya and mam to Paul. Loved and missed by too many to mention.
Date Published 26/02/2020
Armed guards and police barriers surround a hotel in Tenerife, where 1,000 holidaymakers are in quarantine for two weeks, after four guests contracted Coronavirus.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has welcomed 17 new Special Constables, at the latest attestation ceremony at Sedgley Park on Tuesday 25th February.
Evidence of mouse droppings, dirty cooking equipment and accumulations of food debris led to the successful prosecution of an Oldham food business during a recent Tameside...
THE local unsung heroes of dramatic rescues have received a significant government boost to their funds for vital rescue support.
Oldham Council will meet to approve its budget for the coming year tonight.