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…
View More Dr Kershaw’s Hospice urges families to keep talking after Dying Matters Week
SOME of the most talked-about alternative acts from Saddleworth and Oldham will come together for a live music showcase in Mossley. In Our Backyard 3…
View More Saddleworth and Oldham bands to take centre stage at local music showcase
SADDLEWORTH woke up to a dramatically changed political landscape following the local elections, after Reform UK secured major breakthroughs across the parish. The party claimed…
View More Reform sweeps into Saddleworth as local politics enters uncertain new era
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,…
View More Oldham Credit Union CEO joins Boundary Park sleep-out
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…
View More Girl backs hospice’s Rose to Remember campaign in grandad’s honour
POLICE have issued a warning after discarded firework casings were discovered in one of the upper fields at Dovestones, raising fresh concerns about fire risks…
View More Firework warning after discarded casings found at beauty spot
FROM Morris dancing to South Asian traditions, a new heritage project is shining a spotlight on Oldham’s dance communities – and local people are being…
View More New project aims to preserve Oldham’s rich dance heritage for future generations
ONE of Oldham’s most glamorous charity events is off to the races once again, as Ascot Ladies’ Day returns to The White Hart Inn in…
View More Ascot glamour in Saddleworth as stylish fundraiser returns for hospice
A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…
View More Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final
THE man in charge of the trust overseeing The Royal Oldham Hospital has announced he will step down later this year. Owen Williams, chief executive…
View More Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down
SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…
View More Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
THREE walkers who became disoriented in the dark sparked a late-night rescue in Saddleworth after getting lost on the rugged paths of Birchen Clough. Eighteen…
View More Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark
A NEW documentary filmed in Saddleworth is putting a spotlight on how creativity can bring people together – even in the face of isolation, unemployment…
View More New Saddleworth-shot documentary shines light on isolation and power of creativity
PEOPLE from across Oldham are being encouraged to step forward and help shape the future of end-of-life care as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice looks to welcome…
View More Local hospice invites new voices to help guide future care
A HOMELESSNESS charity in Mossley celebrated the launch of a new shopping space at its Spring Fayre. Emmaus Mossley welcomed local residents and supporters to…
View More Mossley charity launches new shopping space at Spring Fayre
GREENFIELD is gearing up for one of Saddleworth’s most cherished traditions as preparations ramp up for this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests – now…
View More Young artist’s design to take centre stage at Greenfield’s Whit Friday tradition
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
View More The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
AN EXHIBITION shining a light on the often-overlooked role of South Asian soldiers in the World Wars is set to open in Oldham. The ‘Forgotten…
View More ‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition honouring South Asian war heroes
LOCAL firms are being invited to dust off their clubs and take a swing at supporting a much-loved Oldham charity. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is preparing…
View More Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
View More MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
A LOCAL arts organisation says a significant funding award represents a major boost for Oldham’s “cultural power”. Carnival arts organisation Global Grooves is celebrating after…
View More Major arts funding win aims to grow Oldham’s cultural scene
A MAJOR late-night search operation was launched in Saddleworth after two people were reported missing in the Dovestones area. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
View More Hypothermic walker rescued after late-night search near Dovestones
A HOMELESSNESS charity in Mossley is throwing open its doors for a day of live music, street food and second-hand treasures this month. On Saturday,…
View More Music, bargains and more at Emmaus Mossley’s Spring Fayre
WITH many warning they may have to scale back services due to funding pressures, Oldham’s hospice is backing a national push to secure their future…
View More Local hospice backs campaign highlighting gifts in Wills
A SADDLEWORTH teenager is encouraging young people across Oldham not to write off a future in the arts as ‘an impossible dream’. Alex Lane, 18,…
View More Saddleworth teen tells young people ‘a career in the arts is within reach’
AN ORAL health programme backed by Oldham Council is set to bring cutting-edge AI tooth-brushing technology into local schools and homes. The local authority has…
View More Oldham signs deal with AI dental start-up to tackle children’s oral health crisis
A FATHER-OF-THREE from Saddleworth is getting ready to take on a 100‑mile coastal run to raise funds for a local hospice. Paul Gladwell, a teacher…
View More Diggle dad’s mission in Wales to support charity close to home
LOCAL classrooms could soon be buzzing with more than just French verbs and German grammar as a new festival puts language learning in the spotlight.…
View More New languages festival aims to inspire the next generation
SEQUINS, salsa and a worthy cause are set to take centre stage as tickets sell fast for Dr Kershaw’s Strictly 2026. The popular event returns…
View More Fundraising takes centre stage as Dr Kershaw’s Strictly returns
AN AWARD-WINNING Mossley author is set to see his debut novel reach an even wider audience this month as it is published in paperback. Richard…
View More Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release
MILLGATE Arts Centre is set to transport audiences back to the electrifying heart of 1970s Northern Soul when Once Upon a Time in Wigan takes…
View More Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate
YOUNG football fans can bag free tickets to an Oldham Athletic match while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new fundraising event taking place…
View More Free Latics tickets up for grabs as kids go on hero walk at Boundary Park
AN ACTING academy founded by Shameless and The Apprentice star Sarah Byrne is celebrating a decade of nurturing young performers from across Greater Manchester and…
View More Local academy marks 10 years of turning local talent into TV stars
Former Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, has become the first Asian person to receive the borough’s highest civic honour. The title of…
View More Historic honour for former Oldham mayor
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