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Saddleworth Round Table donates £1,000 to future Art Trail transport plans
Saddleworth Round Table donated £1,000 for an Art Bus to aid mobility-impaired visitors to the Saddleworth Art Trail in Oldham.
Chief executive of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down
Owen Williams, CEO of the trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital, will step down in September after nearly four years.
Uppermill Park improvements confirmed despite councillor's concerns
Oldham Council confirms Uppermill Park improvements from Grandpa Greene’s lease are done, addressing councillor’s inaction concerns.
Saddleworth School appoints Sheldon Logue as new headteacher
Sheldon Logue appointed headteacher of Saddleworth School in Oldham, starting September 2026.
Saddleworth West and Lees: Who is standing in the 2026 local elections
Oldham's Saddleworth local elections decide council representatives, directly affecting community governance and services for residents.
Luke Lancaster elected to Oldham Council for Saddleworth North
Conservative Luke Lancaster won Saddleworth North's Oldham Council seat, defeating Lib Dem Garth Harkness, changing local representation.
Saddleworth South local election: Who you can vote for on May 7
Saddleworth South residents vote May 7 in Oldham Council elections, choosing their local representatives.
Uppermill doctor honoured with Mayor's Appreciation Award for carers' group
Saddleworth Carers founder Dr Eamonn O'Daly received Mayor's Appreciation award for supporting over 50 dementia carers in Oldham.
Bomb squad called to Arkwright Street after suspicious device found under car, area evacuated
Bomb squad called after suspicious device found under car in Oldham, forcing evacuations.
Police issue warning after discarded firework casings found at Dovestones beauty spot
Firework casings at Dovestones in Oldham warn of ongoing PSPO breaches that could spark devastating moorland fires.
Salvation Army showcases community support as Oldham Mayor visits Roundthorn centre
Oldham Mayor praised Salvation Army for supporting locals with food, jobs, and crisis aid amid rising costs.
Oldham dad Ben Devall shares baby loss story on BBC Morning Live for Comic Relief
Oldham dad Ben Devall shared baby loss story on BBC Morning Live to support fathers and raise local awareness.
11 arrested, drugs and £70k cash seized in Oldham police raids on organised crime gang
Police arrested 11 and seized drugs and £70k cash in Oldham area strikes against organized crime, improving local safety.
Wife pays tribute to Michael Margetson after fatal Broadway collision in Royton
Man dies in Broadway collision in Royton, Oldham; wife pays tribute calling him 'her rock'.
Oldham's new market opens with family fun and entertainment
Oldham's new 'The Market' opens on Parliament Square, part of a £450m scheme to revive dying high streets.
Tommyfield Market site approved for new Eton-backed sixth form
Oldham's Tommyfield Market approved for Eton-backed school to help underprivileged kids reach top universities.
Suspected human trafficking uncovered after King Street house collapse in Oldham
Suspected human trafficking uncovered after Oldham house collapse, highlighting local exploitation and safety risks.
Oldham's new outdoor market on track for end of year opening
Oldham's £2m outdoor market transformation revives the Saturday Market and adds a cultural events venue.
Royton SEND school pupils 'not safe' and often distressed, Ofsted finds
A Royton SEND school closed after Ofsted found pupils unsafe and distressed, alarming local families of children with complex needs.
Queen Elizabeth Hall final day confirmed as May 10
Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham closes May 10 and will be demolished for housing, ending a historic community venue.
Three men arrested in Royton after police uncover theft equipment in early morning stop
Three men arrested in Royton, Oldham with theft equipment, part of police efforts to cut local crime.
Women in horticulture gather at J. Parker's Daisy Nook garden centre
Women in horticulture connected at J. Parker's in Daisy Nook, Oldham, through talks and networking for career growth.
Oldham lecturer urges MPs to attend debate on endometriosis sick pay
Lecturer urges Oldham MPs to attend sick pay debate for endometriosis, crucial for locals facing financial and career impacts.
Oldham home care company raises £550 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Visiting Angels Manchester East raised £550 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham, aiding vital end-of-life care for locals.