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Olympic dreams for local women – Brogan Crowley
By Rachel Steinberg MOORSIDE’S Brogan Crowley is close to qualifying for her first Olympic Games and a chance to emulate heptathlon hero Jessica Ennis-Hill. But…
Olympic dreams for local women
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green has enjoyed her biggest individual success after being crowned European Under-24 modern pentathlon champion. The 22-year-old former Hulme Grammar pupil triumphed in…
Saddleworth School sports teams seal titles as well as close loses
THE Saddleworth School Year 11 basketball team were crowned champions of Oldham after emerging victorious in a golden point thriller over Waterhead in the final…
OMBC: Coronavirus Vaccination Programme
The borough’s Coronavirus vaccination programme starts next week. This is the biggest mass vaccination programme in the history of the NHS. Over the coming weeks and months residents of all ages will be offered the vaccine. The first to be offered the vaccination will...
Dobcross Garden centre bridge not reopening
A footbridge linking the garden centre and Woolpack playing fields in Dobcross has been closed for quite some time. Residents were given hope in April 2020 when Oldham council had placed the bridge on a list for repairs using flooding money Liberal Democrat Councillor...
SITES ACROSS OLDHAM: BOOK A CORONAVIRUS TEST TODAY
Oldham Council is urging residents to book a free coronavirus test with a series of sites now available across the borough. With good availability of testing across the borough, you can book a test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by dialling 119 – which will put...
Undecided fate for Saddleworth School site must be resolved
Following a written request, Oldham Borough Council has confirmed to local councillor Sam Al-Hamdani that there is no agreement to transfer the site of the existing Saddleworth School in Uppermill to local developer Wiggetts. Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani, the Liberal...
OMBC – CORONAVIRUS – LATEST SERVICE UPDATES AND NEWS
Following last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister a number of restrictions have been put in place to minimise the spread of infection and protect the health of the wider population. With immediate effect: All council owned playgrounds will be closed. This...
CORONAVIRUS: LATEST ADVICE, SUPPORT AND SERVICE DETAILS
CORONAVIRUS: LATEST ADVICE, SUPPORT AND SERVICE DETAILS The health and wellbeing of all our residents is a priority for Oldham Council. That’s why you will see temporary changes to services and measures being put in place to protect people from Covid-19 (Coronavirus)....
COUNCILS INTRODUCE PSPOs TO PROTECT OUR MOORLAND
Two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) will be put in place from Friday to protect huge swathes of land – and wildlife – following a number of devastating fires over the last few years. Oldham and Tameside Councils have...
SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Oldham Council’s Planning Committee is set to consider all four applications related to the proposed new Saddleworth School later this month. An “extraordinary” meeting will be taking place in the Council Chamber at Oldham Civic Centre Thursday, February 28 at 6pm....
GALLERY OLDHAM LAUNCHES JAI CHUHAN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS: REFUGE
Gallery Oldham has launched an immersive exhibition by dynamic artist Jai Chuhan. Refuge is an exhibition of new painting by internationally acclaimed artist Jai Chuhan. Her paintings often involve an isolated figure in a room-like space, which creates an arena for...
Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’
Protected bird of prey was seen being shot out of the sky in Peak District National Park 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 of prey in the Peak District National...
TfGM Statement: Update on Get Me There app
Since Monday 3 September, some get me there customers have been experiencing trouble buying and displaying tickets on the app. This is a nation-wide technical fault affecting the back office systems of TfGM’s supplier Corethree, who developed and manage the get me...
LIVE@THELIBRARY IS BACK FOR ITS TENTH SEASON
Oldham’s popular live@thelibrary is back for its tenth season and with breath-taking plays, stunning live music, side-splitting comedy and more this is set to be the best yet. The special milestone season celebrates 70 years of the NHS, with a dash of comedy,...
HUNDREDS OF JOBS ON OFFER AT GET OLDHAM WORKING JOBS FAIR
More than 600 job-related opportunities will be on show at the annual Get Oldham Working (GOW) jobs fair. With a variety of jobs, apprenticeships and work experience openings on offer from employers across the borough and beyond, this is a great chance for residents...
Saddleworth in Bloom 2018 Results
The judging of the Annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition took place on Tuesday 31st July 2018. The panel of judges consisted of the Chairman of the Parish Council and the Chairman’s Lady, Councillor Rob Knotts and Mrs Lesley Knotts, the Vice Chairman of the Parish...
Operation FireWatch underway in the Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park Authority has implemented Operation FireWatch in collaboration with the Moors for the Future Partnership. Staff from the National Park, partner organisations and volunteers are in place at moorland vantage points throughout the National...
Greater Manchester announces plans for ‘Beelines’ – the UK’s largest cycling and walking network
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, has unveiled an innovative new plan to create a city-region-wide cycling and walking network made up of more than 1,000 miles of routes, including 75 miles of Dutch-style segregated bike lanes. The...
Jo Taylor receives Above and Beyond Award at Diggle Blues
Jo Taylor receiving her Above and Beyond Award from Dave Wood at the Diggle Blues Festival on Sunday 10th June at Diggle Band Club. Jo's remarkable achievements are testament to her determination and strength of will. Having had treatment for primary breast cancer 11...
2018 Saddleworth Show and WelliFest
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OLDHAM TOWN CENTRE WILL BE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Hundreds of Oldham’s best and brightest young and community musicians are set to get the town centre rocking at this year’s Summer Festival. Oldham Music Centre’s Summer Festival on 7 July will see musicians perform live at different stages throughout the town centre...
The Rain Couldn’t Stop Them!
2018 Diggle Blues Festival
Saddleworth Group of Artists Annual Summer Exhibition 2018
Well known local artists will again be exhibiting their work for the Saddleworth Group of Artists Summer Exhibition at the Saddleworth Museum from Saturday 9th June to Sunday 7th July Always a popular show, the exhibition will be comprised of up to fifty works, with...
BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND FUN AS FESTIVAL OLDHAM COMES TO TOWN
Roll-up, roll-up for the greatest show in town as Festival Oldham returns for 2018. The borough’s annual free celebration of art, entertainment and street theatre takes place on Saturday 26 May, 11am to 4pm in Parliament Square and the Parish Church in Oldham Town...
Bus passengers update about changing fares
Local Link, Ring and Ride and school bus passengers are set to see a number of changes to the fares they pay. The changes, which TFGM say will help support essential services and invest in ongoing transport network improvements, will see the following fares increase:...
Saddleworth Round Table give support to Dobcross Youth Band
Young musicians are looking good as well as sounding great, thanks to a generous donation from Saddleworth Round Table. Members of the group donated £875 to Dobcross Youth Band, which has paid for a smart new set of polo shirts for the youngsters to wear at...
Diggle School awarded ‘Good’ by OFSTED
Diggle Primary School has been given a ringing endorsement by Ofsted. The school has been judged as ‘good’ in all areas following a two-day inspection which took place in March this year. Ofsted highlighted many strengths across teaching and learning; outcomes for...
Make a date for the Dobcross Western Fete
Dobcross fete is riding into town again on 23 June with a ‘Yee haw!’ The popular annual fair which is organised by Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) will be a fully themed Wild West Fest complete with Rodeo Bull, Gold Panning and Horse Shoe Toss. From 1 – 5pm, at Holy...