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“The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced
BRITAIN’S way out of lockdown has been spelled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And non-essential businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, should reopen on…
Police investigation launched following sexual assault in Royton Park
AN investigation has been launched following a report of a sexual assault in Oldham. Officers were called around 12.40am this morning (Sunday, February 21) to…
More than 50,000 residents in Oldham vaccinated against coronavirus
More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus. As of Monday 15 February, the number of first dose vaccinations…
Residents asked to share their views for Covid-19 Recovery survey
OLDHAM Council has launched a Covid-19 Recovery survey to find out what residents think the town’s priorities should be while recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Cricketing legend Ezra Moseley killed in Barbados road accident
FORMER Oldham Cricket Club captain Howard Schofield has paid tribute to ex-West Indies Test player Ezra Moseley who has died aged 63. Moseley, who played…
Nostalgic look back at local football’s most memorable matches
IN local amateur football, John Gilder scored with his Match of the Day reports which were an eagerly awaited read in the Oldham Evening Chronicle.…
Oldham RUFC icon Ron McCarten dies aged 84
OLDHAM RUFC has been saddened to hear of death of former club captain and Irish international Ron McCarten aged 84. Ron, who played for Ireland…
New signing Stott no stranger
JAMIE Stott is looking forward to the biggest game of his career months after being released by Oldham Athletic. The Failsworth-raised defender has helped Stockport…
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Affordable food for thought as Royton church becomes latest hub for FCHO and TBBT
A THRIVING community enterprise in Royton is at the centre of an on-going initiative to bring a discounted food service to families on low incomes.…
£11,000 boost for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice thanks to online retailer Studio Retail
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is one of three charities to receive a generous boost of £11,000 thanks to Studio Retail. The online retailer is sharing its…
Crompton Moor features on BBC’s Countryfile during flood management pilot project
CROMPTON Moor was in the spotlight on BBC’s Countryfile to highlight a pilot project to see how effective natural methods can be for preventing flooding.…
OCL launches new bereavement, health and wellbeing sessions
FREE online bereavement, health and wellbeing sessions for anyone affected by grief have been launched by Oldham Active Communities, part of Oldham Community Leisure (OCL),…
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Seven artists selected for Oldham Coliseum Micro Commissions
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has unveiled seven artists selected for Micro Commissions to create new work designed for audiences and participants to experience online. Exploring themes…
Half-term superhero training with Oldham Coliseum
THIS February half-term Oldham Coliseum Theatre is releasing interactive superhero training videos for children aged 4+ to join in with and enjoy. The Adventures of…
Learn creative and employability skills with Oldham Coliseum’s online Teaching Theatre
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre’s award-nominated Teaching Theatre Pathways programme is taking place online this Spring, with a dynamic six-week course over Zoom. Teaching Theatre Pathways is…
Post some positivity this year with Oldham Coliseum
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is launching a community project asking people of all ages to create postcards filled with positivity. The theatre is inviting people to…
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Virtual job fairs open to all considering rail engineering apprenticeship with Northern
Northern is giving anyone interested in applying for its engineering apprenticeship the chance to sign up for one of its virtual job fairs and speak…
Oldham College helps ‘build the future’ in National Apprenticeship Week
OLDHAM College is showcasing ‘work ready’ learners whose career hopes have been put on hold by COVID-19 to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021. The FE…
Oldham Council launches self-employed business grants
Businesses in the leisure and hospitality sectors that are based at home and can evidence ongoing fixed commercial costs can now apply for a business grant thanks…
Pearson Solicitors finishes year with more charitable giving for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
PEARSON Solicitors and Financial Advisers are thrilled to be finishing the year with a £2,500 donation to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The Royton-based hospice is a…
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In-spire-d! Six of the best from Sixth Form College win Oxbridge offers
OLDHAM may be short on dreaming spires but when it comes to academically making the grade four students from the town’s Sixth Form College have…
Mahdlo joins forces with community to bring joy over festive period
MAHDLO Youth Zone teamed up with local companies and individuals to help about 2,200 people across Oldham enjoy a magical Christmas. More than £10,000 was…
Oldham College and Willmott Dixon help make Christmas special for young people impacted by Covid-19
OLDHAM College and Willmott Dixon have teamed up to bring Christmas cheer to 200 local young people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. The…
MP helps Mahdlo spread Christmas cheer young people and families
RAIN didn’t stop play for Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, when she was asked to support Mahdlo’s drive to bring Christmas cheer…