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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.
Police release CCTV after pensioner seriously assaulted in Royton burglary
Police released CCTV of a suspect after a pensioner was seriously assaulted during an aggravated burglary on Church Walk in Royton.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team aids unwell walker near Ashway Memorial Cross
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team rescued an unwell walker near Dove Stone Reservoir and renewed its appeal to replace ageing Land Rover vehicles.
University Campus Oldham celebrates Class of 2026 at graduation ceremony
University Campus Oldham's Class of 2026 celebrated graduation at The Loom on Friday 16 th October, recognising student and community achievements.
Lees fashion boutique The Velvet Hanger closes after three years
Lees High Street sustainable fashion boutique The Velvet Hanger has closed after three years, with new owners being sought for the business.
The Wind in the Willows to run at Delph's Millgate Arts Centre from November 14 to 21
Millgate Arts Centre in Delph stages The Wind in the Willows from November 14 to 21 with local performers, bringing classic tale to Saddleworth audiences.
Oldham specialist school founder completes Ironman 70.3 Türkiye in under six hours
Callum Siddall, founder of Oldham specialist school Chances Mentoring, completed Ironman 70.3 Türkiye in under six hours to challenge ADHD stigma.
Eldon and Barker Street biodiversity work brings 400% increase in native species
Native insect life rose 400% and native plants 175% in Eldon and Barker Street after biodiversity work.
Mayor opens first phase of Tommyfield Park in Oldham town centre
Oldham's Tommyfield Park opened its first phase of 1.5 acres, part of regeneration plans for a greener town centre.
Oldham foster carer Linda Garforth honoured for service since May 1991
Linda Garforth, 68, an Oldham foster carer since May 1991 who stopped counting at 200 children, was honoured at the council's fostering awards.
Uppermill business Christmas lights dropped as volunteer arrangement becomes untenable
Uppermill businesses will not have a formal Christmas lights display after volunteers found arranging it entirely untenable.
Oldham College refurbishes Rochdale Road campus with more than £1.3million
Oldham College refurbished its Rochdale Road campus with over £1.3million funding, expanding automotive, plumbing, electrical and University Campus Oldham facilities to boost training capacity.
Litter Busters answer community call this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
Litter Busters answer community call this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
Uppermill will not have Christmas lights as Saddleworth Round Table cites lack of business support
Uppermill will have no Christmas lights after Saddleworth Round Table cited a lack of business support and launched a £500 competition.
Oldham College receives Carnegie Mental Health in Education Gold award
Oldham College received the Carnegie Schools Mental Health in Education Gold award for its whole-college mental health and wellbeing support.
Oldham College graphic design students redesign RAL logo
Oldham College graphic design students rebranded RAL's logo after pitching designs, gaining real-world client experience.
Lees pub The Grapes reopening pushed back to June 2027
The Grapes in Lees will stay closed until June 2027 after renovation complications and council permission delays disrupted its planned reopening.
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.
Free Feast of Fire in Oldham town centre this Saturday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Oldham's free Feast of Fire, a Town of Culture event, brings Halloween fire shows and fireworks to Parliament Square this Saturday.