PUPILS have ‘risen to the challenge and achieved against the odds’ following the Covid-19 pandemic, says Hathershaw College’s principal Mark Giles. Students celebrated as they…
View More Hathershaw College pupils rise to GCSE challenge despite Covid disruption
COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted at Oldham Community Leisure centres – including Royton – from Monday, July 19 in line with the government’s stages for…
View More Oldham Community Leisure centres to see Covid restrictions eased
WITH 14% of Oldham’s children self-isolating from school Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah is calling on the Government to take urgent action. As of Thursday…
View More Oldham calls for action on school isolation
MILITARY personnel have been approved to step up the testing effort in schools across Oldham as Covid-19 rates continue to rise. On-site school testing enables…
View More Military personnel called in to support Covid testing effort in Oldham schools
A MAN has been fined £1,760 for a Covid-19 breach by holding an illegal gathering of more than two people at his home in Royton.…
View More Royton man fined for holding illegal gathering
BUSINESSES forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.…
View More Restart grants now open for applications from businesses across Oldham
OLDHAM Council has launched a new £500,000 funding pot to support businesses that are struggling to pay ongoing commercial property costs as a result of the pandemic. One-off grants…
View More More businesses to benefit from grants thanks to new scheme
BRITAIN’S way out of lockdown has been spelled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And non-essential businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, should reopen on…
View More “The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced
OLDHAM College is showcasing ‘work ready’ learners whose career hopes have been put on hold by COVID-19 to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021. The FE…
View More Oldham College helps ‘build the future’ in National Apprenticeship Week
Businesses in the leisure and hospitality sectors that are based at home and can evidence ongoing fixed commercial costs can now apply for a business grant thanks…
View More Oldham Council launches self-employed business grants