Military drafted in to help deliver rapid Covid tests for key workers in Oldham

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE military has been drafted in to help launch rapid Covid-19 testing for key workers without symptoms of the…

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Concerns over supply as health chiefs aim to vaccinate 25,000 a week in Oldham

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter HEALTH chiefs are aiming to vaccinate 25,000 people against Covid-19 every week in Oldham but warn there could be…

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Greenfield Rail Action Group aims to work along same lines despite pandemic changes

GREENFIELD Rail Action Group (GRAG) is determined to keep fighting for improvements to local services despite the considerable changes and challenges caused the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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Saddleworth Museum invites community to join lottery draw and shop online to raise vital funds

Saddleworth Museum is encouraging the community to get involved with its 200+ Club monthly lottery draw or spend at their online shop to help raise…

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Winter exhibition goes online to share stunning work from Saddleworth Group of Artists

AN EYE-CATCHING exhibition is available to view online featuring stunning work from local artists of scenes and sights both home and abroad. The Winter Exhibition…

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Couple’s postponed wedding day made even more special by including Dr Kershaw’s Light Up a Life event

WHEN bride-to-be Kate Wilson found out her rearranged wedding fell on the same day as Dr Kershaw’s Light Up a Life event, she decided to…

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Specsavers Oldham raises £1,034 for local foodbanks in just two weeks

SPECSAVERS Oldham has raised £1,034 in just two weeks to support families in their local communities this Christmas. The store was overwhelmed after counting up…

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Coronavirus business grants launched to help hospitality and leisure sectors supply chain

Businesses which directly supply the hospitality and leisure sectors and have been impacted by coronavirus restrictions could benefit from a new cash grant scheme.  Oldham Council has launched supply chain grants to support businesses…

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