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2026-03-20
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Page 10Four Vietnamese men died in Oldham mill fire inquest hears
Four Vietnamese men died locked in a cannabis farm at an Oldham mill, unable to escape a fire, leaving their families in Vietnam without their main...
Saddleworth restaurant Delve closes suddenly after sale plans
Saddleworth's Delve restaurant has suddenly closed, ending a local dining option that struggled with no-shows and cancellations before its planned...
Four-bedroom bungalow in Grotton, Oldham on market for £600,000
£600k Grotton bungalow offers family-sized space with garden and parking in sought-after Saddleworth location
Oldham schools and neighbours join spring litter picks
Oldham residents can join multiple community litter picks this month to clean up their neighbourhoods with support from FCHO and local partners.
Met Office predicts mild and dry weekend for Oldham
Mild, mostly dry weather makes this weekend perfect for outdoor plans in Oldham, though light Sunday evening showers might affect late activities.
Tommyfield Market traders prepare for move to new Spindles location
Tommyfield Market closes Saturday after decades of trading, with businesses moving to modern new units at Spindles shopping centre opening March 28.
Oldham road crash hotspot: 4 fatal crashes since 2015
Broadway's deadly crash record has locals terrified, with four deaths since 2015 and two serious crashes in three days sparking calls for urgent...
Man dies in Royton crash wife pays tribute Michael Margetson
A Royton crash has claimed the life of Michael Margetson from Oldham, with police investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Oldham's new 19-acre linear park opens at Broadway Green
A new 19-acre park opens in Broadway Green, adding green space to Oldham's growing housing and employment area.
11 arrested in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside drug raids
Police have dismantled a major drug and weapons network across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, arresting 11 suspects and seizing £70k cash, drugs and...
New night buses and more frequent services coming to Oldham
Oldham gets new night buses and more frequent services to make getting around easier, especially for late-night travel.
Saddleworth FC gets go-ahead for new pitch at Bishops Park
Neglected field in Bishops Park will become home pitch for Saddleworth FC, giving local kids proper facilities and helping tackle anti-social...
37,000 illegal vapes seized in Oldham crackdown
Oldham Council has seized 37,000 illegal vapes worth up to £330,000 after a public tip-off, as part of a crackdown on banned disposable products.
Oldham school hosts 600+ at community Iftar event
Oldham school brought 600+ people together for Ramadan Iftar, strengthening community bonds and raising funds for water projects abroad.
Oldham dessert shop Uncle's Tea Hut viral Dubai chocolate cake
Chadderton's Uncle's Tea Hut dessert shop has gone viral for its drive-through service and unique chocolate creations, offering late-night sweet...
Oldham actor William Ash performs Chekhov's Vanya at library
West End theatre comes to Oldham Library for £6 as Emmerdale star William Ash performs Chekhov's Vanya next month.
Mabels Royton restaurant closes doors moves delivery-only
Royton loses a beloved family restaurant as Mabels closes its doors but continues serving locals through delivery.
Oldham musician Paddy O'Hare dies aged 48 funeral appeal launched
Popular Oldham musician Paddy O'Hare has died suddenly at 48, with community fundraising underway for his funeral and tributes pouring in from...
Historic Cross Keys pub in Uppermill attracts loyal customers
Uppermill's historic Cross Keys pub, dating back to 1745, remains a thriving community hub despite industry pressures.