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The 5G mast on Counthill Road

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


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

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

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


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

Pride stages bursary launched by Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network

With support from the Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network has launched a new opportunity for a local LGBTQ+ performer/company to develop a...

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

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


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


Rise in insolvencies shows pandemic is pushing firms over the edge, says Oldham expert

A rise in the number of businesses going bust in December could indicate that the impact of the pandemic is finally starting to push businesses over the line, says an Oldham...

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

Oldham firm becomes Disability Confident

Ascroft Medical, which is based in the centre of Oldham, have become a Disability Confident employer.

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

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


Hulme Head Charlie heading off to Oxford

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools' Head Boy Charlie Chadwick is gearing up for his next major challenge later this year.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Purple Social aims to help businesses reign supreme post-Brexit

From an inability to source materials to problems recruiting staff, business leaders are expressing concerns about a post-Covid economy and Britain breaking from the European...

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

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


'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

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


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


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


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


Transition to Teach partners with employers to help staff at risk of redundancy

With redundancies rising, Manchester-based Transition to Teach has been working with employers throughout England that have staff at risk of redundancy, including npower.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Place2Be launches school resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2021

Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health week will return in 2021, taking place between February 1-7.

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


Parish Council signs up to Pledge to Peace

Saddleworth Parish Council have shown their support for the area’s thriving peace movement, by signing the Pledge to Peace.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Dovestone - high-level review set to consider a weekend of frustration and anger

A high-level review is to be held after a weekend of frustration and anger when hundreds of motorists ignored the government’s appeal to stay at home and invaded a controversial...

Date Published 11/01/2021


Health chiefs aim to vaccinate 25k a week, but there are concerns over supply

Health chiefs are aiming to vaccinate 25,000 people against Covid-19 every week in Oldham, but warn there could be ‘challenges’ in getting that many doses supplied to the borough.

Date Published 11/01/2021

It’s a yappy new year as Dogs Trust finds first rescue dog of the year her forever home

The new year is off to a waggy start at Dogs Trust Manchester as it celebrates rehoming its first dog of 2021.

Date Published 10/01/2021


Mark is a Poet of the Peak

A poet is releasing the second chapter of an ‘audio artwork’ celebrating this year’s 70th Anniversary of the Peak District National Park (PDNP).

Date Published 10/01/2021

Public gets chance to help protect ancient woodlands

Oldham’s local development plan will look specifically at the importance of ancient woodlands in the borough, after a successful motion brought to Oldham Borough by local Liberal...

Date Published 10/01/2021


National Express announce full suspension of services

National Express will fully suspend its national network of scheduled coach services with effect from 23:59 tomorrow (Sunday, January 10).

Date Published 09/01/2021

GMP recovered over £3 million for victims of fraud throughout 2020

Last year, the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Economic Crime Unit recovered over £3 million for victims of fraud.

Date Published 09/01/2021


Less than a month to go to Self Assessment deadline

Around 5.4 million Self Assessment customers have less than a month to complete their tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today, ahead of the deadline on January...

Date Published 09/01/2021

Extend eviction ban to avoid homelessness surge, says Burnham

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to extend its ban on evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to avoid a further surge in homelessness.

Date Published 09/01/2021


Michael is the first Oldham care home resident to receive Covid-19 vaccination

The first Oxford Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccinations in Oldham care homes have been carried out today (Friday).

Date Published 08/01/2021

'Stay away' warning issued to those thinking about heading to Dovestone

United Utilities have today (Friday) underlined the Government’s warning NOT to travel to their sites - including Dovestone Reservoir - during the first weekend of lockdown.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Local charity to continue helping SEND families in Oldham with remote technology during lockdown

Locally-based charity Oldham Parent Carer Forum has been awarded a grant to supply families in the town with HP Chromebooks to assist children and young people with additional...

Date Published 08/01/2021

Community kindness overwhelms MP after Mohammad receives his new scooter

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has expressed her delight at the generosity of people who helped a constituent whose mobility scooter was destroyed in a fire.

Date Published 08/01/2021


First Choice Homes Oldham launches consultation on proposed West Vale development

Local housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a public consultation to gather views about its plans to redevelop land off Vale Drive, Oldham, where the...

Date Published 08/01/2021

Oldham Lib-Dems - Covid delays highlight severity of waiting list crisis

Oldham Liberal Democrats have hit out at further delays to healthcare access, insisting 'it demonstrates the massive crisis facing our healthcare system, due to underfunding'.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Mahdlo volunteers helped bring joy to so many over the festive period

Mahdlo Youth Zone volunteers ensured numerous Oldham families enjoyed a magical Christmas by distributing hampers across the borough last month.

Date Published 08/01/2021

Concerns raised over rise in anti-vax ‘propaganda and conspiracy theories’

Concerns have been raised over a rise in anti-vax propaganda Covid conspiracy theories in Middleton.

Date Published 08/01/2021


Determined Frank's tough call

Oldham’s solo hero of the seas Frank Rothwell has revealed strong winds have hampered his remarkable charity challenge.

Date Published 08/01/2021

Dozens call victim support hotline established after damning GMP report

Dozens of calls have been made to a victim support hotline for people unhappy with how Greater Manchester Police is handling their reported crimes.

Date Published 08/01/2021


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