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Retired teacher Mags Poulton named First Choice Homes Oldham's August Hidden Hero
Retired teacher Mags Poulton, volunteer lead at Oldham's Tensing Street Community Centre, is First Choice Homes Oldham's August Hidden Hero.
Jim McMahon calls for greater enforcement over late-night fireworks in Oldham
Jim McMahon MP called for enforcement after late night fireworks disturbed Oldham residents and left litter on council fields.
Lyceum Theatre Oldham launches PlotFest 2027 one-act playwriting competition
Lyceum Theatre Oldham launched PlotFest 2027, a one-act playwriting competition for writers; three winning scripts will be performed in July, entries close 30 November 2026.
One of UK's last clog makers Phil Howard to display at Clitheroe Castle after Saddleworth Rushcart
At Saddleworth's 50th Rushcart Festival, ex-dancer Phil Howard, one of Britain's last clog makers, showcased a critically endangered craft.
Levers to open new Oldham town centre shop on August 26 after 30 years at Tommyfield
Levers chippy moves from Tommyfield Market to a new Oldham town centre shop after 30 years, preserving the town's fish and chip heritage.
Oldham College learners collect GCSE results at campus event
Oldham College marked GCSE Results Day on Thursday 20th August with a campus event celebrating learners whose grades help them progress to study or work.
Greenfield arts group among 13 projects chosen for Oldham Town of Culture
Oldham's Town of Culture programme selected 13 local projects, including Phantasmagoria's Secret Suitcases, to celebrate its year.
The Spindles marks five retail investments as Oldham town centre momentum continues
The Spindles in Oldham celebrates five retail investments, with two new stores and three refurbishments boosting town centre confidence.
Oldham Adventurer Steve Hill Returns from Colombian Jungle Expedition
Oldham adventurer Steve Hill returned from a demanding Colombian jungle expedition, inspiring young people to embrace adventure and resilience.
Oldham Council obtains court order to remove unauthorised encampment at Oldham Edge
Oldham Council secured a court order on Monday 17th August, removing an unauthorised encampment from Oldham Edge and returning the area to the community.
Saddleworth trekkers raise more than £25,000 for rare cancer charity
Two trekkers raised over £25,000 for a rare cancer charity by walking 560km from Plymouth to Oldham in memory of a friend.
Hyde woman denies arson charges over Dove Stone wildfire
Shania Care-Slede, 20, pleaded not guilty to arson and aggravated arson for starting the Dove Stone Reservoir wildfire on July 11, 2026.
Royton Library on Rochdale Road closed for essential building works
Royton Library on Rochdale Road is temporarily closed for essential flooring repairs to ensure it remains safe and accessible.
Pirate trips return to Uppermill canal for August Bank Holiday weekend
Pirate-themed family cruises return on Uppermill canal August 30-31, with donations supporting Huddersfield Narrow Canal charity.
Oldham library to close less than 2 years after £4m refurb
Oldham library to close less than 2 years after £4m refurb.
Northern Care Alliance warned more patients will die avoidable deaths unless major changes made
A retired consultant warned more patients at Northern Care Alliance hospitals will die avoidable deaths unless major changes are made, calling the trust "utterly unsafe".
Kingfisher Learning Trust appoints Oldham firm Foresight IT Services as cyber security partner
Kingfisher Learning Trust appointed Foresight IT Services as cyber security partner for seven Oldham and Tameside schools, protecting sensitive data.
More than half of homes sold at Bishop Meadows development between Royton and Shaw
Redrow's Bishop Meadows development in Oldham has sold more than 50% of its homes, marking a significant halfway milestone.
My Secret House: Greenfield studio built on 400 years of Saddleworth family history
Deborah Hill opened My Secret House, a four-storey immersive interior design studio in Greenfield, reflecting her family's 400-year Saddleworth heritage.
Andrew Sheridan and Erin Shanagher to star in Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth
Sheridan and Shanagher star in Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth at Liquid & Envy, October 23 to November 7, set in a 1970s gangster world.
Lees musician Ian F Ball marks more than 50 years of folk music
Fifty years of folking for Lees musician.
560-kilometre walk from Plymouth to Oldham to raise funds for Ricky Casey Trust
Two Ricky Casey Trust members walk 560 kilometres from Plymouth to Oldham in memory of Ricky Casey, raising funds for rare kidney cancer research.
20 free things to do in Oldham this summer
Oldham lists 20 free summer activities, including trails, crafts, and park sports, to help families save money before holidays end.
Oldham students celebrate GCSE success with EdStart Schools
Students across EdStart Schools in the North West celebrated GCSE success, with 107 sitting exams and improved results, as the network plans expansion.