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Failsworth East
2026-03-14
Last of seven dogs found after van theft in Failsworth
All seven dogs stolen in Failsworth van theft have been recovered after a community-led search effort.
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Page 13Oldham tenants benefit from £2.3m energy upgrade
Oldham tenants are saving £20-30 weekly on winter gas bills after major energy upgrades to 130 homes.
Oldham's Tommyfield Market closes after 200 years
Oldham's historic Tommyfield Market closes after 200 years, with traders moving to a new modern market in Spindles.
New Italian cafe Nonnas opens in Greenfield, Saddleworth
Popular Italian cafe Nonnas brings its community-focused atmosphere to Greenfield with coffee, cakes and plans for expansion.
Teachers strike at St Cuthbert's over safety concerns
Oldham families face more school disruption as St Cuthbert's teachers escalate strikes over safety concerns, with nine more dates set unless the...
Oldham school fire: Newman RC College reopens after science lab blaze
Chadderton school reopens after science lab fire with most classrooms ready for use, though affected lab needs specialist repairs.
Explosives experts called to Ashton-under-Lyne school
School evacuation caused by harmless flare highlights importance of emergency procedures.
MP Hannah Spencer pays tribute to Oldham suffragette Annie Kenney
Oldham's suffragette heritage honoured in Parliament as new MP highlights local women who fought for voting rights.
Oldham weekend weather forecast: Rain and cool temperatures
Wet and cool conditions will dominate Oldham's weekend with persistent showers and temperatures barely reaching double figures.
1,700 homes plan Oldham consultation tram stop
Residents have until March 30 to comment on controversial plans for 1,700 new homes and a tram stop that could change traffic patterns in Beal...
Call to upgrade busy road and ditch new housing estate plan
Business owner wants road safety fixes at dangerous Saddleworth junction, not new housing estate that could worsen traffic.
Man found dead at Oldham nature reserve inquest opens
A 43-year-old Oldham man was found dead at Snipe Clough Nature Reserve, with police confirming no suspicious circumstances.
Oldham shipping container takeaway approved for 12 months
A new takeaway in a shipping container will open for one year while planners watch for traffic problems.
Tommyfield name preserved in Oldham park despite new market
Oldham's new market opens Saturday without the historic Tommyfield name, but the council promises to preserve the legacy in a new town centre park.
40 arrested in Oldham drug raids as £1m cannabis farm found
Major police raids across Greater Manchester have shut down 20 drug lines, arrested 40 people and seized £1m cannabis farm, protecting communities...
Five Oldham men charged in drugs raids across borough
Police have charged five Oldham men with drug supply offences after major raids disrupted local drug lines and removed weapons from streets.
Oldham HMO approved despite community anger
Councillors approved a six-bedroom HMO on Kevin Avenue despite neighbours' fears about family homes being replaced by shared accommodation.
Oldham school closed after fire in science lab
Newman RC College closed after science lab fire, with pupils learning remotely until safety checks complete.
'Struggling' critical care staff at Royal Oldham share why they are striking
Royal Oldham Hospital's critical care staff have walked out on strike over pay, potentially affecting care for the most vulnerable patients in the...
Oldham Sports Club Taster Festival 2026 - Free Sessions
Free sports taster sessions across Oldham from March 16-22 let residents try new activities and find local clubs.