Oldham

'Oldham pub sanctions a success'

20-Nov-2009 By John Harrington

Oldham Council's "electric shock treatment" of licence reviews and the threat of tough sanctions has led to a revival in the night-time economy....

Supermarkets demand Oldham meeting

05-Nov-2009 By John Harrington

Supermarket chiefs are calling for an "urgent meeting" with Oldham council about its new crackdown on the off-trade. As the Morning Advertiser...

Councils deny following Oldham

27-Aug-2009 By John Harrington

Three councils deny reports that they're meeting officials in Oldham to examine the authority's hard-line approach to licensing. Oldham continues to...

A-Level party banned by Oldham

20-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Hard line council chiefs from Oldham have continued to crack down on licensed premises by banning a nightclub from holding an A-Level results party....

Life through a distorting lens

20-Aug-2009 By Roger Protz

The BBC's Panorama programme on Oldham's drinking scene was no better than tabloid television, says Roger Protz.

Trade fear over spread of Oldham pub plans

18-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

Council officials from Bury, Burnley, Manchester, Portsmouth and St Helens are all to visit Oldham to hear about the measures they are taking to curb promotions. The news seems to play out the trade's fear that the harsh proposals will spread.

Real danger of all-inclusives

14-Aug-2009 By The PMA Team

The BBC's Panorama report on Oldham's binge-drinking problems pointed the finger at the supermarkets — but the on-trade isn't entirely blameless

Mark Daniels: Supermarkets - out of sight, out of mind

12-Aug-2009

I would like to go on record as being a bit of a lightweight. It doesn't take me very many drinks at all to get utterly drunk and, as I really don't...

Newquay seeks advice from Oldham over disorder

12-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore

Cornwall Council says it will be talking to Oldham officials for advice on dealing with alcohol-related problems, amid plans for the country's first...

BBC focuses on Oldham's tough licensing approach

10-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

A hard line approach to licensing in Oldham will be examined in a BBC documentary tonight. Panorama: The Truth About Happy Hours will examine the...

Host wins Oldham test case

22-Jul-2009 By Tony Halstead

Oldham licensee Patrick Kelly has defeated an attempt to force hard-line restrictions on trading that are being sought throughout the town. Blanket...

Oldham cancels six licence reviews

12-Jun-2009 By John Harrington

Oldham has cancelled licence review hearings at six bars that it expects will "voluntarily" agree to new restrictions on trading. The council had...

Major council clampdown on pubs in Oldham

09-Apr-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

A council is taking drastic action to clampdown on alcohol-related disorder by reviewing the licences at all its town centre pubs, bars and...

Oldham hits all its bars with reviews

09-Apr-2009 By John Harrington

Trading standards have ordered licence reviews of all 22 pubs and clubs in central Oldham to force draconian restrictions on trading — including...