Oldham Council announces Black History Month celebrations
This month, Oldham Council is looking to celebrate Black History Month with Oldham Libraries, Gallery Oldham and Facebook Live Events.
It’s war (on rubbish)! Oldham school pupils set for litter picking competition
Oldham Council has announced it’s requesting all school pupils in the borough to contribute to litter picking.
Young entrepreneur celebrates launching new project to help businesses reach people in Oldham
A young entrepreneur who spent months teaching himself about code in the local library is set to launch a new business.
Lights, camera, action! Oldham’s first cinema in 30 YEARS receives opening date
A brand new cinema is set to open in Oldham – the town centre’s first in more than 30 years.
Oldham Council cuts: Have YOUR say on finding £20m after budget slashed again
Oldham Council is appealing to residents after budget cuts mean they must find savings of more than £20m.
VIDEO: Pregnant barwoman’s fall through open cellar hatch ‘accident waiting to happen’ – Oldham club fined £14,000
A club in Oldham has been fined £14,000 after a pregnant staff member fell through an open cellar hatch.
‘Big world out there… on the internet!’: Oldham oldies catching the computer bug
Chadderton pensioners are catching the computer bug, after Age UK Oldham and Oldham Council united to provide them technology classes.
‘It shatters lives’: More safe houses and ‘stronger safety net’ for Oldham domestic abuse victims with £70k grant
Oldham domestic abuse victims will soon have more places to escape to for refuge, help and support thanks to a £70,000 government grant to tackle the lack of safe houses in the area.
‘Wear a poppy with pride’: Oldham leads Manchester Remembrance Day tributes
Oldham Council is planning a number of Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to honour those who have fallen during warfare.
‘I feel terrible’: Oldham chairman Simon Corney sorry for North Stand setback
Initially intended to be ready for the start of last season, Oldham Athletic’s plans to rebuild the North Stand have now dragged over two and a half years and mains power problems mean it is not yet available despite season tickets within the stand having been purchased.
Bettering Oldham’s GCSE results starts at home and in community, says councillor
Oldham schoolchildren are below the national GCSE average and the community must work together to boost their grades, says councillor Shoab Akhtar.