It comes three weeks after the closure of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, a daily newspaper which ceased publication on August 31st after over 160 years of publishing.
First and foremost, says Newsquest, The Oldham Times will provide news, sport, and comment on the local community. It will also feature a Weekend leisure guide and a free 7-Day TV guide, and platforms for local advertisers.
Nick Fellows, Newsquest North West’s Managing Director commented: “Oldham is a great and vibrant town which deserves to have its own dedicated newspaper. We believe there is a sustainable publishing future in Oldham as a weekly print brand and as a daily online news provider. A community of this size warrants a credible news title and we encourage both readers and advertisers to support this exciting new launch”.
Ian Savage, Editor, commented: “We hope that the people of Oldham will be delighted that they have a new community newspaper, following the sad demise of a long and well-established daily newspaper. We have recruited talented local reporters, who know Oldham and have worked here for a number of years, which will ensure residents are well informed of what is going on in their area.”
