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Jennie Holdsworth from Holts

Searching for Oldham's Tree Guardians

Residents who want to become Tree Guardians and look after the natural world in their communities are being asked to come forward by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).

Date Published 17/03/2025


Silcock's announce two new rides for Daisy Nook Easter Fair

Silcock’s - the family firm that has organised one of Greater Manchester’s best-loved Easter events for generations - has confirmed two new attractions for 2025.

Date Published 27/03/2025

It's a bitter-sweet experience for Uppermill FC as they unveil newly-repaired dugouts

It was a bitter-sweet moment for Uppermill FC when they recently unveiled their newly-repaired dugouts, which are situated on Churchill playing fields.

Date Published 27/03/2025


Cooler air and some rain for a time, then improving

March is not far off coming to a close and the first month of Spring has been dry.

Date Published 25/03/2025

Rotary cycle gift joy for Hollinwood Academy children

The Rotary Clubs of Oldham Metro and Saddleworth work together on several projects each year, supporting local community and charitable causes throughout both local areas. 

Date Published 25/03/2025


Greenfield Cricket Club enhances community safety with defibrillator initiative

Greenfield Cricket Club has prioritised player and community safety by having a life-saving defibrillator at its grounds.

Date Published 25/03/2025

Spark Oldham aim to help make high school prom day extra special for all

With the cost of living really impacting local families, Spark Oldham want to try and pull together as a community and make it easier for parents with the cost of high school...

Date Published 25/03/2025


Oldham considers introducing new bin charge

Households in Oldham could face a new charge to replace brown, blue and green recyling bins.

Date Published 24/03/2025

Community champion Steve prepares to be featured in prestigious art exhibition

Intrepid fundraiser Steve Hill from Shaw is set to feature in a prestigious art exhibition next month.

Date Published 24/03/2025


Latics legend Roy is back with more incredible Boundary Park memories

Most die-hard Latics fans know that the football club has had a rich and varied history since being founded 130 years ago.

Date Published 24/03/2025

Oldham Mayor opens new local community garden 'triumph' at Eden Street

A new local community garden was officially opened by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) chief executive Mark Gifford after the housing association allowed its land to be used for...

Date Published 21/03/2025


Kind hearts help Susan's hedgehog litter

Kind-hearted Susan Ashworth faced a really prickly problem when it came to solving waste disposal issues for her lovable charges.

Date Published 19/03/2025

Loving family and laughter are key ingredients to Mohammed and Amna's 70 years of happy marriage

Many congratulations to Mohammed Jan, who is 92, and Amna Bi, who is 88, as they are celebrating an incredible 70 years of marriage.

Date Published 19/03/2025


Former Oldham Chronicle journalist set to publish debut novel

A former Oldham Chronicle journalist is set to make the headlines after scooping a book deal for his debut novel.

Date Published 19/03/2025

Warm then cloud and cooler temperatures set to return with some rain

The sunshine is back and eventually temperatures will rise day-by-day, but it’s only set to last for a couple of days so make the most of it.

Date Published 19/03/2025


Tickets go live for Sigala world record game at Boundary Park

Oldham RLFC and Pro-Excel have announced that tickets are now on sale to see chart-topping UK producer, musician and DJ Sigala perform at the Betfred Championship fixture with...

Date Published 19/03/2025

Dr Kershaws’ CEO heads to Parliament to champion hospice funding reform

The CEO of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice - Adele Doherty - joined hospice leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week to ask MPs to support reforming the funding model for hospices.

Date Published 19/03/2025


"It's good for Oldham" - community reacts to big new 'SportsTown' plans

A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.

Date Published 17/03/2025

Team Hill charity race night raises a whopping £1,700

A thrilling evening of racing, fun, and generosity saw supporters of the Team Hill Charitable Trust come together to raise an incredible £1,700 at a recent Charity Race Night.

Date Published 14/03/2025


Attention - the guards are coming!

Uppermill’s streets will once again be treated to a stunning military spectacular by the Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards next month.

Date Published 14/03/2025

Dr Kershaw’s Strictly event raises an amazing record £65k for hospice

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is celebrating after its annual dance competition raised an incredible £65,000, with donations still coming in.

Date Published 13/03/2025


Joanne celebrates 20 years at Aldi in Shaw

An Aldi colleague in Oldham is celebrating their work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.

Date Published 13/03/2025

Well-being group champions women’s mental health during ongoing cost of living crisis

An event to celebrate and shine a light on women that rise up and champion their mental health has been hailed a success as over 60 people joined together in supporting members of...

Date Published 13/03/2025


Big-hearted Barrie takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in tribute to his cherished friend

Saddleworth-based former professional rugby league player Barrie McDermott is set to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in memory of his great friend, Rob Burrow.

Date Published 13/03/2025

Colder air is back, but there's signs of a warm-up once again

What a beautiful weekend that was.

Date Published 13/03/2025


Turnout is good at 'Unity Iftar' event

A special fast-completing ceremony for non-Muslims was held at the European Islamic Centre in Oldham.

Date Published 11/03/2025

Oldham philanthropist Sir Norman tours veteran care village where a wing is named in his honour

Legendary Oldham businessman and philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller has praised the ‘amazing’ veteran care village where a wing is named in his honour.

Date Published 11/03/2025


Drama on the moors

Ten members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were alerted on Saturday afternoon by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust about a female who had sustained an ankle injury...

Date Published 10/03/2025

Alt community celebrate International Women's Day with FCHO

International Women’s Day was marked at First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Alt Community Centre with a series of special events.

Date Published 10/03/2025


Alexandra Park Covid memorial garden will be a place to 'sit and reflect'

A Covid Memorial Garden has opened at Alexandra Park to honour those who tragically lost their lives during the pandemic.

