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2026-04-03
Oldham Easter Weekend Weather: Frost, Showers, and Milder Monday
Frosty start to Easter weekend in Oldham before milder Monday brings rain back to the town.
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Page 1Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell prostate cancer survivor urges men to get tested
Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell, a 15-year prostate cancer survivor, urged local men to get tested during an awareness event at FCHO offices.
Easter open house at Hartshead View in Oldham this weekend
Oldham's new Hartshead View development opens for Easter weekend tours with deposit help and monthly gifts for buyers.
Oldham's top-rated chippies for Good Friday 2026
Oldham's fish and chip shops are delivering top-quality meals with multiple venues earning 4.5+ star ratings ahead of Good Friday.
Former Bodycare in Royton to become nail salon - Oldham
Former Bodycare store in Royton to become nail salon, sparking debate about business diversity in the precinct.
Three Oldham businesses named in tax defaulters list
Three Oldham businesses owe over £393k in unpaid taxes and have been publicly named by HMRC, with all now dissolved or in liquidation.
Critical care strikes at Royal Oldham Hospital next week
Royal Oldham Hospital critical care staff strike again Tuesday over pay cuts forcing workers to food banks and risking patient care.
Greater Manchester health leadership strengthened with new combined role
Greater Manchester gets new health leader to better integrate NHS and public services, building on decade of devolution success.
Saddleworth footpath closed for months for spillway works
Saddleworth footpath closed until September for United Utilities spillway works, with partial weekend reopening.
Free 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.