A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…
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Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…
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£31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM is set to receive a major boost after £31.5 million was committed to the Prince’s Gate development as part of Greater Manchester’s newly launched…
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Oldham set to shine as Christmas lights switch-on returns
OLDHAM town centre will come alive with festive colour and cheer on Saturday, November 15, as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns. The main…
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Oldham Council offers support as cost of living pressures worsen in winter
HELP and advice are available this winter from Oldham Council as the high cost of living continues to affect households across the borough. Support is available for anyone…
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New chapter for restored Oldham’s Old Library and Art Gallery
THE HISTORIC Old Library and Art Gallery building at Gallery Oldham has opened its doors for a new chapter following a restoration. The Grade II…
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Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served…
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Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
Oldham Council has announced its free Autumn/Winter events programme for 2025, featuring a blend of beloved traditions and exciting new attractions aimed at bringing the…
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Oldham Council announces new taxi testing rules to cut waiting times
OLDHAM Council has announced major changes to the way licensed vehicles are tested in the borough, in a move aimed at cutting waiting times and…
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Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council has announced a borough-wide recruitment freeze as it battles to close a £23 million gap in…
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Renovation plans approved for Oldham Coliseum as theatre prepares for revival
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The new look for a much-loved Greater Manchester venue has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally…
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Oldham councillor welcomes driving test action but vows to keep up pressure
A LOCAL councillor has welcomed a government pledge to tackle the nationwide backlog of practical driving tests. But Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE says he…
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Spindles gets national spotlight with BCO award recognition
OLDHAM’S bold transformation of the Spindles shopping centre has been honoured on the national stage. The redevelopment of Spindles has been named Highly Commended in…
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Foxdenton Hall set for fairytale revival in Chadderton
CHADDERTON is about to get some serious period-drama vibes – and locals couldn’t be more thrilled. Foxdenton Hall, the 17th-century gem tucked away in Chadderton,…
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Oldham teens offered free course to kickstart arts careers
A FREE programme designed to inspire Oldham’s next generation of artists, performers and creatives will launch next month – and local teenagers are being urged…
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Opening of Oldham’s new market delayed until 2026 as traders kept at Tommyfield
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The opening of a new Greater Manchester market has been pushed back by several months due to complications…
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Eton-backed sixth form in Oldham stuck in limbo a year on, as government stalls on decision
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A ‘transformative’ project in Oldham has been left in limbo for a whole year. The Eton Star Academy,…
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Nostalgic Oldham set to take town centre back in time
OLDHAM town centre will step into the past later this month when Nostalgic Oldham returns on Saturday, September 27 (11am–4pm) with a packed day of…
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Oldham Archives gets new home at the Spindles
HISTORY lovers will soon be able to explore Oldham’s past in a brand-new setting, as the town’s archives prepare to open at the Spindles. The…
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New memories made at Oldham’s Old Library open day
THE iconic Old Library in Oldham welcomed hundreds of visitors through its doors for a special open day ahead of its full public opening later…
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Oldham councillors make Reform UK defection
REFORM UK has its first councillors in Oldham after three sitting members defected. Conservative Lewis Quigg and Independents Mark Wilkinson and Sandra Hall have crossed…
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Spindles regeneration wins top innovation award
OLDHAM Council and the team behind the major transformation of the Spindles have been recognised with a prestigious regional award. The redevelopment was named winner…
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E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy Recognises Year 11’s Hard Work and Determination
STUDENTS and staff at E-ACT Royton and Crompton are proud to be celebrating the efforts and achievements of this year’s GCSE students. At E-ACT Royton…
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Discover Oldham’s restored Old Library at family Open Day
RESIDENTS are invited to be part of history as the doors to Oldham’s iconic Old Library swing open for a very special open day. The…
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New chapter as Oldham’s Old Library set to return to public use
A NEW chapter is beginning as the Old Library is brought back to life as part of Oldham’s transformation. Oldham Council is celebrating another major…
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Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support
Oldham Council is ‘proud to be leading by example’ as it achieves the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The award,…
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Oldham’s new market to open in September as traders prepare for big move
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’S new market will officially open in September, Oldham council has confirmed. Traders from Tommyfield Indoor Market, which…
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Support with urgent burials set to be extended
PEOPLE across Oldham will now be able to access registrar services outside of normal hours, for support with urgent burials. The council says the change…
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Poundland in Oldham town centre abruptly closed after landlord repossession
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter POUNDLAND in Oldham town centre has been repossessed by its landlords, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands. Staff…
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Fare dodging on Metrolink “not worth the risk” as 3,000 caught
MORE than 3,000 fare dodgers were fined on the Ashton and Oldham Metrolink lines in the first four months of 2025. Enforcement officers dished out…
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Gun found during Oldham police search of woodland
POLICE have recovered a gun during a search of woodland in Oldham. Officers from the Greater Manchester force’s Operation Vulcan unearthed a revolver while scouring…
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Oldham Council renames Spindles shopping centre in major revamp
By Charlotte Hall- Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is renaming its town centre shopping mall – but not everyone is convinced by the rebrand.…
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Two more arrests in child sex abuse investigation
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of raping a child in Oldham. The men, aged 38 and 40, are being questioned by detectives as…
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New eco electric homes go on the market
SEVERAL eco electric homes have gone on the market as part of the second phase of a new local housing development. A range of three…
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