Plan to bring back high street banks
The GMCA is working with the Manchester Building Society to increase access to explore turning public spaces into community banking sites.
Date Published 23/09/2026
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Longstanding councillor announces he will not stand for re-election
Coun Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE was first elected as a Labour councillor for the council ward of Alexandra in 2013.
Date Published 23/09/2026
FCHO launches £835k retrofit scheme for Delph and Dobcross properties
The 26 older homes in the villages of Delph and Dobcross will benefit from triple glazed windows, and loft and cavity wall insulation upgrades.
Date Published 23/09/2026
Fire service dream moves closer for homelessness charity resident
A resident supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has set his sights on a career in the fire service after successfully completing a 12-week personal development programme.
Date Published 23/09/2026
Oldham Coliseum to receive £184,000 a year for the next three years through Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund
The funding is part of a £15 million investment in culture across Greater Manchester
Date Published 23/09/2026
Hulme Grammar Independent School Principal Urges Education Sector Not To Wait For Government On AI Guidance
Following a landmark report by leading education expert Sir Anthony Seldon warning that UK schools are “crying out” for government guidance on Artificial Intelligence
Date Published 23/09/2026
Vernon Building Society to open new branch in Uppermill
Vernon Building Society is to open a community branch in Uppermill in November, its first physical location in the Oldham borough.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Bellway offers incentives of up to £15,000 on new homes in Shaw
Bellway is offering incentives worth up to £15,000 on selected new homes at its Old Brook View development in Shaw.
Date Published 22/09/2026
St John Ambulance shares life-saving first aid advice for September campaign
St John Ambulance is urging people to learn how to respond to choking, cardiac arrest and severe bleeding as part of its Save a Life September campaign.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Decision to be made over six leisure centres
A major decision could soon be made that will affect the future of every leisure centre in Oldham
Date Published 22/09/2026
Seventy employers have backed an Oldham College campaign to create new apprenticeship opportunities for young people
Opportunities have been pledged across a wide range of sectors, including digital, education, construction, accounting, business administration, horticulture and care.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Garden experts share what to plant in September for next year’s crops
Gardeners are being encouraged to use September to plant vegetables, fruit and salad crops ahead of the colder months.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Parliament to debate petition calling for drivers to report collisions with cats
MPs are due to debate a petition calling for drivers to be legally required to report collisions with cats.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Real-life brothers to take stage in Road at Chadderton Town Hall
A production of Jim Cartwright’s play Road will be staged at Chadderton Town Hall for two performances in October.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Oldham Open returns with more than 250 artworks on display
More than 250 pieces of work by local artists are on display as the Oldham Open returns to Gallery Oldham.
Date Published 22/09/2026
Trams suspended between Shaw and Rochdale after police incident
Tram services between Shaw and Crompton and Rochdale Town Centre have been suspended this afternoon following a police incident.
Date Published 21/09/2026
Cancer charity Maggie’s brings its Getting Started programme to Oldham
Cancer charity Maggie’s brings its Getting Started programme to Oldham
Date Published 21/09/2026
Oldham Coliseum Theatre announces full cast for Macbeth in Liquid & Envy nightclub
Oldham Coliseum Theatre announces full cast for Macbeth in Liquid & Envy nightclub
Date Published 21/09/2026
New plans could be decided in Oldham this week
215 new homes could be built across Oldham as well as a new HMO and restaurant if plans are given the go ahead this week.
Date Published 21/09/2026
Leading Business Support Organisations Team Up to Help Oldham Businesses Accelerate Growth
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and GM Business Growth Hub are joining forces to help ambitious Oldham businesses unlock their next stage of growth through a dedicated Spark to Scale taster event.
Date Published 21/09/2026
