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Three men jailed for £1m cannabis factory in Oldham
Three men jailed for total of 8.5 years for producing 889 cannabis plants at an Oldham factory, curbing local crime.
Chadderton specialist school earns 'Strong Standard' for inclusion in first Ofsted inspection
Oldham specialist school for complex needs earns top Ofsted inclusion rating, reassuring local families.
TV gardener David Domoney raises £750 for Christie cancer research at Failsworth event
TV gardener David Domoney's Failsworth community talk raised £750 for The Christie cancer research, benefiting locals.
Three jailed after £1m cannabis farm found in Oldham industrial unit
Three men jailed for eight and a half years after police uncovered a large cannabis farm in Oldham, protecting the community.
Oldham dad's death prompts safeguarding review after hospital discharge failings
Oldham man's death from infected wounds after HMO fall prompts safeguarding review of missed care opportunities.
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Ascot Ladies’ Day returns to Lydgate
Ascot Ladies’ Day returns to Lydgate, Oldham, raising funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice patient care.
How a lost wallet in Hathershaw led to 25-year career at Oldham's HPP
A lost wallet in Oldham led Phil Hatton to a 25-year career at HPP, showing how honesty creates local opportunities.
Dancing Threads: Mossley project seeks dance stories from Oldham and Tameside
Oldham and Tameside dance heritage project seeks local stories to preserve traditions and community memories.
Oldham community clubs urged to join lifesaving Race to the Base
Oldham community clubs invited to Race to the Base fundraiser for North West Air Ambulance amid record demand.
Granddaughter Pippa Johnson backs Dr Kershaw's Hospice rose campaign in memory of grandad
Pippa Johnson supports Dr Kershaw’s Hospice rose campaign in Oldham, funding local palliative care.
Oldham Mayor Eddie Moores opens new wellbeing garden at Mahdlo Youth Zone
Mayor opens wellbeing garden at Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham to help young people connect with nature and boost wellbeing.
Rochdale school closes to most pupils for three days as strike action continues
Rochdale school closes three days due to strikes, disrupting education for most local pupils.
Oldham Council's polling stations feature accessible McGonagle Reader for voters with sight loss
Oldham Council adds McGonagle Reader to polling stations, helping voters with sight loss vote independently and secretly.
TV gardener David Domoney helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event
Community garden event with TV star David Domoney in Failsworth raised funds for cancer research in Oldham area.
Nearly 200 Oldham homes see energy upgrades near completion
Nearly 200 Oldham homes get energy upgrades, cutting bills and improving efficiency for residents.
Oldham’s political groups vow to fix ‘toxic’ politics
Political groups in Oldham are asked how to fix toxic politics and regain residents' trust.
Evening crash closes M60 near Ashton with long delays
Evening crash shuts M60 near Ashton under Lyne, causing long traffic queues for Oldham area commuters.
Oldham Council leader letters published in grooming gangs inquiry correspondence
Correspondence on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs was published, including Baroness Casey's recommendation and letters with the Home Secretary, inquiry panel and Oldham Council.
Oldham patients among 7,500 seen quicker under £3.5 million musculoskeletal pilot
A £3.5 million NHS pilot in 17 areas cut musculoskeletal waiting lists by 20%, helping 7,500 people get seen quicker and return to work sooner.
Building collapse on King Street, Oldham prompts large emergency response including air ambulance
Building collapse in Oldham town centre prompts emergency response with air ambulance called and area cordoned off.
Oldham named among 66 communities receiving £18 million playground funding
Government announced £319 million Pride in Place investment to revive high streets and fund play spaces in deprived communities across the country.
Oldham firm Hopwood Gear Limited failed to pay £545.52 to 4 workers among 389 employers facing £12.6 million in minimum wage penalties
389 UK employers must repay over £7.3 million to around 60,000 underpaid workers and face £12.6 million in penalties.
Six Oldham schools among first 100 to install Great British Energy solar panels
The first 100 schools in England have installed Great British Energy solar panels, cutting bills and helping around 250 schools save up to £220 million.
Chadderton chef Simon Wood celebrates first year of Wood Manchester with August prize giveaway
MasterChef winner Simon Wood celebrates first year of Wood Manchester with month-long August prize giveaway.