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Social distancing and hand sanitiser are just some of the health and safety measures that will be in place when traders and shoppers return to the indoor market hall

Tommyfield Market Hall set to re-open after three months

Oldham Council is urging residents to ‘love their local market and shop local’ as Tommyfield Market prepares to reopen on Monday, June 15 after nearly three months.

Date Published 05/06/2020


Lib-Dem Leadership Team, Group Officers and Shadow Cabinet announced for 2020/21

The Oldham Borough Liberal Democrat Group has announced the re-appointment, unanimously and unopposed, of Councillor Howard Sykes MBE as their Leader and Councillor Chris Gloster...

Date Published 06/06/2020

Oldham MPs to host webinar for voluntary organisations

On the back of their successful webinar with Oldham-based businesses recently, local MPs Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams are hosting an online support session for community and...

Date Published 06/06/2020


Rail passengers told 'day trips are not essential'

Taking a day trip is not essential.

Date Published 05/06/2020

Ambulance service keeps up the ‘good’ work

Inspectors praised North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) as it was rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time in a row.

Date Published 05/06/2020


MP's chat with 'incredible' frontline carers

Ashton MP Angela Rayner - a former home help - hosted a virtual chat with frontline care workers about their fears and hopes as the nation continues to battle coronavirus.

Date Published 05/06/2020

Stacey and Anthony enjoy a perfect ceremony, despite wedding day plans being cancelled

When Derker-based sweethearts of three years Stacey Arnold and Anthony Grady were informed that their eagerly-anticipated May 30 wedding day plans had to be cancelled, they were...

Date Published 05/06/2020


Raffle launched to fundraise for holidays for frontline workers and vulnerable young people

A leading charity is calling on people to make a difference to the lives of people who need it the most in Greater Manchester, by buying a ticket in its summer raffle.

Date Published 05/06/2020

Dr Kershaw's appeal for retail donations

Dr Kershaw’s is appealing to members of the local community to help gather items for when their portfolio of shops re-open and donate these items during their ‘Donations Days’,...

Date Published 05/06/2020


Food charity delivers over 930,000 meals to frontline staff and vulnerable people

A food charity has delivered more than 930,000 meals to frontline charities and vulnerable people since lockdown began.

Date Published 05/06/2020

OSFC photography students’ work featured in national exhibition

Three Oldham Sixth Form College A Level Photography students have been selected to have their work feature in ‘At Home’, the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) National...

Date Published 05/06/2020


Royal Oldham respiratory doctor Georges runs lockdown half marathon

A Consultant chest physician who works at Royal Oldham Hospital has smashed a £300 target and raised £1,500 by running more than 13 miles for Francis House Children’s Hospice.

Date Published 05/06/2020

Mum of Lee Rigby says she is 'hurt' by people using his image in a 'divisive way'

The mum of Middleton soldier Lee Rigby has issued a statement urging people to stop sharing posts online with his image.

Date Published 05/06/2020


Search continues for missing Angela

Can you help police find a missing woman from Oldham?

Date Published 05/06/2020

Joint appeal after bird is shot

Greater Manchester Police and the RSPB are appealing for information after a buzzard was found shot near Diggle in the Peak District National Park last month.

Date Published 05/06/2020


Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport

The Government will work with operators to make it mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England, the Transport Secretary announced...

Date Published 05/06/2020

New cabinet post to oversee coronavirus recovery

A new cabinet post has been created for a councillor who will be responsible for overseeing how Oldham recovers in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 05/06/2020


Emergency work to remove bridge in Uppermill

Oldham Council staff and contractors worked “quickly and safely”, removing a wooden bridge spanning Church Road, Uppermill,and opening the road in less than a day to pedestrians...

Date Published 04/06/2020

‘Ban barbecues on moors’: Mayor calls for new law as blazes strain fire service

Barbecues on open moorland should be banned by law, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has said as the fire service is strained by serious blazes.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Oldham Chronicle owner asks GM Mayor Andy Burnham to support local media.

The owner of the Oldham Evening Chronicle has written to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to highlight the struggles of local independent media.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Wendy's Tenerife Diary: Entering the last stage of lockdown on Monday

Royton born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has lived on Tenerife more than twenty years. Here she shares the latest update from one of oldhamers favourite holiday hotspots.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Oldham McDonald's had to shut due to huge queues yesterday

The McDonald's at Elk Mill Retail Park in Oldham had to be shut yesterday because of the sheer number of people queuing up to get their fast food fix.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Coronavirus crisis: Oldham health and social care team determined to go that extra mile

A special Oldham health and social care team carrying out vital patient care and support at local care homes during the Covid-19 crisis have been praised.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Oldham MP marks World Bicycle Day with a look towards off-road routes

Jim McMahon, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and Oldham West and Royton MP, marked World Bicycle Day yesterday (Wednesday) with a letter to Oldham Council encouraging them...

Date Published 04/06/2020

Contentious care home extension approved

Contentious proposals to build a three-storey extension to a care home have been approved by planning chiefs despite more than 60 objections.

Date Published 04/06/2020


Lockdown ‘pretty much ended’ for criminals amid ‘weakening’ government guidance

Lockdown has ‘pretty much ended’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘significantly weakened’ social distancing guidelines, says Greater Manchester’s deputy mayor.

Date Published 04/06/2020

Leaders look to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with black communities after ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd

Greater Manchester leaders have pledged to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with local black communities in the wake of the ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Dovestone: Council chief urges visitors to act responsibly

Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dovestone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough.

