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Oldham National Education Union chiefs have saluted what they have described as a ‘useful’ members’ meeting with Councillor Shaid Mushtaq, the Education portfolio holder on Oldham...
Date Published 22/03/2021
Determined fundraisers across Oldham are set to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against cancer as the nation looks beyond lockdown.
Date Published 21/03/2021
A significant proportion of people polled in a Royton optician’s customer survey found their eyesight had worsened during the past year, with over two-thirds reporting increased...
In an unprecedented year, the devolved budget for adult education has continued to deliver training opportunities and skills provision for people across Greater Manchester, a new...
A housing association’s inflation-busting rent and service charge hike will force people to choose between eating and heating, an angry tenant has claimed.
March 8 was always going to be a busy date for schools, being the first day back for all pupils since January, but that didn’t stop Oldham Hulme celebrating International Women’s...
Date Published 20/03/2021
A house being let on Airbnb has been shut down after it was alleged people were hiring it to hold lockdown parties.
Saddleworth’s Liberal Democrat Councillors are pushing again for step free access at Greenfield station, signing the Step Free Access campaign’s petition to support accessible...
Unfortunately, not much has happened on the sporting front at the Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Centre (OBPDC) in the last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Date Published 19/03/2021
Greater Manchester’s bid to take control over its bus network has passed the first hurdle after councillors in charge of scrutinising the plans pledged their support.
A councillor sparked controversy after branding opponents of plans for a new school ‘NIMBYs’.
Failsworth-based Ska music and Manchester City FC fanatic Ryan Taylor-Fox is stepping up to the Walk for Autism challenge in order to raise funds and autism awareness.
With Census Day this Sunday (March 21) literally around the corner, Census 2021 is in full swing in Oldham.
The last 12 months have been hard for everyone and so it’s no surprise some people have invited new family members into their homes.
In Autumn last year, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launched their ‘Furnish with Love – Give the Gift of Comfort’ Appeal to help raise the vital funds needed to furnish their new in-patient...
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams, the co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, has welcomed Dame Julie Walters’ support in calling on the...
The NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting local people to share their thoughts on access to health services at an online event on Tuesday (March 23).
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has questioned the ‘justification’ of legal challenges against plans to introduce a £135m bus franchising system in the city-region.
A primary school in Oldham has rolled out a scheme which has provided an iPad to all students and teaching staff.
Oldham Council has opened a new £150,000 play area at Royton Park.
Date Published 17/03/2021
Young people at Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham received a boost today when laptops were donated by online electrical retailer AO to support their online learning.
Date Published 16/03/2021
Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has urged ministers to bring in a “significant real terms” pay increase to help prevent an NHS staffing crisis.
An ovarian cancer support charity is using a £30,115 grant to reach women across the North West, starting with a multilingual awareness campaign of the symptoms this month in...
A young designer from Coppice has taken her first steps towards an exciting career in the creative industries, after coming-up with the winning concept for a new city-region...
Date Published 15/03/2021
Last week step one of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions took place on Monday, March 8, which included the reopening of schools and two people from different households being...
Oldham West and Royton MP and Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon has welcomed Transport for Greater Manchester’s decision to recommend that the Mayor and Leaders in Greater...
Greater Manchester’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout hit a major milestone this week with a mystery millionth resident receiving their life-saving jab.
LGBT Foundation and the Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network has revealed that more local artists will be supported through the Pride Stages Bursary to create new...
All embracing charity champions Saddleworth Round Table have made a much-needed donation to the Oldham Maternity Unit.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is teaming up with two local footballing legends to raise awareness of suicide and help prevent more people from ending their own lives.
