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Saddleworth South
2026-04-02
Saddleworth footpath closed for months for spillway works
Saddleworth footpath closed until September for United Utilities spillway works, with partial weekend reopening.
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Page 1Free filmmaking course for Oldham residents
Oldham residents can learn professional filmmaking for free through National Lottery-funded course at Hack Oldham.
Demolition starts on collapsed Oldham building
Collapsed Oldham building part-owned by councillor injured three people and displaced 40 residents, with demolition now underway after years of...
Oldham tiles shop future uncertain as Topps Tiles closes 23 stores
Royton's Topps Tiles store faces closure as part of nationwide cost-cutting, leaving locals with fewer options for home improvement shopping.
Easter weekend supermarket opening hours for Oldham
Major Oldham supermarkets close Easter Sunday due to law, so check opening times before shopping this weekend.
Metrolink Oldham line disruption Easter 2026
Oldham Metrolink services terminate at Exchange Square over Easter weekend, requiring bus transfers for city centre journeys.
Oldham named Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2026-27
Oldham wins £50k cultural award but locals divided over whether town deserves recognition amid venue closures and mixed reputation.
£32m Prince's Gate flats construction starts in Oldham
Construction has started on 331 new homes in Oldham town centre, including 75 affordable flats, as part of a £32m regeneration project.
Oldham's new event space The Loom opens as part of £450m regeneration
Oldham's new £450m regeneration project adds The Loom event space, replacing the Queen Elizabeth Hall and offering flexible venue options for up to...
Oldham College students tour £13m Northern Roots visitor centre
Oldham students got hands-on experience at Northern Roots construction site, seeing how the £13m urban farm project will create jobs and training...
Police chase in Oldham ends with car crash and two men hospitalised
Police chase in Oldham ends with crash and hospitalisations, investigation ongoing.
Oldham postcode OL9 8AH wins £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery
Whitegate Avenue neighbours celebrate £1,000 lottery win while supporting UK charities.
Police hunt for George Hill wanted back in prison
Police need public help finding George Hill, 28, wanted back to prison, with links to Oldham and Rochdale.
Grooming gangs inquiry to examine ethnicity, culture and religion in Oldham
Oldham will be one of the first areas investigated by the national grooming gangs inquiry examining institutional failures and the role of...
Oldham planning applications: new homes, padel courts, office conversion
New padel courts, home extensions, and office conversions approved as Oldham continues to adapt its buildings and facilities.
New phone line launched to report anti-social behaviour in Oldham
Oldham residents now have a direct phone line to report anti-social behaviour as housing association steps up enforcement action.
Three police officers cleared over Bismark Mill fire deaths
GMP officers cleared over Bismark Mill deaths but watchdog finds 'gross incompetence' in handling of crucial information that could have changed the...
Padel courts planned for Marlborough Street Community Centre
Oldham community centre seeks to add three padel courts to boost sports facilities and generate income.
Oldham school first to achieve asthma friendly status
Oldham's first asthma-friendly school means children with respiratory conditions can now attend classes with confidence that their health needs are...
Oldham named Greater Manchester's new Town of Culture
Oldham has been announced as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture for 2026-2027. With the accolade comes a £50,000 grant to fund a 12-month...