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2026-04-21
Ex-Oldham striker Maheta Molango runs London Marathon for leukaemia charity
Former Latics striker Maheta Molango runs London Marathon to honour father lost to blood cancer and boost stem cell donor numbers.
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Page 111 Oldham Council staff earn six-figure salaries in 2024-25
Eleven Oldham Council bosses earn six-figure salaries while residents face service cuts and rising bills.
Oldham council leader defends Eton-backed school plans
Council leader defends controversial Eton-backed school as chance to boost university access for Oldham's underprivileged students.
Oldham business gets 10-year permission for temporary office
Engineering firm gets 10-year approval for smaller office after admitting its current HQ is mostly empty.
Government to regulate nurse titles after baby death in Trafford
Government to crack down on unqualified 'nurses' after baby death exposes dangerous loophole in childcare services.
Major £6.5m Oldham Way flyover repairs start May 2026
45-year-old Oldham Way flyover gets first major repairs since 1979, with seven months of lane closures starting May 18.
Oldham pubs nominated for £2,500 bar tab giveaway
One Oldham pub will get £2,500 of free drinks as Sacha Lord highlights the crisis facing local community venues.
Tour de France Femmes 2027: World's best cyclists to race through Oldham
Oldham will host world-class cyclists next summer, bringing global exposure and community opportunities.
Councillor with £2m Oldham housing portfolio linked to collapsed building
A councillor's property empire faces scrutiny after a building collapse injured residents and exposed years of maintenance failures.
Oldham man spared jail for stalking and controlling ex-girlfriend
Oldham man avoids jail despite year-long campaign of controlling and stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Help protect Crompton Moor's wildlife at free Shaw conservation day
Shaw residents can help protect Crompton Moor's wildlife at a free conservation day on May 1, with pond work and biodiversity projects.
Wholefoods seller opens takeaway in Failsworth industrial estate
Failsworth wholefoods wholesaler gets green light to open takeaway in industrial estate with restricted midnight closing hours.
New 19-acre Chadderton park opens to positive reviews
Chadderton's new 19-acre park is already popular with walkers and families, though some want more bins and signs.
Northern Roots is putting spotlight on Oldham's heritage
Oldham's industrial past meets its green future as Northern Roots offers free heritage walks led by local champions who've uncovered forgotten...
Oldham grandmother, 70, walks 350 miles for air ambulance after son-in-law's crash
A 70-year-old grandmother walked 350 miles to thank the air ambulance that saved her son-in-law's life, raising £1,500 for emergency services.
101 affordable homes for Oldham by 2027 under £15.7m deal
Fitton Hill will get 101 new affordable homes by 2027, with focus on family-sized properties and sustainable design.
Oldham actress Siobhan Finneran stars in new Netflix cult thriller Unchosen
Oldham's Siobhan Finneran lands major Netflix role in cult thriller 'Unchosen', premiering April 21.
New interior design showroom opening in Greenfield, Oldham
Former beauty spa in Greenfield reopens as interior design showroom after 2-year vacancy.
Royal Oldham Hospital trust CEO Owen Williams to step down in September
Royal Oldham Hospital's chief executive will leave in September after three years leading the trust that runs three major hospitals.
Queen Elizabeth Hall closure: Memories flood in as Oldham venue shuts
Oldham's Queen Elizabeth Hall, a cultural cornerstone for 48 years, closes forever as part of town centre redevelopment, taking with it decades of...