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Oldham Sixth Form College is celebrating Joshua and Megan Bruton’s success in both attending the prestigious University of Oxford following their respective A Level studies.
Date Published 09/10/2023
After receiving a record-breaking number of entries in 2023, the 2024 Poetry By Heart competition launched with a special live event at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse...
More than a third of private hire taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are licenced by a council that operates around 80 miles away in Wolverhampton.
Date Published 08/10/2023
Chadderton-based Future Directions CIC won a prestigious award at the plush ‘Spirit of Manchester Awards’ ceremony.
The borough’s beautiful countryside is set to undergo £50,000 worth of improvement works.
The new live@thelibrary autumn/winter season is full of fun, intrigue, and drama for all ages - so why not see for yourself?
Date Published 06/10/2023
Forty Year 9 students from E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (part of E-ACT,, a family of 28 academies) took part in a Parentzone 'Be Internet Citizens' workshop at the University...
The community of Royton will be hosting a scarecrow festival, starting next week.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has thanked the members of the community who joined her for her fifth annual Memory Walk in Alexandra Park.
A man has been jailed for 15 years after pleading guilty to child sexual offences.
It’s looking likely that we will see temperatures rise well above normal as we enter the weekend, but there is no heatwave expected across the north-west.
Oldham's Big Bang Bonfire is back for its 11th year on Thursday, November 2 - and everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun.
OADID (Oldham Athletic's disabled supporters association) has been nominated for a prestigious award.
Date Published 04/10/2023
The countdown is on for a new staple in a community’s quirky social diary - the Saddleworth Steam Festival.
They’ve gritted almost a million miles between them, but sadly, they have now reached the end of the road.
Former Latics favourite Keith Hicks will be taking part in the Rochdale 10K run next Sunday (October 8) as he has pledged to raise funds and awareness for the Barry Kilby Prostate...
Date Published 02/10/2023
Dr Kershaw’s annual Golf Day, The Dr Kershaw’s Cup, took place with 18 four-ball teams on the green at Crompton and Royton Golf Club.
Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Steuca Anghel.
A 76-year-old woman in Rochdale has complained that a broadband mast from IX Wireless was put up directly outside her home without warning.
An exciting series of workshops are coming to Hack Oldham later this month - and they’re perfect for anyone with creative interests.
KUPOD - Oldham’s only dedicated podcast production company - have announced two new shows on Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm (OCR).
Date Published 01/10/2023
The second phase of a mammoth masterplan to transform the centre of neighbouring Ashton has been agreed - but there’s no money to pay for it.
Oldham Sixth Form College has announced a new partnership with Phoenix Youth Dance Academy.
Date Published 30/09/2023
Health leaders in Greater Manchester are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as strike action in the NHS continues into...
There will be temporary changes to Oldham Council's Local Studies and Archives Service this winter, as it prepares to move to its new home in the redeveloped Spindles centre.
Date Published 29/09/2023
People in Oldham who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign.
Date Published 28/09/2023
Oldham-based Skills 4 All has been awarded a £50,000 grant by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to run a fully interactive arts-based learning project called 'My COVID-19 Memories'.
New offices adjacent to Hollinwood Metrolink Station are now complete and ready to let.
More than 100 people are objecting to plans to erect dozens of of ‘ugly’ and ‘eyesore’ 15m poles carrying a new aerial broadband network across Oldham.
He went viral playing his three metre bass guitar with a beer bottle and a stick, and now he's coming to Mossley.
