New film by local young people sparks conversation about Chadderton's future
Young people from Chadderton have created a new film celebrating their town and inspiring a wider conversation about its future.
Date Published 02/10/2026
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Sarah Byrne Acting Academy Secures Funding for October Half-Term Acting Programme, Opening Doors for Oldham Children
Free acting for TV workshops at Positive Steps to build on successful summer HAF showcase
Date Published 02/10/2026
Oldham teenager raises more than £700 for cystic fibrosis in memory of his mum
A 16-year-old has raised more than £700 through a charity hide-and-seek game at Crompton Moor in memory of his mother.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Russell & Russell acquires Oldham law firm Wrigley Claydon
Oldham law firm Wrigley Claydon has been acquired by Russell & Russell Solicitors in a deal that adds offices in Oldham and Todmorden to the business.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Electrical wholesaler with Oldham branch wins national industry award
Lancashire Electrical Distributors, which acquired Oldham’s Wholesale Electrical Factors last year, has won Best Wholesaler 1–5 Branches at the 2026 Electrical Wholesaler Awards.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Council-owned company set to go on strike
Over two days on October 4 and 5, more than 80 staff at the Oldham council-owned provider Miocare will walk out for 48 hours. Unison, the trade union representing the workers, said the dispute was over wages and sick pay.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Four arrested after disturbance in Shaw as investigators collect evidence
A woman and three men have been arrested on suspicion of affray following a disturbance in Shaw on Wednesday evening.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Manchester Airport opens new hi-tech sensory zone in Terminal 2
Manchester Airport has officially opened a state-of-the-art space in Terminal 2 that will offer respite to passengers with autism and neurodivergence, along with other non-visible disabilities and assistance needs, as they wait to board their flights.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Oldham councillor pushes to stop use of legal system for bullying
The use of lawsuits to bully people out of the public arena has been challenged by a local Lib Dem councillor, as he helped pass new policy to end the use of “SLAPPs” – strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Supermarkets criticised after trolleys end up in canal
Aldi, Morrisons, and Tesco have been told to 'get their act together' as a litter group keeps having to haul supermarket trolleys out of a canal.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Concerns about Northern Roots licence application
The farm has had a successful launch and now those behind the project are wanting to take things one step further. Northern Roots (Oldham) Ltd has asked Oldham council for permission to stay open until 12.30pm.
Date Published 01/10/2026
Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman and masturbating in front of her
A sex offender who exposed himself to a woman on a train then masturbated in front of her has been jailed, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.
Date Published 30/09/2026
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) given top marks for its leadership and financial strength following an inspection this summer.
The results mean FCHO has all the tools to continue investing in existing homes
Date Published 30/09/2026
Manchester Padel Club and The Christie Charity team up to turn corporate padel into fundraising
The partnership will create new fundraising opportunities giving The Christie Charity ways to engage businesses and corporate supporters through sport.
Date Published 30/09/2026
Former councillor of 50 years dies
Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’ and served Oldham for 50 years.
Date Published 29/09/2026
Roughyeds sign Reiss Butterworth on a two-year deal
The 27-year-old becomes Oldham’s first announced new signing for next season after spending the past two years with Sheffield Eagles
Date Published 29/09/2026
Two men complete gruelling 412-mile run over 9 days to support children fighting cancer
Matthew O’Connor and Joe Hughes cross the finish line of the biggest physical and mental challenge of their lives, raising vital funds for The Azaylia Foundation
Date Published 29/09/2026
Hopwood Hall spat set to go to High Court tomorrow
The spat between a Hollywood actor and Rochdale council over the historic Hopwood Hall will go to High Court tomorrow.
Date Published 28/09/2026
Royton park volunteer Kate Ridings named September Hidden Hero
Kate Ridings, who volunteers every Friday to clear litter from Royton Linear Park, has received First Choice Homes Oldham’s September Hidden Hero award.
Date Published 28/09/2026
