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Tommy Robinson event: Police continue to investigate

Greater Manchester Police say they are continuing to investigate a disturbance at a Tommy Robinson campaign event in Limeside last Saturday and are appealing for help from the public.

Date Published 26/05/2019


Oldham gas emergency service has new motorbike team

Manchester’s gas emergency service - based in Oldham - is reaching potentially life-threatening incidents up to 50 per cent faster by deploying a motorbike in peak traffic hours.

Date Published 24/05/2019

Get on your bike for Christie's

The Christie charity is hoping this year’s Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride can become the biggest yet and is encouraging as many people as possible to sign up and raise funds...

Date Published 24/05/2019


‘The Woolly Hat Poet’ will be stopping in Oldham for one night only

Lancaster-based poet Benjamin Guilfoyle is lacing up his walking boots for an epic 125-mile hike from Lancaster to Brighouse for his first big poetry tour for charity.

Date Published 24/05/2019

Derek Heffernan is Austerlands' new mayor

Veteran councillor Derek Heffernan has made an emotional return to a community who had taken him to its heart to receive a special accolade.

Date Published 24/05/2019


Weather: Which day will be the best of the Bank Holiday weekend?

Oldhamers are likely to see a weather split this weekend, with one day dry and warm, but the other two could contain some heavy rain and strong winds.

Date Published 24/05/2019

Police find half a million pounds worth of drugs at property in Rochdale

Yesterday (Thursday 23rd May 2019), Greater Manchester Police alongside the National Crime Agency (NCA) executed a warrant on Chichester Street in Rochdale and discovered drugs.

Date Published 24/05/2019


May in tears as she announces resignation

Theresa May has announced she will step down as Prime Minister.

Date Published 24/05/2019

Oldham rising star controls anxiety in bid to head to BMX world championships

Anxiety sufferer and national BMX rider Kaylen Davies overcomes her long-term fears and qualifies for world championships.

Date Published 23/05/2019


Construction of new building for Oasis Leesbrook Academy is underway

Building has started on the on the new permanent home of Oldham's newest secondary school that opened in September last year (2018).

Date Published 23/05/2019

Dickinson's Real Deal comes to Oldham

ITV's hit antiques show presented by David Dickinson will be coming to Oldham on June 1st.

Date Published 23/05/2019


Voting opens in EU elections across Oldham

Voters can now cast their ballot in the EU Elections after polling stations opened their doors at 7am.

Date Published 23/05/2019

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after body found

Police in Tameside say they’ve arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was discovered at a property during the early hours of this morning (Thursday 23rd...

Date Published 23/05/2019


Royal honour for Oldham Children’s Services and Care Leavers

Children’s social care in Oldham and the outstanding efforts made towards its workforce has been recognised at the Queen’s Garden Party.

Date Published 22/05/2019

Oldham Council leader unveils new cabinet team

Oldham Council is set to get a new Cabinet line-up to lead the borough in 2019/20.

Date Published 22/05/2019


Remembering the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack

Today (Wednesday 22nd May 2019) marks the 2nd year anniversary of the atrocity that took place at the Manchester Arena back in May 2017.

Date Published 22/05/2019

Further four people charged after dawn raids in Oldham

Four people, including three men from the Oldham area have been remanded in custody to appear at Tameside Magistrates court today (Wednesday 22nd May 2019).

Date Published 22/05/2019


Two men from Oldham jailed following investigation into the supply of drugs

A group of men from across Greater Manchester have been sentenced as part of GMP’s Operation Reagan to tackle the supply of drugs and firearms.

Date Published 21/05/2019

Oldham set for first-ever female Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Oldham is set to appoint two women as its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first time in the borough’s history.

Date Published 21/05/2019


Seven people charged following dawn raids in Oldham

Seven people, including five from Oldham and one from Rochdale, have appeared before Magistrates charged with numerous offences following a series of dawn raids in Oldham last...

Date Published 21/05/2019

Pupils at Saddleworth school take ill after inhaling dangerous substance

Saddleworth School staff and teachers are calling on people to help them track down a dangerous substance added to an E-cigarette and inhaled by pupils at the school.

Date Published 20/05/2019


St Mary's Way re-opened after reports of a collision

St Mary’s Way in Oldham is now re-opened after reports of a collision involving two cars this morning.

Date Published 20/05/2019

Flights resume at Manchester Airport after power issue causes chaos

Manchester Airport have advised that they expect the vast majority of their flights to leave on time today (Monday 20th May) following yesterday’s power issue which caused planes...

Date Published 20/05/2019


Police condemn violence during political rally in Oldham

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are still investigating incidents surrounding a political rally in Oldham on Saturday afternoon which saw rival groups clash with...

Date Published 20/05/2019

Family get justice as Oldham man is jailed for dangerous driving

A 20-year-old man has been jailed for dangerous driving after a collision which left a woman from Stockport fighting for her life.   

Date Published 17/05/2019


This week's biggest stories

Catch up on our top 5 biggest stories this week (13th May 2019).

Date Published 17/05/2019

Nominations open for Oldham’s Stars awards

Nominations are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers.

Date Published 17/05/2019


Calling all artists, the Oldham Open 2019 at Gallery Oldham

Gallery Oldham invites you to show your artwork as part of an exciting exhibition taking place in September.

