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Oldham children to get free meals this half term from Council
OLDHAM Council has stepped in to ensure hundreds of children do not go hungry this half term. Supporting the campaign of Manchester United footballer Marcus…
£500 ‘Covid support payment’ available for people in Oldham who are forced to self-isolate
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter PEOPLE who are forced to self-isolate after getting ill with Covid-19 or coming into contact with a positive case…
Oldham Council buys Spindles shopping centre to provide catalyst for town centre recovery
OLDHAM Council has bought the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, safeguarding an important town centre building and paving the way for a new Tommyfield Market, homes and businesses. The purchase will be a catalyst…
Royton man convicted for racist threats
Nathan Warren, 30, of Bleasdale Street, Royton, have been fined £350 by Tameside Magistrates after being convicted of threatening behaviour which was racist. Warren pleaded…
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Kewell runnings! New Oldham boss makes things simpler to get message across
HARRY Kewell admits he will teach his Oldham players just like he was as he looks to succeed at Boundary Park. That means not blinding…
3D academy expansion plans
MARK Aston is overseeing an expansion of the football academy at Saddleworth 3Ds. The FA Level 2 coach from Dobcross, whose father and grandfather were…
Cue Kewell as Latics turn to Harry to revive fortunes
NEW Oldham Athletic head coach Harry Kewell believes he will be better for previous experiences of managing in Sky Bet League Two. The 41-year-old, a…
RL Roll of Honour place for Oldhamer
OLDHAM RLFC chairman Chris Hamilton was a special guest of the Rugby Football League at a function in Huddersfield to mark the sport’s 125th birthday and…
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Oldham’s residents asked to watch special Remembrance Sunday Service online
A SPECIAL Remembrance Service will be streamed online in Oldham this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate those who gave their lives for our…
Tell Chaddy the owl there’s a new bird in town.
A RARE, white, heron-like bird is attempting to become the Oldham borough’s most famous bird… and is likely to ruffle Chaddy The Owl’s feathers in…
‘Bake a Difference’ this November for people with cancer
Local charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to ‘bake a difference’ in November to support people with cancer. With this year’s Great British Bake Off…
Keeping on track with the right tyres
By Steve Berry I recently decided to change my own runabout – a perfectly respectable 2013 Mazda3 SEL-Nav – for something a little more fun.…
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Oldham Coliseum receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has been awarded £243,000 as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The £1.57 billion fund…
Halloween and bonfire events cancelled in Oldham
Halloween isn’t going to be as ‘spooktacular’ as previous years – but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some frightfully good fun. Due to Coronavirus,…
Oldham Coliseum welcomes audiences back with innovative virtual reality performances
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre invites audiences back into the historic building for a brand-new Covid safe experience: a 360° live-action and animated virtual reality show. PETRICHOR,…
Oldham Coliseum asks public to ‘Get Behind Us’ with first ever Crowdfunder to raise £40,000
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has launched its first ever Crowdfunder asking the public to ‘Get Behind Us’ and support the theatre’s future for generations to come.…
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Gate to success: New equipment helps makes businesses and venues Covid-secure
INNOVATIVE equipment from an Oldham-based company is helping businesses and venues keep their visitors Covid-secure as soon as they walk through the door – or…
Oldham Council and HSE working to make sure businesses are Covid secure
OLDHAM Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks on businesses across the borough to make sure they…
Bittersweet dessert bar set for Old Town Hall launch
A NEW dessert and café bar is bringing a sweet new offering to Oldham town centre after opening at the Old Town Hall. Bittersweet will…
HSE spot inspections continue in Oldham
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out further spot inspections at businesses in Oldham to ensure all workplaces are COVID-secure as coronavirus cases…
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Oldham College: ‘Best is yet to come’ for ‘FE College of The Year’ nominee
OLDHAM College is vowing “our best is yet to come” after being pipped to the post for the coveted ‘FE College of the Year’ award.…
Mahdlo encourages young people to speak out during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
MAHDLO Youth Zone is encouraging all young people who have experienced hate crime to come forward and report it, particularly during National Hate Crime Awareness…
Lily braves the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Lily Gethings is braving the shave to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Year 12 Oldham Sixth Form College student made the bold…
Oldham’s Youth Service delivers outstanding service throughout pandemic
SINCE the beginning of lockdown, Oldham Council Youth Service has been working hard to engage with the borough’s young people. The team has been busy…