Main News

Brooke Newcombe, pictured in the mayor's chambers. Image courtesy of Charlotte Hall

‘They’d never seen someone with such a catastrophic illness’

When Brooke Newcombe, 10, collapsed on the stairs at his family home in Oldham, his mother had no idea what was wrong.

Date Published 03/02/2025


Fears Post Office closure could be death knell for Oldham town centre

The closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose its only Post Office.

Date Published 03/02/2025

Firefighters rush to Denshaw crash scene

Emergency services rushed to a Saddleworth village yesterday (Monday) after reports of an accident at a major road junction.

Date Published 03/02/2025


‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition are revealed

The winners of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition have been announced.

Date Published 03/02/2025

Oldham Academies join forces in bid to secure forthcoming GCSE success

Students from across Oldham came together at Waterhead Academy for the first in a series of E-ACT student conferences aimed at preparing Year 11 pupils for their upcoming GCSEs.

Date Published 03/02/2025


The crumbling Grade II-listed building with a stunning view that’s about to receive a new lease of life

A Grade II-listed cottage in Oldham that is currently ‘uninhabitable’ could soon receive a new lease of life.

Date Published 03/02/2025

Hero Oscar puts his best foot forward in aid of MND

Through hail, rain, snow and gales, youngster Oscar Asquith spent every day last month notching up another mile run in memory of his great uncle Ron, a former woodwork master at...

Date Published 02/02/2025


Emergency meeting called in Oldham over ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing scheme

The Oldham Liberal Democrats have called for an emergency meeting to withdraw the local authority from a ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing scheme.

Date Published 31/01/2025

The town split in two and connected by only one main road

On the edge of Greater Manchester sits a picturesque town with stunning views of the Pennines, but it has one major flaw.

Date Published 31/01/2025


Mayor ‘extremely confident’ Bee Network £2 bus fare cap ‘will remain in place’ for 2025

Andy Burnham is ‘extremely confident’ the £2 Bee Network bus fare cap will ‘remain in place’ for 2025.

Date Published 31/01/2025

Fundraising event raises over £40,000

An evening of speeches, nasheeds and a charity auction was held at the European Islamic centre in Oldham.

Date Published 31/01/2025


New golf club and a new housing estate approved despite wildlife concerns

A golf club in neighbouring Middleton is set to get a new clubhouse and build 56 homes where the old one currently stands.

Date Published 31/01/2025

Man charged following tram assault incident

A man has been charged following a court appearance after he allegedly attacked a Metrolink tram staff member.

Date Published 31/01/2025


Oldham police seize £250k worth of stolen vehicle parts after identifying them for sale on buy/sell sites

On Tuesday this week, Oldham police's Neighbourhood Crime Team (NCT) conducted a warrant at a garage unit in an industrial park in the town, to recover stolen vehicle parts being...

Date Published 31/01/2025

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launches free art sessions for people with life-limiting illnesses

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is Royton is launching free art sessions via The Nightbird Project.

Date Published 29/01/2025


A quieter week with high pressure close by

It was a wet and wild weekly weather diary from Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis last week, but even after two more named-storms in the Atlantic since then, we haven’t seen any...

Date Published 29/01/2025

Bee Network bosses hope school bus ‘teething issues’ are ‘thing of the past’

Bee Network bosses have said they hope school bus ‘teething issues’ are ‘a thing of the past’ following a wave of complaints.

Date Published 29/01/2025


One of the last drinking spots in Mossley to be turned into flats

A former pub in Mossley will be transformed into brand-new homes.

Date Published 29/01/2025

Driver flees after crashing and colliding with two parked cars in Oldham

Yesterday (Tuesday) a car collided with a lamp post on Gainsborough Avenue in Oldham, after colliding with two parked cars.

Date Published 28/01/2025


The streets where it’s too expensive to work

A young woman is pushing a pram across Featherstall Road.

Date Published 28/01/2025

Mossley charity announces exciting events for 2025

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley is gearing up for a busy start to 2025 with several exciting charity events, including a new monthly social and a cabaret fundraiser.

Date Published 28/01/2025


Here's the full list of Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets after bosses announce fare shake-up

Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets are in for a shake-up from March as Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) bosses confirmed the launch of new ‘multi-modal’ passes.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Talented Florence wins Bellway's Design a Flag competition

Florence Tan from Shaw is the lucky winner of housebuilder Bellway’s Design a Flag competition.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Royton man selling ultra rare set of coins for £20,000

A man from Royton is selling his 'ultra rare' collection of 50p's, £2 coins and 10p coins on eBay for £20,000.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Ninth person arrested after Shaw Road firearms incident

Greater Manchester Police have made a ninth arrest in connection with a firearms discharge on Shaw Road in Oldham on Thursday, January 16, 2025, where an 18-year-old man suffered...

Date Published 27/01/2025


Oldham slashes budget hole by £5m - but must now find £8m in cuts before next year

Oldham council will need to find a total of £22m to balance its books for the upcoming budget.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Smokies Park named finalist in National Wedding Awards

Local business/venue, Smokies Park, has been named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2025.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Oldham school scoops pioneering mental health award

An Oldham school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Radclyffe School hosts Holocaust Memorial Day commemorative assembly

The Radclyffe School in Chadderton hosted a poignant and enlightening assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Latics legend Frank gets ready to dance for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hugely popular local businessman and Latics saviour Frank Rothwell is just one of the 16 amateur dancers competing in the Dr Kershaw’s Strictly competition on Friday, February 28.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Police probe follows shocking broad daylight assault outside Spindles shopping centre

Oldham police officers are appealing for information following an assault outside the Spindles Shopping Centre on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at around 12:15pm.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Legend Sinfield inspires superfit Ethan to MND fund-raising success

Ethan Shaw, a dedicated Year 7 student at Hathershaw College, has undertaken a remarkable fundraising challenge for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Date Published 27/01/2025

Campaign launched in bid to save windows at ancient Friarmere church

A campaign has been launched to raise £7,000 towards the much-needed repair of St Thomas’ Window at Heights Chapel in Friarmere, near Delph.

