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Dobcross business welcomes refusal of 26 homes at Wall Hill Mill
Oldham councillors rejected a 26-home scheme at Wall Hill Mill in Dobcross, a decision business K&M Global says protects local jobs.
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan referendum set for 10 December 2026
Saddleworth votes on Thursday 10 December 2026 on whether Oldham Council and Peak District National Park Authority will use the Neighbourhood Plan for planning decisions.
Almost 200 attend Austerlands Remembrance Service at Saddleworth's oldest Great War Memorial
Almost 200 people attended Austerlands' annual Remembrance Service at Saddleworth's oldest Great War Memorial, helping keep local war dead's memory alive.
Oldham Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Peppa Pig, fireworks and free parking on Saturday 14 November
Oldham's Christmas Lights Switch-On on Saturday 14 November features Peppa Pig and a Parliament Square show with fireworks for its Town of Culture year.
Northern joins Hulme Grammar School to inspire future engineers across Oldham
Northern and Hulme Grammar School launched Oldham engineering workshops for more than 130 primary pupils to inspire future STEM careers.
Twelve men with different cancers at Maggie's Oldham produce 2027 fundraising calendar
Twelve men with cancer at Maggie's Oldham posed for a 2027 calendar to fundraise and encourage men to seek cancer support.
Graham Bottomley named as man found dead at Chadderton home as police hold burglary suspect on suspicion of murder
Graham Bottomley, in his late 70s, was found dead at his Chadderton, Oldham home; a suspect in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police urge vigilance after family gold burglaries in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury
Police urged residents to stay vigilant after family gold burglaries in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury, warning offences may rise as darker nights draw in.
Murder investigation after man in his 70s found dead at Whitstable Close home in Chadderton
Police found a man in his 70s dead at a suspected burglary scene in Oldham and arrested a suspect on suspicion of murder.
Disability-led In My Shoes Theatre Group marks fifth birthday at Springhead church
Disability-led In My Shoes Theatre Group celebrated five years at Springhead Congregational Church, marking growth and opportunities for young adults in Oldham.
Saddleworth Parish Council approves £100,000 solar panel scheme for Uppermill Civic Hall
Saddleworth Parish Council approved a £100,000 solar panel scheme for Uppermill Civic Hall to cut energy costs and meet environmental targets.
Greenfield Primary recognised for 2026 Summer Reading Challenge participation
Greenfield Primary School in Oldham was recognised for outstanding participation in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, alongside two other schools, boosting reading confidence.
Nine Saddleworth villages confirm Christmas lights switch-on dates
Saddleworth's nine villages will switch on Christmas lights from Saturday, November 28 to Saturday, December 5, with a decorations competition judged on Wednesday, December 16.
Delph residents explore joint purchase of green space ahead of auction
Delph residents look into land purchase.
Oldham law firm Pearson appoints Daniel Phelps as Head of Medical Negligence
Oldham law firm Pearson Solicitors has promoted Daniel Phelps to Head of Medical Negligence to expand its specialist team.
Budding Neighbourhoods 2026 winners announced in Oldham
Budding Neighbourhoods 2026 winners were announced in six Community in Bloom categories, celebrating community pride and Oldham winners Nicholas Ring and Chris and Anita Lowe.
Award-winning brass musicians to send sweet sound through Manchester venue
Award-winning A4 Brass will perform at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and lead school workshops before their lunchtime concert.
Saddleworth councillor seeks fair share of £5.2 million Oldham roads funding
Saddleworth councillor Max Woodvine calls for the area's fair share of Oldham Council's £5.2 million roads funding, with consultation before spending is confirmed.
Nominations for Royton North by-election close at 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026
Nominations for Royton North's by-election close at 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026, offering residents a chance to represent their community.
Four arrested in GMP dawn raids in Oldham and Harpurhey over stolen cars sent to Democratic Republic of Congo
Police raided Oldham and Harpurhey addresses, arresting four suspected leaders of a gang stealing high-end cars and shipping them to the Congo.
White poppy remembrance event in Uppermill to remember all war victims
A white poppy remembrance event at St Chad's Gardens, Uppermill, on Saturday, November 7 will remember all war victims and promote peace.
Saddleworth and Lees residents invited to meet police at Lydgate Parish Hall
Saddleworth and Lees residents are invited to meet police at Lydgate Parish Hall on Saturday, November 7, to discuss local concerns.
Man dies after fire at commercial building on Bell Street in Oldham
A man died after a fire at a commercial building on Bell Street in Oldham, despite emergency services' efforts.
Three youths identified after Greenfield anti-social behaviour complaints
Police identified three youths after anti-social behaviour complaints in Greenfield and promised continued patrols to tackle the problem.