1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (196+ words) A fire broke out at a high street business earlier on Sunday bringing traffic to a halt as firefighters tackled the blaze. The fire was reported at around 3.30pm on High Street in Uppermill, on the far eastern side of the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (436+ words) Royal Oldham Hospital’s trust is dealing with a backlog of more than 400 complaints, board papers have revealed. The figure was discussed during the latest meeting of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust board, which oversees the hospital. Board members…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (778+ words) Further details have been confirmed about a campsite due to operate on Saddleworth Moor every weekend until October. Documents uploaded to Oldham Council’s planning portal set out how the temporary campsite near Brun Clough, Diggle, will operate, including how it…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (781+ words) “Intense” thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales could cause travel disruption this week, forecasters have warned. The Met Office said a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards on Wednesday morning. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (417+ words) Sir Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed his death in a statement, saying: “Sir Billy Boston, one of the…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (720+ words) An update has been confirmed following the announcement that services would no longer be delivered at Orchard House in Oldham. In July, it was announced that Orchard House Day Hospital in Royton, which supports people over 65 who have been referred…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (408+ words) An "incredible" castle hotel around an hour and 40 minutes' drive from Oldham has been named one of the best in England. The Telegraph has released a list of the 13 best castle hotels found across England, with the Swinton Park Hotel,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (349+ words) Thermal imaging drones are being used to tackle hidden fire risks. United Utilities is deploying the heat-seeking technology to identify underground hotspots on moorland in Greater Manchester and the Peak District, following fires that broke out in late June. Although…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (325+ words) Students at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. Head boy Sulaiman Akram led the way, achieving nine grade 9s, two grade 8s, and one grade 7. He was also named an E-ACT Ambassador, reflecting his commitment both…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1159+ words) Students and staff at the Blue Coat School celebrated another set of “fantastic” GCSE results this morning. The first group of students to arrive were those who had received the top grades of the year. Blue Coat School's top achievers…...