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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


Young voices matter as Rahmat is elected local Youth Councillor

A dedicated teenager has been successfully elected as Youth Councillor at Oldham Youth Council.

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

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

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


£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

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: '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

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


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

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

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

Dobcross Network is making a difference

The Dobcross Coronavirus Network has supported 178 requests In the last eight weeks.

Date Published 30/05/2020


NHS Nightingale Hospital North West patients helped back to health with family contact and personalised rehabilitation

Patients at the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West are being kept in touch with their loved ones thanks to a dedicated team of redeployed and returning nurses.

Date Published 30/05/2020

New £10m bike hire scheme planned for rollout next spring

A new bike hire scheme is coming to Greater Manchester next year – and leaders say lessons have been learned from the unsuccessful Mobike rollout.

Date Published 30/05/2020


Dr Kershaw’s to re-open its charity shops

Dr Kershaw’s has announced the phased re-opening of its portfolio of charity shops, following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, with its Shaw charity shop based on Market Street...

Date Published 29/05/2020

Mosque Council leaders praise Oldham voluntary heroes

Oldham Mosque Council leaders have praised the efforts of numerous voluntary initiatives in and around the town as the coronavirus crisis continues to affect everyday lives.

Date Published 29/05/2020


Military-run coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre from Sunday

A Mobile Testing Unit staffed by the army will be visiting Oldham to provide testing for COVID-19 for local residents (adults and children over five years) and keyworkers.

Date Published 29/05/2020

Music stars and residents join together for mass doorstep singalong

Thousands of residents from across the city-region threw open their windows and took to their doorsteps and balconies to join Together in One Voice, a joyous mass singalong last...

Date Published 29/05/2020


Motorists be warned - be sensible if you head to Dovestone

Wayward motorists who cause traffic problems at a top Oldham beauty spot this weekend will face tough fines and could have penalty points added to their licences.

Date Published 29/05/2020

First Manchester buses announce increased services from this Sunday

First Manchester has announced it is increasing services from Sunday (May 31).

Date Published 29/05/2020


Wendy's Tenerife Diary: "We are getting there!"

Royton-born mother of two Wendy Muldowney has been in severe lockdown in Tenerife, but she insists: "We are getting there!" 

Date Published 29/05/2020

Pop-up cycle network planned to help commuters into city centre

A huge network of pop-up bicycle lanes into Manchester city centre could be built to help commuters stay socially distanced and off public transport during the coronavirus...

Date Published 29/05/2020


No jingling bells say the Morris Men

The traditional sound of jingling bells on clogs will not be heard across Saddleworth at a heritage festival.

Date Published 28/05/2020

Oldham's thank-you to the blooming brilliant NHS heroes and key workers

The town centre's WOW Bed has been transformed into a tribute to those risking their lives for our safety during the pandemic.

Date Published 28/05/2020


Cat crisis: RSPCA receives 364 reports in Greater Manchester since lockdown

The RSPCA is facing a cat crisis as the charity cares for more cats than any other pet with more than 1,000 felines currently in its care.

Date Published 28/05/2020

Oldham's Mark Owen among stars supporting Together In One Voice

A host of top musical talents who all share a common love for Manchester and its people will be introducing live renditions of their songs by local residents in the Together In...

Date Published 28/05/2020


COVID-19 emotional support helpline for black and ethnic minority communities launched

A COVID-19 emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities in Greater Manchester is now live.

Date Published 27/05/2020

Oldham's iconic Coliseum Theatre is 'ready to go'

'The show must go on' as they say, and as far as Oldham Coliseum Artistic Director Chris Lawson is concerned, once he gets the thumbs-up from the Government, the famous old...

Date Published 27/05/2020


Dovestone locals demand parking fine blitz

Furious locals are demanding a tough crackdown after hundreds of motorists and sightseers caused chaos at one of Oldham’s favourite beauty spots.

Date Published 27/05/2020

Greg and his pals strive to beat mask profiteers

Oldhamer Greg Cox and his student pals Cogan Wade and Frederik Filz von Reiterdank were appalled when they saw the inflated prices of face masks after they had tried to source for...

Date Published 27/05/2020


Keep your canine companions cool during lockdown

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool during...

Date Published 27/05/2020

Ahmadiyya volunteers head out to deliver much-needed food parcels

Oldham's Ahmadiyya Muslim Community sacrificed their Eid celebration time in order to deliver food parcels to local vulnerable people. 

Date Published 27/05/2020


WATCH: Uppermill Band continue to hit all the right notes despite lockdown

Despite not being able to rehearse for the past couple of months, Uppermill Band have been busy during lockdown.

Date Published 27/05/2020

Oldham scientist determined to teach cancer a lesson

A cancer scientist from Oldham, who is currently on lockdown with his three children, is adding a new activity to the home-school timetable.

Date Published 27/05/2020


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