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Two more people arrested as police step up patrols in Oldham town centre

Following two separate incidents of violent disorder in Oldham town centre, police officers have secured two more arrests.

Date Published 11/12/2025


Oldham Poundland store closes

The Poundland store in Oldham town centre closed its doors today (Saturday).

Date Published 11/12/2025

‘If you jump into two trams you know what you are doing - I am against protecting fools’

Millions will be spent trying to prevent ‘tram surfing’ following fatalities in recent years - despite opposition from some councillors.

Date Published 11/12/2025


Toy appeal launched for Royal Oldham Hospital

Upturn is determined to ensure there isn’t a little boy or girl who have been forgotten by Santa Claus this Christmas - by launching a toy appeal for the Royal Oldham Hospital’s...

Date Published 11/12/2025

Oldham gran Gillian wins Royal Mail's magical card prize draw

Oldhamer Gillian Thompson has been left “gobsmacked and speechless” after winning Royal Mail’s Magical Card Prize Draw, which celebrates the joy of sending Christmas cards.

Date Published 11/12/2025


Roughyeds humbled to support the plight of Oldham's homeless

Roughyeds' rugby league players and staff linked up with Homeless Aid UK this week to volunteer vital support to the vulnerable in Oldham, ahead of the launch by the government of...

Date Published 11/12/2025

NHS advises the public ahead of resident doctor industrial action next week

NHS Greater Manchester has given advice on how to get care while resident (formerly junior) doctors take planned strike action from 7am next Wednesday (December 17) to 7am on...

Date Published 11/12/2025


Eton Star Academy given green light in Oldham

An Eton-backed secondary school is coming to Oldham, the government has confirmed.

Date Published 11/12/2025

Winners of FCHO’s Budding Neighbourhoods summer gardening competition announced

The winners of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s Budding Neighbourhoods summer gardening competition 2025 have been announced.

Date Published 10/12/2025


New plans for HMO hotspot in Chadderton slammed as ‘irresponsible’

A HMO has been given the go-ahead by planners despite locals slamming the decision as ‘irresponsible’. 

Date Published 10/12/2025

Rotary helps light up Lydgate

Community champions Saddleworth Rotary Club brought a special glow when they supported the Light Up Lydgate annual event.

Date Published 10/12/2025


Man charged following probe into a series of burglaries across Oldham and Tameside

A man has been charged following an investigation into a series of burglaries across Oldham and Tameside.

Date Published 10/12/2025

College celebrates double WorldSkills UK medal win

Oldham College is celebrating its WorldSkills UK national finalists for 2025  - who included two medallists.

Date Published 10/12/2025


What grooming gang chair announcement means for Oldham as town to be at centre of investigation

Following months of delays and disagreements, the national inquiry into grooming gangs is moving forward. 

Date Published 10/12/2025

Oldham volunteers honoured with royal invitation to Christmas community carol service at Coronation Street

Four local volunteers were among just 100 people from across Greater Manchester to receive a personal invitation from The Royal Foundation at Kensington Palace to attend an...

Date Published 09/12/2025


Oldham theatre brings creative fun to this year's Christmas countdown

Dare To Know theatre is currently bringing Oldham holiday joy with the Oldham Advent Calendar, a festive countdown set to release 25 original performances in the lead up to...

Date Published 09/12/2025

Jude’s epic swimming challenge raises £1,270 for Royal Oldham Hospital’s haematology unit

In an extraordinary show of determination and gratitude, Oldhamer Jude Honeyman has completed a remarkable swimming challenge, raising £1,270 to support NorthCare Charity.

Date Published 09/12/2025


Extra police powers in place following disorder in Oldham town centre

Greater Manchester Police implemented a Section 35 dispersal order and additional Section 60 stop and search powers in Oldham town centre following repeat incidents of disorder...

Date Published 09/12/2025

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


Cricket club license terms agreed as it is ‘crucial to its survival’

A cricket club which ‘unknowingly breached’ its licensing conditions has been granted permission to hold events and sell alcohol to non-members despite a flood of objections by...

