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Chadderton school reopens after science lab fire with most classrooms ready for use, though affected lab needs specialist repairs.
School evacuation caused by harmless flare highlights importance of emergency procedures.
Oldham's suffragette heritage honoured in Parliament as new MP highlights local women who fought for voting rights.
Wet and cool conditions will dominate Oldham's weekend with persistent showers and temperatures barely reaching double figures.
Residents have until March 30 to comment on controversial plans for 1,700 new homes and a tram stop that could change traffic patterns in Beal...
Business owner wants road safety fixes at dangerous Saddleworth junction, not new housing estate that could worsen traffic.
A 43-year-old Oldham man was found dead at Snipe Clough Nature Reserve, with police confirming no suspicious circumstances.
A new takeaway in a shipping container will open for one year while planners watch for traffic problems.
Oldham's new market opens Saturday without the historic Tommyfield name, but the council promises to preserve the legacy in a new town centre park.
Major police raids across Greater Manchester have shut down 20 drug lines, arrested 40 people and seized £1m cannabis farm, protecting communities...
Police have charged five Oldham men with drug supply offences after major raids disrupted local drug lines and removed weapons from streets.
Councillors approved a six-bedroom HMO on Kevin Avenue despite neighbours' fears about family homes being replaced by shared accommodation.
Newman RC College closed after science lab fire, with pupils learning remotely until safety checks complete.
Royal Oldham Hospital's critical care staff have walked out on strike over pay, potentially affecting care for the most vulnerable patients in the...
Free sports taster sessions across Oldham from March 16-22 let residents try new activities and find local clubs.
Theatre Street closes March 17 for two weeks due to electrical works, with traffic diverted via Horsedge and Rock Streets.
Nether Hey Street in Failsworth East closed for two weeks for electrical works, forcing drivers to find new routes.
Shaw's Park Inn gets new landlord with renovation plans to boost the popular walkers' pub.
Oldham's historic Tommyfield Market name faces rebranding as traders move to new Spindles location, sparking debate about heritage versus progress.
A Little Lever woman falsely accused 10 men of rape, destroying their lives and wasting police resources.