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

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


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

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


Radclyffe headteacher honoured at Community Achievement Awards

The Radclyffe School's Headteacher Mr J Cregg was recently invited to attend the Community Achievement Awards, hosted by the local voluntary organisation Derai Probashi Kollan...

Date Published 04/06/2025

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


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


International star Gary returns 'home' to perform at church fund-raiser

Oldham resident, national and international musical theatre star, Gary Davis, is to perform a fund-raising concert for a Sholver church.

Date Published 29/05/2025

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


Spark Oldham are helping young leaders to thrive

Potential young leaders have been invited to SPARK Oldham on Tuesday, June 17 (between 3-5pm) to hear about being involved in their Young Leaders Programme and the work going...

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


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


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

This year's Scouthead and Austerlands fun dog show proves a huge success

The 2025 Scouthead and Austerlands fun dog show proved to be a great success and was enjoyed by all who attended.

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


It's all going on at the Millgate Arts Centre

You can almost feel the mounting excitement as you arrive at the iconic Millgate Arts Centre for the review of their new season.

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


Sunny, warm but breezy at times - and no rain

The “rainless” May goes on here.

Date Published 13/05/2025

Sun, sails, and smiles - it's a perfect day on the water!

Dovestone Sailing Club has hosted its annual Open Day.

Date Published 12/05/2025


Team Hill charity day raises an amazing £1,000

In a heart-warming display of community spirit, Team Hill Charitable Trust recently held its annual Charity Spring Afternoon Tea, successfully raising £1,000 to support its...

Date Published 12/05/2025

Failsworth land transformed as community garden takes shape

Work to transform First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) land at Failsworth into a community garden will reach a first anniversary milestone soon with crops now in the ground.

Date Published 12/05/2025


Royal British Legion branch mark VE Day with a super celebration

The Failsworth Branch of the Royal British Legion hosted a magical VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration event at the Church Hall at the Holy Family venue on Lord Lane.

Date Published 12/05/2025

VE Day celebrated in style at Oldham Total Care

There was a huge VE Day celebration at Oldham Total Care in Chadderton.

Date Published 08/05/2025


'Magical' show opening doors to theatre for disabled children in Oldham

A ‘transformative ’show which opens doors for more disabled children to experience theatre will be performed in Oldham this month.

Date Published 08/05/2025

Scouthead, Austerlands and Diggle celebrate VE Day anniversary in style

More than 100 people joined Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group on Monday (May 5) for a picnic in Dawson’s Field, Scouthead to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in...

Date Published 08/05/2025


Yet more dry weather and becoming warmer once again

It’s turning out to be an amazing Spring with plenty of settled weather, also meaning it’s been very dry.

Date Published 07/05/2025

Field where you pay to walk your dog approved

A field where people book slots to walk their dogs will be created in Mossley.

Date Published 07/05/2025


Royal British Legion branch mark VE Day at Royton Cricket Club

Royton Cricket Club welcomed the Royton branch of the Royal British Legion yesterday (Saturday) to hold a short service before a cricket match.

Date Published 30/04/2025

Hope goes into hospital to help ward off period poverty

A campervan was admitted into the Royal Oldham Hospital - to dispense a boot full of female hygiene products to patients.

Date Published 30/04/2025


Cooler for the weekend with a chilly wind setting in for Sunday and Monday

We’ve had more decent weather this week.

Date Published 28/04/2025

Sky Gardening Challenge launches for 2025

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has partnered with the National Trust once again to launch the annual Sky Gardening Challenge for its customers.

Date Published 28/04/2025


Fun-filled family day lights up Grotton Pavilion

A supreme effort by dedicated community champions brought a magical circus and Easter market to Grotton Pavilion.

Date Published 25/04/2025

Abi and her fellow Rangers starlets set to put their best feet forward in aid of MND charity

A 10-year-old Saddleworth Rangers Girls Rugby League player will be joined by some of her team-mates next weekend as they walk from their club to Rochdale Hornets' stadium in a...

Date Published 25/04/2025


Road closures set to lead to economic pain for local Uppermill businesses

The impending Uppermill road closure as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will mean loss of earnings, so says famous bakers J W Buckley’s, and it will affect the local...

Date Published 24/04/2025

Scarecrow trail hailed as another big success

The industrious Friends Of Diggle School (FODS) have held another successful Scarecrow Trail this year.

Date Published 24/04/2025


Warm spell on the way - but will it be short-lived?