Date Published 09/12/2025

Police appeal for further information following fatal collision in Diggle

Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is appealing for further information following a fatal collision yesterday morning (Monday) on Huddersfield...

Date Published 09/12/2025


Heart-broken family pay tribute to ‘gentleman with a big heart’ after Royton murder charge

The family of a man who died following an altercation in Royton on Saturday (December 6) have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

Date Published 09/12/2025

Beautiful derelict building to be transformed in new project

A beautiful but run-down building in Hollinwood could soon receive a new lease of life.

Date Published 08/12/2025


Councillors call for tougher consequences on conduct breaches

Oldham’s town hall has called for a tighter crackdown on ‘badly behaved’ councillors.

Date Published 08/12/2025

Police issue appeal following two targeted arson attacks in Oldham

Detectives are investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham from earlier this week.

Date Published 05/12/2025


Cracking code breaker search begins in Oldham schools

The hunt is on for the next Alan Turing as Oldham children are being invited to become goldeneye superspies and crack the kinds of riddles usually seen in a James Bond movie.

Date Published 04/12/2025

Latics' Boundary Park stadium to open on Christmas Day for community

Latics' Boundary Park stadium will open its doors on Christmas Day for the first time to provide support for members of the local community.

Date Published 04/12/2025


Patients urged to use the right NHS service as survey reveals non-emergency A&E attendance

People across the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore...

Date Published 04/12/2025

Joyful Santa Dash proves another huge hit

A happy red and white tide of charity Santas swept through a Saddleworth village, when more than 2,500 contestants took part in the legendary Santa Dash.

Date Published 03/12/2025


Man arrested and murder probe launched following the death of a man in Royton

A man has been arrested and a murder investigation launched following the death of a man in Royton.

Date Published 03/12/2025

Broadfield pupils hit the right notes at cathedral massed choir event

Pupils from Oldham’s Broadfield Primary School joined a choir of more than 200 children to perform at this year’s inter-schools Manchester Sings concert in the splendid setting of...

Date Published 03/12/2025


Increased police patrols in place following large-scale disturbance in Oldham town centre

There are extra police officers out and about in Oldham this weekend after large-scale disorder occurred in the town centre.

Date Published 03/12/2025

Oldham NHS heroes celebrated at 2025 Pennine Care People Awards ceremony

The care, compassion and dedication of NHS mental health and learning disability staff has been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony.

Date Published 01/12/2025


Yet more rain to come and no sign of significant cold or snow

Winter is here and December has started as November ended, with plenty of rainfall.

Date Published 01/12/2025

Man found dead following Heyside house fire

Forensic investigators were called after a man was found dead at a house where a fire broke out in Heyside this morning (Wednesday).

Date Published 01/12/2025


Gang jailed for almost 50 years for supplying drugs across the north west

Four members of drugs gang running a ‘sophisticated drugs operation’ have been jailed for a total of almost 50 years for conspiring to supply drugs across the north west.

Date Published 01/12/2025

Pair arrested following high-speed police vehicle pursuit after burglary in Oldham

At around 10:35am yesterday (Monday), neighbours reported hearing a smash and saw three men wearing balaclavas enter a property in Oldham.

Date Published 01/12/2025


Police officer ‘seriously injured’ in alleged violent brawl at Failsworth pub

A police officer was said to have sustained ‘serious injuries’ in an alleged violent incident at a pub in Failsworth.

Date Published 01/12/2025

Hulme Grammar aims to ignite future tech talent with 12 hour 'Hackathon'

Hulme Grammar School is set to become a hub of innovation on Thursday, December 18, as it hosts an exciting Junior Hackathon for students aged 8 to 18.

Date Published 01/12/2025


Former mill in Chadderton could be turned into hotel and co-working space

A novel new project could see an old mill building in Chadderton spruced up into a new ‘co-working’ hotel.

