Manchester theatre
Review: Aladdin puts an Oldham inspired spin on the classic tale
Yes, it’s Aladdin, but it’s not the one you know
Melissa Lander
13 December 2021
Oldham: Manchester news and stories
Bolton
Do you speak ‘Manc’, ‘Lancashire’, ‘Wigan’ or ‘posh’?
People are more likely to catch a ‘buz’ in Oldham or Wigan, while Rochdale and Wigan locals are most likely to say ‘burr’ for ‘bear’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
4 October 2021
Manchester Charities
Help these Oldham and Wythenshawe projects provide community meals
With the additional aim of reducing food waste, FoodCycle volunteers create nutritious free meals from surplus food
Louise Rhind-Tutt
9 September 2021
Andy Burnham
Renew shops selling pre-loved items open in Oldham, Trafford and Salford
Not only will the shops support the environment, they will also support communities across Manchester with all profits going to good causes
Louise Rhind-Tutt
26 July 2021
Manchester theatre
Free Oldham Coliseum play celebrates heroism, courage and humanity of healthcare workers
‘This is a story of how real people become heroes; but recognising that all heroes need their time to process, reflect and heal’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
12 May 2021
Manchester theatre
New Oldham Coliseum show combines theatre, video game and escape room
Experience your own Black Mirror in The Lucky Ones, a week-long digital experience that comes via your phone, laptop and letterbox
Louise Rhind-Tutt
5 March 2021
Art and Design
Oldham teenager’s fox photos win prize in RSPCA competition
The pictures were taken by 16-year-old Ben Harrott from Oldham, whose photos were picked from a record 11,000 entries
Louise Rhind-Tutt
28 December 2020
Nature
25 Greater Manchester walks to connect with nature and improve wellbeing
The free, photo-led routes include walks across Salford, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton
Louise Rhind-Tutt
4 December 2020
Comedy
Bobby Ball dies aged 76 – tributes pour in to Oldham comedy legend
Tributes are pouring in after the sad news that Oldham comedy great Bobby Ball has died
Dianne Bourne
29 October 2020
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea with amazing views – this canalside cafe is worth a drive to Diggle
Who can resist a stunning afternoon tea served on a cute mini picnic bench?
Dianne Bourne
2 October 2020
Coronavirus
Saddleworth pub to feed the vulnerable and offer free rooms to key workers
The White Hart at Lydgate has an action plan to provide FREE chef pre-prepared meals for the vulnerable and offer its bedrooms FREE to key workers – but they need you to buy beer
I Love MCR
8 April 2020
Coronavirus
Billionaire Oldham businessman pledges to build two hand sanitiser factories in ten days
Georgina Pellant
25 March 2020
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