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2026-03-30
Oldham named Greater Manchester's new Town of Culture
Oldham has been announced as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture for 2026-2027. With the accolade comes a £50,000 grant to fund a 12-month...
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Page 1Frank Rothwell Atlantic Row Documentary Wins Manchester Film Festival Award
Oldham's Frank Rothwell's Atlantic rowing documentary wins top prize at Manchester Film Festival, bringing international attention to local...
Police search for two men over Oldham B&Q theft
Police need help identifying two men linked to a tool theft at B&Q in Oldham.
Three arrested after woman stabbed in Oldham
A woman is critically injured after a stabbing on Greenwood Street, with three arrests made as police investigate what they believe is an isolated...
Oldham Council seeks partner for £5.6bn Green New Deal energy programme
Oldham Council is seeking a major partner to deliver £5.6bn in clean energy projects that could cut bills, create jobs, and transform the borough's...
No charges over alleged celebration of Hitler's birthday at Oldham pub
Police found no evidence to charge those who allegedly celebrated Hitler's birthday at Royton pub, despite recovering weapons and Nazi memorabilia.
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre to be transformed into one of the country's first neighbourhood health centres
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre to become a one-stop health and community hub with £2.74m government funding.
New Oldham scheme aims to help young people step into work
Oldham launches 100 apprenticeships in 100 days to help young people into work and support local businesses.
£20m Chadderton regeneration gets green light
Chadderton residents will shape a £20m decade-long regeneration programme improving businesses, public spaces, and youth services.
Oldham NHS trust told to improve adult mental health services
Oldham's mental health services need urgent improvement due to staffing shortages and safety concerns, though patients praise dedicated staff.
Oldham infant school praised by Ofsted for 'joyful' learning
Oldham parents can be confident their children are getting excellent education in a nurturing, joyful environment where all pupils thrive.
Oldham's new market opens in The Spindles as £450m town centre investment begins
Oldham's new market opens in The Spindles as part of £450m town centre regeneration, creating a modern hub for local traders and community events.
Police cleared after 4 men died in locked cannabis mill fire
Four exploited Vietnamese men died in a Derker mill fire, with police criticised for delays in acting on crucial information.
£600k Diggle family home with stunning countryside views
£600k Diggle family home offers countryside views and proximity to schools in sought-after village location.
Oldham paint shop sells recycled paint from £3
Oldham's new £3 recycled paint shop is helping residents save money while keeping usable paint out of landfill.
Oldham pupils learn no dig gardening at Richmond Academy
Oldham housing association teaches Coldhurst primary pupils sustainable gardening while building community ties through hands-on learning.
MP slams fly-tippers trashing Oldham countryside
Fly-tipping has become a weekly crisis in Oldham's countryside, with new government crackdowns proposed to stop rogue dumpers trashing the borough.
March planning round up including 'wacky' takeaway, divisive HMO and new flats
Oldham's planning committee approved several major developments this March, including a temporary takeaway, controversial HMO housing, and...
These three pubs are named in the new edition CAMRA Manchester guidebook
Three Oldham pubs have been recognised in a major CAMRA guide, highlighting the town's quality beer scene despite pub closures.
Neo-Nazi group celebration ends without charges
Neo-Nazi group celebrates Hitler's birthday in Royton pub with swastika flags and cake, but police find no crime was committed despite recovering...