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Eldon and Barker Street biodiversity work brings 400% increase in native species
Native insect life rose 400% and native plants 175% in Eldon and Barker Street after biodiversity work.
Mayor opens first phase of Tommyfield Park in Oldham town centre
Oldham's Tommyfield Park opened its first phase of 1.5 acres, part of regeneration plans for a greener town centre.
Oldham foster carer Linda Garforth honoured for service since May 1991
Linda Garforth, 68, an Oldham foster carer since May 1991 who stopped counting at 200 children, was honoured at the council's fostering awards.
Uppermill business Christmas lights dropped as volunteer arrangement becomes untenable
Uppermill businesses will not have a formal Christmas lights display after volunteers found arranging it entirely untenable.
Oldham College refurbishes Rochdale Road campus with more than £1.3million
Oldham College refurbished its Rochdale Road campus with over £1.3million funding, expanding automotive, plumbing, electrical and University Campus Oldham facilities to boost training capacity.
Litter Busters answer community call this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
Litter Busters answer community call this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
Uppermill will not have Christmas lights as Saddleworth Round Table cites lack of business support
Uppermill will have no Christmas lights after Saddleworth Round Table cited a lack of business support and launched a £500 competition.
Oldham College receives Carnegie Mental Health in Education Gold award
Oldham College received the Carnegie Schools Mental Health in Education Gold award for its whole-college mental health and wellbeing support.
Oldham College graphic design students redesign RAL logo
Oldham College graphic design students rebranded RAL's logo after pitching designs, gaining real-world client experience.
Lees pub The Grapes reopening pushed back to June 2027
The Grapes in Lees will stay closed until June 2027 after renovation complications and council permission delays disrupted its planned reopening.
Entries invited for Saddleworth Christmas illuminations competition judged December 16
Saddleworth Parish Council invites entries for its annual Christmas Illuminations Competition, judged across Saddleworth on Wednesday, December 16 from 5.30pm to celebrate festive displays.
Free Feast of Fire in Oldham town centre this Saturday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Oldham's free Feast of Fire, a Town of Culture event, brings Halloween fire shows and fireworks to Parliament Square this Saturday.
FCHO neighbourhood news for autumn 2026 covers litter picks, digital sessions and new homes across Oldham
FCHO shared updates on community clean-ups, digital help, tree planting and new affordable homes across Oldham neighbourhoods.
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan referendum set for Thursday, December 10
Saddleworth residents will vote yes or no on Thursday, December 10 on the neighbourhood plan, which would become a legal planning document if approved.
Judging for Saddleworth Christmas Illuminations Competition set for Wednesday 16 December
Judging for the Saddleworth Christmas Illuminations Competition takes place on Wednesday 16 December at 5:30pm, celebrating residents' festive displays.
Oldham's J.R. Clynes Building wins two 2026 national construction awards
Oldham's restored Grade II-listed former library, the J.R. Clynes Building, won two national construction awards for its transformation into a civic and cultural hub.
126 extra parking spaces to open at Oldham's Town Square Car Park before festive season
Oldham's Town Square Car Park will add 126 spaces before the festive season to help shoppers, markets and local businesses.
Delph Library appeals for volunteers to cover Tuesday and Friday shifts
Delph Library urgently needs volunteers for Tuesday 2pm to 5pm or Friday 10am to 1pm shifts to keep the volunteer-run village service open.
Light Up Denshaw needs up to £600 more for Christmas lights
Light Up Denshaw is appealing for up to £600 to cover Christmas lights costs, with the tree arriving November 7 and volunteers needed that weekend.
Police scene on Apfel Lane in Chadderton as eyewitnesses report armed response vehicles and helicopter
Eyewitnesses reported armed police and a helicopter on Apfel Lane in Chadderton, Oldham, where detectives focused on a house; the incident's nature is unclear.
Uppermill Whit Friday Band Contest faces uncertain future without more volunteers
Uppermill's historic Whit Friday band contest, dating to 1884, could be its last unless more volunteers come forward, organisers warn.
Former Oldham Reform UK leader Lewis Quigg resigns as councillor and quits politics
Lewis Quigg, Reform UK's former Oldham leader, resigned as a councillor and quit politics, citing immense pressure on his family.
Mayor opens first phase of Tommyfield Park in Oldham town centre
First phase of Tommyfield Park officially opens in Oldham town centre, creating green space in £450 million regeneration.
Oldham heat network scheme among twenty sharing more than £200 million government funding
Minister Martin McCluskey told the ADE Heat Network Conference that heat networks can cut bills, create jobs and support the UK's energy transition.