Date Published 27/01/2025


Cancer survivor Laura encourages more people to come forward for life-saving test

A cervical cancer survivor from Oldham is urging more women to come forward for their cervical screening appointments, as she thanks the test for saving her life.

Date Published 27/01/2025

Oldham schoolchildren battle it out in court!

Ten Primary schools from across Oldham and Tameside arrived at Tameside Magistrates Court to compete in the Greater Manchester Magistrates Association Year 6 Mock Trial...

Date Published 25/01/2025


Oldham sexual assault allegation - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers would like to speak to the man (pictured) as they believe he can assist with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that took place in...

Date Published 25/01/2025

Oldham police officer was first on the scene to detain man with a knife

It was back on the morning of Tuesday, October 29, 2024, when response officer Anthony Spence was the first on the scene in the Hollins area of Oldham to reports of an armed...

Date Published 25/01/2025


Double kit delight thanks to latest Uppermill FC community initiative

Uppermill Football Club are at it again with their Uppermill in the Community (UITC) initiative - the club’s way of putting something back into the local and wider community of...

Date Published 25/01/2025

RSPCA appeal after puppy with severe skin condition is abandoned in Chadderton

The RSPCA has shared heart-breaking images of a bald and bleeding female puppy who is believed to have been deliberately abandoned on the Rochdale Canal in Chadderton.

Date Published 23/01/2025


Bragging car thief jailed for over 14 years

Following an intricate investigation into a cohort of car thieves, codenamed Operation Napoleon, a ninth man has today been sentenced.

Date Published 23/01/2025

The village with a ‘dangerous’ problem where there are ‘crashes all the time’

Oldham councillors deferred a decision on a development in Failsworth after urgent pleas from the public.

Date Published 23/01/2025


Oldham Coliseum set to return with biggest production since closure of iconic former theatre

Oldham Coliseum is putting on its biggest performance since the closure of the ‘jewel in the crown of Oldham’ venue on Fairbottom Street.

Date Published 23/01/2025

No charge Clean Air Zone for Greater Manchester is a ‘truly great outcome’, Andy Burnham says

Andy Burnham says the government’s decision to not impose a charging clean air zone in Greater Manchester is a ‘truly a great outcome’.

Date Published 22/01/2025


Storm Éowyn packs a punch and signifies the start of an unsettled spell

Since the deluge of New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day and the fifth of the month, rainfall amounts over the past couple of weeks have been suppressed, but it’s not been exclusively...

Date Published 22/01/2025

Man sought after following and filming woman in Chadderton

Police officers in Oldham are appealing for witnesses after a woman was harassed by an unknown man.

Date Published 22/01/2025


Criminal investigation into Alex Batty's disappearance is concluded

Today (Wednesday), Greater Manchester Police have officially closed the criminal investigation into the disappearance of Alex Batty from Oldham, between September 30, 2017 and...

Date Published 22/01/2025

Oldham office block ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 homes

A vacant Oldham office block council bosses fear is ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 new homes. 

Date Published 20/01/2025


Shaw Road shooting - man charged with attempted murder

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Major incident Team (MIT) investigating a firearms incident which occurred on Shaw Road in Oldham last Thursday (January 16) have charged...

Date Published 20/01/2025

Once a bustling outdoor market, now a pile of rubble

The outdoor market stalls in neighbouring Ashton has been dismantled, leaving a pile of rubble.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Woman ‘trapped’ in her own mind for two decades finally has her life back thanks to Oldham therapy service

An Oldham woman who lived with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for over 20 years has praised a local NHS therapy service for helping her take back control of her life.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Anti social behaviour down 50% in Higginshaw following new approach pilot scheme

A way for First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been adopted across the town after a summer pilot in Higginshaw saw a 50% reduction in...

Date Published 20/01/2025


Tesco theft - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to the man pictured as they believe he can assist with investigation following a theft of £250 worth of products from Tesco...

Date Published 20/01/2025

Tesco customers in Oldham praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Kind-hearted shoppers in Oldham have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.

Date Published 20/01/2025


The five ‘irreplaceable’ historic buildings falling into disrepair - and the £400k plan to save them

Five of Oldham’s historic buildings could be saved from ‘rotting away’ after a £400k plan was approved by the council.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Man wanted on recall to prison

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Aron McGinn.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Tom Crowther KC to work with Oldham Council on a Telford-style inquiry into child sexual exploitation

Oldham Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the announcement that Tom Crowther KC - who led Telford’s inquiry into child sexual exploitation...

Date Published 20/01/2025

Counterfeit cigs worth more than £100k seized in Limeside

Greater Manchester Police Neighbourhood Officers from Limeside stopped a van on Chamber Road after witnessing suspicious activity by the driver.

Date Published 20/01/2025


The job with a £200k salary to lead Oldham through turbulent times

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Dare to Know Theatre invites Oldhamers to join free community project

Dare to Know Theatre, a dynamic local company founded in 2020 by Oldhamers Miranda Parker and Jake Talbot, has announced its next exciting community project.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Rescue team dash to the aid of injured walker near Chew Reservoir

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by Greater Manchester Police about a male who had sustained a knee injury in the Dovestones area.

Date Published 18/01/2025

Bus stop wrecked after car ploughs into it

This is the shattered remains of a popular bus stop and congregating place for the young in a Saddleworth village (above).

Date Published 17/01/2025


More Main News

Home Page | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Our use of cookies

© Oldham Chronicle - all rights reserved.