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Oldham Central
2026-03-21
Charity partnership raises £1,000 through 2,000 pies sold in Oldham
Oldham charity partnership raises £1,000 through pie sales to support people rebuilding lives after prison.
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Oldham women are dying waiting for endometriosis treatment as specialists are cut and diagnosis takes nearly a decade.
Oldham family business Volksmaster celebrates 30 years of community trust
Oldham's Volksmaster celebrates 30 years of growth from small workshop to trusted multi-location business while keeping community values at its core.
House in Saddleworth to become holiday lodge - Oldham
House next to Diggle Hotel could become holiday lodge with no external changes but complete interior redesign.
Car overturned near Elk Mill in Royton crash
Another crash on Royton's Broadway raises fresh safety fears after fatal collision killed local man days earlier.
Missing woman Sarah Butler last seen in Oldham
Police urgently need help finding Sarah Butler, last seen in Oldham yesterday afternoon.
Oldham homes face eviction over drug dealing and violence
25 Oldham council homes face eviction as police and housing bosses target drug dealing and violent crime.
Oldham Easter health advice: NHS services and pharmacy hours
Plan ahead for Easter healthcare - order prescriptions early and know which service to use to keep emergency care available for those who need it...
Spirit of Saddleworth Awards 2026: Community champions honoured
Saddleworth's volunteer heroes have been recognised for their tireless work improving community life across the area.
Four Vietnamese men died in Oldham mill fire inquest hears
Four Vietnamese men died locked in a cannabis farm at an Oldham mill, unable to escape a fire, leaving their families in Vietnam without their main...
Saddleworth restaurant Delve closes suddenly after sale plans
Saddleworth's Delve restaurant has suddenly closed, ending a local dining option that struggled with no-shows and cancellations before its planned...
Four-bedroom bungalow in Grotton, Oldham on market for £600,000
£600k Grotton bungalow offers family-sized space with garden and parking in sought-after Saddleworth location
Oldham schools and neighbours join spring litter picks
Oldham residents can join multiple community litter picks this month to clean up their neighbourhoods with support from FCHO and local partners.
Met Office predicts mild and dry weekend for Oldham
Mild, mostly dry weather makes this weekend perfect for outdoor plans in Oldham, though light Sunday evening showers might affect late activities.
Tommyfield Market traders prepare for move to new Spindles location
Tommyfield Market closes Saturday after decades of trading, with businesses moving to modern new units at Spindles shopping centre opening March 28.
Oldham road crash hotspot: 4 fatal crashes since 2015
Broadway's deadly crash record has locals terrified, with four deaths since 2015 and two serious crashes in three days sparking calls for urgent...
Man dies in Royton crash wife pays tribute Michael Margetson
A Royton crash has claimed the life of Michael Margetson from Oldham, with police investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Oldham's new 19-acre linear park opens at Broadway Green
A new 19-acre park opens in Broadway Green, adding green space to Oldham's growing housing and employment area.
11 arrested in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside drug raids
Police have dismantled a major drug and weapons network across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, arresting 11 suspects and seizing £70k cash, drugs and...
New night buses and more frequent services coming to Oldham
Oldham gets new night buses and more frequent services to make getting around easier, especially for late-night travel.