By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service TWO sitting councillors in Oldham have made a last-minute decision to split from the Labour party ahead of…
View More Two sitting councillors in Oldham made the last minute decision to change allegiances ahead of the local elections
A HOSPICE’S movie-themed version of Strictly Come Dancing has helped to raise over £26,000 towards the care of local patients. Five couples had been training…
View More Strictly dancers shine to support local patients
TRIBUTES have been paid to Oldham’s Mayoress, who has sadly died at the age of 45. Afsheen Chauhan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March…
View More Tributes paid following sad death of Oldham’s Mayoress
OLDHAM’S town centre has received a massive boost as one of the country’s leading hospitality and entertainment entrepreneurs signs a deal to turn the Old…
View More Pioneering new food hall coming to Oldham
OLDHAM Council has unveiled plans for a new ‘shop local’ gift card. The initiative is set to launch in May as both a digital and…
View More Oldham Council unveils plans for new ‘shop local’ gift card
A NEW bar in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 departure lounge is promising to bring passengers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the…
View More Brand-new 144-seat bar and brasserie opens at Manchester Airport
OLDHAM Council is inviting businesses to tender for a £1.2 million contract to deliver a major new solar farm in the borough. The site at…
View More Businesses invited to bid to build and run Oldham Council’s new solar farm
MUCH sought-after school places at Blue Coat Secondary School have been rescued, thanks to a £3m investment by Oldham Council into its teaching facilities. Councillors…
View More Council invests £3m to save Blue Coat School places
A POP-UP theatre is among the exciting plans that Oldham Coliseum have for its spring and summer programme. The Coliseum at the Roundabout is a…
View More Oldham Coliseum unveils spring and summer plans
OLDHAM’S intrepid fundraiser Frank Rothwell has been honoured for his efforts by being named a Point of Light by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The 73-year-old…
View More Fearless Frank named a Point of Light by Prime Minister