Date Published 03/06/2020

£3,500 is the target as Oldham gears up to 'Rock the Foodbank'

Mick Harwood and two music fanatic mates are hoping to raise £3,500 for the Oldham Foodbank in September when they stage what promises to be an epic 'Oldham Rocks the Foodbank'...

Date Published 03/06/2020


Queens Award joy for Ambitions community group

Ambitions, a group run by volunteers based in Oldham and Tameside, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive...

Date Published 03/06/2020

National award delight for top fund-raiser Ibrahim

Warm-hearted Oldham teenager Ibrahim Yousaf is celebrating after winning a hugely prestigious Young Fundraiser of the Year award from the Institute of Fundraising.

Date Published 03/06/2020


New plan for Round Table food collection

Saddleworth Round Table are adding a nostalgic touch to their Oldham Foodbank collection on Saturday.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Oldham Citizens Advice chief salutes dedicated volunteers

Citizens Advice Oldham, working in collaboration with Citizens Advice Stockport, Rochdale and Trafford, has continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus...

Date Published 03/06/2020


WATCH the footage: Witnesses sought following 'frightening' armed robbery

Did you witness an armed robbery in Greengate, Middleton?

Date Published 03/06/2020

The target is 26 books in 26 days as Oasis Academy youngsters raise funds for the A-T Society

Three young sisters from a primary school in the heart of Oldham recently took part in the nationwide 2.6 Challenge, for a cause very close to their hearts.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Re-open safely with social distancing posters from Oldham Council

Oldham Council has launched a toolkit of posters and signs to support businesses and organisations to re-open safely.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Local MP urges swift action following Public Health England review

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has reacted to the ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19’ review published yesterday (Tuesday) by Public Health England.

Date Published 03/06/2020


First Manchester launches new app feature to support social distancing on buses

First Manchester is launching an update to its mobile app that will enable customers across the region to live track the location of their next bus and its available capacity, as...

Date Published 03/06/2020

Petition demands Dovestone closure

Over 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding the closure of Dovestone Reservoir, which has been plagued by traffic chaos and other problems in recent weeks.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Dovestone update: rain helps extinguish moorland fire

Heavy rain has assisted firefighters tackling a large moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir. 

Date Published 03/06/2020

Dovestone: 'no-go area' needs urgent funding

A respected doctor and a community champion have appealed directly to Andy Burnham and an MP in a bid to resolve ongoing chaos at an Oldham beauty spot.

Date Published 03/06/2020


Rochdale Leader urges Home Secretary to set out plans for deporting grooming gang members

The leader of Rochdale council has urged the home secretary to set out her plans for deporting three convicted grooming gang members.

Date Published 03/06/2020

Firefighters at the scene of a moorland fire in Greenfield

Residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed as ten fire engines are tackling a fire near to Pots and Pans in Greenfield.

Date Published 02/06/2020


Parking charges return to Oldham town centre tomorrow but NHS staff can still park for free

Following the latest government announcement encouraging people back into work Oldham Council is making changes to the town centre car parking charges.

Date Published 02/06/2020

Property on Windsor Road shot at in targeted incident

Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham.

Date Published 02/06/2020


Lockdown speeders: drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively

‘Lockdown speeding’ has become a very unwelcome by-product of the Government’s fight against coronavirus, with 20 police forces catching their worst offenders at speeds in excess...

Date Published 02/06/2020

Volunteers Week 2020: Local organisations join forces to say ‘thank you’ to their fantastic volunteers

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is part of a collaborative action of organisations championing a united response for Volunteers’ Week, June 1-7.

Date Published 02/06/2020


£500k to improve roads and street safety

Council chiefs are asking residents to tell them which streets and pavements are unsafe as the town hall prepares to use £500k to improve Oldham’s highways.

Date Published 01/06/2020

WATCH: Police release CCTV footage after man was injured during terrifying armed burglary

Police have released CCTV footage after a man was injured during a terrifying armed burglary in Middleton.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Extra £5m to relaunch rough sleeping scheme with new ‘Covid-safe’ accommodation

Nearly £5million will be spent relaunching a scheme helping Greater Manchester’s rough sleepers off the streets to provide safer accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Round Table plan another Foodbank bonanza

Community champions Saddleworth Round Table are building on their previous massive achievement with another Foodbank collection.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Calf 'drowning in mud' rescued by RSPCA after eagle-eyed tram driver spots his plight

A lucky newborn calf is home after getting stuck neck-high in the mud. 

Date Published 01/06/2020

Sacha Lord - Two thirds of businesses in the night time economy looking to make redundancies

New data published on behalf of Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has shed light on the current position of the sector in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Key Uppermill road closed

Oldham Council engineers are due to make a full examination today (Monday) after the closure of a key Uppermill road.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Young people encouraged to get creative as summer campaign launches

Young people across Greater Manchester are invited to get creative at home as part of this year’s Safe4Summer partnership campaign - which has now launched.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Oldham man sought after breaching prison licence terms

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Former doctor arrested over 'distressing' sexual assault claims

A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into adult sexual abuse in Salford.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Film Archive appeals for your lockdown footage

The North West Film Archive are appealing for the public’s help to gather video footage of life in the area during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Diana's blossoming art work

Landscape painter Diana Terry was determined not to be beaten when the coronavirus compelled her to change her regime.

Date Published 01/06/2020


Police appeal to trace Abdel's next of kin

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Manchester.

Date Published 01/06/2020

Dovestone drama for the heroes of the hills

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were asked to assist GMP Saddleworth and Lees and North West Ambulance Service on Saturday when a casualty fell down steep ground off a narrow...

Date Published 01/06/2020


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