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Reform UK welcomes THREE councillors on Oldham Council

Reform UK's Royton North councillor Lewis Quigg is flanked by Independent councillors Mark Wilkinson and Sandra Hall, both of whom represent Failsworth West

Reform UK has welcomed three councillors on Oldham Council, creating the party’s first official group on the authority.

Date Published 11/09/2025

‘Disgraceful’ drains finally cleared up

‘Disgraceful’ blocked drains on a main road have finally been cleared up, after locals were told they may have to wait until 2026 for the problem to be solved.

Date Published 11/09/2025

Police appeal follows attempted post office robbery

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information to identify a man in relation to a robbery in Oldham on August 6, 2025.

Date Published 11/09/2025

20-bed HMO plan at empty health centre approved despite hundreds of objections

A controversial plan to turn a former health centre into a 20-bed HMO has been approved.

Date Published 11/09/2025

Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike

A row has broken out in Oldham over the council’s spending record, with those running the town hall accused of being ‘irresponsible’ with money.

Date Published 11/09/2025

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Fondop strikes as Latics make it back-to-back wins

A header eight minutes from normal time by Mike Fondop - his first goal of the season - secured a 1-0 victory and back-to-back victories for Latics at a rain-soaked Boundary Park.

Date Published 13/09/2025

Debut delight for Mellon Jr

Debut boy Michael Mellon scored Latics' winner for his manager and dad Micky as they sunk Cambridge.

Date Published 05/09/2025

Missed chances prove costly for Latics

Latics boss Micky Mellon was left to rue a plethora of missed chances as Gillingham beat his team 1-0 in front of a crowd of 6,233 at a rainy Boundary Park.

Date Published 28/08/2025

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Mahdlo celebrates launch of HERizon - empowering young women in Oldham

The HERizon launch event, held at Mahdlo Youth Zone on Friday evening, welcomed over 80 young women from across Oldham

Mahdlo Youth Zone has announced the launch of HERizon, a new initiative designed to inspire, support and empower young women across Oldham.

Date Published 05/09/2025

Valuable tips to be on offer at energy efficiency roadshow events

Tips on making homes warmer and the chance to pick up free light bulbs and gadgets to keep energy bills down are on offer at two events this month organised by First Choice Homes...

Date Published 11/09/2025

Further unsettled weather to come - and the theme continues into next week

The rain continues to fall at times as the drier-than-average months come to an end.

Date Published 08/09/2025

Carnaby School of Dance celebrates double Distinction success

Carnaby School of Dance is celebrating another outstanding achievement as two of its students, Heidi and Yasmin, have successfully gained their Level 3 Certificate in Dance...

Date Published 08/09/2025

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Grit and determination pays off as Kenika earns top Oldham business appointment

Kenika Gumbs, the newly-promoted Marketing Manager at Hill’s Panel Products in Oldham

Leading Oldham-based KBB manufacturer and supplier, Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), has announced Kenika Gumbs as its new Marketing Manager – the latest chapter in a rollercoaster ride that once saw her ‘hit rock bottom’.

Date Published 31/08/2025