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A historic building in Oldham town centre is sprouting trees just months after it was ‘rescued’ through a compulsory purchase order by Oldham Council.
Date Published 16/12/2025
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
An Eton-backed secondary school is coming to Oldham, the government has confirmed.
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
Oldham Council will be spending almost an additional £7m on its town centre regeneration project, reports have revealed.
Date Published 07/11/2025
An entrepreneur who has built his career managing the intense demands of the data centre industry is returning to his roots to share his passion for helping businesses protect and...
Date Published 24/10/2025
It’s a sunny weekday morning in Oldham.
Date Published 27/09/2025
The opening of the new Oldham market has been pushed back by several months due to complications in fitting out stalls.
Date Published 25/09/2025
A row has broken out in Oldham over the council’s spending record, with those running the town hall accused of being ‘irresponsible’ with money.
Date Published 11/09/2025
Oldham town centre is dead - at least, that’s what comments online seem to say.
Date Published 28/08/2025
Budding young entrepreneurs across Oldham flexed their business skills for the nail-biting final of Dr Kershaw’s’ Junior Dragons’ Den competition.
Date Published 15/08/2025
Traders in Oldham are gearing up for their ‘big move’ from the borough’s historic market location into a brand new space in the town centre.
Date Published 11/08/2025
A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.
Date Published 25/07/2025
The face of Oldham is set to change forever following the approval of six major developments.
Date Published 02/07/2025
Oldham Council is renaming its town centre shopping mall – but not everyone is convinced by the rebrand.
Date Published 26/06/2025
Workers have taken the first steps in transforming a grand old ‘eyesore’ in the middle of Oldham town centre.
Date Published 23/06/2025
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
Voters in Greater Manchester were busy last year, with elections for councillors, the mayor, and MPs all taking place.
Oldham will be celebrating VE Day with a whole week of events and activities across the borough.
Date Published 14/04/2025
Plans to build a huge new solar energy farm next to Rochdale Canal could be ‘completed by autumn’ after years of delay.
Date Published 06/04/2025
Oldham is due to get a new outdoor market space on George Square, the council has confirmed.
Date Published 25/03/2025
A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.
Date Published 17/03/2025
A portion of the Spindles shopping centre will be cordoned off to create a crime scene with a difference today (Tuesday) - as an ex-patrol cop helps to try and steer kids away...
Date Published 10/03/2025
More funding has been secured for a ‘fantastic new entrance’ to Oldham aimed at enticing residents and visitors into the town centre.
Date Published 03/03/2025
People of Oldham and Rochdale are set to benefit from a transformative programme of regeneration and growth in their communities with £40 million of government funding confirmed...
An Oldham man whose aimless search for work has turned into a path to success through learning bushcraft, is just one of 80 to progress onto better life chances.
Date Published 26/02/2025
The closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose its only Post Office.
Date Published 03/02/2025
Oldham police officers are appealing for information following an assault outside the Spindles Shopping Centre on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at around 12:15pm.
Date Published 27/01/2025
After almost 240 years, shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to bulldoze the current building were approved by Oldham Council last...
Date Published 17/01/2025
Not many people can chart a rise from till ringer to senior management member at one of Britain’s top accountancy firms.
Date Published 13/01/2025
