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Be.EV is installing 22 ultra-rapid charging bays at seven locations across the North-West

Pub chain JW Lees signs £1.8m EV charging deal with Be.EV

Locally-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees has picked national charge point operator Be.EV to bring ultra-rapid EV charging to patrons in a £1.8m deal.

Date Published 11/11/2024


Oldham Active invests £250k into upgrades at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre

Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure), the charitable trust that operates leisure facilities in the borough, is investing £250,000 into a refurbishment of Saddleworth Pool and...

Date Published 11/11/2024

Made Smarter powers Oldham manufacturer to invest in technology

An Oldham business is accelerating its digital transformation after securing backing from Made Smarter, the movement helping SME manufacturers adopt technology for growth.

Date Published 29/10/2024


‘If they close me down, that’ll be it.’

Locals are opposing plans by an out-of-town developer to transform a site in Hollinwood into an ‘affordable an beautiful eco oasis’ with 32 new homes.

Date Published 23/10/2024

Two Saddleworth solicitors achieve Legal 500 status

Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd has once again been recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500.

Date Published 21/10/2024


New business could bring up to 760 new jobs to Oldham

A food processing business could bring more than 500 blue collar jobs to Oldham borough, it has been confirmed.

Date Published 19/10/2024

Popular Oldham town centre coffee shop is up for prestigious national award

One of Oldham’s favourite coffee spots is in line for a prestigious award – and you could be in with a chance of winning as well with £1,500-worth in Oldham Gift Cards up for...

Date Published 15/10/2024


Oldham law firm strengthens care department

Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has expanded its care department with the appointment of a new head of child care and a paralegal.

Date Published 10/10/2024

‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town

A new community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish their businesses.

Date Published 27/09/2024


Government Minister opens new business hive in Oldham

A decade-long dream of creating a buzzing base for Oldham business has finally been achieved – as Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds cut the ribbon and opened The Hive.

Date Published 23/09/2024

Inside the new multi-million pound performance and market venue being built in Oldham

The multi-million pound project to create a new home for Oldham’s Tommyfield Market is nearing completion.

Date Published 23/09/2024


Man behind choosing Oldham Business Awards winners is now one himself!

The man entrusted with choosing the worthy winners of the Oldham Business Awards since it began, has now found himself in the limelight.

Date Published 16/09/2024

Business owner ordered to change his shopfront back after row with council

A row between a business owner and the council has ended in him having to change his shop back to the way it was – costing him thousands.

Date Published 14/09/2024


Oldham Enterprise Trust secures £168k funding fillip from National Lottery

Oldham Enterprise Trust has announced that it has successfully secured £168,000 in funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Date Published 12/09/2024

£40m turnover Oldham-based nursery retailer has rebranded

Family-owned Online4Baby has been delivering exceptional quality and value to families around the UK for over 37 years.

Date Published 04/09/2024


New senior hires at WeDo to support expansion strategy

The WeDo Business Services group has made two key hires to support its expansion strategy.

Date Published 02/09/2024

Billingtons Oldham named as one of the nation's top small businesses

Billingtons Oldham has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it kicks off a wider call to encourage...

Date Published 02/09/2024


HPP daredevils take their fundraising efforts to new heights - 15,000ft!

Three leading figures at Oldham-based Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) are taking their fundraising endeavours to new heights – 15,000ft to be exact!

Date Published 02/09/2024

Vegas and Oldham combine for business awards bash

Vegas is set to meet Oldham when the borough’s business awards culminate in a glittering awards ceremony next month.

Date Published 27/08/2024


Oldham and Shaw estate agents join forces

Valentines Estate Agents and Cornerstone Estates and Lettings, two of the most recognised sales and lettings agents in the Oldham area, are now in an official partnership.

Date Published 22/08/2024

Over 50s unemployment campaign to come to Oldham

Oldham good concern Upturn is about to tackle one of the most worrying problems in our society – unemployment in older men.

Date Published 21/08/2024


Latics support opening of RRG Omoda Oldham local car dealership

The official opening of RRG OMODA Oldham took place earlier today (Friday), where potential customers and Latics fans got the chance to meet club mascot Chaddy the Owl and star...

