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An Oldham mum who was lucky enough to meet the late Queen Elizabeth II in Alexandra Park in 1992 has spoken of her sympathy for the new monarch, King Charles III.
Date Published 14/09/2022
John Battye was leader of Oldham Council and chairman of the Association of Greater Manchester Authoritiex (AGMA) on the day the Queen was to open the MetroLink from Altrincham to...
Date Published 10/09/2022
Oldham has been paying its heartfelt respects since yesterday evening (Thursday) at 6.30pm when it was officially announced that HRH Queen Elizabeth II had passed away.
The Queen paid two visits to Oldham during her record-breaking 70 years on the throne - first in 1954, then in 1992.
Oldham Council has applied for £40 million of new Levelling Up funding from Government for major projects across the borough.
Date Published 03/08/2022
Fun-filled beach days are coming back to Oldham as the glorious Summer Beach returns to the town, promising exciting adventures for families for just £1!
Date Published 18/07/2022
Plans for the UK’s biggest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, which bosses hope will attract 100,000 visitors a year, have been lodged.
Date Published 18/05/2022
Parkrun is a widely known fixture of Saturday mornings across the UK and beyond.
Date Published 16/05/2022
Everyone in Oldham is being invited to step into spring, by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
Date Published 30/03/2022
Scores of people have donned yellow outfits to raise awareness of endometriosis in Oldham.
Date Published 22/03/2022
A council tax rise of 3.99pc was approved at a rowdy town hall meeting where Oldham councillors shouted and traded nicknames.
Date Published 04/03/2022
A new town centre hotel and supermarket are coming to Oldham, as part of regeneration updates being discussed by the Council's Cabinet this week.
Date Published 16/02/2022
Six cases of suspected avian flu were identified
Date Published 30/01/2022
Work begins on the new depot in Oldham today.
Date Published 06/12/2021
Plans have been scaled back.
Date Published 25/11/2021
Northern Roots has shared initial building designs for the proposed Visitor Centre and Learning Centre on the 160-acre Northern Roots site and invites residents across the borough...
Date Published 27/10/2021
Parts of Oldham are recording some of the lowest infection rates in Greater Manchester
Date Published 25/10/2021
Young people from across Oldham have been helping to co-design Northern Roots’ proposed Visitor Centre and Learning Centre, as part of Northern Roots ongoing community...
Date Published 08/10/2021
Northern Roots is running free site tours so you can discover more about the new urban farm and country park.
Date Published 01/10/2021
Local MP Debbie Abrahams was joined by over 60 local people on her third annual Oldham Memory Walk in Alexandra Park to bring together, and support, families affected by dementia.
Date Published 29/09/2021
The first work on a new climate conscious ‘eco centre’ which will replace a dilapidated council depot is due to begin this autumn
Date Published 21/09/2021
Oldham's Youth Mayor has given an inspiring speech to children at Alexandra Park Junior School.
Oldham’s Mayor Cllr Jenny Harrison, and her consort, Cllr Shaid Mushtaq, went fishing with youngsters and families at an Accessible Fishing session at Alexandra Park Lake.
Date Published 05/09/2021
Northern Roots has just unveiled its initial masterplan for the 160-acre site in an interactive map and is inviting residents and local communities to meet the project team, get...
Date Published 27/08/2021
Oldhamers are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as there are just two weeks left until the big day.
Date Published 23/08/2021
Crowds took advantage of the sunshine and flocked to celebrate the return of Chadderton Day at Foxdenton Park.
Date Published 04/08/2021
Pupils at Alexandra Park Junior School have been tackling racism, by taking a knee today, July 14 2021, after being upset about England players receiving online racist abuse.
Date Published 14/07/2021
Superstar spellers were put to the test at Alexandra Park Junior School, in Oldham, in a spelling bee competition, which went ahead, despite the COVID restrictions.
Date Published 12/07/2021
Liberal Democrat Councillor Dave Murphy has welcomed the police reaction to his concerns over ongoing criminal behaviour in Alexandra Park.
Date Published 09/07/2021
Coming into work each day surrounded by teammates and the chance to learn new skills, Ryan Rusholme is a world away from where he was just a few months ago.
Date Published 02/07/2021