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A major incident has been declared by Greater Manchester Police

Storm Christoph: Major incident declared

Greater Manchester Police have declared a major incident as Storm Christoph continues to batter the north-west.

Date Published 19/01/2021


Oldham Chronicle is back in print

Your Oldham Chronicle is back in print this week with a look back at the events of 2020.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Major gas works for the next three weeks in Denshaw

Work has begun on a major gas mains project in Denshaw which is expected to last three weeks.

Date Published 19/01/2021


Oldham's 7-day Covid rate falls again

The number of positive Covid cases in Oldham has fallen again.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Now hear this... town crier surprised with special award

Oyez, Oyez... kindly bearded town crier Marcus Emms is renowned for announcing joyous events across the community.

Date Published 19/01/2021


Dovestone: over FIVE HUNDRED parking tickets handed out since December

More than 500 fixed penalty notices have been issued at weekends since December 1 in the area surrounding a popular beauty spot besieged by unthinking motorists.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Motorcyclist killed in tragic accident in Oldham

A motorcyclist has died after a road accident in Hathershaw.

Date Published 19/01/2021


Rescued bus service now set to run more often

An under-threat bus route, which was proposed for complete withdrawal only last autumn, will increase in frequency from April after passenger levels on a temporary service showed...

Date Published 19/01/2021

Selective Licensing Scheme – you can still have your say

Last year Oldham Council launched a consultation to see if a selective licensing scheme for private landlords is needed in selected areas of the borough.

Date Published 19/01/2021


Amber weather warning for heavy rain in Oldham: Drivers urged to take care

Oldham's drivers are being urged to take extra care today (Tuesday) after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Darren's award-winning image of Oldhamer Danny will now be seen by thousands

The winners of a photography competition aimed at challenging negative stereotypes of older people will have their work shown to thousands of people from this week.

Date Published 18/01/2021


Residents slam mast 'monstrosity' erected overnight on Counthill Road

The blight of unsightly and what have been described as 'complete eyesore' 5G masts has struck in Oldham again.

Date Published 18/01/2021

Get stuck into the TOG Mind 30 Day Challenge!

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind have just launched #TOGMIND30DayChallenge, encouraging potential fundraisers to support their local mental health charity by getting active.

Date Published 18/01/2021


Metrolink passenger levels not expected to recover for several years

Passenger numbers on the Metrolink are not expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels ‘for several years’ as concerns remain over its long-term future.

Date Published 18/01/2021

Concessionary pass holders encouraged not to travel to renew tram and train add-on

More than 100,000 concessionary pass holders whose tram and train add-on is due to expire are being encouraged not to travel to renew their pass.

Date Published 18/01/2021


OCL star Kate retrains and now offers the community a real shot in the arm!

Kate Foster, Oldham Community Leisure’s (OCL) Quality and Compliance Manager, has swapped her desk and clip board for PPE and syringes.

Date Published 18/01/2021

We'll 'Flog it' for the church

An ‘eclectic’ set of fresh items have been donated to St Thomas' in Delph to boost their appeal to help refurbish the cash-strapped church.

Date Published 18/01/2021


Four-year ban for drink-driver

A man from Grasscroft has been disqualified from driving for four years after he crashed his car into a garden.

Date Published 18/01/2021

Child sex offender caged for four years

A man has been jailed for four years for child sex offences and abduction.

Date Published 18/01/2021


Proud wife Ali salutes her 'running man' Paul

A dedicated senior school professional is using all his self discipline skills to raise money for Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Date Published 18/01/2021

GMP issued more than 100 Fixed Penalty Notices for weekend Covid regulation breaches

Greater Manchester Police officers issued more than 100 Fixed Penalty Notices for Covid regulation breaches during the weekend, up until yesterday morning (Sunday).

Date Published 18/01/2021


These shoes are made for wearing!

Generous spirited rotarians of Oldham Metro, Saddleworth, Middleton and Heywood joined forces to collect around 2,000 pairs of shoes for a charity dedicated to helping schools and...

Date Published 18/01/2021

Family's heartfelt tribute to two-week-old baby girl who died

The family of a two-week-old baby girl who died in Heywood has paid tribute to her.

Date Published 18/01/2021


Stolen vehicles investigation - Oldham man charged

A further three men - including one from Oldham - have been charged as part of an investigation into stolen vehicles across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 18/01/2021

Happy faces will return to historic clock tower this week

Time is set to stand still in Failsworth this week with repairs and servicing of the historic clocktower due to begin tomorrow (Monday).

Date Published 17/01/2021


Oldham finance boss backs Starmer's council tax freeze call

Labour leader Keir Starmer recently urged Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to stop their planned council tax hike and to help protect family incomes.

Date Published 17/01/2021

Take extra care during the lockdown, urge firefighters

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging people to take extra care to prevent more accidental fires during the current national lockdown.

Date Published 16/01/2021


It's time to Flog It... for church funds

Celebrity television auctioneer Caroline Hawley is inviting is people to “flog it” tomorrow (Sunday)... all in a good cause.

Date Published 16/01/2021

Have your say on the future of the moors

After years of conservation work on the moors, local people are invited to a special online event to see how work is progressing to improve the uplands and river catchments...

Date Published 16/01/2021


Distraction burglars rob 83-year-old's wallet containing £2,000

Residents have been warned by local police following a distraction burglary incident in Chadderton last night. 

