AN OLDHAM law firm has helped a long-standing client expand its property portfolio with the purchase of a commercial building in Cheadle Hulme. Pearson Solicitors…
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Oldham school opens new wellbeing centre in memory of former pupil
AN OLDHAM school has opened a new centre focused on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing, with support from a best-selling author and a local education…
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Oldham Choral Society to perform moving modern Requiem at concert
A CELEBRATED modern Requiem and a dramatic work by one of opera’s greatest composers will feature in a special afternoon of music next month. Music…
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Oldham writer to Detail more than three decades of life
A WRITER from Oldham is set to release a deeply personal collection of his work, bringing together more than 30 years of memories, writing and…
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Call for Baton Bearers to step up for national mental health event
PEOPLE from Oldham and beyond are invited to step forward as baton bearers for The Baton of Hope 2027 in support of mental health awareness. …
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Free acting workshops to give Oldham children a taste of TV and film
CHILDREN across Oldham will have the chance to step into the world of TV and film acting through a free programme designed to open up…
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Saddleworth bakery founder honoured at Oldham Business Awards
A SADDLEWORTH man who turned his own experience of prison into a mission to help others build a better future has been recognised at the…
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WellFest brings free mental health and wellbeing activities to Oldham
OLDHAM residents will be able to try everything from yoga and meditation to Pilates and health checks at a free mental health and wellbeing event…
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Hulme Grammar principal urges immediate action on ‘AI revolution in education’
AN OLDHAM school has called on educational leaders to take immediate action through direct industry collaboration following a landmark report. Leading expert Sir Anthony Seldon…
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Crompton House marks centenary with service of celebration and thanksgiving
AN OLDHAM school has marked its centenary with a special service of celebration and thanksgiving at Liverpool Cathedral. The Crompton House Church of England Academy,…
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New Oldham market welcomes more than 50,000 visitors as footfall rises
A new market in Oldham has welcomed more than 50,000 visitors in its first six months, with traders reporting increased sales and more shoppers visiting…
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Saddleworth turns out for Sir Kevin Sinfield
SADDLEWORTH did one of its own proud as one of its own does Saddleworth proud. Sir Kevin Sinfield ran through his home area as his…
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Saddleworth to get another rugby league champion in the ‘Grasscroft Grand Final’
ONE THING is certain, Saddleworth will have a new Super League champion after the ‘Grasscroft Grand Final.’ In the red, white and blue corner is…
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Oldham youngsters bring zombie outbreak to life in new film
MORE than 50 young people have swapped the youth zone for the film set to create their own zombie movie – complete with acting, special…
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‘One of the nicest people you could have met’ – tributes to former Oldham councillor Peter Dean after 50 years of service
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’…
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A Knight’s tale: Saddleworth’s Sir Kevin Sinfield on training, recognition and hopes ahead of latest physical challenge
SADDLEWORTH may have many things – but it does not have packs of dogs that chase after its knight of the realm, Sir Kevin Sinfield. …
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Mayor’s warning as Oldham authority finally sees leadership breakthrough
THE SADDLEWORTH-BASED Mayor of Oldham has slapped down rowing Councillors by telling them: “We are not bigger than the public.” After five attempts to elect a leader…
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Oldham businesses in running to be named UK’s favourite
OLDHAM businesses are being put in the national spotlight as people are invited to nominate their favourite local traders in a UK-wide competition. The UK’s…
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Oldham teacher wins national award for pioneering use of AI in classroom
A HULME Grammar School teacher has been recognised for helping pupils and colleagues make better use of artificial intelligence in education. Hulme Grammar School’s Head…
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Oldham students get hands-on route into careers in sport and fitness
YOUNG Oldham students are getting the chance to swap the classroom for the sports field as part of a new scheme aimed at helping them…
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Oldham specialist school invests £100,000 in expansion
AN OLDHAM specialist school has invested £100,000 in expanding its facilities, creating new classrooms, an ICT suite, calm rooms, a library and a new kitchen. …
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Brave fundraisers invited to fire walk for mental health charity
PEOPLE living in Oldham are being challenged to step outside their comfort zone and walk across hot coals to raise money for mental health, learning…
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Oldham voices of recovery to lead new Northern Roots audio trail
A NEW audio trail featuring the voices of people in recovery from substance use is set to offer a different perspective on Oldham’s people, places…
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Oldham theatre launches playwriting competition with cash prizes up for grabs
ASPIRING playwrights are being invited to put pen to paper as Oldham’s Lyceum Theatre prepares to launch the second edition of its one-act playwriting competition. …
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Oldham secures funding to empower the next generation of creative talent
YOUNG people in Oldham are set to benefit from a new programme designed to open up careers in the creative sector and give the next…
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Levers chips in with new Oldham town centre shop after 30 years at Tommyfield
ONE OF Oldham’s best-known chippies is preparing to begin a new chapter after three decades serving customers from Tommyfield Market. Levers held a soft opening…
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Meet the artists bringing Oldham’s Town of Culture to life
A GREENFIELD-BASED arts group is among those selected to bring their creative ideas to life as Oldham celebrates its year as Greater Manchester Town of…
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Oldham Council deadlock means government intervention
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has branded Oldham representatives’ failure to work together and break the leadership deadlock is “the definition of madness”. Government commissioners are now set to…
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Woman pleads not guilty to Dove Stone arson charges
THE WOMAN accused of starting a wildfire at Dove Stone Reservoir has denied charges of arson and aggravated arson. Shania Care-Slede, aged 20 and of…
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Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school’s centenary year
STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary. The school, based on Rochdale…
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Top grades and bright futures for Royton & Crompton Academy students
STUDENTS at E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy were celebrating on GCSE results day as their Year 11 cohort prepared for the next stage of their…
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Royton students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS, parents and staff gathered to celebrate their GCSE results as Year 11 pupils at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North marked the end of their…
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Saddleworth councillor proposes ‘Concord’ solution for Oldham authority
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is proposing a plan he feels can finally break the deadlock over who will lead Oldham Council. Put simply, every party will. Those serving on…
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High marks for Oldham College students
OLDHAM College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improvement in Level 3 achievement rates. The three-year growth represents a 12 per cent increase in achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds since 2024, reflecting the…
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