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Nearly a quarter of a million children across Greater Manchester are living in poverty-stricken households claiming Universal Credit, new figures have revealed.
Date Published 16/11/2022
Dronsfields, a Royton-based firm, has claimed top honours in the inaugural Vehicle Recycling Excellence Awards.
Plans for a huge solar farm in Oldham which were shelved during the pandemic could be brought back amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Date Published 15/11/2022
The Saddleworth Historical Society are hosting two illustrated talks in December and January.
If you're a parent, thinking of becoming a parent, have firmly decided against the joys of parenthood or just enjoy a good old belly laugh, then this is the show for you.
A kind-hearted group held a novel fundraiser games marathon in memory of their friend Anthony Holden, who tragically died of pancreatic cancer, aged 52.
A long-awaited development at Oldham Mumps has taken more time to break ground than it took to put a ‘man on the moon’, opposition councillors have claimed.
Medics need to close a “breach of trust” if a new drive to save the lives of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) babies is to be successful.
Equity members were out in force at Arts Council England’s (ACE) Manchester office yesterday (Monday) as they demanded the reversal of devastating funding cuts to arts...
A symbolic procession of 5,986 motorbikes took to the M60 on Remembrance Sunday to create a Ring of Red, with bikers paying their respects to the Armed Forces both past and...
Date Published 14/11/2022
A new Christmas animation made in Delph is encouraging Oldhamers to 'find their festive' across the borough this Christmas.
Rev John Rosedale, who retired in March after 12 years as a vicar in Saddleworth, officiated at the fabled Pots and Pans Memorial service yesterday (Sunday), due to the illness of...
Eager pantomime fans queued outside Oldham Coliseum Theatre on Saturday morning to book the very first tickets for 2023-2024’s pantomime.
They thronged to the hillsides, villages and from across Oldham to pay their respects at touching Remembrance Sunday services.
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday season fast approaching, Citizens Advice Oldham has released top tips to remind bargain-hunters how to shop safely online.
This winter you can dedicate a light to someone you love with St Ann’s Hospice and join with others in the community to remember loved ones you have lost at one of the charity’s...
Date Published 12/11/2022
Oldham Choral Society and Manchester Beethoven Orchestra are embarking on a new venture in a shared concert on their return to the magnificent Royal Northern College of Music...
This week's Dr Kershaw's Lottery winners have been announced (November 11, 2022).
Equity members will visit Arts Council England’s (ACE) Manchester office on Monday (November 14), demanding the reversal of devastating funding cuts to arts organisations across...
Date Published 11/11/2022
In 1962 a group of women from Royton and its surrounding areas decided to form a local branch of the Townswomen’s Guild - an organisation that stemmed from the suffrage movement...
A woman from Oldham has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Sprightly Mary Hart from Chadderton became one of the first recipients of a 100th birthday card from recently-proclaimed King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla.
Date Published 09/11/2022
A former Oldham police officer who left the force to take up wedding photography as a new career has won a hugely prestigious industry award for his superb work.
The increased cost of living has prompted Mahdlo Youth Zone to launch an ambitious £10,000 fund raising campaign to help support young people and families throughout Oldham –...
The boundaries of two parliamentary constituencies in Oldham will not be changed as part of a national review.
Oldham Coliseum Theatre chiefs are currently 'surveying the options available' after an application for more than £1.8million of Arts Council England funding was rejected.
From Wythenshawe, to Oldham, to Cheetham Hill, the BooBee bus tour has hit the road to raise awareness of the importance of attending breast screenings, across areas in the region...
New Latics Chairman Frank Rothwell has won an award for his commitment to supporting life-changing dementia research.
Oldham's Christmas toy appeal, which has helped brighten the lives of families across the town is returning for another year of festive cheer.
Date Published 08/11/2022
Crompton Liberal Democrat Councillor, Diane Williamson, and her two Crompton colleagues, Councillors Louie Hamblett and Dave Murphy, have addressed concerns from local residents...
