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MP Debbie Abrahams launches virtual town hall meetings with constituents
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is launching a series of virtual town hall meetings with local residents. The meetings, which will be…
New coronavirus testing site in Oldham Town centre
OLDHAM has a new facility in the fight against coronavirus and is piloting one of the North West’s first ‘pop up’ community testing sites. The site,…
Oldham bidding for £25 million town centre boost
PLANS to secure £25 million to improve Oldham town centre have moved a step closer thanks to the Oldham Town Deal Board. The board, made…
Contentious extension approved for Dryclough Manor care home in Royton
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter CONTENTIOUS proposals to build a three-storey extension to a care home in Royton have been approved by planning chiefs…
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Former OCL swim teacher swaps pool for frontline
A former swimming teacher with Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has swapped her goggles for PPE, working as a frontline nurse at Tameside Hospital during the…
First steps taken to grassroots football return
THE first tentative steps to a return for grassroots football have been taken. Following the Government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from June 1, the Football…
OCL launches online workouts suitable for all
OLDHAM Community Leisure (OCL) has launched a new online exercise option for residents, targeted specifically at those who may have reduced mobility, underlying health conditions or…
Oldham Athletic celebrates 125 years
OLDHAM Athletic recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their appearance at Wembley in the final of the Littlewoods Cup. It was also 30 years since…
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Survey invites residents to give views on health and care service during pandemic
HEALTHWATCH Oldham is asking residents to share their experiences of NHS and care services during the coronavirus pandemic to see what worked well or could…
More than 5,000 FCHO customers benefit from caring welfare calls during lockdown
MORE than 5,000 First Choice Homes Oldham customers have benefited from caring welfare calls during the coronavirus pandemic. The housing association’s staff has phoned 5,047 customers to make sure…
Blazing Saddles look forward to 2021 charity challenge after coronavirus delay
Oldham Firefighters’ Blazing Saddles will be back on the road in 2021 after their latest charity bike ride was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Theatres team up to stream musical The Hired Man
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre are streaming their landmark 2019 revival of The Hired Man to raise vital funds their project. Together the theatres reach…
Be a part of Gallery Oldham’s Lockdown Museum
Gallery Oldham is inviting residents to be a part of its new digital project to collect a snapshot of what life is like in the…
Virtual music lessons and gigs in gardens have ensured music continues to be played in Oldham
THE band has continued to play for Oldham’s young musicians as they have been digitally supported through the covid-19 crisis by the Oldham Music Service.…
Rock Choir ready for 24-hour fundraising extravaganza in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week
ROCK Choir is showing its support for Mental Health Awareness Week by hosting a 24-hour fundraising event. The #RockChoir24 event will take place on the…
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Oldham’s Tommyfield Market Hall set to reopen after three months
OLDHAM Council is urging residents to ‘love their local market and shop local’ as Tommyfield Market prepares to reopen on Monday, June 15 after nearly three months.…
Re-open safely with social distancing posters from Oldham Council
Oldham Council has launched a toolkit of posters and signs to support businesses and organisations to re-open safely. It includes a wide range of signage…
Discretionary business grant fund now open for applications
OLDHAM Council has launched a new discretionary grants fund to support certain small businesses which have been impacted by coronavirus and do not meet the…
Oldham Council celebrates local businesses rising to the challenge
Oldham Council has shone a spotlight on the many local businesses which have gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic. The council has been celebrating companies…
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MP’s ‘virtual’ Working for Your Community Summer School 2020 open for applications
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has opened applications for her seventh annual Working for Your Community Summer School – but this year the school…
OSFC photography students’ work featured in ‘At Home’ national exhibition
THE eye-catching work of three A-Level photography students from Oldham Sixth Form College has been selected to feature in the ‘At Home’ national exhibition. The…
Oldham Sixth Form College’s Aspiring Medics Programme celebrates record number of university offers
Oldham Sixth Form College is proud to be celebrating a record number of Medicine and Dentistry university offers for its Year 13 Aspiring Medic students.…
Mahdlo announces death of CEO Mike Doran from coronavirus ‘with saddest of hearts’
MIKE Doran, CEO of Mahdlo Youth Zone, has died after a three-week battle against Covid-19. Chris Wareing, Chairman of the Board at Mahdlo, announced the…