Date Published 12/08/2024

New Non-Executive Chair appointment at Ultimate Products

Ultimate Products, the owner of a number of leading homeware brands including Salter and Beldray, has announced that Christine Adshead has officially assumed the role of...

Date Published 03/08/2024


Housing Units wins Interiors Monthly Best Furniture Store award for the third time

Housing Units in Failsworth has been awarded the prestigious Interiors Monthly Best Furniture Store 2024 for the third year.

Date Published 01/08/2024

Oldham manufacturers to benefit from new peer network

Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers in Oldham.

Date Published 26/07/2024


Shay Wake's new £300k beer garden is now open

The Shay Wake has officially opened its new, larger beer garden, following a £300,000 development project.

Date Published 19/07/2024

110,000 sq ft Oldham urban logistics development sold to private investor

Developer Chancerygate has sold Broadway Central, its 110,000 sq ft Grade A urban logistics scheme in Chadderton, to a private investor for an undisclosed sum.

Date Published 17/07/2024


Hat-trick success hailed as proof that Oldham is creating enriching, heart-felt businesses

The City of London may have it when it comes to finance and banking – but Oldham is the capital of a new form of business that is more about helping struggling communities than...

Date Published 13/07/2024

Oldham Business Awards finalists revealed

Finalists in this year’s Oldham Business Awards have been announced at an unveiling party held at Mazzo in Royton last night (Thursday).

Date Published 12/07/2024


Plans for huge new science and manufacturing hub in Atom Valley revealed

Plans for an advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub in the highly anticipated Atom Valley have been submitted.  

Date Published 12/07/2024

A £39m project could bring over 100 jobs to Oldham, but some say it’s just ‘a shed’

A huge warehouse project could bring hundreds of blue collar jobs to Oldham – despite some blasting the £39m project as ‘a shed’.

Date Published 08/07/2024


Oldham Active announces executive restructure

Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) has announced the promotion of Simon Blair to a pivotal new role as Deputy CEO, overseeing all commercial facets of the business, customer...

Date Published 08/07/2024

Trans-Web supports Steve's Team Hill Charitable Trust in their mission to ‘Make a Difference’

Leading manufacturer of lifting systems, lashings and height safety equipment, Trans-Web, have extended their support for Team Hill Charitable Trust for the fifth year running.

Date Published 03/07/2024


Leading fro-yo brand Frurt set to launch brand new store in Oldham

Heritage fro-yo parlour, Frurt, is set to launch its newest branch in Oldham on Saturday week, July 6.

Date Published 27/06/2024

Treble-winning futsal club hails 'game-changing' support from Oldham-based business

Manchester Futsal Club has hailed its ‘game-changing’ support from the Oldham-headquartere WeDo Business Services group after the senior men’s team swept the board in national...

Date Published 27/06/2024


Brand refresh and long service awards at HPP

Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) has launched a new era for the firm’s branding and marketing with a big nod to its heritage and the people who have made significant contributions...

Date Published 24/06/2024

Popular TV show 'Homes under the Hammer' shines the light on Diggle property

The picturesque village of Diggle enjoyed a touch of stardom as the popular TV programme 'Homes under the Hammer' filmed on location.

Date Published 18/06/2024


Housing Units completes five-year retail site development plan with five new sales concepts

Established Oldham business Housing Units has completed a five-year retail site development plan, one year ahead of schedule, launching five new exciting retail concepts.

Date Published 18/06/2024

Double appointment for the commercial team at Pearson

Two significant appointments have been announced at Pearson Solicitors to further strengthen the commercial department, increasing the team to over 30 specialist staff and helping...

Date Published 10/06/2024


Aspect stalwart Janine recognised at plush Finance Awards celebration dinner

A group of finance colleagues from Aspect Fire Solutions Limited, based in Delph, attended the Finance Awards North West presentation evening for 2024.

Date Published 07/06/2024

Oldham law firm hits new high

Award-winning law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has reported an ‘amazing record year’ and looks set for further growth in 2024/25.

