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A plan to connect the Bury Metrolink line to the Oldham and Rochdale line via Middleton - the so-called ‘Northern Circular’ - has moved a step closer with the publication of a...
Date Published 02/02/2021
Staff at the Topman store in the Oldham Spindles shopping centre face an uncertain future after online fashion retailer Asos bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT...
Date Published 01/02/2021
Oldham Council has revealed its proposed budget for 2021/22 and medium term financial strategy for 2021/22 to 2023/24.
Date Published 29/01/2021
Infrastructure works have begun at the £35m Hollinwood Junction regeneration project in Oldham to facilitate the newest arrival to the scheme.
An Oldham headteacher has written to parents warning them that their child is at risk from being withdrawn from school if Covid rules are not being followed at home.
Date Published 26/01/2021
It's been revealed that Oldham has one of the UK's highest Covid-19 death rates, after figures show the national death toll his risen to over 100,000.
Work on building a state-of-the-art Eco Centre in Oldham is due to start in the summer.
More than 500 fixed penalty notices have been issued at weekends since December 1 in the area surrounding a popular beauty spot besieged by unthinking motorists.
Date Published 19/01/2021
An under-threat bus route, which was proposed for complete withdrawal only last autumn, will increase in frequency from April after passenger levels on a temporary service showed...
Time is set to stand still in Failsworth this week with repairs and servicing of the historic clocktower due to begin tomorrow (Monday).
Date Published 17/01/2021
A safety scheme could be put in place on a road where three teenage girls were injured in a severe car crash.
Date Published 12/01/2021
Failsworth Councillors have called for intervention to reduce dangerous driving in the area after a serious accident on Propps Hall Drive on Monday evening.
Date Published 07/01/2021
A major new link road leading to a £100m regeneration scheme at Broadway Green has officially opened.
Date Published 06/01/2021
Tributes are being paid to Colin Smith OBE, Oldham’s former chief executive, who died yesterday (Tuesday), aged 80.
Oldham's Council leader has reflected on the Covid pandemic and the effects seen in the town in a video message on YouTube.
Date Published 05/01/2021
Oldham's Youth Mayor, Samah Khalil, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year's Honours list.
Date Published 31/12/2020
A review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham is now expected to publish its findings in the ‘middle of 2021’, the region’s deputy mayor has confirmed.
Date Published 23/12/2020
Oldham Council is encouraging local residents to submit their festive window displays into its ‘Window Wonderland’ competition this Christmas as it looks to help brighten up the...
Date Published 16/12/2020
People in Oldham will be able to visit family members in care homes this Christmas if they twice test negative for Covid-19.
Date Published 15/12/2020
A festive tribute has been made in memory of the late Oldham-born comedian Bobby Ball as part of the town’s Reindeer Parade Trail this Christmas.
Oldham Town Deal Board has submitted plans to secure £41m funding as part of the Government’s Towns Fund as council leader Sean Fielding aims to 'level up' the Borough.
Date Published 14/12/2020
Oldham Council leader Sean Fielding has described as 'terrible', the news that the Debenhams chain is now facing an extremely uncertain future.
Date Published 04/12/2020
Tis the season to ‘still’ be jolly – that’s the message from Oldham Council this Christmas as it prepares to host an alternative festive programme for residents to enjoy.
Date Published 02/12/2020
Greater Manchester’s plans to bring the local bus network into public ownership have been approved for further public consultation to consider the effects of Covid-19.
Date Published 27/11/2020
A council leader has warned that stricter Covid-19 Tier restrictions could continue for a ‘number of months’ until a widespread vaccination programme is rolled-out across the...
Oldham council has agreed to postpone its vote on the region’s controversial development masterplan to ‘review the options’ for the borough.
Date Published 26/11/2020
Council bosses have agreed to sell a former school site in Oldham to a developer who could build up to 150 new homes on the land.
Date Published 18/11/2020
A pupil referral unit in Oldham is to be expanded to take in extra children who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools.
The leader of Oldham Council has taken to social media to bite back at those seeking more action from the local authority when it comes to clearing the town’s streets of dog dirt.
Oldham’s market traders are supporting customers throughout the national restrictions with stalls selling essential goods still open and others offering click and collect and...
Date Published 16/11/2020