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ORLFC Yeds Supporters Group announces 12.5-mile Stronger Together walk from Oldham to Rochdale on 30 August
ORLFC Yeds Supporters Group will host a free 12.5-mile walk from Oldham to Rochdale on Sunday 30 August to raise funds for the club.
Reform UK to call for all-out Oldham Council elections
Reform UK to call for all-out Oldham Council elections.
Hundreds of fish dead in River Tame after Greenfield fire
A fire at a Greenfield business caused firewater runoff to kill hundreds of fish in the River Tame.
Chew Valley Road closures in Greenfield planned for surfacing works from August 19
Chew Valley Road in Greenfield will close for up to nine days from August 19 for carriageway surfacing, with phased closures and diversions.
Former Greenfield resident Richard Knowles to receive international geography award
Former Oldham Council Leader Richard Knowles will receive the Lauréat d'honneur at the IGU conference in Turkey on August 21, only the fourth British recipient.
Saddleworth councillor proposes Concord Council plan to break Oldham leadership deadlock
A Saddleworth councillor proposes a temporary "Concord Council" sharing power to break Oldham Council's leadership deadlock and avoid government intervention.
Saddleworth writer Lisa Moore launches online writing school MooreLife Writes
Saddleworth writer Lisa Moore launches MooreLife Writes online school in September, offering small-group courses to help aspiring authors find their voice.
Plans submitted for up to 192 homes at Birshaw Farm near Oldham
Plans for up to 192 homes at Birshaw Farm in Oldham's Beal Valley submitted, part of wider 2,000-home scheme with Metrolink stop, sparking resident concerns.
Travelling community leaves Oldham Edge on 17th August after court order as residents raise concerns over rubbish
A travelling community left Oldham Edge on 17th August after a court order, leaving rubbish that residents fear will attract vermin and harm the environment.
Dukinfield and other local clubs reach last eight of Manchester and District Alliance competitions
Local golf clubs reached the Manchester and District Alliance quarter-finals, with Dukinfield hosting Leigh led by professional Dave Green.
FCHO opens applications for seven apprenticeships in Oldham
FCHO advertises seven new apprenticeships in Oldham, bringing its total to 21, as part of a pledge to double apprentices by 2027.
Thirteen local projects chosen for Oldham's Town of Culture year
Oldham chose 13 local artist-led projects, from murals to festivals, to celebrate its Town of Culture year.
Sachets unit destroyed in Greenfield fire
A fire at Sachets cleaning products business in Greenfield caused huge devastation, forcing evacuations and closing Wellington Road, though no one was inside.
Oldham care service Roxhsana Ltd rated outstanding by CQC
Roxhsana Ltd achieved the CQC's top 'outstanding' rating, while Trafford council adult social care services were rated 'requires improvement' in Greater Manchester inspections.
Oldham College celebrates third year of improved Level 3 results
Oldham College celebrates third consecutive year of Level 3 achievement improvement, a 12 per cent increase since 2024, reflecting student and staff commitment.
Uppermill student Verity Woodward wins Cambridge place after A-level success
Uppermill student Verity Woodward, after A-Level success at Ashton Sixth Form College, will study Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, aiming for museum work.
Oldham Council breaking law as leadership row heads for August 20 meeting
Oldham Council remains deadlocked after three months, facing possible government commissioners costing at least £1,200 a day.
252 parking fines issued on Waterloo Street since January
Waterloo Street residents in Oldham call illegal parking a "nightmare" despite the council issuing 252 fines since 1 January, saying it is dangerous.
Last of five sentenced over Saddleworth Moor torture of Lees woman
After a loan shark gang tortured an Oldham woman on Saddleworth Moor, the last perpetrator, Marshall Atkinson, was sentenced.
Oldham's Hulme Grammar School commended for outstanding educational partnerships
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham was commended in the Independent Schools of the Year awards for outstanding educational partnerships, recognising its community outreach work.
Saddleworth farm wins two-star Great Taste Award for Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder
Saddleworth's Ivy Cottage Pedigree Ryelands won a coveted two-star Great Taste Award for its Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder, celebrating August 30.
Tesco cleared after hazardous materials fire at Greenfield factory
A hazardous materials fire at a Greenfield factory could evacuate residents and forced a Tesco store to close.
Smoke seen over Greenfield as emergency services attend property fire
Smoke was seen over Greenfield after a property fire on Sunday, August 16; emergency services attended and advised people to avoid the area.
Dr Kershaw's Hospice Rose to Remember raises more than £25,000
Rose to Remember at Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Royton raised more than £25,000 for patient care, with over 1,400 people taking part.