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A new neighbourhood on the way for Oldham?

The former site of two notorious schools could soon be transformed into a brand new neighbourhood in Oldham.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Join the Action Together Board of Trustees

Action Together is a membership organisation with 3,000 members across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.

Date Published 15/08/2025

Police engage with families during school holiday activity day in Derker

Greater Manchester Police officers from Operation Vulcan spent the day in Derker, for a community event in Stoneleigh Park.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Chair of Governors 'so proud' of Oldham Sixth Form College A Level results

Oldham Sixth Form College once again celebrated outstanding A level and Vocational results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Blue Coat Head's delight on another memorable A Level results day

Students and their families gathered at Blue Coat to celebrate their excellent A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Crompton House students excel again on A Level results day

Crompton House Sixth Form students have once again achieved an outstanding set of A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Hulme Grammar School celebrates outstanding A Level results

Hard work, resilience and commitment - key values of Hulme Grammar School - were on show today as students collected their A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Missing hedgehog sparks outrage in local community

A councillor in Oldham has expressed outrage after a carved wooden hedgehog was allegedly ‘stolen’ from a Groundwork depot.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Part of iconic Chadderton mill complex to be transformed into warehouses

An iconic former cotton mill in Oldham that has helped provide jobs for the local community for more than a century could soon be getting a modern extension.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Avro football stadium greenlit for permanent expansion

Avro FC's football stadium in Oldham has been given the green light to permanently extend its seating and food offer.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Welcome to the fairy garden fundraising trail

A Saddleworth village is to become a fairy wonderland in the latest Trojan efforts by dedicated fundraising members of Friends of Dobcross School.

Date Published 11/08/2025


Traders gear up for brand new Oldham market move

Traders in Oldham are gearing up for their ‘big move’ from the borough’s historic market location into a brand new space in the town centre.

Date Published 11/08/2025

Grand new Uppermill FC/Inspiral Carpets strip deal helps raise vital funds for local charity

As regular Chronicle readers may know, Uppermill FC have had a very successful ‘collaboration’ with the local legendary band, the Inspiral Carpets, to produce a range of football...

Date Published 11/08/2025


‘New’ town hall due to open to public for first time after full cost of major refurb project revealed

Oldham’s ‘brand new’ town hall will open to the public for the first time this weekend after a multi-million pound restoration and refurb project at the Old Library.

Date Published 11/08/2025

Saddleworth Rangers Girls enjoy dream day out at the iconic Wembley Stadium

The Saddleworth Rangers Girls rugby team enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience when they took to the pitch at Wembley Stadium as mascots for Wigan in the Women’s Challenge Cup...

Date Published 11/08/2025


Mahdlo joins the global celebration of International Youth Day

Mahdlo Youth Zone has joined global and nationwide celebrations in the lead up to today's (Tuesday) International Youth Day.

Date Published 11/08/2025

Hulme alumni opens doors for aspiring medics with exclusive Manchester Royal Infirmary placements

As A-level students across Oldham prepare to collect their results this Thursday, Hulme Grammar is celebrating a brand-new opportunity for Sixth Formers aiming for a career in...

Date Published 11/08/2025


Smiles all round as Band Club celebrate again

There were smiles all round as Dobcross Band Club celebrated another double success in the local and regional CAMRA real ale awards.

Date Published 09/08/2025

Former pub ‘left to rot’ for years is finally demolished

An ‘eyesore’ building blighting a picturesque neighbourhood in Saddleworth has been demolished to make way for new homes.

Date Published 09/08/2025


Police issue appeal after woman dies after being found unconscious on road on Oldham/Tameside border

Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is appealing for information after a woman died after being found unconscious on a road on the...

Date Published 09/08/2025

Tandle Hill park rescue drama

At tea time on Saturday, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a lady who had slipped down a steep hill side in Tandle Hill...

Date Published 09/08/2025


‘Overpaid’ councillors speak out after payment error

Councillors in Oldham are calling for more details after it emerged some had been ‘overpaid’ for three years due to an administrative error.

Date Published 09/08/2025

Oldham woman evicted by FCHO

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been granted an injunction with power of arrest and evicted an Oldham woman following multiple incidents of violence, anti-social behaviour...

Date Published 09/08/2025


Dale Harris returns to Chadderton FC as CEO

Chadderton Football Club has announced the appointment of Dale Harris as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a bold and ambitious step forward for the club both on and off...

Date Published 06/08/2025

‘My clients are having to hop around lakes of water - it’s awful’: Beauty salon owner

A salon owner says her staff and customers have been plagued by ‘awful’ puddles of water on the pavement outside her business.

Date Published 06/08/2025


Dr Kershaw's Hospice awarded £270k in government funding

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in royton has received £277,090 in capital funding as part of a nationwide £75 million government investment to support the sustainability of hospice care...

Date Published 06/08/2025

Unsafe fake Labubu dolls seized by Oldham Trading Standards

Oldham Council’s Trading Standards team has seized 104 counterfeit ‘Labubu’ dolls and accessories from local businesses, with a street value of between £800 and £1,000.

Date Published 06/08/2025


Police discover cannabis farm in St Mary's

A cannabis farm has been discovered in the St Mary’s area of Oldham.

Date Published 06/08/2025

Council chopped down trees 10 months ago, but the cuttings still remain

Last year trees were cut down as part of a big area clean-up in Oldham – but locals are still waiting for the debris to be taken away.

Date Published 05/08/2025


Dynamic rescue team duo pledge to raise funds for brave Finn

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team dog handler Rick Beswick and his faithful dog Ace have teamed up for a unique fundraiser for a heroic little boy.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Pair sentenced for firearms offences in Oldham

Two men have been sentenced to 14 years and five months in prison following a shooting in Oldham in November 2024.