Date Published 17/05/2019

Oldham back national campaign to promote good oral health

Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month (Monday 13th May and Thursday 13th June).

Date Published 16/05/2019


Liver screening roadshow comes to Albion Street in Oldham

Men and women in Oldham are being encouraged to get a free health check with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Five arrests made in Oldham after dawn police raids

A series of warrants have been executed across Oldham as part of Operation Hansford, to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes across Greater...

Date Published 16/05/2019


Community cohesion groups in Oldham to get £200k in grants

Charities and community groups in Oldham are being supported with thousands in grants from the town hall to help promote ‘community cohesion’.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Parish Councillor declares war on Saddleworth Moor arsonists

A forthright councillor has gone to war in a bid to combat fire-starters terrorising Saddleworth villagers.

Date Published 16/05/2019


Young Oldham school boy re-enacts history of Alexandra Park

A school boy from Oldham recreates Victorian pictures of Alexandra Park in Oldham.

Date Published 15/05/2019

22 people prosecuted in one day after fly-tipping in Oldham

Magistrates have told irresponsible residents who thought it was ok to let others clean up their waste to pay £18,209 in fines and costs.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Nearly half of kids in Oldham are living in poverty

The Oldham Evening Chronicle has seen shocking figures which claim that nearly half of all children in Oldham are living in poverty after housing costs have been taken into...

Date Published 15/05/2019

Why not ‘spend a penny’ buying a toilet in Uppermill

Oldham Council are offering a ‘unique opportunity’ to lease the toilets in St Chad’s Gardens, Uppermill, closed since May 2018 after repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Date Published 15/05/2019


Police officer jailed after sexually assaulting teenager

A serving Greater Manchester Police officer has been sent to prison after photos and videos were found on his phone showing him sexually assaulting a teenager.

Date Published 15/05/2019

First Choice Homes host awards for boost in funding for community groups in Oldham

More than 20 community groups which are creating social opportunities, improving well-being and breaking down barriers in Oldham have benefited from a share of £13,000 of...

Date Published 14/05/2019


Oldham Council awards grant to businesses across Oldham

Over the last five years Oldham Council has awarded more than £146,000 to support 50 businesses thanks to Shaw, Lees and A62 (Failsworth corridor) Business Improvement Grant...

Date Published 14/05/2019

School boy victim of attempted abduction

An investigation has been launched after a school boy was the victim of an attempted abduction in Tameside on Sunday evening while out playing.

Date Published 14/05/2019


Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Blackley

A man has been charged after a man was stabbed in Blackley. 

Date Published 13/05/2019

Next Mayor of Oldham picked by leader

The next Mayor of Oldham has been named as the wife of the councillor due to take up the chains of office before losing his seat in the local elections.

Date Published 13/05/2019


Death-trap road gets nearly £1m funding to be made safer

A death-trap Greater Manchester road where a person is killed or seriously injured every year on average is to be made safer with nearly £1m of government funding.

Date Published 13/05/2019

Oldham business owner could face further jail time for fraud

A fraudster that owned a business in Oldham must repay almost £520,000 or he could face five more years in prison.

Date Published 13/05/2019


Saddleworth woman takes on 75km trek for charity

An award-winning Saddleworth travel consultant asks businesses to support her in walking a 75km in Colombia for the charity MIND.

Date Published 13/05/2019

12-month extension for flagship rough sleeping scheme in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester’s mayor said he is ‘in for the long haul’ to tackle rough sleeping as his flagship support scheme has been given a year’s extension.

Date Published 13/05/2019


Firefighters tackle moorland blaze above Oldham

Fire crews from Oldham and Tameside have spent part of their weekend up on the moors once again tackling yet another grassland fire.

Date Published 13/05/2019

Man charged with killing Joe O’Brien appears in court

One man from Moston, accused of murdering Joe O’Brien during a fight outside an Oldham pub during the early hours of Easter Sunday has appeared in court.

Date Published 10/05/2019


Another successful Choral Speaking Festival

Oldham’s Coliseum theatre was packed with children as choirs from across the town came together for the Presentation Morning on Wednesday 1st of May.

Date Published 10/05/2019

Plans for £3.4m Oldham school expansion put to public

Parents and residents are being asked to have their say on £3.4 million plans to expand an Oldham school.

Date Published 10/05/2019


CCTV image released after robbery at Oldham petrol station

Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation and have issued a CCTV image of two men they want to talk to about a robbery at an Oldham petrol station back in April.

Date Published 10/05/2019

Two men die after collisions bring M62 to standstill

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the massive traffic jams which hit the M62 on Wednesday morning (8th May) were caused by two incidents which claimed the lives of two men.

Date Published 10/05/2019


Oldham shopkeeper caught selling e-cig liquid to a child

A shop owner, from Rochdale, who sold e-cig liquid to a child, at his Oldham shop, has been fined by Magistrates.

Date Published 10/05/2019

Abused Councillors in Oldham say local election is ‘worst they’ve ever fought’

Faced with misogyny, abuse and anger – councillors in Oldham say May’s local election was the worst they’ve ever fought.

Date Published 10/05/2019


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