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Last bank in Failsworth turned into flats

The former NatWest building pictured last summer. Image courtesy of Google Maps

Failsworth’s last bank will be transformed into seven one-bedroom apartments and a co-working lounge.

Date Published 16/01/2026

Image courtesy of GMP

GMP makes 40 arrests, closes 20 drug lines and seizes class A and B drugs during County Lines Intensification Week

Throughout a week of action, various policing activities took place alongside partners across all of Greater Manchester's districts.

Date Published 16/01/2026

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Seventh and final dog recovered after dog walker's van was taken in theft

All of the dogs taken from a stolen van and dumped in the Oldham area have now been recovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and officers.

Date Published 16/01/2026

A CGI of how the new Greenfield Station could look. Image courtesy of Network Rail

Public inquiry announced into rail upgrade that could leave villages ‘cut off’ for months

The government has launched a public inquiry into part of a major rail upgrade that is ‘crucial’ – but could leave a thriving local area ‘cut off’ for months. 

Date Published 16/01/2026

The Oldham police station. Image courtesy of Geograph/Paul Anderson

Majority of GMP police stations operating ‘reduced hours’ across our region

Several police stations across Greater Manchester have been operating at reduced hours for more than a year, an FOI has revealed.

Date Published 13/01/2026

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You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Dale Harris. Image courtesy of Chadderton FC

Tributes paid following death of hugely respected Oldham community figure Dale Harris

Tributes are pouring in from across Oldham following the death of well-known and highly respected community figure Dale Harris, who has passed away.

Date Published 13/01/2026

Latics drew 1-1 at home against Chesterfield

Late drama as Latics are denied victory by Spireites 'keeper Hemming

There was late drama at Boundary Park and Chesterfield 'keeper Zach Hemming saved Joe Garner's stoppage-time spot-kick to help the visitors claim a draw against Latics.

Date Published 02/01/2026

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You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Everyone from Oldham is invited to join the community project for free

Real voices being brought to life by Dare to Know Theatre

Dare to Know Theatre are returning with their The Community Project, working in collaboration with Oldham Positive Action Network to bring real Oldham stories to life. 

Date Published 13/01/2026

Former Oldham Chronicle journalist Richard Hooton shows off his crime novel 'The Margaret Code'

Former Oldham Chronicle journalist becomes a paperback writer

A former Oldham Chronicle journalist’s debut novel will be published in paperback this month after a series of five-star reviews.

Date Published 13/01/2026

Dale Harris. Image courtesy of Chadderton FC

Tributes paid following death of hugely respected Oldham community figure Dale Harris

Tributes are pouring in from across Oldham following the death of well-known and highly respected community figure Dale Harris, who has passed away.

Date Published 13/01/2026

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The Oldhamers handed awards in King’s New Year’s Honours List

Chadderton raised Julia Heap, the Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, has been awarded an OBE

Hopwood Hall College Principal and CEO, Julia Heap, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

Date Published 30/12/2025

Oldham Engineering Ltd will join seven other Greater Manchester businesses on the visit

Oldham business offered exclusive access to Bosch hydrogen HQ

Oldham Engineering Ltd has been chosen to join a select group of Greater Manchester businesses visiting Bosch’s global hydrogen headquarters in Germany, offering the local firm...

Date Published 10/12/2025

Felix Robinson presents Rubena with one of her Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Oldham mechanic-turned-mentor celebrates two major awards

An Oldham entrepreneur who grew up in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) has won two major awards after launching community projects empowering women with life-changing car skills.

Date Published 09/12/2025

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