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Oldham College reports third consecutive year of improved Level 3 achievement rates
Oldham College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improved Level 3 results, with achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds up 12% since 2024.
Saddleworth peace activists speak out at Hiroshima memorial against nuclear submarine plans
Peace activists in Saddleworth opposed Andy Burnham's nuclear submarine plans at a Hiroshima memorial, warning the risk of nuclear war grows.
Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams to hold Bev Craig to pledge on fair share for Oldham
After moorland fire scarred Saddleworth, MP Debbie Abrahams promised to hold new Mayor Bev Craig to account for the area's good.
Oldham Sixth Form College results day 2026: 67% of students achieve top grades
Oldham Sixth Form College celebrated outstanding results, with 67% achieving A*/A or vocational equivalents and two students scoring top marks nationally.
Hopwood Hall College Class of 2026 celebrate results day success
Hopwood Hall College's Class of 2026 achieved top results, securing university offers and apprenticeships, highlighting technical education's success.
Crompton House students celebrate A level success with 53% achieving A*-B
Crompton House students in Oldham celebrated top A-level results, with 53% achieving A*-B and 75% securing first-choice university offers.
Around 200 people gather at Oldham Edge for solar eclipse
About 200 people gathered at Oldham Edge yesterday evening to watch a solar eclipse, enjoying 27°C warmth and a cross-section of community.
Hulme Grammar School celebrates record-breaking A Level results with 50% of grades at A*-A
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham celebrated record-breaking A Level results, with 50% of grades at A*-A and students progressing to top universities.
Oldham planners to decide on 28 car-free homes in Failsworth
Plans for 28 homes, including 14 car-free, off Oldham Road in Failsworth face approval despite parking concerns at August 19 meeting.
Over 500 attend Scouthead and Austerlands Summer Fete at Dawson's Field
Over 500 people attended Scouthead's Summer Fete, the new committee's first event, raising hundreds of pounds for future community activities.
Oldham charity Al-Khair Foundation investigated over alleged Hamas links
An Oldham-linked charity faces a Charity Commission inquiry over alleged Hamas ties after a director was arrested for financing terrorism.
Grotton playground to reopen on 15 August after refurbishment
Grotton playground reopens Saturday 15 August after refurbishment adding inclusive seesaw, tarmac, soft landing areas and games, rebuilt by the community.
Woman, 27, arrested in Oldham after drugs, cash and blades seized in Werneth raid
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in Oldham after a joint police raid recovered drugs, cash and two bladed articles.
Oldham Council secures three-month closure order on property after drug and disorder reports
Oldham Council secured a three-month Closure Order on a property after persistent anti-social behaviour and suspected drug activity, to protect residents.
Shaw baker Holly Buttner chosen for national bakery innovation challenge
Shaw baker Holly Buttner, 21, was chosen for BAKO's Young Bakers Innovation Challenge to develop a product that could launch across the UK in 2027.
Woman arrested after drugs warrant in Werneth
A 27-year-old woman was arrested at a Werneth property after police found suspected drugs and blades in a warrant targeting supply between Oldham and Bradford.
83 bus in Oldham to get new night service and punctuality improvements
From September 3, a night bus will run on the 83 between Oldham, Failsworth, Hollinwood and Manchester city centre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Oldham Home Care Provider Achieves Outstanding CQC Rating
Visiting Angels Manchester East in Oldham received an Outstanding CQC rating four and a half years after opening, recognising its family-centred home care.
Oldham's first solar farm at Wrigley Head in Failsworth nears completion
Oldham's first solar farm in Failsworth is nearing completion, turning unusable land into renewable energy for 310 homes.
Historic Saddleworth milestones restored by council and volunteers
Volunteers and Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani completed restoring Saddleworth's historic milestones, preserving local heritage for future generations.
Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
Grotton playground on Station Road reopens at 2pm on Saturday, August 15, with inclusive seesaw and games, offering an enhanced community play space.
Uppermill FC face Daisy Hill in first home match in non-league pyramid
Uppermill FC play their first home match in the non-league pyramid against Daisy Hill at Mossley's Seel Park, capping years of hard work.
Oldham couple campaign for remote stillbirth registration after traumatic experience
After losing their daughter and finding in-person stillbirth registration traumatic, an Oldham couple prompted MP Jim McMahon to introduce a bill allowing remote registration.
Three Oldham dealerships recognised as Highly Rated in Autotrader Awards 2026
Swansway Motor Group's Oldham CUPRA, Oldham Volkswagen and Volkswagen Van Centre Oldham received Highly Rated status in the Autotrader Awards 2026 for customer service.