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Nine Saddleworth villages confirm Christmas lights switch-on dates
Saddleworth's nine villages will switch on Christmas lights from Saturday, November 28 to Saturday, December 5, with a decorations competition judged on Wednesday, December 16.
Delph residents explore joint purchase of green space ahead of auction
Delph residents look into land purchase.
Oldham law firm Pearson appoints Daniel Phelps as Head of Medical Negligence
Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors has promoted Daniel Phelps to Head of Medical Negligence to expand its specialist team.
Budding Neighbourhoods 2026 winners announced in Oldham
Budding Neighbourhoods 2026 winners were announced in six Community in Bloom categories, celebrating community pride and Oldham winners Nicholas Ring and Chris and Anita Lowe.
Award-winning brass musicians to send sweet sound through Manchester venue
Award-winning A4 Brass will perform at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and lead school workshops before their lunchtime concert.
Saddleworth councillor seeks fair share of £5.2 million Oldham roads funding
Saddleworth councillor Max Woodvine calls for the area's fair share of Oldham Council's £5.2 million roads funding, with consultation before spending is confirmed.
Nominations for Royton North by-election close at 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026
Nominations for Royton North's by-election close at 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026, offering residents a chance to represent their community.
Four arrested in GMP dawn raids in Oldham and Harpurhey over stolen cars sent to Democratic Republic of Congo
Police raided Oldham and Harpurhey addresses, arresting four suspected leaders of a gang stealing high-end cars and shipping them to the Congo.
White poppy remembrance event in Uppermill to remember all war victims
A white poppy remembrance event at St Chad's Gardens, Uppermill, on Saturday, November 7 will remember all war victims and promote peace.
Saddleworth and Lees residents invited to meet police at Lydgate Parish Hall
Saddleworth and Lees residents are invited to meet police at Lydgate Parish Hall on Saturday, November 7, to discuss local concerns.
Man dies after fire at commercial building on Bell Street in Oldham
A man died after a fire at a commercial building on Bell Street in Oldham, despite emergency services' efforts.
Three youths identified after Greenfield anti-social behaviour complaints
Police identified three youths after anti-social behaviour complaints in Greenfield and promised continued patrols to tackle the problem.
Saddleworth Parish Council calls for Annie Kenney blue plaque move to Woodend Street
Saddleworth Parish Council wants Annie Kenney's blue plaque moved from Leesbrook Mill to Woodend Mill in Springhead, where research shows she worked.
Becketts Financial Services moves to Delph office after six months of conversion work
Becketts Financial Services has moved from Slaithwaite to Delph, offering Saddleworth clients more face-to-face financial planning and estate planning advice.
Police release CCTV after pensioner seriously assaulted in Royton burglary
Police released CCTV of a suspect after a pensioner was seriously assaulted during an aggravated burglary on Church Walk in Royton.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team aids unwell walker near Ashway Memorial Cross
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team rescued an unwell walker near Dove Stone Reservoir and renewed its appeal to replace ageing Land Rover vehicles.
University Campus Oldham celebrates Class of 2026 at graduation ceremony
University Campus Oldham's Class of 2026 celebrated graduation at The Loom on Friday 16 th October, recognising student and community achievements.
Lees fashion boutique The Velvet Hanger closes after three years
Lees High Street sustainable fashion boutique The Velvet Hanger has closed after three years, with new owners being sought for the business.
The Wind in the Willows to run at Delph's Millgate Arts Centre from November 14 to 21
Millgate Arts Centre in Delph stages The Wind in the Willows from November 14 to 21 with local performers, bringing classic tale to Saddleworth audiences.
Oldham specialist school founder completes Ironman 70.3 Türkiye in under six hours
Callum Siddall, founder of Oldham specialist school Chances Mentoring, completed Ironman 70.3 Türkiye in under six hours to challenge ADHD stigma.
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.