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2026-03-24
King Street building collapse in Oldham town centre
King Street building collapse caused chaos in Oldham town centre with road closures, tram suspensions, and two people hospitalised.
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Page 1Building collapses in Oldham town centre injuring three
King Street remains closed after building collapse injured three people and forced evacuation of local businesses.
Oldham Council secures £5.7m crisis support for residents
Oldham Council has increased crisis support funding by £1 million to help thousands of local families facing financial hardship.
Oldham cuts bulky waste collection costs from April 2026
Bulky waste collections get cheaper and simpler from April 1st, 2026, with £10 per item and no extra charges.
Oldham Planning Applications Week - Extensions, Conversions, Security Fencing
Oldham residents are planning home extensions and businesses are changing use, with major proposals including a hotel-to-residential conversion and...
Oldham residents object to 68 affordable homes in Failsworth green belt
Failsworth residents are fighting plans for 68 affordable homes that would destroy green belt land they say is vital for their wellbeing.
Oldham's Alt neighbourhood to receive £20m funding boost
Alt residents gain £20m control over local projects as government hands power to communities.
Oldham road closures A663 Broadway overnight works March-May 2026
Oldham drivers face two months of overnight A663 Broadway closures for essential road maintenance between March 23 and May 21.
Road closures in Oldham March 24 to April 27 2026
Oldham drivers face three weeks of major road closures affecting key routes, with night-time and full-day restrictions requiring careful journey...
Oldham schools 'delighted' to secure funding for expansion of nursery places
Five Oldham primary schools will create new nursery places from 2027 to help more parents work and give children better early education.
Manchester Airports Group partners with Get Oldham Working to promote careers, training and live vacancies to local residents
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) attended Get Oldham Working (GOW) on Monday 23 March in a major employment and skills initiative aimed at connecting...
Oldham man first UK tailgating charge after Wembley Cup Final
An Oldham man faces court after becoming the first UK tailgating charge under new Wembley laws.
Oldham grandmother lands two school jobs after 40 years at home
Oldham grandmother proves it's never too late to start work, landing two school jobs after 40 years at home.
Five Oldham primary schools to gain nurseries through new funding
Oldham families could save £8,000 a year on childcare as five local schools get new nursery places.
New 19-acre park opens in Chadderton, Oldham
Chadderton gets a new 19-acre park with playground and walking paths as part of major housing development.
How the £70m Oldham SportsTown fits into Olympic bid
Oldham's £70m SportsTown development aims to create Olympic-standard facilities while delivering jobs, homes and community benefits for local...
Police arrest man on drugs charges after welfare call near Daisy Nook
Police arrested a man on drugs charges after welfare incident near Daisy Nook Country Park required emergency services response.
Dovestone Reservoir overcrowding sparks fire concerns in Oldham
Dovestone Reservoir's popularity is creating dangerous fire risks and traffic chaos, prompting emergency services to warn visitors about strict new...
Pennine Mencap Hollywood show April 24 Oldham
Hollywood comes to Oldham as disability charity showcases talents of adults with learning disabilities in film-themed performance.
Oldham care boxes comfort children entering care system
Oldham care workers are giving vulnerable children comfort boxes to help them feel valued when entering care.