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
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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
Oldham Jobcentre eighth lowest in Britain in Google review ranking
Oldham Jobcentre has ranked eighth lowest in Britain in an analysis of Google reviews. It averaged 2.41 stars from 49 reviews, while reviews posted in the past two years averaged 1.64 stars.
Date Published 28/09/2026
Nineteen local artists and makers to return to Gallery Oldham for GO! Artists fair
Nineteen artists and makers from Oldham and the surrounding area will take part in the GO! Artists fair at Gallery Oldham on Saturday 17 October.
Date Published 27/09/2026
Oldham Athletic SEND Superstars play first league match
Children representing Oldham Athletic SEND Superstars played their first Greater Manchester Ability Counts League fixtures at Salford Sports Village on Friday 25 September. The team scored its first goal.
Date Published 26/09/2026
Fears about wartime bombs under land for possible homes
The concerns were raised at an Oldham council planning committee meeting on September 23 by Failsworth councillor Andrew Brooks over plans to build new homes off Failsworth Road. At the meeting, councillors decided to reject plans for the 68 new homes in Failsworth.
Date Published 26/09/2026
The Hathershaw College Unveils State of the Art Sports Facility
The Hathershaw College has unveiled its brand new state of the art 3G sports pitch, providing students and the wider community with access to high quality sporting and football facilities.
Date Published 25/09/2026
Brad Day to remain a Roughyed for another season
The 32-year-old is the seventh player confirmed to be staying with Oldham as the Roughyeds’ squad for 2027 begins to take shape.
Date Published 25/09/2026
The massive plans to boost five towns left behind by the Manchester boom
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig and the GMCA has approved ‘a bumper batch’ of new mayoral development corporations (MDCs) for Oldham, Bolton, Middleton, and Ashton and Stalybridge.
Date Published 25/09/2026
130 patient treatments missed for each strike day
Hundreds see care cancelled as hospital trust admits risk of patient harm
Date Published 25/09/2026
Oldham wildlife artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador as exhibition continues at Gallery Oldham
Anne Bardsley celebrates Oldham's creative community with Wild Lives exhibition
Date Published 25/09/2026
YOUNG filmmakers from Mahdlo Youth Zone attended the premiere of their new film at Oldham Theatre Workshop
The film, titled The Oldham Outbreak, was created in partnership with Oldham Theatre Workshop and follows the story of a zombie infection spreading through the town centre, with a comedic twist.
Date Published 24/09/2026
Help fill our schools with lifesavers
On Thursday 1 October, schools across the UK have an important opportunity to help create the next generation of lifesavers.
Date Published 24/09/2026
Baby Bears Play Cafe to support families with free meals for children
Children will eat free at an Oldham play cafe on the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month, starting this weekend, to help families with the cost of living.
Date Published 24/09/2026
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
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
