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Dear Editor, The 21 September marks the birthday of H G Wells, a father of science fiction. Wells was diagnosed with diabetes in his early 60s, and in 1934 he announced the...
Date Published 23/09/2017
Charissa Brown-Wellington, 31, from Oldham, has admitted killing Philip Carter by pushing him into a moving tram at Manchester Victoria station.
Date Published 22/09/2017
A training course that aims to ease symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome is effective and probably cost-effective when provided alongside specialist care for children with mild to...
Date Published 21/09/2017
Robbie MacDonald, the former business editor of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, has been appointed to the new position of PR manager by Oldham-based advertising and digital agency,...
Two masked men armed with a machete robbed a security guard in broad daylight as he delivered cash to the Asda supermarket in Shaw on Wednesday (20 September).
‘Murder on the Streets’ – work of Greater Manchester’s Major Incident Team revealed in exclusive documentary.
Oldham is set to host a weekend of commemorative events to mark 100 years since the end of one of the bloodiest and muddiest battles in World War One – Passchendaele. Residents...
E.ON has committed to replacing its standard variable tariff (SVT) with a fixed term tariff for any customers having a smart meter installed. In addition, any SVT customer who...
The most detailed analysis yet of the quality and safety of general medical practice in England has found that nearly 90% of general practices in England have been rated as...
Women with coronary heart disease are less likely to achieve treatment targets than men, finds a study published by the journal Heart.
Date Published 20/09/2017
Men who are physically active in mid-life are more likely to continue the habit into older age as well, finds a long term tracking study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Dear Editor, This September is ‘Women and Heart Disease Awareness Month’ at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), a cause I feel extremely passionate about.
Funnel-shaped bins are being introduced at 25 service areas in the North West so drivers do not need to leave their vehicles to discard rubbish.
A fifth of the residents in Oldham are missing bill payments repeatedly, according to research from the Money Advice Service.
Greater Manchester Police is vulnerable to computer hackers and viruses as more than one in five of its computers were still running Windows XP as of July. GMP, England's...
As the summer holidays draw to a close, churches in Oldham have provided more than 1,500 breakfasts to local young people.
Chris Hamilton, the Oldham RLFC chairman, is keen to let supporters know that following relegation preparations for life in Kingstone Press League One next year are already under...
Date Published 19/09/2017
GMP is urging Oldhamers to make the right choice and consider all of the options for getting in touch or getting information from them with the new 'four step rule'.
Northern swapped the tracks for the runway last week when staff at the rail operator took to the catwalk to launch its new uniform.
The government has revealed details of its new national funding formula for schools in England. Education secretary, Justine Greening, told parliament that each school will...
Schools have the chance to win £1,000 for pre-school clubs by entering the annual Kellogg's Breakfast Club Awards.
Rail Union RMT has confirmed that a further two days of strike action on Arriva Rail North will go ahead on Tuesday 3 October and Thursday 5 October between 00:01am and 23:59pm.
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Oldham that left an 80-year-old man in hospital. A white VW van was travelling along Heron Street in Werneth at around...
A toy gun that is popular with children can cause serious eye injuries, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
Nine points in the last nine minutes floored Oldham RLFC in the final game of the season against Dewsbury Rams at Bower Fold.
Date Published 18/09/2017
A public consultation on proposals for a new look town centre has been launched by Oldham Council. In June the Council unveiled initial plans for this ambitious regeneration...
Film-maker John Katsoulieri is looking for a sponsor for 'An evening of minimalist and experimental music' at Chetham’s School of Music on Saturday 11 November.
Date Published 16/09/2017
Oldham Athletic gave as good as they got in a hard-fought game against table topping Shrewsbury Town at Boundary Park but defensive shortcomings cost them the game.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Claire Molloy as its new Chief Executive to lead its 5,500 health and social care staff.
Date Published 15/09/2017
More than 500 job-related opportunities will be on show to Oldham residents as the annual Get Oldham Working (GOW) Festival of Work event returns. With a wide-range of jobs,...
