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

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

Date Published 06/06/2025


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

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


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

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


Coliseum won’t reopen until 2026

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

Date Published 05/06/2025

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


Three further arrests made as Oldham murder investigation continues

Police officers investigating the death of a man in Oldham - reported to be have been former rugby league player Mick Martindale.- have secured a further three arrests as their...

Date Published 04/06/2025

Detectives probing non-recent CSE in Oldham question five suspects following morning arrests

Greater Manchester Police's investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are ramping up with five suspects arrested this morning (Wednesday) in relation to reports of...

Date Published 04/06/2025


Greater Manchester’s wins in bumper transport deal

Greater Manchester is set for a bumper transport deal with £2.5bn coming to the city in the next seven years - with 1,000 buses, new tram stops, tram-trains, revamped...

Date Published 04/06/2025

Oldham hiring almost £1m worth of new bosses

Oldham is looking for a whole new slate of council department bosses worth almost £1m per year – just months after completing a round of voluntary redundancies.

Date Published 03/06/2025


Ofsted salutes 'exemplary' behaviour and 'unrelenting' drive for excellence at Oldham Academy North

Students, staff and families at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) are celebrating following an exceptional Ofsted report.

Date Published 03/06/2025

Get ready for a great day out at the Saddleworth Beer Festival

Roll up, roll up - get ready for the return of the great charity fund-raising Saddleworth Beer Festival.

Date Published 03/06/2025


Oldham Group leader accuses council of 'smear campaign'

Kamran Ghafoor, the Leader of the independent faction known as The Oldham Group on Oldham Council, has responded to what he has described as a 'smear campaign by Councillor Elaine...

Date Published 03/06/2025

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


The Delph Scarecrows are back in the village!

The Delph Scarecrows are back again for the 18th year!

Date Published 01/06/2025

It's time to register for the Saddleworth Village Games

Ready, steady, go - it’s time to register children for the 40th Saddleworth Village Games. 

Date Published 01/06/2025


Oldham man imprisoned for possession of a readily convertible firearm

Sufiaan Ali (aged 20), of Hardy Street in Oldham, has been jailed for four years after pleading guilty to possession of a readily convertible firearm.

Date Published 01/06/2025

Residents removed from temporary housing owned by councillor

More than 20 people had to be removed from temporary accommodation owned by a sitting Oldham councillor after the town hall found the building in a ‘substandard condition’.

Date Published 01/06/2025


HALF-TIME AT WEMBLEY: Latics trail at the interval

Latics, spurred on by 25,000 fans, went into today's National League play-off final against Southend at Wembley unchanged for the third successive match.

Date Published 01/06/2025

Murder probe launched after suspicious death in Oldham

Police officers investigating a suspicious death in Oldham have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Date Published 29/05/2025


'A giant steel gear wheel … will put Oldham on the map'

A ‘notorious’ local businessman wants to erect a 50 metre high cogwheel at the side of the M60 in Oldham.

Date Published 29/05/2025

Jason Chadwick appointed as new headteacher at Lyndhurst Primary

Lyndhurst Primary School has announced the appointment of Jason Chadwick as its new Headteacher, beginning September 2025.

Date Published 29/05/2025


25 litres of illicit pure THC liquid and thousands in cash seized during Oldham raid

Neighbourhood police officers who executed a warrant in Oldham earlier this week secured four arrests and seized 25 litres of illicit liquid THC.

Date Published 29/05/2025

Burnham reveals huge amount Greater Manchester spends on temporary housing

Greater Manchester councils spend around £75m a year on temporary housing, according to the mayor.

Date Published 29/05/2025


Talented Blue Coat students win Bellway photo competition

A group of talented photographers from The Blue Coat School in Oldham will see their creative work on display in Bellway’s new showhome at Old Brook View on Linney Lane in Shaw.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Police notified after trees are vandalised in St Mary's

Police have been contacted by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) following three incidents of ‘mindless vandalism’ to trees in the St Mary’s district of the town.

Date Published 26/05/2025


The Boundary Parkas are back with new single to mark Latics' dream return to Wembley

Oldham musical favourites the Boundary Parkas are back and have released a brand new single to coincide with Latics' dream return to Wembley after more than three decades.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Local fundraising heroes conquer Saddleworth’s Three Peaks to raise money for breast cancer retreats

Twenty-four walkers took on the challenge of the fourth annual After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Saddleworth Three Peaks Walk, raising more than £10k to support residential...

Date Published 26/05/2025


Dr Kershaws' vision of exciting new wellbeing centre gets big boost

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s plans for their new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre have taken two major steps forward with the granting of planning permission along with funding for the...

Date Published 26/05/2025

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


Undercover Police Cadets test retailers on vape and cigarette sales

As part of Greater Manchester Police's ongoing efforts to safeguard young people across Greater Manchester, Operation Vulcan joined forces with Police Cadets and Trading Standards...

Date Published 26/05/2025

'Filthy' temporary housing issues 'will not happen again'

When Damon was shown his new room in Oldham, he claims the building’s manager put his head in his hands and apologised.

Date Published 24/05/2025


Crompton Moor rescue drama

Twelve members of the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were involved in a three-hour rescue operation after being contacted by Greater Manchester Police in response to reports a person...