Date Published 28/11/2025

Tributes paid to headteacher Mavis - a lady who devoted her life to the children of Oldham

Mavis Clegg, a much-loved former Oldham headteacher, has passed away at the age of 92.

Date Published 28/11/2025


Royton man Simon transforms his life with help from NHS talking therapies

A Royton man is urging others to seek help after receiving life-changing support from a local mental health service when work stress and anxiety took a toll on his health.

Date Published 28/11/2025

The Santa Dash is coming!

A red and white tide will sweep Saddleworth on Saturday when generous-spirited Saddleworth Round Table host this year's legendary Santa Dash.

Date Published 28/11/2025


Burnham aims for ‘quick decision’ on Bee Network rule affecting 400,000

Andy Burnham aims to make a ‘quick decision’ on a rule affecting hundreds of thousands of Bee Network passengers.

Date Published 27/11/2025

Oldham primary schools receive £62k boost for pupils' literacy

Primary schools across Oldham are set to benefit from a significant literacy boost this month, thanks to the Bookmark Reading Charity.

Date Published 27/11/2025


Anna is FCHO's first-ever Hidden Hero

A woman who volunteers in one of First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) community centres is the housing association’s first-ever Hidden Hero.

Date Published 27/11/2025

Former pub close to youth centre could be turned into 17-bed HMO and woman-only gym

A former pub in Oldham town centre could be turned into a huge HMO and woman-only gym.

Date Published 27/11/2025


Moorside residents frustrated by local ‘eye-sore’

A neighbourhood in Oldham has been turned into an ‘eye-sore’ and a ‘dumping ground’ after a landowner started storing abandoned caravans and rubble on a former green space. 

Date Published 27/11/2025

Housing Regulator finds ‘serious failings’ in first inspection of Oldham Council

A watchdog has voiced ‘serious concerns’ about the management of social housing in Oldham.

Date Published 26/11/2025


We're unlikely to see any significant cold before mid-December

After a recent cold snap, it’s now all change and back to the milder weather, insists Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis.

Date Published 24/11/2025

How Oldhamers are set to benefit from the lifting of the two-child benefit cap

Around 10,000 kids will benefit from the lifting of the two-child benefit cap in Oldham, according to the local authority. 

Date Published 24/11/2025


Oldham Sixth Form College students Inspired by Next Gen Aviator Programme

Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) have hosted an aviation experience day for all of its students.

Date Published 24/11/2025

New road layout fixed for Royton - but locals aren’t happy

New plans for a road in Royton have been confirmed after a public consultation earlier this year.

Date Published 24/11/2025


Much-loved after school club that closed down suddenly to be demolished

A much-loved after school club in Oldham that closed down suddenly last year is now to be demolished.

Date Published 24/11/2025

Hulme nursery to close down as Grade-listed building sold off as potential new school

A prestigious school in Oldham is selling off its grade-listed nursery building as it prepares to completely ‘phase out’ its Kindergarten.

Date Published 24/11/2025


King's Award delight for Side by Side Counselling and the MyColdhurst team

Two local community groups have been awarded the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Date Published 22/11/2025

Lidl reveals opening date for newest Oldham store

Lidl has confirmed that its newest store on Albert Street in Oldham will open this Thursday (27th).

Date Published 22/11/2025


SPARK Oldham CIC celebrates International Men’s Day

SPARK Oldham CIC, a non-profit Community Interest Company, hosted an event for International Men’s Day at Grains Bar Hotel in Oldham.

Date Published 22/11/2025

Locals oppose new ‘mudslide’ footpath in Saddleworth

The path keeps giving way beneath our feet.

Date Published 22/11/2025


Stranded family rescued by 12-strong Oldham team

A 12-strong squad from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist a family of eight, consisting of adults and children, who had become stuck in Birchen Clough, close to...

Date Published 22/11/2025

All the new 20mph zones planned for Oldham

Several new 20mph zones are due to be introduced on roads around Oldham.

Date Published 20/11/2025


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