We’ve had some welcome rain this week, 4.2mm on Easter Monday.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Chadderton youngster Fahad turns his life around following MS distress and ignorance

A former boxer from Oldham who endured taunts for walking like he was high or drunk, told a round-table discussion held at Upturn’s Hive how healthy eating and mentoring had him...

Date Published 22/04/2025


Crow show lands at The Vale next month

A show described as 'brilliantly strange' is coming to The Vale arts centre in Mossley on Saturday, May 24.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Caring Oldhamers 'Step into the NHS' with help from free eight week course

"For a long time I have wanted to work for the NHS. It pleases me to help someone in need of care" said one participant.

Date Published 16/04/2025


That's a magic effort - all in aid of food bank

Teenagers from Wild Space Forest School, based in Diggle, raised over £300 for Mossley Food Bank.

Date Published 16/04/2025

Changeable with a risk of rain edging in from the west at times

Our amazing first half of April is over and we’ve finally measured some rainfall this month.

Date Published 14/04/2025


£13m funding secured for Northern Roots

A £13m project will bring a new cafe, visitor centre and ‘forestry hub’ to the heart of Oldham.

Date Published 14/04/2025

How this literacy project with families is helping to give Oldham's young children the best start

"My daughter was struggling with conversations but this is massively boosting her confidence," said one happy parent.

Date Published 14/04/2025


Residents urged to sign up and support Royton banking hub bid

Paul Coughlan the Postmaster, his team at Royton Post Office and Royton North Councillor Lewis Quigg are collecting as many surveys as possible to get a review of banking services...

Date Published 12/04/2025

Plea issued for public to leave Diggle scarecrows alone after Trump's head is stolen

A school charity has issued a heartfelt appeal for visitors to leave hand-build scarecrows alone after an effigy of Donald Trump’s head was stolen.

Date Published 12/04/2025


An egg-stra treat for worthy causes in Oldham

Generous-spirited Rotary Oldham Metro have spread some Easter cheer by distributing 600 Easter eggs to worthy causes across the borough.

Date Published 10/04/2025

Community champion Steve is featured in prestigious art exhibition

Intrepid fundraiser Steve Hill from Shaw has featured in a prestigious art exhibition.

Date Published 09/04/2025


Change is coming after a prolonged sunny and dry spell of weather

What a spell of weather we’re currently experiencing - it’s been immense.

Date Published 08/04/2025

Poetry in motion!

The sweet and interesting sound of the 39th annual Oldham Primary Schools Poetry Festival and awards morning, organised by Oldham Metro Rotary Club, was held at the Queen...

Date Published 08/04/2025


Tesco to provide donation bags in Oldham stores this Easter as they aim to help families over school holidays

Oldham Tesco customers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays.

Date Published 07/04/2025

Honour your loved ones and support families like Natasha’s with a Dr Kershaw's Rose to Remember

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting the local community to take part in this year’s Rose to Remember Appeal.

Date Published 06/04/2025


Searching for the heroes and the villains in Diggle!

The 2025 Diggle Scarecrow Trail has launched, with some lovely weather forecast.

Date Published 06/04/2025

New female mental health hospital officially opens in Oldham

A new mental health hospital for women has officially opened in Oldham, creating more than 130 local jobs.

Date Published 04/04/2025


Lees School Street trial is setting new safety standards

With support from Oldham Council and TfGM, Hey with Zion Primary School and St. Edwards RC Primary School introduced a new School Street at the start of the 2024 academic year,...

Date Published 02/04/2025

Discover sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club

Would you like a chance to get out on the water for 30 minutes with an experienced sailor and see if the sport of dinghy sailing appeals to you?

Date Published 02/04/2025


Plenty more dry and sunny weather on the way, but cooler for a time

As weather forecasts go, this looks pretty much straight-forward this week with high pressure in charge.

Date Published 02/04/2025

CWTC Disability Awareness event proves a big success

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture Oldham hosted a Disability Awareness event in partnership with Scope at the CWTC headquarters.

Date Published 02/04/2025


Great British Spring Clean continues at Failsworth section of the Rochdale Canal

Community volunteers - including staff from First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) - cleaned rubbish out of the Failsworth section of the Rochdale Canal at the weekend using canoes and...

Date Published 01/04/2025

New community café to be built

The old sports pavilion in Mossley will be demolished and replaced with a café/bar and function room.

Date Published 01/04/2025


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