Date Published 23/05/2025

Get ready to enjoy lots of carnival fun at Dr Kershaws’ spectacular Summer Fayre

Parents looking to keep their little ones entertained are warmly invited to Dr Kershaws’ spectacular Summer Fayre.

Date Published 23/05/2025


Former Hathershaw student returns as Year Manager

Miss Leah O’Donnell, a former student of Hathershaw College, has returned to her roots - and is now serving as the dedicated Year 8 Manager.

Date Published 22/05/2025

Hectic spell for mountain rescue heroes

Last weekend was a busy one for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team, with three callouts in total.

Date Published 22/05/2025


Witnesses sought following fatal Denshaw road traffic collision

Greater Manchester Police officers have released a CCTV image as they appeal for two witnesses to come forward to assist with an urgent investigation.

Date Published 22/05/2025

Man detained after woman is spat on during attack in Chadderton

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Chadderton at approximately 6.35pm last Wednesday (May 14).

Date Published 21/05/2025


Care home residents Rosalie and Jim celebrate 69 wonderful years of marriage

Love was in the air at HC-One’s Sandon House Care Home in Mossley as residents Rosalie, aged 88, and Jim Matthews, aged 87, celebrated their remarkable 69th wedding...

Date Published 21/05/2025

Mayor-making ceremony erupts into shouting match

A mayor-making ceremony erupted into a shouting match in Oldham council’s chambers.

Date Published 21/05/2025


Council leadership challenge fails

A leadership challenge mounted against the leader of Oldham Council has failed after an explosive council meeting.

Date Published 21/05/2025

Latics are on their way to Wembley!

Two quickfire goals in three stunning second-half minutes helped Latics to victory at York and booked them a place in the National League promotion final at Wembley Stadium.

Date Published 21/05/2025


The 'secret letter' Oldham Council won't let anyone see

A ‘secret letter’ sent to the government by Oldham council bosses sought to influence a major decision for the borough, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands. 

Date Published 21/05/2025

Oldham Group councillor confident ahead of Oldham Council leadership vote

Oldham Council’s leader Arooj Shah will face a no confidence vote at its annual meeting tomorrow (Wednesday).

Date Published 20/05/2025


It's proving to be be No mow May in Oldham

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has announced a 25% increase in no mow zones this summer as the housing association increases its help for the borough’s environment.

Date Published 20/05/2025

Dedicated Trust team completes Manchester 10K for the British Heart Foundation

A fabulous team of staff from The Pinnacle Trust completed the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

Date Published 20/05/2025


Steve gears up for his latest Ugandan adventure

Intrepid fundraiser Steve Hill from Shaw is gearing up for his latest African adventure.

Date Published 20/05/2025

Lib-Dems set to vote ‘no confidence’ in Labour Council Leader

At the forthcoming Annual Meeting of Oldham Council (Wednesday), Liberal Democrat members will support a no confidence vote aimed at ousting Labour Leader of the Council Arooj...

Date Published 16/05/2025


Police need to speak to this man following reports of indecency on Metrolink trams

Greater Manchester Police officers investigating reports of indecency on Metrolink services across Greater Manchester would like to speak to the man in the picture (above), as...

Date Published 16/05/2025

Royton roadworks plans spark traffic mayhem fears

People in Oldham are worried planned roadworks this summer will cause ‘absolute mayhem’ on the roads.

Date Published 16/05/2025


Pair jailed for their role in multiple Oldham burglaries

Two men have been jailed their role in a series of burglaries in Oldham between May and June of 2024.

Date Published 16/05/2025

Chapel Road revealed as the future home of the Oldham Sixth Form Sports Campus

Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) chiefs have revealed details of their new sports facility, set to open in September 2025, on site of the currently disused sports pitch at Chapel...

Date Published 16/05/2025


Pair charged with multiple drugs offences following police raid

Two people have been charged with various drugs offences following a Greater Manchester Police raid in Oldham.

Date Published 16/05/2025

Deputy Mayor dispute rumbles on

Mayoral nominations are usually straight-forward and largely ceremonial.

Date Published 14/05/2025


Here's a chance to try your hand at radio controlled model boat sailing

There is a new development at Dovestone Sailing Club based at the popular Saddleworth beauty spot - radio controlled model boat sailing.

Date Published 14/05/2025

Oasis Academy Leesbrook celebrates 11 Year 9 students graduating from 'Brilliant' prestigious university access programme

Students at Oasis Academy Leesbrook in the heart of Oldham are celebrating a major milestone as 11 Year 9 students successfully complete The Scholars Programme - an inspiring...

Date Published 14/05/2025


Sword, cash and drugs seized following police pursuit of suspicious car

Greater Manchester Police officers have arrested two men this morning (Thursday) in Oldham and recovered several items, including cash and drugs.

Date Published 14/05/2025

Sunny, warm but breezy at times - and no rain

The “rainless” May goes on here.

Date Published 13/05/2025


Popular Oldham mini-pub to close

The bijou award-winning Cob and Coal pub in Tommyfield market will close its doors on June 1, with the final trading day of Saturday, May 31.

Date Published 13/05/2025

The Mahdlo Youth Zone Three Peaks of Saddleworth challenge is set to return for 2025

Get ready to dust off your hiking boots and soak in some of Oldham’s most stunning views - the Mahdlo Three Peaks of Saddleworth challenge is back!

Date Published 13/05/2025


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