Date Published 04/08/2025


Royton friends set to take on 90-mile charity walk in memory of popular local dad

A group of close friends from Royton are taking on an emotional 90-mile walk in memory of local dad David Brearley, who sadly passed away at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice on March 19 this...

Date Published 04/08/2025

'A true green spaces champion' - Oldham Lib-Dem leader pays tribute to late Waterhead councillor Chris Dugdale

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has paid tribute to former Waterhead councillor Chris Dugdale, who sadly died on Friday, July 25. 

Date Published 04/08/2025


CWTC event proves a major success

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture in Oldham (CWTC) hosted its Volunteer Achievement Event supported by the Volunteer Celebration Fund.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Councillor challenges village post box issues

Councillor Garth Harkness has joined Dobcross villagers' concerns, underlining his "disappointment" to hear issues surrounding the post box this week.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Oldham RL Foundation and Park Cakes Bakeries to launch huge wellbeing project

Oldham RLFC 1876 Foundation has announced a major partnership with Park Cakes Bakeries to deliver community health and wellbeing projects throughout the Oldham region.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Oldham mayor presents Armed Forces Silver Award to VPS UK

Oldham-based VPS UK, Europe’s leading temporary security provider, has been awarded the Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising its ongoing...

Date Published 31/07/2025


Oldham man caged after 150 wraps of crack cocaine were found during house search

A man from Oldham has been jailed for 21 months after police uncovered a quantity of drugs and cash during a routine arrest at his home.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Police probe follows Chadderton pepper-spraying incident

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for help in identifying witnesses after a man and a woman were pepper-sprayed in Chadderton.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Friezland Brass Band set to take their show on the road to the Isle of Man

Friezland Brass Band will be taking their show on the road during their tour of the Isle of Man this weekend.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Six arrests secured as police Operation Vulcan drive continues to tackle drug importation in Derker area

Six people were arrested following door-smashing warrants in Oldham yesterday (Wednesday) as part of work tackling the importation of drugs into the area.

Date Published 28/07/2025


Changeable for now, but summery conditions to return as we move through the first week of August?

After a few days with patchy rain and some showers, the week ahead continues in a similar theme with no heatwave returning just yet.

Date Published 28/07/2025

New nursery moving into basement of old people’s home

A new pre-school could soon be coming to the Coldhurst area of Oldham.

Date Published 28/07/2025


‘Completely inappropriate’ caravan park plans rejected

An application to build a touring caravan park on land outside a former wedding venue has been rejected by town planners amid fears it would ‘destroy’ greenbelt land. 

Date Published 28/07/2025

New bins to include QR codes in bid to make recycling easier

Oldham Council will introduce what it hopes will be a helpful new feature on household bins across the borough.

Date Published 28/07/2025


OMC Motor Group celebrates official opening of new state-of-the-art Kia showroom

OMC Kia marked the official opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art showroom in Oldham, celebrating a major milestone in the company’s 118-year history.

Date Published 28/07/2025

Oldham music legends the Inspiral Carpets agree unique and exciting Uppermill football club sponsorship deal

A link-up idea discussed over a beer in a Dobcross pub has led to a unique local football club sponsorship deal.

Date Published 27/07/2025


Major rule changes beckon for bus pass holders

Major rule changes are in store for hundreds of thousands of Bee Network passengers this week.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Police seize off-road bikes during day of action in Derker

Greater Manchester Police's Operation Vulcan team seized five off-road bikes and stopped a further 16 vehicles during a day of action in the Derker area at the weekend.

Date Published 25/07/2025


Vandals told to buzz off

Vandals have been told to buzz off after lovingly, hand-painted stones depicting birds and bees had been carelessly thrown into the river at Delph, Saddleworth.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Join the Playhouse 2 for a season of opening nights and final bows

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-2026 season at the Playhouse 2 theatre on Newtown Street in Shaw.

Date Published 25/07/2025


Morris dancers set to appear at top international festival

A women's morris dance team, which is only just over a year old, have been invited to share top international billing at a festival in Barcelona.

Date Published 25/07/2025

'Close your windows' warning issued to Greenfield locals

Wellington Road in Greenfield has been the scene of fire brigade activity today (Sunday).

Date Published 25/07/2025


Homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off

A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Man sought following vehicle theft at Royal Oldham hospital

Greater Manchester Police officers would like to speak to the man pictured in relation to a theft of a cruise control radar worth £1,500 from a motor vehicle.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Spark Oldham lunch strengthens ties with local businesses

Spark Oldham CIC, a community‑focused organisation dedicated to boosting mental wellbeing, youth development and volunteer engagement across Oldham, hosted a...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Plan for apartments on derelict land refused

A piece of derelict land in Mossley has been vacant since 1940, but a plan to build apartments on it has been rejected.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Lioness star Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC to mark National Lottery investment

Lioness Nikita Parris took part in a session at grassroots football club Chadderton FC to celebrate The National Lottery’s investment into women and girls’ football ahead of...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Firefighters called to three-car crash in Diggle

There was drama in a Saddleworth village yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) when three cars were involved in a crash.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Heroes help rescue collapsed woman in Tandle Hill park

On Sunday lunchtime, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service for assistance with an elderly lady who had collapsed in Tandle Hill country park. 

Date Published 23/07/2025

Oldham Summer Beach set for Alexandra Park return

A popular summer event is set to return to Oldham – bigger and better than ever before.

Date Published 23/07/2025


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