planning
Oldham West and Royton
2026-02-26
Major housing plan for 1,700 homes in Oldham
1,700 new homes planned for Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss despite green space concerns and infrastructure worries.
Independent Local Journalism
The news Oldham deserves.
Curated from public sources with context, clarity, and verification links.
Latest Coverage
Page 1Oldham man jailed for rape and assault
Oldham rapist jailed for 9.5 years after attacking woman in her bed and assaulting another man, leaving lasting trauma.
Oldham's first Popeyes opens tomorrow with free chicken sandwiches
Popeyes opens in Oldham tomorrow with free chicken sandwiches for a year for the first four customers at the former Pizza Hut site.
Oldham dance school prepares for Disneyland Paris trip
Oldham dance school's 13 young performers are heading to Disneyland Paris to dance in front of thousands, marking a magical milestone for the local...
Award-winning Royton pub Halfway House named Pub of the Week
Royton's Halfway House has transformed from struggling pub to award-winning community hub, proving that pubs can still thrive by putting people first.
Plans to close Chadderton day care for adults with learning disabilities paused
Plans to close Chadderton's day care for adults with learning disabilities have been paused after families and MP Jim McMahon raised concerns.
Man wanted on prison recall in Oldham and Rochdale
Police want help finding a man wanted on prison recall who's believed to be in the Oldham or Rochdale area.
Oldham ex-mayor 'deeply concerned' over Manchester mosque incident
Police arrested man at Manchester mosque during Ramadan prayers, seizing weapons and drugs, with former Oldham mayor expressing deep concerns about...
Police hunt Gareth Gillan wanted on recall to prison
Police need public help finding Gareth Gillan, 44, wanted back to prison for breaking release terms.
Man found dead at Snipe Clough Nature Reserve in Oldham
Police have reopened Snipe Clough Nature Reserve after a man's body was found there, with no suspicious circumstances suspected.
Oldham council tax rise 4.99% and £8m cuts approved
Oldham residents face higher council tax and service costs as the council battles a £20m funding gap despite extra government money.
M62 crash causes rush hour chaos near Oldham
M62 crash near Oldham caused two hours of rush hour chaos with traffic backed up for miles.
School closed as teachers strike over safety concerns
Oldham parents face nine days of school closures as teachers strike over safety concerns at St Cuthbert's High School.
Saddleworth health centre plans move forward in Oldham
Saddleworth health centre plans advance as councillors push for business case completion to unlock funding.
Oldham hospital A&E waits hit 6 days as 9,600 stuck 24+ hours
Oldham patients face A&E waits up to six days as emergency care crisis deepens, with nearly 10,000 stuck for 24+ hours last year.
Oldham pub hits out at 'rude' customers after staff complaints
A local pub's frank response to demanding customers has sparked community support for keeping traditional country pubs authentic.
Road closures in Oldham March 2026 - A663, M62, Baytree Lane
Oldham drivers face two weeks of disruption with major A663 closure and overnight motorway shutdown affecting key routes.
Oldham childminder Kerry Keenan inspires career change
Oldham childminder Kerry Keenan's career change story is inspiring others to consider early years work through council's 'Do Something Big' campaign.
Oldham man jailed for threatening children to send indecent images
An Oldham predator who threatened children online has been jailed for seven years after targeting victims across three counties.
Drivers slam 'horrendous' Oldham roundabout closure
Sudden roundabout closure in Oldham town centre has caused severe traffic chaos with journey times up to 67 minutes longer, leaving drivers...