Date Published 08/03/2025

Drama hopefuls urged to sign up for John's new short-film making course

Uppermill-based John L Matthews has launched a new short-film course.

Date Published 08/03/2025


The decent weather continues with a blip on Friday before colder weather returns

It’s been a dry and decent enough start to Spring/March and this weather is set to continue, bar Friday, with temperatures climbing briefly.

Date Published 05/03/2025

Get your groove on as spring season goes live at The Vale

It's set to be party central at The Vale this spring as four dazzling headliners are set to turn up the feelgood vibes.

Date Published 05/03/2025


Oldham Parish Church expands café service in bid to help bring the community together

Oldham Parish Church (OPC) runs a popular community café every Wednesday morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Date Published 05/03/2025

Charity triumph for big-hearted pub

A generous-spirited pub landlord who set out on a mission to raise cash for life-saving defibrillators in a Saddleworth village has received a huge charity boost.

Date Published 03/03/2025


Denshaw remembers Sydney

At a special service at Christ Church in Denshaw, time was taken to remember a former vicar, Sydney Leigh Clayton, on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Date Published 03/03/2025

Saddleworth's 'missing' dry stone walls

Are Saddleworth’s distinctive dry stone walls under attack again in raids by callous thieves?

Date Published 01/03/2025


Inaugural Winfield Literacy Award winners are annnounced

Hulme Grammar School has announced the winners of the inaugural Winfield Literacy Award for Oldham, a competition designed to inspire young writers and promote literacy across the...

Date Published 28/02/2025

SPARK Oldham celebration event will mark International Women's Day

A very special SPARK Oldham workshop event will take place next week to mark International Women's Day on Thursday, March 6.

Date Published 26/02/2025


Mossley community bowled over by cricket club pitch

The latest Mossley SOUP event provided a cash boost to Micklehurst Cricket Club’s planned Kippax Corner Regeneration project, thanks to community support.

Date Published 26/02/2025

Some welcome sunshine for a change

Meteorologically-speaking, winter comes to a close this week, but we all know that a cool start to Spring is nothing unusual.

Date Published 26/02/2025


Oldhamer Milad set to run a gruelling 5k each day during Ramadan

An Oldham man is planning to run 5km each day during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan all in aid of charity while fasting.

Date Published 26/02/2025

New life-saving defibrillator installed at popular pub in Chadderton

A vital new community defibrillator has been unveiled at the Rifle Range Pub in Chadderton, marking another major step forward in making life-saving equipment more accessible...

Date Published 26/02/2025


Stalemate at problem junction continues

It is one of the Saddleworth community’s most frustrating road junctions.

Date Published 24/02/2025

Happy mums reveal how Family Hubs' home sessions have helped with their children's development

A parent has said that her daughter 'came out of her shell' thanks to free sessions provided through Oldham Family Hubs.

Date Published 20/02/2025


The Oldham Coliseum Theatre returns with community play celebrating Oldham

The Coliseum is back.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Three Oldham community projects awarded £435,000 to help improve local wellbeing

Three community projects based in the Oldham area have been awarded a total of £435,000 from the British Science Association’s The Ideas Fund.

Date Published 18/02/2025


The brand new outdoor venue due to host live music, festivals and ‘dazzling displays’ in Oldham

Oldham is about to get a brand new outdoor venue for live music, festivals and the ‘dazzling display’ of its yearly Illuminate Light Night event – which will light up the town...

Date Published 18/02/2025

Dr Kershaw's joins ground-breaking Hospice UK tv campaign

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton has joined over 140 hospices from across the UK for a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of hospice care.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Double header concert events will mark brass band's big birthday

A famous brass band is celebrating its 150th foundation with glorious double-headed concert events.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Paul's prestigious new role

Paul Sykes has been selected as the new Mayor of Austerlands.

Date Published 17/02/2025


The two the best friends who set up a before and after school club which children love so much they don't want to go home

Mums Bethany and Sophie are making a big impact on the lives of young children after launching a popular before and after school club.

Date Published 14/02/2025

Local school children name new play park near West Vale development

Schoolchildren who named a new play park next to First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) West Vale development were guests of honour when it was officially opened.

Date Published 14/02/2025


Local tots are dancing to save babies’ lives

Children from Oldham and Saddleworth babyballet® classes have been showcasing their dancing skills for the past two weeks with a ‘Danceathon’ fundraiser in aid of the pregnancy...

Date Published 13/02/2025

Coliseum announces full cast for 'The Engagement Party'

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd have announced a cast of Northern actors and musicians for newly-commissioned production 'The Engagement Party'.

Date Published 13/02/2025


When will this dank and benign weather end?

High pressure to our east has been stubborn and with its positioning, has fed in biting but not significantly cold, easterly and north-easterly winds.

Date Published 12/02/2025

Oldham Choral Society set to team up for next thrilling concert

Oldham Choral Society is teaming up with Salford Choral Society and the National Festival Orchestra to perform the thrilling cantata Belshazzar’s Feast by Oldham-born William...

Date Published 10/02/2025


Springhead community defibrillator is now available to all

A new defibrillator in Springhead has been made available to the community thanks to the combined efforts of the landlord and patrons of the Spinners Arms pub, the Saddleworth...

Date Published 08/02/2025

Colder air is on the way, but also plenty of dry and cloudy conditions

January was quite a cold month and wet with 108mm of rain.

Date Published 05/02/2025


George’s marathon rowing challenge - a mile a day for Age UK Oldham

For 26 days, George Mills is taking on an incredible challenge - rowing one mile every day until he reaches the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles.

Date Published 03/02/2025

‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition are revealed

The winners of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition have been announced.

Date Published 03/02/2025


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