Alan hangs up his pencil case after 50 years
April 1, 2021
Alan Doherty MCIAT, of Whittaker Design in Lees has announced he will be retiring from the company. The architectural and interior design company was founded
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Oldham company’s strong foundations secure after recent buyout
March 29, 2021
An Oldham entrepreneur says the recent management buyout of his company has secured the continuity of staff and services in the business. Owner Jerry Hanss
Digitl creates new site and launches app integration for Beatstream
March 29, 2021
Digitl, the eCommerce, marketplace and web design agency headed up by Oldham entrepreneur Darren Ratcliffe, has developed a new website for Beatstream – the Manchester-based
Barrister sets up home fragrance business during lockdown.
March 20, 2021
A barrister from Royton has used her spare time in between legal work to create a luxury home fragrance business. Inspired by her love of
Oldhamers urged to shop local as business re-opening draws closer
March 19, 2021
With less than one month to go until the planned re-opening of businesses across the borough, Oldham Council is calling on the community to shop
Oldham auction house doubles operations after moving to larger warehouse
March 19, 2021
An Oldham auction house specialising in consumer goods has doubled revenues and workforce after moving to larger premises. Global Auctioneers has big plans after expanding
From Babies to Beauty
March 19, 2021
Gemma Lumley from Chadderton has exchanged midwifery for aesthetics to fulfil her ‘daydream’. Fine Strokes SPMU and Aesthetics opened in April 2019 after Gemma took
Oldham business finance specialist acquired by management team
March 3, 2021
An Oldham-based business finance firm which brokers over £150m of lending a year has been acquired by its management team. PMD Business Finance, based in
North West survey shows impact of Brexit
March 2, 2021
This year’s first business survey conducted jointly by North West based Chambers of Commerce shows that businesses are suffering from the dual impact of Covid-19
Feels Good Gifts are cheering up local lockdown
March 1, 2021
Two friends from Mossley are hoping to spread some cheer across Greater Manchester with their new business venture. Jess McGlynn and Stella Greathead are creating
Small business owners praise EnterprisingYou programme for giving them vital support during pandemic
February 22, 2021
Self-employed people across Greater Manchester have praised a free programme which has helped them to adapt their businesses and thrive as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Maggie’s and Pearson join together in scheme for families living with cancer
February 22, 2021
Maggie’s and Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisors are working together to offer visitors to the Oldham centre free advice on future planning. The aim is
Local company set to expand customer base globally
February 15, 2021
A consultancy firm which has its roots in Oldham is set to expand its services around the globe. Thinkwild Ltd, owned by Jo-Anne Wild from
Local Artists innovates to adapt to the new lockdown restrictions
February 12, 2021
A local artist from Mossley has transformed his business on-line after the Coronavirus pandemic changed his business landscape Simon Mound, 47, has been an artist
Deal for large speculative warehouse scheme could create 450 jobs in Chadderton
February 11, 2021
Specialist logistics developers, Rula Developments has secured the purchase of the largest employment plot at Broadway Green Business Park in Chadderton, to deliver what they
Celebrities line up to sample Sam’s unique bobble hats
February 8, 2021
A businesswoman from Oldham has made a mark on the fashion industry by creating her own bobble hat brand. Samantha Corry, from Royton, has created
Oldham Council launches self-employed business grants
February 8, 2021
Businesses in the leisure and hospitality sectors that are based at home and can evidence ongoing fixed commercial costs can now apply for a business
Business community urged to back Latics
February 5, 2021
BUSINESS Development Manager Jamie Stoddart has urged businesses both close to home and from afar to back Latics off the field as the coronavirus crisis
Ultimate Products staff find the ‘perfect solution’ to staying fitter
February 3, 2021
EMPLOYEES of Oldham-based Ultimate Products are staying fitter and attaining enhanced levels of wellbeing whilst working from home – and so are their bosses! Ultimate Products
Growth Hub invites Oldham applicants for new Exceed programme to help businesses achieve their goals
February 2, 2021
Medium and large-sized digital, creative and tech businesses in Oldham can now profit from a new, fully-funded programme. Exceed is designed so that everyone in
Pandemic is no match for Lauren’s business plans
February 1, 2021
Lees entrepreneur Lauren Harrison, owner of Revive, provides service with a smile at her unique and eco-friendly coffee shop and Deli Bar. It’s not all
Positive news for SMEs who could gain thousands in pandemic pay-outs
January 27, 2021
SME’s impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic now have an insurance lifeline thanks to a recent Supreme Court decision which could see a surge in pay-outs
Ascroft Medical begin journey to become a Disability Confident Committed employer
January 25, 2021
Ascroft Medical, based on Clegg Street in Oldham, have become a Disability Confident employer. The oral hygiene specialists – recently recognised and Highly Commended in
First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive
January 11, 2021
FIRST Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has announced the appointment of Donna Cezair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following a rigorous recruitment process which
Latics announce sleeve sponsor for FA Cup third round
January 7, 2021
Oldham Athletic have announced Taurus Security Group as the sleeve sponsor for the Emirates FA Cup Third Round. The deal will see the Manchester-based security
Business Leader Anwar Ali recognised with OBE in 2021 Queen’s New Year Honours list
January 5, 2021
Anwar Ali, Co-founder and Managing Director of Upturn Enterprise Ltd says he is “delighted” to have been included on the 2021 Queen’s New Year’s Honours
Solicitors spread Christmas cheer to Oldham families
December 22, 2020
Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers have donated over £600 worth of food to Oldham Foodbank in time for Christmas. The firm says
Oldham software company Omnibus work round the clock to help Australian bus company grow
December 7, 2020
Hollinwood-based Omnibus has been working with Australian bus operator Buslines to automate its processes and facilitate the company’s continued expansion. Buslines operates a fleet of
Employment law professional Peter Norbury joins North Ainley Solicitors
December 7, 2020
North Ainley, one of Oldham’s longest-established independent law firms, has announced Peter Norbury has joined the team as an Employment Law Consultant. Peter has specialised
Debenhams collapse means an uncertain future for staff
December 4, 2020
Oldham Council leader Sean Fielding has described as ‘terrible’, the news that the Debenhams chain is now facing an extremely uncertain future. It was announced