Date Published 06/06/2024


Oldham outfit celebrated at inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards

A manufacturer in Oldham pursuing digital transformation has been celebrated at the inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards.

Date Published 05/06/2024

Rugby club launches Roughyeds Driving Academy

Oldham RLFC have announced the launch of Roughyeds Driving Academy, the club’s own driving school aiming to offer fully-funded driving lessons to the Oldham community in...

Date Published 05/06/2024


Dronsfields is new Mahdlo silver patron

Independent Mercedes specialists Dronsfields is the latest company to join Mahdlo Youth Zone’s patrons’ programme.

Date Published 31/05/2024

Retail giants JD set to increase its Oldham presence

JD, the leading retailer of sports, fashion and lifestyle brands, is set to upscale its presence in Oldham with a bigger and better store set to open at Oldham Elk Mill Shopping...

Date Published 30/05/2024


Luke's ultramarathon heroics help raise almost £4k for New Bridge School

Local business owner Luke Sugden recently completed an ultramarathon, where he ran a full 50 mile course over the Yorkshire Three Peaks, raising much-needed funds for New Bridge...

Date Published 29/05/2024

New chairman takes the helm at ambitious WeDo Business Services

The former chief executive of a division of Close Brothers has been appointed as the new chairman of ambitious WeDo Business Services.

Date Published 28/05/2024


‘If we get this right, we can save the dying high streets’

Oldham has received a 500k boost to revamp its high streets.

Date Published 25/05/2024

£100k on offer to help Oldham businesses reduce energy bills

SMEs in Oldham are invited to apply for a new Energy Efficiency Grant to support delivery of energy efficiency improvement projects.

Date Published 21/05/2024


Oldham entrepreneurs crowned national winners at FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has awarded its prestigious Community and Expansion and Growth titles to two businesses from the North West in its annual celebration of...

Date Published 20/05/2024

New Funeral Director with background in helping people in difficult situations joins local business

A Funeral Director is looking forward to becoming an integral part of the local community having recently joined an established and respected business.

Date Published 20/05/2024


Failsworth-born Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses over £6bn, but remains third richest in the country

Failsworth-born Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the richest person in north-west, according to this year’s edition of The Sunday Times Rich List.

Date Published 17/05/2024

Oldham high street regeneration plans to receive £500k boost

Oldham and Hyde town centres are two of 10 areas across England receiving half a million pounds each to revive their high streets and entice residents back to the shops.

Date Published 16/05/2024


Oldham outfit WeDo secures £50m in funding to expand its support to SMEs

Oldham-headquartered WeDo Business Services has secured £50m in funding which will enable it to significantly expand its support of small and medium-sized companies across the UK.

Date Published 09/05/2024

Apprentice Ellie keeps her promise to ‘prove a point’ - with a distinction!

Teenager Ellie Shepherd promised to prove a point when she became the first-ever female apprentice in a shopfloor role at Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) - and she’s done it!

Date Published 07/05/2024


Sales Director Gareth appointed HPP Deputy MD

Leading KBB manufacturer and supplier, Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), has announced Gareth Evans as its new Deputy Managing Director.

Date Published 02/05/2024

Oldham’s Constant Group shines at major expo unveiling cutting-edge solutions for the last mile of telecom connectivity

Oldham-headquartered manufacturing powerhouse, Constant Group, returned to Connected North at Manchester Central to showcase their advanced telecom solutions that connect the last...

Date Published 01/05/2024


Chair succession announced at Ultimate Products

The Board of Oldham-headquartered Ultimate Products, the owner of a number of leading homeware brands including Salter and Beldray, has been notified by James (“Jim”) McCarthy of...

Date Published 28/04/2024

Milan Bar in Lees and The Bank at Delph close doors with immediate effect

A hospitality company which runs two popular bars and restaurants in Oldham has made a shock announcement that both premises have closed with immediate effect.

Date Published 25/04/2024


Record-breaking run continues at the airport

Manchester Airport has broken passenger records for the sixth consecutive month.

Date Published 10/04/2024

UPDATED: The £220k grants which could be handed to people in Oldham

Oldham council is taking on unemployment in the borough with two new schemes to boost local businesses.

Date Published 02/04/2024


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