SHE MAY have turned 100-years-old, but Clara Colley is very much proving the old adage, ‘Age is nothing but a number.’ Civic Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Zahid Chauhan, joined the celebrations at Waterhead’s Millfield Care Home as the occasion was marked. And he obviously made a good impression, for his card was preferred to one

A selection of Oldham’s best gardeners have been celebrated for their efforts towards their allotments in the borough. On Tuesday (November 14), the results of this year’s annual allotment presentation were announced in an event hosted by the Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Zahid Chauhan. Read more on The Oldham Times.

A Greater Manchester GP and health leader has called for it to be required by law that homes are inspected annually for mould and damp. The demand comes amid fears that thousands of babies and toddlers are being admitted to hospital in England each year with lung conditions probably linked to damp and mould-ridden homes.

A series of services took place across our borough, to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and more than 70 other conflicts. The services were held in conjunction with branches of the Royal British Legion, residents, uniformed services and representatives of all organisations. It was an honour for me to participate