A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…
View More ‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
THREE Shaw primary school pupils who showed ‘imagination and passion’ are the lucky winners of a Bellway competition celebrating British garden wildlife. Chloe Laycock, Layla…
View More East Crompton pupils show ‘imagination and passion’ to win Bellway’s eco competition
AN AMBITIOUS new initiative aims to help young people take their first steps into work while supporting businesses across the borough to grow their future…
View More ‘100 Apprentices in 100 Days’ challenge across Oldham
AFTER months of wondering, worries and even rows, Oldham’s new market is officially open for business. And if the queue of people snaking around the…
View More Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
View More Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, have descended on King Street in Oldham town centre this afternoon following reports of a building collapse. Police, fire…
View More Air ambulance called as emergency services respond to building collapse in Oldham
OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…
View More Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
AN ORAL health programme backed by Oldham Council is set to bring cutting-edge AI tooth-brushing technology into local schools and homes. The local authority has…
View More Oldham signs deal with AI dental start-up to tackle children’s oral health crisis
OLDHAM Council has been told significant improvements have been made in the delivery of support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or…
View More Inspectors find progress in delivery of SEND provision in Oldham
OLDHAM Council has been praised for its work after its adult social care services were rated as good. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the…
View More Oldham Council praised for ‘good’ adult social care services
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,…
View More Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
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’…
View More Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
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…
View More £31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
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…
View More Oldham set to shine as Christmas lights switch-on returns
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…
View More Oldham Council offers support as cost of living pressures worsen in winter
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…
View More New chapter for restored Oldham’s Old Library and Art Gallery
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…
View More Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
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…
View More Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
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…
View More Oldham Council announces new taxi testing rules to cut waiting times
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…
View More Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
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…
View More Renovation plans approved for Oldham Coliseum as theatre prepares for revival
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…
View More Oldham councillor welcomes driving test action but vows to keep up pressure
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…
View More Spindles gets national spotlight with BCO award recognition
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,…
View More Foxdenton Hall set for fairytale revival in Chadderton
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…
View More Oldham teens offered free course to kickstart arts careers
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The opening of a new Greater Manchester market has been pushed back by several months due to complications…
View More Opening of Oldham’s new market delayed until 2026 as traders kept at Tommyfield
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A ‘transformative’ project in Oldham has been left in limbo for a whole year. The Eton Star Academy,…
View More Eton-backed sixth form in Oldham stuck in limbo a year on, as government stalls on decision
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…
View More Nostalgic Oldham set to take town centre back in time
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…
View More Oldham Archives gets new home at the Spindles
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…
View More New memories made at Oldham’s Old Library open day
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…
View More Oldham councillors make Reform UK defection
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…
View More Spindles regeneration wins top innovation award
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…
View More E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy Recognises Year 11’s Hard Work and Determination
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…
View More Discover Oldham’s restored Old Library at family Open Day
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