Oldham residents invited to make sporting history as Tour de France Femmes volunteers
Residents across Oldham are being encouraged to play their part in sporting history by signing up to volunteer for the Tour de France Femmes avec…
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Local couple share powerful impact of early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis
A LOCAL couple are speaking out about the devastating reality of early-onset Alzheimer’s in the hope it encourages others to seek help sooner. Andy Cragg…
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Councillor welcomes crackdown on driving test ‘bots’ and inflated booking fees
NEW government measures aimed at tackling long driving test delays and inflated booking fees have been welcomed by a local councillor. The Driver and Vehicle Standards…
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Oldham Council stalemate leaves Borough without Mayor or Leader
OLDHAM Council has been left in chaos after a Mayor could not be agreed, with talk of a ‘shambles.’ That also leaves the authority without…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice urges families to keep talking after Dying Matters Week
DIFFICULT conversations around death, grief and end-of-life care were brought into the spotlight across Oldham during this year’s Dying Matters Week. The national campaign, led…
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Oldham Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour rule
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter THE leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, has confirmed she will be stepping down from her post…
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Oldham Credit Union CEO joins Boundary Park sleep-out
A NIGHT under the stands at Boundary Park offered a stark reminder of a reality many face every day. Oldham Credit Union’s CEO, Lyndsey Gilkes,…
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Girl backs hospice’s Rose to Remember campaign in grandad’s honour
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Oldham is helping support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s Rose to Remember campaign after seeing first-hand the care the hospice gave to her…
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How a lost wallet led to 25-year career at Oldham business
WHEN Phil Hatton found a wallet on the pavement outside Hathershaw mini-market, little did he think it would led to a 25-year career at Hill’s…
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Tour de France to pass through Oldham
IT IS official, The Tour de France is coming to Oldham. Bike races coming through the area are nothing new, but in 2027 the women’s…
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