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Alexandra
2026-03-25
Oldham hospital A&E extremely busy longer wait times
Oldham's A&E is under extreme pressure - only use it for emergencies and expect longer waits.
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Page 1£500k counterfeit goods seized in Oldham shipping containers
Fake designer goods worth half a million pounds seized in Failsworth as police crack down on organised crime.
Oldham parks to get £150k play area makeover
Oldham's parks get £150k upgrade with new swings, roundabouts and safety surfacing for families to enjoy this spring.
Police update on assault at Tandle Hill Country Park Oldham
Police have closed forensic scenes at Tandle Hill Country Park after investigating a reported teenage girl assault, with officers still active in...
Oldham councillor Kamran Ghafoor issues statement on King Street building collapse
King Street building collapse leaves two hospitalised as councillor-owned property undergoes structural repairs.
King Street building collapse: Fire service update on Oldham incident
King Street remains closed after building collapse as emergency crews work to secure the area and help displaced residents.
£20m Chadderton regeneration approved by government
Chadderton residents get £20m to shape their town's future with new safety measures, business support, and restored heritage sites.
84-year-old 'Mama Norma' honoured for furniture cleaning volunteering in Chadderton
Gloria 'Mama Norma' McKinley, 84, honoured for decade of cleaning donated furniture for Chadderton charity that helps residents in hardship.
Oldham Mumps: 300+ homes in three tower blocks planned
331 new homes including 75 affordable units are planned for Oldham Mumps after years of failed schemes, with special powers being considered to...
Oldham to receive £18m government funding for playgrounds
Oldham children in deprived areas will get new and improved playgrounds thanks to £18m government funding.
Manchester Airport jobs event brings aviation careers to Oldham
Manchester Airport brought hundreds of aviation jobs to Oldham town centre, offering local residents direct access to careers without traveling to...
Oldham Coliseum gets £656k Arts Council boost for reopening
Oldham's Coliseum Theatre gets £656k Arts Council boost to help reopen after 2023 closure, with total investment this year exceeding £921k.
King Street building collapse in Oldham town centre
King Street building collapse caused chaos in Oldham town centre with road closures, tram suspensions, and two people hospitalised.
Building collapses in Oldham town centre injuring three
King Street remains closed after building collapse injured three people and forced evacuation of local businesses.
Oldham Council secures £5.7m crisis support for residents
Oldham Council has increased crisis support funding by £1 million to help thousands of local families facing financial hardship.
Oldham cuts bulky waste collection costs from April 2026
Bulky waste collections get cheaper and simpler from April 1st, 2026, with £10 per item and no extra charges.
Oldham Planning Applications Week - Extensions, Conversions, Security Fencing
Oldham residents are planning home extensions and businesses are changing use, with major proposals including a hotel-to-residential conversion and...
Oldham residents object to 68 affordable homes in Failsworth green belt
Failsworth residents are fighting plans for 68 affordable homes that would destroy green belt land they say is vital for their wellbeing.
Oldham's Alt neighbourhood to receive £20m funding boost
Alt residents gain £20m control over local projects as government hands power to communities.
Oldham road closures A663 Broadway overnight works March-May 2026
Oldham drivers face two months of overnight A663 Broadway closures for essential road maintenance between March 23 and May 21.