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Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon to open Oldham Beer Festival

It's one of the highlights of the Oldham calendar. And this year, Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon will be pulling the first pint at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as the popular Oldham Beer & Cider Festival rolls into town for two days next month.

Date Published 21/03/2019


Thousands show interest in five Oldham housing developments

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) say they’ve been inundated with more than 15,000 enquiries after bringing a series of new home ownership options to people living in the town.

Date Published 21/03/2019

Oldham Cancer survivor pledges to take part in Race for life

An Oldham cancer survivor is pledging to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in June alongside her daughter and is inviting everyone to join them. 

Date Published 19/03/2019


Children from Nissa Group in Oldham will be treated to day trip to Drayton Manor

The children of Oldham, Greater Manchester have something to celebrate after being gifted a day trip by Happy Days Children’s Charity, a national charity that is helping local...

Date Published 18/03/2019

Grenadier Guards heading to Saddleworth

Saddleworth, famed for its historic brass band traditions, is gearing up for a unique musical treat when the Band of the Grenadier Guards visit next month.

Date Published 18/03/2019


Theatre special ‘My Mother Said I Never Should’ will come to Oldham

London Classic Theatre’s popular production, ‘My Mother Said I Never Should ‘comes to Oldham Coliseum Theatre this April.

Date Published 12/03/2019

National Lottery gives Oldham £30 million over past 25-years

New figures have revealed more than £30 million of National Lottery funding has been invested in Oldham since the National Lottery began almost 25 years ago.

Date Published 12/03/2019


Dance spectacular planned to raise funds for Dr Kershaw's Hospice

A local dance school is organising a fundraising event to support Dr Kershaw's Hospice

Date Published 12/03/2019

Scouts head to World Jamboree in USA

A group of Scouts and Explorers have been given a helping hand by The East Lancashire Masonic Charity in their bid to reach the 2019 World Scout Jamboree in North America.

Date Published 12/03/2019


Oldham Camera Club visit Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum

Oldham Camera club have recently visited the Ellenroad Engine house steam museum. Where they were given the opportunity to picture some of the worlds largest working steam mill...

Date Published 06/03/2019

Young people in Oldham set to become modern-day suffragists

Young people in Oldham are taking part in a new project that will empower them to become campaigners of the future, to mark International Women’s day.

Date Published 05/03/2019


End of Life Care with Sensitivity and Compassion

End of life care is the care given to individuals in their last days, weeks or months of their life. The care needs in this time will be specific to the individual’s health as...

Date Published 05/03/2019

‘Bark’ to school in Oldham for four-legged friends and families

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is launching dog training classes in Oldham.

Date Published 02/03/2019


Embracing vision aims to save iconic Saddleworth church

An embracing vision to save Saddleworth’s iconic parish church have been revealed by the community’s spiritual leader.

Date Published 28/02/2019

Pharmacy Team at The Royal Oldham helps speed up discharge process

The Pharmacy Team at The Royal Oldham Hospital are working with ward nurses and doctors to help speed up the time it takes for patients to be discharged from hospital.

Date Published 27/02/2019


New Gallery Oldham exhibition ‘You Get Me?’ explores race and cultural difference

Gallery Oldham is set to launch a new exhibition ‘You Get Me?’ by artist Mahtab Hussain on Saturday 9th March 2019.

Date Published 27/02/2019

The Wailers set to headline Cotton Clouds Festival

After much rumour and speculation, the line-up for this year’s Cotton Clouds Festival in Saddleworth has finally been announced with The Wailers and Peter hook and the Light set...

Date Published 26/02/2019


Oldham mosque leaders hope to change the misconceptions around their religion

One of the town's mosque's is opening their doors to give people an insight in to Islam.

Date Published 21/02/2019

Oldham dentists help to raise £250,000 for charity

Two practices played their part in a network fundraising effort

Date Published 20/02/2019


Blood transfusions now possible at the roadside with the Air Ambulance

Paramedics and consultants have also been specially trained

Date Published 20/02/2019

Snooker teams urged to hold a silence for Albert

Local legend, Albert Soubieski died on Sunday morning

Date Published 20/02/2019


Oldham mosque raises funds for Mayor's Appeal

Bilal Jamia Mosque handed the money over at an event on Tuesday

Date Published 20/02/2019

Mossley fun runners support Jen’s fundraiser for Emmaus

A group of runners of all ages have completed a 5k fun run through Mossley to help Jennifer Gregory’s fundraising appeal for homelessness charity Emmaus.

Date Published 19/02/2019


Late-night arts festival set to ‘Illuminate’ Oldham

See Oldham in a new light as four of the town centre’s most iconic venues play host to the borough’s late-night arts festival, Illuminate, on Friday 22nd February (6-9pm).

