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Council elections are just around the corner, with the people of Oldham invited to cast their votes into the ballot box on Thursday, May 2.
Date Published 19/04/2024
Plans to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled parking, residents say.
Pennine Mencap, a leading Oldham charity dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families/carers, welcomed two-time champion of BBC Great British...
An Oldham-based film - 'Departures' - is set to captivate audiences and shine a spotlight on the working-class talent of the town's entertainment industry.
A Royton-based haulage company has been fined more than £85,000 after a fork lift truck driver was killed while loading a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
A spectacular family event which captured a community’s hearts is to steam into town again this year.
Plans for hundreds of new ‘future-proof’ homes have been approved in Oldham.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams, the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Health in All Policies, has highlighted three new reports published this week as...
An Oldham secondary school headteacher insists he has “absolute confidence his school is headed in the right direction” despite a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from Ofsted...
Date Published 18/04/2024
A taxi rank in Oldham will be shut down as ‘major works’ take place in the town centre.
Oldham residents with learning disabilities and autism are getting extra support to walk and wheel more this National Walking Month through the Greater Manchester Walking...
In recognition of its outstanding contribution to support the wellbeing of local older people, a ‘coffee and chat’ club in Failsworth has received a £500 donation from the...
Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Transport Unit, alongside partners from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), conducted an operation at Manchester’s Victoria...
Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace Harry Greenhalgh.
As spring arrives, the National Trust in Marsden is asking dog owners and walkers to please keep to the paths and ensure dogs are on a short lead until July 31, for the sake of...
Now launched for 2024, the Dr Kershaw’s Cup, sponsored by Wiggett Homes, is set to enable golf enthusiasts to enjoy an action-packed day of golf while also raising vital funds for...
Date Published 17/04/2024
After more rain this week, and some autumnal weather on Monday, bringing strong winds, 20mm of rain, hail and thunder, the weather is slowly but surely becoming more settled and...
Oldham council fined parents thousands of pounds for their kids’ ‘unauthorised absences’ at school in the last academic year, despite some head teachers calling it a ‘blunt...
A cracking day and night of live music and DJs is coming to Oldham for an all day outdoor music mini festival in June.
Securing a place to study at either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge is a phenomenal achievement.
A Lib-Dem councillor in Oldham has lodged a complaint about a parish council’s majority party amid a row over a newsletter ahead of the local elections.
A special school in nearby Middleton has hailed its latest Ofsted rating, which saw them maintain ‘outstanding’ status.
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) held its first community Iftar event recently.
The HSBC bank branch in Oldham has closed temporarily while it undergoes a refresh, which includes internal building work.
Date Published 16/04/2024
The Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League has been one of the leading amateur grass roots Saturday afternoon leagues in the region since it was formed 125 years ago.
A new sports facility containing a football pitch and cricket nets will be built inside a glass manufacturing factory in Mossley.
Date Published 15/04/2024
No trams will run from Oldham to Rochdale town centre all day on Sunday (April 21), the Bee Network has announced.
This morning (Tuesday), Greater Manchester Police's neighbourhood officers were supporting Manchester City Council in engaging with the increasing number of rough sleepers camped...
The Vale has announced its new season, with three gigs specially selected to put a spring in your step.
Despite some tough weather, Diggle’s popular Scarecrow Trail raised a staggering £4,300 for children at the village school.
Pennine Mencap, the Oldham charity dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families/carers, raised more than £1,000 at their recent comedy...
Generous shoppers in Oldham are being encouraged to help an in-store fundraising campaign from Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, to support medical research into food...
Date Published 14/04/2024
Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Darius Wood.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences following a police pursuit through the streets of Oldham.
Date Published 13/04/2024
David Stephenson (aged 51), of no fixed abode, has been jailed for eight years and six months after being found guilty of kidnap, theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving and...
Saddleworth Round Table and 41 Club have presented a commemorative plaque to Roger Tanner MBE, a highly respected community benefactor, at Saddleworth Museum.
People at increased risk from COVID-19 in Oldham are being encouraged to book in for their spring vaccine when the NHS National Booking System opens next week.
A developer is turning a home in Oldham into a ‘controversial’ House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO), despite opposition from local residents.
Date Published 12/04/2024
Beverley Wood and her two teens have spent the last week in a caravan.
People with a learning disability in Oldham will soon benefit from improved support, thanks to the introduction of Greater Manchester’s first learning disability peer support...
Mahdlo Youth Zone has received a double boost with one new patron signing up to support the charity and another committing to three more years patronage.
A community-wide appeal has been launched to support the famous Whit Friday church walks - one of Saddleworth's longest-running local events.
The newly-created Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog side are to make a their debut appearance on Saturday, April 27.
Popular pub landlord Stewart Thewlis is holding a mega three-day musical extravaganza to celebrate 35 years as landlord of a famous Saddleworth hostelry.
Date Published 11/04/2024
West Yorkshire Police detectives investigating the murder of Oldham mum Kulsuma Akter in Bradford on Saturday (April 6) have charged a man with her murder.
It will be business as usual for the 11 contests in the Saddleworth and Oldham Area Whit Friday Band Contest on May 24.
Kellen Homes has handed over the keys to the first homes on the highly sought-after Mill Vale development to partners Sigma Capital Group and First Choice Homes Oldham.
Manchester Airport has broken passenger records for the sixth consecutive month.
Date Published 10/04/2024
Boundary Park will host a moment of history on Sunday when Tara Jones becomes the first woman to referee a senior professional rugby league game in the northern hemisphere.
Greater Manchester Police's teams responsible for tackling online child sexual abuse and managing sex offenders in the community took part in a dedicated week of action.
April has started as what seems to be the norm thesedays, with yet more rain, unsettled conditions and named-storms.
Greater Manchester Police officers have issued a warning to residents in Royton after two burglaries were reported overnight last night (Tuesday/Wednesday).
Fifteen pharmacies across Greater Manchester - including Imaan Pharmacy in Oldham - are taking part in a North West pilot offering the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to...
Tributes have been paid following the death of much-loved former Oldham GP Dr Kathleen Buckley.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams is now recruiting 16-24-year-olds to participate in her 11th annual 'Working for Your Community' summer school programme.
Date Published 09/04/2024
A problem blighting dozens of communities across Greater Manchester is to be the subject of ‘decisive steps’ by the police.
The local elections are just around the corner, with all 10 councils in Greater Manchester holding a poll on May 2.
A leading canine first-aider had an emergency of her own this week when her beloved dog suffered a gruesome injury while out on her walk.
Girls rugby league in Oldham has been given a major boost after Oldham Rugby League Community Trust gained vital funding from Sport England.
A butcher has moved from a one-star to five-star hygiene rating after making transformational changes to his shop.
An unassuming community champion who defied vandals has been praised for rebuilding an emblematic wooden tree in the heart of a Saddleworth village.
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