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Eton-backed school approved for Tommyfield Market site despite union opposition, aiming to boost opportunities for disadvantaged Oldham students.
Oldham's year as Town of Culture brings £50k funding and a 12-month arts programme to showcase the borough's creativity while boosting town centre...
Oldham community groups win £4.5m to upgrade local facilities, creating better spaces for residents across the borough.
A council surveyor deemed an Oldham building safe just weeks before it collapsed, injuring three people and displacing dozens of residents.
Saturday offers crisp sunshine before Sunday's wet and windy weather arrives, with cold conditions and possible icy patches creating hazards for...
Oldham's beloved theatre is getting a celebrity boost as it prepares to reopen with a focus on local stories and northern voices.
Free inflatable Easter parties are coming to Oldham parks this April, offering affordable family fun with bouncy castles, slides, and Easter egg...
Empty nursery building near Oldham town centre approved for conversion to 9-bedroom shared housing.
Oldham's new indoor market opens tomorrow amid mixed feelings about accessibility, trader costs and whether it can revive the town centre.
New Uppermill cheesemonger wants to sell alcohol with food but won't be a pub - no drinking on site, strict ID checks, and CCTV monitoring.
A man was found dead in his car on Broadbent Road with drug paraphernalia, though police say no suspicious circumstances.
Oldham's Renew Paint Shop offers affordable, eco-friendly paint at £3 per pot, helping residents decorate sustainably while supporting local...
Police are investigating an unclear incident at Tandle Hill Park involving a distressed teenager, with forensic evidence still being examined.
Air ambulance lands in Royton town centre after pedestrian crash near Co-op store, causing temporary road closure.
Oldham launches campaign to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days, connecting local youth with employers to build careers without leaving town.
Oldham launches BREE platform to connect schools with employers, making career education easier for businesses and students.
Oldham man charged over February shooting that damaged property and closed School House Road for days.
Inquest into Oldham grandad's workplace death abandoned as police request more time, leaving family waiting three years for answers.
Oldham Athletic fans can sleep rough at Boundary Park to raise money for local homelessness charities, with registration now open.
Oldham joins Greater Manchester's domestic abuse protection scheme, giving victims stronger legal safeguards and helping reduce repeat offending.