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Julie Hesmondhalgh given Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award for Oldham Coliseum campaigning and theatre advocacy

The award is in recognition of Julie's tireless campaigning for Oldham Coliseum's Fairbottom Street home to be reopened

4 hrs ago

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M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Drivers are facing delays of around 90 minutes on the M62 this morning after a crash involving a car and a van. Two lanes are closed eastbound between junction 24 at Ainley Top and junction 25 at Brighouse, with queues reported back towards junction 21 near Rochdale. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway on Monday morning, 21 September. National Highways said two of the three lanes were closed between junction 24 for Huddersfield and Halifax and junction 25 for Brighouse and Dewsbury. The crash involved a van and a car.

21 Sept 2026

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Oldham sign forward Lucas Green on two-year deal

Former Keighley forward Lucas Green has joined Oldham on a two-year deal, becoming the Roughyeds’ 13th signing ahead of the 2027 season.

5 hrs ago

Crime

Major day of action sees 20 warrants executed in operation tackling violent Organised Crime Group

More than 250 officers took part in two waves of strikes against addresses linked to a suspected organised crime group

1 day ago

Greater Manchester

Julie Hesmondhalgh given Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award for Oldham Coliseum campaigning and theatre advocacy

The award is in recognition of Julie's tireless campaigning for Oldham Coliseum's Fairbottom Street home to be reopened

4 hrs ago

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Julie Hesmondhalgh given Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award for Oldham Coliseum campaigning and theatre advocacy

Pearson Solicitors advises Goyt Properties on Cheadle Hulme office acquisition

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Little Voices expands singing and drama classes into Mossley

Fourteen ambassadors chosen for Oldham’s Town of Culture year

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M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

Co-operatives UK chief calls for shared ownership in creative industries

Fourteen ambassadors chosen for Oldham’s Town of Culture year

8,000 free books given away on Greater Manchester trams and at bus interchanges

Lifestyle

Co-operatives UK chief calls for shared ownership in creative industries

Little Voices expands singing and drama classes into Mossley

Thousands have visited ‘incredibly popular’ Oldham attraction

Manchester Airport opens new hi-tech sensory zone in Terminal 2

Nineteen local artists and makers to return to Gallery Oldham for GO! Artists fair

Oldham wildlife artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador as exhibition continues at Gallery Oldham

Oldham Coliseum to receive £184,000 a year for the next three years through Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund

St John Ambulance shares life-saving first aid advice for September campaign

Garden experts share what to plant in September for next year’s crops

Traffic & Travel

Trams suspended between Shaw and Rochdale after police incident

New staircases to be built at Manchester Victoria station

Northern allows mobility scooters on all train types after rule change

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Oldham sign forward Lucas Green on two-year deal

Oldham Athletic SEND Superstars play first league match

Golf results from clubs across the area

Stars Shine at Denton Captain’s Weekend

Oldham Sea Cadets launch recruitment drive for young people

Crime

Major day of action sees 20 warrants executed in operation tackling violent Organised Crime Group

Estimated £2m in cocaine seized and three cannabis farms located following proactive investigation in Middleton

Four arrested after disturbance in Shaw as investigators collect evidence

Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman and masturbating in front of her

Greater Manchester

Julie Hesmondhalgh given Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award for Oldham Coliseum campaigning and theatre advocacy

Fourteen ambassadors chosen for Oldham’s Town of Culture year

8,000 free books given away on Greater Manchester trams and at bus interchanges

Oldham leaders congratulate Sir Kevin Sinfield after Windsor knighthood ceremony

Criticism as council details improvement following 2025 housing inspection