News View More
Man with links to Oldham wanted by Police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Hyde. Grant Leigh (24/03/1991) is wanted in connection with an arson that…
Letter from local suffragette Annie Kenney discovered
A previously unknown letter from local suffragette, Annie Kenney, is to go on display for the first time at Gallery Oldham. Working-class political activist and…
Misery for rail users as strike action announced for next five weekends
COMMUTERS and rail passengers can expect further strike action that may possibly disrupt Northern Rail journeys. Members of the RMT union will be on strike…
Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’ near Saddleworth Moor
A RED kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds…
‘No fence’ campaigners driven batty by Network Rail protests
NETWORK Rail bosses are refusing to budge despite on-going protests against the erection of palisade fence and removal of vegetation in the Den Lane conservation…
Sport View More
Everton move off the cards for Callum?
By Gary Carter CALLUM Lang has news his family does not want to hear or believe – he has heard nothing from Everton. The self-confessed…
Former Lancashire cricketer Geoff Clayton has died aged 80
FORMER Lancashire cricketer Geoff Clayton has died at the age of 80. Mossley born Geoff passed away earlier this week at the Holland Close sheltered…
3D Dynamos launch into new campaign with derby victory
3D DYNAMOS kicked off their Huddersfield and District League, division three campaign in style following a 4-1 derby win at Moorside. They were 1-0 ahead…
Greenfield girls claim cup glory
GREENFIELD Cricket Club’s girls’ team has won the Lady Taverners U11s Lancashire League. The softball tournament was held at Urmston and Greenfield defeated the hosts…
Will shines for Lancs
GREENFIELD cricketer Will Jackson has enjoyed a successful debut season playing for Lancashire U10s. The 10-year-old from Grasscroft, who opens the batting, has scored two…
Lifestyle View More
‘Oldham Women At Work’ exhibition celebrates ‘Year of the Woman’
TO celebrate the ‘Year of the Woman’ Age UK Oldham has brought together a new exhibition of ‘Oldham Women at Work’. It is a candid…
Stylish new clothes shop Suki’s Wardrobe opens doors in Uppermill
A STYLISH new clothes shop is making a bold statement in Uppermill as it looks to spark a creative hub in the village. Suki’s Wardrobe,…
Take part in National fitness day
Oldham Community Leisure has announced plans to take part in National Fitness Day, the UK’s largest physical activity celebration, spearheaded by ukactive. National Fitness Day…
‘This is Your Life’ : tributes to walking wonder Ida at 90
IDA Ashworth has lost count of the number of miles she’s covered since forming Oldham’s Wednesday Walkers more than 30 years ago. But friends and…
‘Dream Team’ recognised for service
THEY have been snowed on, rained on and spent nearly three weeks battling moor fires above Tameside and Saddleworth. But this year’s unprecedented work of…
Entertainment View More
Wet weather will not beat the party!
WET and windy weather will not beat the 13th Party in the Park – that’s the message from organisers ahead of the popular event this…
Supergroups, maverick pianists and new commissions ready to perform at Marsden Jazz Festival
THIS year’s Marsden Jazz Festival on October 12-14 looks set to be as innovative as ever. The 27th festival includes appearances from two maverick pianists…
Events to mark the First World War Centenary: Oldhamers and the First World War
As part of the First World War centenary remembrance events, Oldham Local Studies in partnership with Oldham Libraries is presenting a series of talks across…
Here we go again: Uppermill to host new Abba tribute show
HANDS up if you have seen Mamma Mia II and love a good Abba tune? Thought so – which is why Abba Mania coming to…
Opera company brings Mozart’s classic comedy to Holmfirth
Dulwich Opera Company are making their debut at Holmfirth Civic Hall with Mozart’s classic tale of love and deception ‘Così fan tutte’ on Friday, September…
Business View More
Celebrations, cake and… daleks at Hack Oldham
IT is not often you can be greeted by a full-sized Dalek, experiment with a 3D printing machine or get crafty with a laser cutter…
Business awards recognise superb customer service in Oldham town centre
THE results are in… and superb customer service has been recognised at the third Oldham Town Centre Business Awards. Organised by Oldham Council and the…
It’s a family affair as CIA 2000 celebrate 40 years
THERE will be fun for all the family as the popular Party in the Park returns to Delph – and it is certainly a family…
Rooms with a view: Alphin Apartment puts out warm welcome mat
A CONVERTED barn attached to a centuries old farmhouse has been transformed into a fully renovated, home-from-home holiday apartment. Alphin Apartment, situated on the Greenfield-Mossley…
Hills are alive with sight of music thanks to Allegro Optical
AS Eric Morecambe famously and irreverently once told Andre Previn: ‘I’m playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order’. One of…
Youth View More
Olympic spirit is strong as youngsters compete despite wet weather
WET and windy conditions are not putting off young competitors in this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics. Hundreds of youngsters and their parents gathered for the…
New children’s book to benefit Delph Library
MANY youngsters enjoy a bedtime story but few listen to a tale of which they are the subject. But Jo Perry’s first attempt as an…
Dobcross Youth Band makes poignant trip to play in Ypres
YOUNG musicians paid tribute to British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the First World War when they gave a moving performance at the…
Special cohort at Saddleworth School celebrate GCSE results
THERE were scenes of celebration at Saddleworth School as pupils collected their GCSE and BTEC results in August. More than 270 pupils sat exams, many…
Rishworth School delighted as students perform extremely well in GCSEs
Rishworth School is delighted to announced their students have performed extremely well in the GCSE exams and they are very pleased indeed with the results.…