Date Published 19/02/2019

Consultation launched on Oldham Town Centre conservation plan

Oldham Council is holding a consultation on a Draft Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Date Published 18/02/2019


Youth photography exhibition in Oldham

Come and see Oldham through the lens of the town's young people

Date Published 15/02/2019

Search for descendants of the Peterloo Massacre

Did your family play a part this historical event?

Date Published 15/02/2019


European funding to help Oldham residents back into work

Nearly three-quarters of a million pounds will be spent to help unemployed find work

Date Published 14/02/2019

Manchester charity for survivors of male rape first in UK to be given award

A Greater Manchester charity is celebrating after becoming the first of its kind in the UK to achieve the Male Service Standards.

Date Published 14/02/2019


Funding boost for community groups in Oldham

If you have a community group you could be getting some more money

Date Published 12/02/2019

Oldham groups win Fast Grant awards

A number of local groups have been given money to improve the local area.

Date Published 11/02/2019


Ancient parish church “could close”

After 800 years on the site in Saddleworth the church could close.

Date Published 11/02/2019

Six prosecuted after waste dumped across Oldham

A front door, a mattress, a carpet and black bin bags stuffed with rubbish are just some of the waste dumped by irresponsible residents who thought it was ok to dump it, or leave...

Date Published 11/02/2019


Tesco workers in Oldham celebrate community award

Those who help make the community a better place are rewarded

Date Published 06/02/2019

Another Oldham organisation opens up for hate crime victims

The town continue to say hate crime will not be tolerated.

Date Published 06/02/2019


Why are film crews at Oldham Parish Church?

The church was recently used by the BBC for their live service on Christmas Day morning

Date Published 05/02/2019

Royal Oldham Hospital marks World Cancer Day

Staff joined up with Maggie's Oldham, Macmillan Cancer Support and The Christie

Date Published 05/02/2019


Latics announce new partnership

The new deal will create opportunities for students in the town

Date Published 05/02/2019

Firefighters' tips to stay safe in the kitchen

Every year, GMFRS receives calls to around 1,300 kitchen fires

Date Published 04/02/2019


Caremark Oldham Blog: What characteristics make a great Care Worker?

Caremark look at what makes a great carer

Date Published 04/02/2019

Rainbow flag raised at the Royal Oldham Hospital

The Royal Oldham is marking LGBT history month and showing support for the community.

Date Published 04/02/2019


Mental Health awareness morning held in Oldham

The Werneth CHAI Project held the morning to get people talking about mental health

Date Published 04/02/2019

Oldham cancer charity throwing open its doors for World Cancer Day

Maggie's Oldham is holding a drop in day to show off what they do on Monday

Date Published 04/02/2019


Founder of Oldham Charity nominated for national award

Charity boss hopes to win national award

Date Published 02/02/2019

Greater Manchester Mayor praises fundraising Oldham students

Greater Manchester’s Mayor has praised the efforts of a group of students from Oldham Sixth Form College after they raised over £1,000 prior to Christmas for two local charities.

Date Published 30/01/2019


Free pet workshops in Oldham this half term

Parents are being invited to take their children to fun, free workshops at Pets at Home this February half term.

Date Published 29/01/2019

Unity Partnership calls for Oldham Foodbank support

Unity Partnership has called for support for Oldham foodbank after thieves stole cash, food and electronics during a post-Christmas break-in.

Date Published 29/01/2019


Be an Oldham Winter Warrior this winter

As the snow starts to fall across Oldham and more severe weather on the way it means that a deep freeze for the residents of Oldham is still a real possibility.

Date Published 29/01/2019

Oldham Carnival to return to the town centre

The event moved from Alexandra Park last year and it will be in its new location again in 2019

Date Published 25/01/2019


Students need a head for heights at Oldham school

The Radclyffe School in Chadderton unveils a new climbing wall

Date Published 25/01/2019

Oldham fencing club celebrates six gold medals in eight national events

Marshall Fencing Club, who train at the Manchester Fencing Centre at Osbourne Mill in Chadderton, had a great return over the weekend.

Date Published 24/01/2019


Oldham Youth Council runners up after four award nominations

They were up for prizes at the British Youth Council's Youth Voice Star Awards

Date Published 24/01/2019

Newest Oldham school officially opened by Greater Manchester's Mayor

Andy Burnham was at the event - along with staff and students at Oasis Academy Leesbrook.

Date Published 24/01/2019


Oldham Thai Boxing club relocates after outgrowing old site

A thai boxing club in Oldham has seen so much success that they have had to move to a new premises.

Date Published 23/01/2019

Police take on rugby challenge to raise money for Oldham youth centre

Mahdlo Youth Zone will host the marathon match as part of their fundraising drive

Date Published 23/01/2019


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