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Ofsted report finds pupils not safe and often left distressed at Royton SEND school

Supreme Start School

A SEND school in Oldham that charges up to £95,000 a year has been ordered to ‘urgently improve’ by a government watchdog. A damning Ofsted report found pupils at Supreme Start in Royton ‘are not safe and often left distressed’ while staff ‘overuse restrictive physical interventions’.

Date Published 08/04/2026

Oldham Outdoor Market - George Square

Progress on new outdoor market

Oldham’s new outdoor market is taking shape behind the Spindles shopping centre. Foundations have been laid for the new retail space on George Square, which will become the new...

Date Published 08/04/2026

Demo works on King St

Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse

A building collapse in Oldham has sparked fears over potential human trafficking after it displaced more than 40 people living in flats neighbouring the property, the LDRS...

Date Published 03/04/2026

Outside Tommyfield Market in Oldham town centre.

Tommyfield Outdoor Market approved for use as new Eton-backed school

The government has agreed in principle to a plan for Oldham’s historic market site to be turned into a new sixth form by elite boarding school Eton College and education trust...

Date Published 02/04/2026

Inside Oldham's new market preview.

Inside Oldham’s new market

Oldham’s brand new £40m market will open this morning (Saturday).

Date Published 28/03/2026

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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

Mike Leyland, chair of Saddleworth FC. Image courtesy of LDRS

New pitch for local football club

A football team in Oldham has been given the go-ahead to take over a plot of land as their new home pitch.

Date Published 18/03/2026

Pictured (left to right) are: Captain Maisie Veacock, Cllr Eddie Moores, the Mayor of Oldham, Kath Moores, Mayoress, and Neil Meuse of the Salvation Army

Oldham Mayor praises Salvation Army for the work it does in supporting the local community

The Salvation Army welcomed the Mayor of Oldham and shared the work it does for the local community as many people continue to struggle with high food prices and increasing...

Date Published 18/03/2026

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

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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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