‘We want them to have a successful life’: Headteacher aiming high as Ofsted praise failing Oldham school
The executive principle of an Oldham school deemed inadequate by Ofsted is aiming high after the education watchdog commended his leadership.
‘Oh stop buzzing’: Oldham care home that took bells from residents ‘inadequate’
A nursing home in Oldham, in which residents had buzzers used to request assistance taken away from them by staff, has been placed into special measures by the CQC.
‘City of sport’: Thunder fuel excitement pre Netball Manchester Live record effort
Manchester Thunder’s netball stars are hoping a surge in excitement levels among fans will help break a record for the UK’s highest-attended domestic match.
‘Best I’ve ever felt’: Oldham swimmer Full-a-love for British Championship bronze
She may have missed out on the British 100m backstroke title in Glasgow but bronze medallist Jessica Fullalove believes she is not far off her best.
BUCS 2016: Manchester fencing phenomenon leads Surrey University to gold
Manchester fencing ace Emily Ruaux admits she is floating on cloud nine after clinching a gold medal alongside her Surrey University teammates at BUCS Big Wednesday in Sheffield.
VIDEO: Pregnant barwoman’s fall through open cellar hatch ‘accident waiting to happen’ – Oldham club fined £14,000
A club in Oldham has been fined £14,000 after a pregnant staff member fell through an open cellar hatch.
‘Churchill should list as an honorary Mancunian’: A look at Winston’s Manchester ties
Greater Manchester has a rich social history, but did you know that it can boast the title of the city that launched the most celebrated career in British public life?
‘Honeymoon is over’: Oldham’s Sheridan expects tough Bury derby fixture on Boundary Park return
New Oldham boss John Sheridan says Saturday’s derby match with Bury at Boundary Park has come at a good time for the hosts.
‘Big world out there… on the internet!’: Oldham oldies catching the computer bug
Chadderton pensioners are catching the computer bug, after Age UK Oldham and Oldham Council united to provide them technology classes.
‘I can keep Oldham in League One’: Sheridan’s pledge as Latics face Bradford test
Returning Oldham Athletic manager John Sheridan is confident he can keep the Latics in League One despite describing his second spell at Boundary Park as his toughest test yet.
Analysis: Dunn-less Oldham look to fan favourite Sheridan for League One survival scrap
After just four months, 20 games and three victories, David Dunn’s career as Oldham Athletic manager never really got off the ground.