Plans submitted to replace Victorian mill in Royton with five-storey apartment block

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A DERELICT ‘eyesore’ Victorian mill in Royton could be demolished and replaced with a five-storey apartment block. Plans have been…

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Seven artists selected for Oldham Coliseum Micro Commissions

OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has unveiled seven artists selected for Micro Commissions to create new work designed for audiences and participants to experience online.  Exploring themes…

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Affordable food for thought as Royton church becomes latest hub for FCHO and TBBT

A THRIVING community enterprise in Royton is at the centre of an on-going initiative to bring a discounted food service to families on low incomes.…

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“The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced

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…

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Virtual job fairs open to all considering rail engineering apprenticeship with Northern

Northern is giving anyone interested in applying for its engineering apprenticeship the chance to sign up for one of its virtual job fairs and speak…

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More than 50,000 residents in Oldham vaccinated against coronavirus

More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus. As of Monday 15 February, the number of first dose vaccinations…

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£11,000 boost for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice thanks to online retailer Studio Retail

DR Kershaw’s Hospice is one of three charities to receive a generous boost of £11,000 thanks to Studio Retail. The online retailer is sharing its…

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Crompton Moor features on BBC’s Countryfile during flood management pilot project

CROMPTON Moor was in the spotlight on BBC’s Countryfile to highlight a pilot project to see how effective natural methods can be for preventing flooding.…

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