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Tower with 120 homes now approved on former site where Beatles gigged

A CGI of the new block which is to replace Rileys Snooker Club. Image taken from prom planning documents

An eleven-storey tower could soon mark the entrance to the centre of Oldham.

Date Published 06/06/2025

Councillor Helen Bidhop (right) is pictured with outgoing chair, Councillor Barbara Beeley

Helen's 'new vision' as new term of office in Saddleworth begins

Helen Bishop, new chair of Saddleworth Parish Council, plans ‘a clear vision’ for her term of office.

Date Published 05/06/2025

This morning on Broadway there were 39 traffic reports/summons issued for various offences

Police in Oldham make 'significant' arrests as drugs and motoring offences are targeted

Greater Manchester Police officers have been out in force in Oldham and making numerous arrests for drug-related and motoring offences.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Emmaus Mossley volunteers enjoying their Volunteers' Week meal

Homelessness charity hosts Volunteers’ Week celebration meal

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marked Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Late last year, the bus fare cap for areas OUTSIDE Greater Manchester and London was raised to a maximum of £3 per journey

Burnham issues statement on future of Bee Network £2 bus fare cap - it's staying

Greater Manchester’s mayor has said the £2 fare cap on the region’s buses will stay as part of his vision for an ‘affordable low fare’ network.

Date Published 05/06/2025

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Is this the dawn of a new era at Latics?

Latics writer Mark Rooney and his brother Paul pictured at Wembley just before Sunday's dramatic game

Chronicle writer Mark Rooney provided lots of magnificent coverage and pictures from Wembley Stadium at the weekend as Latics dramatically triumphed 3-2 against Southend in the National League play-off final.

Date Published 04/06/2025

The Boundary Parkas just before they took to the stage at Boundary Park at the Latics' promotion party. Image courtesy of Dan Gaunt

Boundary Parkas' Wembley dreams come true too!

The Boundary Parkas, who released the official 2025 Road to Wembley Song for Latics, saw their own dreams come true when Wembley Stadium played ‘Life a Blue’ over the tannoy...

Date Published 04/06/2025

The boards say it all - there were well over 20,000 Latics fans at Wembley Stadium

It's dreamland at Wembley as Latics seal dramatic promotion-clinching victory

Latics are back in the Football League after winning 3-2 in dramatic fashion at Wembley in the National League play-off final when they scored two goals in the second half of...

Date Published 02/06/2025

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Community News

Coliseum won’t reopen until 2026

The much-loved Coliseum is currently undergoing a £10m refurbishment and was supposed to reopen in December this year. Image courtesy of the MEN

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Councillor Helen Bidhop (right) is pictured with outgoing chair, Councillor Barbara Beeley

Helen's 'new vision' as new term of office in Saddleworth begins

Helen Bishop, new chair of Saddleworth Parish Council, plans ‘a clear vision’ for her term of office.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Emmaus Mossley volunteers enjoying their Volunteers' Week meal

Homelessness charity hosts Volunteers’ Week celebration meal

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marked Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Date Published 05/06/2025

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Celebrating a decade of excellence in Oldham

Krzysztof Zemlik and Peter Kieruzel are pictured with Ascroft Medical staff and guests

It was smiles all around for Ascroft Medical as they celebrated ten years of dental and medical provision in Oldham.

Date Published 03/06/2025

Pictured are (left to right): Imamul Hoque, Mohammad Hussain and James Walsh

Sixth Form College students offered scholarship with local firm Diodes

Three Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) students have been offered a scholarship to work and learn with Diodes Zetex Semiconductors Ltd (Diodes), a local engineering business based...

Date Published 26/05/2025

The new unit at Netball UK's headquarters

Pearson Solicitors advises Netball UK on expansion with new unit acquisition

Oldham-based Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd have successfully advised Netball UK on the acquisition of a new unit at Prince of Wales Business Park on Vulcan Street.

Date Published 16/05/2025

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