Date Published 15/01/2021

Shaw residents urged to have their say over Asda 24-hour delivery plan

Residents have again contacted Shaw Liberal Democrat Councillors after receiving notification that Asda in Shaw has submitted plans for 24-hour goods deliveries to be made to the...

Date Published 15/01/2021


Police appeal to trace Violet's next of kin

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace the next of kin of a woman from Oldham.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Rayner slams government for 'failed' laptop provision

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has slammed the government for providing remote learning devices for 2,415 children across Oldham and Tameside - just 14% of what’s needed -...

Date Published 15/01/2021


Rotary praised for Christmas gifts

A quiet charity group who contributed to 379 hampers benefiting 2,200 people over Yuletide have been praised.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Hero rower Frank notches up the speed

The brave grandad who is rowing solo across 3,000 of the Atlantic Ocean said he’s been notching up more than 60 miles in a single day thanks to favourable winds.

Date Published 15/01/2021


Coliseum launches new commissions for 2021

Oldham Coliseum Theatre has today (Friday) launched its Micro Commissions 2021, offering investment, support and a virtual platform for three artists/companies from the region to...

Date Published 15/01/2021

Investigation launched after shots were fired at a house

An investigation has been launched after shots were fired at a house in Rochdale.

Date Published 15/01/2021


A big day for invaluable mountain rescue dogs

They are the invaluable extra eyes and ears of the heroes of the hills.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Dovestone - marshals will remain on site this weekend

The Dovestone marshals will remain at a controversial Saddleworth beauty spot at the weekend, landowners United Utilities have confirmed.

Date Published 15/01/2021


MP Abrahams backs drive to improve ‘brain health’ to help stave off dementia

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and co-Chair of the Dementia All Party Parliamentary Group, is backing a new initiative which aims to reduce the risk of...

Date Published 15/01/2021

MP encourages Oldhamers to take part in Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry

Oldham West and Royton MP and Chair of the Co-operative Party Jim McMahon is encouraging Oldhamers who are either working in the retail sector or friends and family of those who...

Date Published 15/01/2021


'The Great Wall'... two years on

It's been tagged 'The Great Wall of Grasscroft'.

Date Published 15/01/2021

'It's now or never' Elvis tribute act launches mobile chippy!

An Elvis impersonator from Oldham is launching the only Elvis-inspired mobile fish & chip van in the UK.

Date Published 14/01/2021


Man jailed after gun discovered in Limeside

A man has been jailed after police discovered a gun at his home in Limeside.

Date Published 14/01/2021

A man who filmed himself sexually assaulting a woman has been jailed

A man who filmed himself sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on his mobile phone has been jailed.

Date Published 14/01/2021


Treats for ICU staff at Royal Oldham Hospital from local cat lovers

The hard-working staff at the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital have received treats thanks to a fund-raising effort at Oldham Cats Rescue.

Date Published 14/01/2021

World’s first vaccinations of homeless takes place in Oldham

Oldham has launched the world's first Covid-19 vaccination programme for the homeless.

Date Published 14/01/2021


Military drafted in to help deliver rapid Covid tests

The military has been drafted in to help launch rapid Covid-19 testing for key workers without symptoms of the virus in Oldham.

Date Published 14/01/2021

Mountain Rescue Team called after man injured at Tandle Hill

Seventeen stalwart members of the legendary Oldham Mountain Rescue Team came to the aid of a male injured after a fall in a country park.

Date Published 12/01/2021


Safety scheme could be put in place on crash road

A safety scheme could be put in place on a road where three teenage girls were injured in a severe car crash.

Date Published 12/01/2021

Sainsbury's follows Morrisons on enforcing mask wearing in stores

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's will enforce mask wearing and shopping alone in its stores.

Date Published 12/01/2021


Tributes paid to former Mayoress of Oldham who has died

A former Mayoress of Oldham whose radiant smile lit up every corner of the borough, has died.

Date Published 12/01/2021

GMP continues to encourage online reporting

Greater Manchester Police is continuing to ask the public to report non-emergencies online rather than 101 where possible.

Date Published 12/01/2021


Oldham’s fundraising adventurer teacher to be honoured by home town

The plaudits have been plentiful for Oldham teacher Steve Hill since he embarked on his monumental fundraising effort by taking on some of the toughest challenges right around the...

Date Published 12/01/2021

Popular Uppermill bridge set to be replaced

Oldham Council is to replace a well-used bridleway bridge that had to be removed on safety grounds.

Date Published 12/01/2021


Appeal for laptops to aid remote learning for borough's poorest kids

An Oldham IT consultant has launched an appeal for old laptops to help support children who are struggling to study remotely.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Car explodes on Oldham Edge after being set alight

This is the moment that a parked car on Oldham Edge was torched by an unidentified man.

Date Published 11/01/2021


Performing arts group offer Valentine treats for vulnerable locals

A dedicated performing arts group plan to touch the hearts of a community by giving free Valentine treats to vulnerable locals.

Date Published 11/01/2021

First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has announced the appointment of Donna Cezair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Date Published 11/01/2021


MP Rayner visits Royton at start of Labour's 'Let's Vaccinate Britain' campaign

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner visited a local health centre to talk to staff and patients as the coronavirus vaccine is rolled out.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Hundreds of local children received gifts thanks to the Salvation Army present appeal

More than 400 Fitton Hill children received gifts thanks to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal this year.

Date Published 11/01/2021


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