A HUGE new indoor rock climbing centre is set to be built in the heart of Oldham town centre. The centre – which would be the first of its kind in the borough – would offer people the opportunity to enjoy bouldering, clip-in climbing and lead climbing
WE could be in for a snowy night with temperatures set to drop to 1°C. Forecasters say snow is a possibility, especially in hilly areas, as some parts of Greater Manchester experienced flurries today. According to the Met Office today's rainy
SHOPPERS were evacuated from IKEA in Ashton this afternoon after a van caught fire in the car park. The huge store was emptied at around 4pm following the blaze which appeared to only affect the area outside. Nobody is believed to have been injured
A MAN has been arrested over a pair of incidents involving women being attacked with knives in Oldham. The 23-year-old has been detained on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in custody. The first incident occurred at 6.30pm on Friday
THE cost of expanding an Oldham primary school is set to rise by £800,000 to pay for a new sports pitch, toilets and staff car parks. Cabinet bosses are due to green-light spending thousands more on plans to create one new form of entry at Mayfield
Holland’s Pies is on the lookout for the next star baker. The winner will get the chance to go behind the scenes in the baker’s development kitchen for the first time ever, alongside pastry expert and new product development chef Geoff Hughes.
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was dragged to the ground and robbed. The 65-year-old victim was targeted on Forest Street, Hathershaw, at around 7.15pm on Tuesday, December 10. A man approached her from behind and grabbed
Drivers are being warned not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of people offering their services on social media. Those offering lifts may see it as an easy way to make some extra cash to help cover their motoring
PEOPLE in Oldham spend up to £9.5 million on Christmas presents they suspect their loved ones won’t even like – with many worried they’ll look "stingy" if they don’t. It’s the season of goodwill and giving – but according to new research by Macmillan
NINE amateur dancers have raised more than £10,000 for Dr Kershaw's Hospice by taking to the floor at a glitzy event at Oldham's Queen Elizabeth hall. The "Strictly Kershaw's" night was organised to raise funds for patient care. The night, hosted
CHRISTMAS came early for Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Pantomime Dame played by lifelong Latics fan Richard J Fletcher, For Dame Dotty Trott visited Boundary Park, home of Oldham Athletic, Boundary Park, to meet some of the players and enjoy a special
AN OLDHAM Athletic fans’ group are pushing for a meeting with owner Abdallah Lemsagam after hailing their protest a success. Push The Boundary’s efforts saw around 300 fans come together ahead of the 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient on Saturday.
THREE weeks into pre-season training, new head coach Matt Diskin says he is encouraged by what he has seen so far in the Oldham camp. The newly-promoted Roughyeds are getting ready for a BetFred Championship campaign that opens up with a Bower Fold
Saturday, Horseman's Carol Service, Friezland Arena, off Manchester Road, Greenfield, 11am, £2 per person All creatures great and small are welcome at this annual carol service - a great way to celebrate the festive season. This is followed by mulled
DECEMBER 14: Salem Moravian Church, Lees Road, Oldham, Coffee Morning and Book, DVD and CD Sale,10.30am to 12.30pm. Also Traidcraft Stall, bacon butties available. Free entry. DECEMBER 15: Salem Moravian Church, Lees Road, Oldham, Nine Lessons
