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First Choice Homes Oldham receives C2 consumer grade from RSH
Nuneaton and Bedworth and Thanet councils received C3 consumer grades after RSH inspections found serious failings in social housing standards.
Shania Care-Slede given suspended sentence for dangerous driving on day of Dove Stone blaze
20-year-old Shania Care-Slede received a 20-week suspended sentence for dangerous driving at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court while denying Dove Stone arson.
Pitter Patter Kids to relocate to former Lucy Cobb premises in Uppermill
Pitter Patter Kids is moving into Lucy Cobb's former Uppermill High Street shop, keeping the prominent premises with an independent local retailer.
Dinnerstone in Uppermill targets Winter 2026 return after January closure
Dinnerstone in Uppermill could reopen in "Winter 2026" after Muse Group takeover, following its January closure after 20 years.
TASTE Saddleworth to open specialist drinks shop in former Rose and Crown pub in Delph
TASTE Saddleworth has approval to transform Delph's former Rose and Crown pub on King Street into a specialist drinks shop and tasting room.
More than 50 young people from Mahdlo Youth Zone premiere zombie film at Oldham Theatre Workshop
More than 50 young people premiered their zombie comedy The Oldham Outbreak at Oldham Theatre Workshop after directing, acting and filming it themselves.
Tributes to former Oldham councillor Peter Dean who served for over 50 years
Tributes have been paid in Oldham after former councillor Peter Dean died following over 50 years of public service.
Oldham Market welcomes more than 50,000 visitors since opening in March
The Market at The Spindles welcomed more than 50,000 visitors since March, boosting trader sales and town centre footfall.
Five Saddleworth pubs among 11 Oldham venues in CAMRA Good Beer Guide
Five Saddleworth pubs and clubs made the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, taking almost half of 11 Oldham borough spots for quality cask ale.
£835,000 upgrade for 26 homes in Delph and Dobcross
26 homes in Delph and Dobcross will get an £835,000 upgrade with insulation, new windows and solar panels to improve energy efficiency.
Zahid Chauhan to stand down as Alexandra councillor after 14 years
Former Oldham Mayor Zahid Chauhan will stand down as Alexandra ward councillor in May 2027 after 14 years following his wife's death in 2024.
Vernon Building Society to offer face to face services in Uppermill from November
Vernon Building Society will offer face to face services in Uppermill from November, ending Saddleworth wait since NatWest closed in 2016.
Oldham Coliseum awarded £184,000 a year for three years
Oldham Coliseum Theatre will receive £184,000 a year for three years through Greater Manchester's Culture Fund to support reopening.
Mossley man completes 1,200-mile walk in 82 days for Parkinson's research
Mossley man Pete Keenan completed 1,200-mile John O'Groats to Land's End walk in 82 days, raising almost £5,000 for Parkinson's research.
Royal Oldham Hospital patients at risk of harm as between 120 and 130 treatments cancelled for each day of industrial action
More than 350 staff strikes cancelled between 120 and 130 treatments daily at Northern Care Alliance hospitals, including cancer care, risking patient harm.
Halloween fun at Uppermill Civic Hall on 31st October 2026
Saddleworth Parish Council will host a Halloween celebration at Uppermill Civic Hall on 31st October 2026, with crafts, tattoos and cupcakes for families.
Sir Kevin Sinfield to run through Saddleworth in latest MND charity challenge
A Knight's tale: Saddleworth's Sir Kevin Sinfield on training, recognition and hopes ahead of latest physical challenge.
Ward councillors to lose planning committee call-in power in October
From 31 October, Oldham ward councillors will no longer be able to require planning applications to go before the committee.
147 affordable homes approved on the old Mumps station site
Councillors approved 147 affordable homes at Southlink on the former Oldham Mumps station site, and a restaurant and events building on Broadgate in Chadderton.
Council refuses seven-bed HMO next to Chadderton nursery, against officers' advice
Councillors refused a seven-bedroom HMO next to a Chadderton day nursery on highway safety grounds, overturning their officers' recommendation to approve it.
Councillors refuse 68 affordable homes on Failsworth green belt
Oldham's planning committee has refused permission for 68 affordable homes on green belt land off Failsworth Road, against the developer's case.
Oldham College apprenticeship campaign exceeds 100 opportunities target
Oldham College and Council's campaign secured more than 100 apprenticeships in 100 days with 70 employers, helping young people aged 16 to 24 start careers.
Oldham is riskiest area with 706 vehicles stolen as Greater Manchester thefts fall 35.67 percent
Vehicle theft in Greater Manchester has dropped by more than a third in three years, with Oldham riskiest at 28 thefts per 10,000 residents.
Uppermill restaurant begins recovery after High Street fire
Hot Duck and Hei Hei Eaterie in Uppermill have started making the building safe after the Sunday, September 6 fire.