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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.
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.
Justine and Phillip Smith take over The Navigation Inn in Dobcross
Justine and Phillip Smith are taking over Dobcross's historic Navigation Inn, a brass band landmark, with no reopening date yet announced.
New Austerlands lamppost poppy appeal invites sponsors for Remembrance tribute
Austerlands' new lamppost poppy appeal invites sponsorship of poppies across Scouthead and Austerlands for Remembrance, with all donations going to the Royal British Legion.
Emmaus Mossley team raises more than £600 for Dove Stone after Scafell Pike hike
Ten Emmaus Mossley walkers climbed Scafell Pike and raised more than £600 for RSPB Dove Stone to restore wildfire-hit habitats.
Debbie Abrahams MP visits 19 eco-friendly homes in Hathershaw
Debbie Abrahams MP praised 19 eco-friendly homes on Belgrave and Thatcher Streets in Hathershaw, saying they will make families happy as the project nears completion.
Housing regulator gives First Choice Homes Oldham top grades for governance and financial strength
The Regulator of Social Housing gave Oldham's FCHO top G1 and V1 grades and C2 for customer delivery after a July inspection.
First Choice Homes Oldham wins three awards at Oldham Business Awards
FCHO won three awards at the Oldham Business Awards at The Loom, capping two weeks that included regulator praise and approval for 147 affordable homes.
First Choice Homes Oldham annual report highlights 507 new energy-efficient homes
FCHO's 2025/2026 annual report shows delivery against its Big Plan, including 507 new energy-efficient homes against a 332 target and work with Oldham College.
Free autism and ADHD support courses at Alt Community Centre
Free Youth Connect 5 support sessions for parents and carers of neurodivergent children will run at Alt Community Centre from November.
Derker dad John Taylor named First Choice Homes Oldham October Hidden Hero
John Taylor is First Choice Homes Oldham's October Hidden Hero for supporting new dads at Men Behaving Dadly in Oldham.
Nearly 80 trees to be planted in Derker and Littlemoor this winter
Nearly 80 trees will be planted across Derker and Littlemoor this winter with £43,000 funding, helping with climate change, biodiversity and communities in Oldham.
John Southworth Builders Ltd to complete 30 delayed Shaw Street apartments in Royton
John Southworth Builders Ltd will complete the delayed £3.7 million Shaw Street development of 30 affordable flats in Royton by end of July next year.