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Stacey Dooley takes part in Failsworth paddle clean-up as part of BBC litter series
Stacey Dooley visited a Failsworth litter project for a BBC series, highlighting community canal clean-ups.
Oldham community groups celebrate World Bee Day with FCHO funding
Oldham community groups celebrated World Bee Day with biodiversity events after receiving local housing association funding.
Oldham College students to race dragon boats for children's unit appeal
Oldham College students join Dragon Boat Race to raise money for Royal Oldham Hospital Children's Unit, supporting local families.
Oldham couple share early onset dementia journey: 'Seek help, you're not alone'
Oldham couple shares early onset dementia diagnosis to urge locals to seek help sooner.
Oldham launches campaign to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days
Oldham campaign aims to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days to combat local youth unemployment.
Piccadilly Gardens triple stabbing: two men bailed with strict conditions, police patrols continue
Triple stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens, Oldham area; two men on strict bail, police increase patrols for local safety.
Bury by-election: Six candidates to vie for Moorside seat after candidate's death
Bury's Moorside ward election on June 18 after candidate's death could determine which party controls the council.
Carrington campaigners celebrate victory against huge warehouse scheme, but warn fight continues
Carrington residents defeated a warehouse plan but continue fighting to protect their Oldham community.
‘Extremely harmful’ 22-metre Carrington warehouse plan rejected after residents’ objections
Warehouse scheme in Trafford rejected as 'betrayal' after residents oppose harm to trees and community.
Oldham Council deadlock: no mayor or leader after talks fail
Oldham Council stalemate after local elections leaves borough without a mayor or leader.
Track replacement work on Oldham Metrolink line continues
Track replacement in the Oldham area will make trams smoother and safer after a week-long disruption.
Five arrested in Tameside local elections fraud investigation
Five arrested in Tameside for conspiracy to defraud; election candidate probe concerns Oldham area locals.
‘Dangerous’ Timperley pub boarded up after series of fires and trespassing
Abandoned Timperley pub boarded up after trespass and fires to address frightened residents' safety fears.
Seven charged after early-morning drugs raids across Greater Manchester
Seven suspects charged after Oldham drug raids, as police target drugs harming local community.
Reform UK takes two Saddleworth wards in shock election result
Reform UK won two Saddleworth seats in Oldham, splitting local control and signaling rising support.
Bid to turn historic Dobcross warehouse into home
Historic Dobcross warehouse in Oldham to become a home, preserving its character and heritage for locals.
You Matter: Uppermill woodland project celebrates two years of boosting mental wellbeing in Saddleworth
You Matter community woodland marks two years in Saddleworth, boosting local mental wellbeing through nature therapy.
Oldham Council leader Arooj Shah to step down after Labour election losses
Oldham Council leader resigns, ending Labour's 15-year rule, fracturing government and requiring coalition talks.
Delph's Millgate Arts Centre bell rings again after restoration, limited to daytime hours
Historic bell restored at Delph's Millgate Arts Centre, chiming again after noise complaint, delighting Oldham community.
Woodvine: Oldham needs 'collaboration and ambition' after Labour losses
Oldham Labour leader resigns after poor results; collaboration urged to address budget gaps and service cuts.
Reform UK’s Peter Klonowski pledges to fight for Saddleworth’s ‘fair share’ after election win
Reform UK ousted Liberal Democrats to win two Saddleworth council seats in Oldham, vowing to prioritize local needs.
Hartshead Meats in Mossley faces enforcement after animal welfare row
Hartshead Meats in Mossley faced FSA action and protests after video showed cruel kosher slaughter, alarming locals.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team airlifts injured walker from Ashway path
A walker was airlifted after falling on Ashway path in Oldham, highlighting the volunteer rescue team's need for donations.
Police investigate Mossley 'river of blood' video as workers' permits suspended
Police probe 'river of blood' video at Mossley meat firm over animal slaughter claims, alarming Oldham locals.