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
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
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
AN ORAL health programme backed by Oldham Council is set to bring cutting-edge AI tooth-brushing technology into local schools and homes. The local authority has…
View More Oldham signs deal with AI dental start-up to tackle children’s oral health crisisOLDHAM College’s partnerships with local employers which creates opportunities for young people to step into skilled careers is being highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW).…
View More Oldham College partnership supports local joinery apprentice
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling for long-term investment in young people as it approaches its 15th year despite financial pressures. The centre, which supports young…
View More Mahdlo fights financial cuts as 15th anniversary approaches
OLDHAM Council has been told significant improvements have been made in the delivery of support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or…
View More Inspectors find progress in delivery of SEND provision in Oldham