Emergency services, including an air ambulance, have descended on King Street in Oldham town centre this afternoon following reports of a building collapse. Police, fire…
View More Air ambulance called as emergency services respond to building collapse in Oldham
AN EXHIBITION shining a light on the often-overlooked role of South Asian soldiers in the World Wars is set to open in Oldham. The ‘Forgotten…
View More ‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition honouring South Asian war heroes
LOCAL firms are being invited to dust off their clubs and take a swing at supporting a much-loved Oldham charity. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is preparing…
View More Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser
A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…
View More Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde
DR Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care across Oldham. The free service was set up in 2016 to…
View More 10-year milestone for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home service
FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…
View More New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…
View More Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
A LOCAL arts organisation says a significant funding award represents a major boost for Oldham’s “cultural power”. Carnival arts organisation Global Grooves is celebrating after…
View More Major arts funding win aims to grow Oldham’s cultural scene
A HOMEGROWN legend has given the next generation of Oldham’s netball talent a glimpse of what it takes to get to the top. England Roses’…
View More Oldham’s future netball talent given masterclass by homegrown legend
WITH many warning they may have to scale back services due to funding pressures, Oldham’s hospice is backing a national push to secure their future…
View More Local hospice backs campaign highlighting gifts in Wills