AN inspirational teenager has achieved his mission of raising £1,818 for two Oldham charities to celebrate his 18th birthday. Ibrahim Yousaf, more commonly known as…
View More Inspirational Oldham teenager’s 18th birthday wish comes true
Category: Oldham
Have your say on Oldham Council’s spending plans
PEOPLE who live, work or travel all across Oldham are being encouraged to have their say as the council prepares its budget for 2024/25. The…
View More Have your say on Oldham Council’s spending plans
Have your say on draft plan to determine Oldham’s future
RESIDENTS and businesses across Saddleworth can have their say on a variety of topics to help shape the future of Oldham over the next 15…
View More Have your say on draft plan to determine Oldham’s future
Oldham show home shines at this year’s UK Property Awards
A SHOW home in Oldham has been named the ‘Best Interior Design Show Home’ in Greater Manchester at the UK Property Awards. The Hampstead, a…
View More Oldham show home shines at this year’s UK Property Awards
‘Comics’ warned not to flood gritter naming competition
OLDHAM Council has warned off ’40-odd-year-old ‘comics’’ who are bombarding a competition to name new gritters. Schoolchildren have been asked to christen six additions to…
View More ‘Comics’ warned not to flood gritter naming competition
Oldham bonfire back with a bang
OLDHAM’S bonfire will be back with a bang for its 11th year, with everyone invited to come along and join in the fun. The largest…
View More Oldham bonfire back with a bang
Oldham Council chief executive agrees to postpone retirement
OLDHAM Council’s Chief Executive has agreed to remain in post for two more years after initially planning to retire at the end of this year.…
View More Oldham Council chief executive agrees to postpone retirement
Oldham Mayor to step back to care for his family
THE Civic Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Zahid Chauhan OBE, has decided to take a step back and reduce his mayoral duties to care for his…
View More Oldham Mayor to step back to care for his family
Green light given to new public space for arts and culture
A NEW open area for arts and events will be developed as part of Oldham’s Cultural Quarter after plans were approved for the public space.…
View More Green light given to new public space for arts and culture
Old Library takes next step in return to former glory
THE revamp of Oldham’s Old Library continues to take shape, with the main scaffolding structure now removed to reveal the stonework and restored roof. Once…
View More Old Library takes next step in return to former glory
£3.6m Family Hubs programme launches in Oldham
A BRAND-NEW space for families has officially opened providing a one-stop shop for health services and support for parents and children of all ages. The…
View More £3.6m Family Hubs programme launches in Oldham
Operation takes unroadworthy taxis off the road
A CABBIE was arrested in Oldham for drug driving during a recent enforcement operation aimed at making sure taxis and drivers operating are safe. Licensing…
View More Operation takes unroadworthy taxis off the road
Don’t Trash Oldham: free pest control service goes live
OLDHAM Council is now offering a free pest control service to residents who own their own homes, and those living in private rented accommodation. A…
View More Don’t Trash Oldham: free pest control service goes live
Children join Council Leader for opening of Hilton Square
SCHOOLCHILDREN joined Oldham Play Action Group and Oldham Council Leader, Arooj Shah, yesterday to take part in a morning of eco-friendly themed activities to mark…
View More Children join Council Leader for opening of Hilton Square
Liberal Democrats slam Burnham’s “gravy-train of expensive deputy mayors”
OLDHAM Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has slammed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham after it emerged that his former deputy, Baroness Beverley Hughes…
View More Liberal Democrats slam Burnham’s “gravy-train of expensive deputy mayors”
Festival Oldham returns for another year with local talent galore!
OLDHAM town centre’s annual outdoor arts festival celebrating culture, community, place and PLAY! returns on Saturday, June 3. This exciting free festival begins at 12…
View More Festival Oldham returns for another year with local talent galore!
Councillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at its Annual Council meeting. As the new leader, Cllr Shah is…
View More Councillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
New Oldham Mayor to make residents’ wishes come true
THE new Civic Mayor of Oldham has promised to dedicate his entire Mayoral year to granting residents’ wishes – in an update to the role’s…
View More New Oldham Mayor to make residents’ wishes come true
Council fails on fly tipping, councillor claims
OLDHAM Council has been heavily criticised after it emerged fly tipping rates in the borough had almost quadrupled. According to the Department for the Environment,…
View More Council fails on fly tipping, councillor claims
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Oldham candidates announced ahead of voter registration deadline
Oldham Council has announced the names of the political candidates standing at this year’s local elections on Thursday, May 4. 208 candidates are running in total…
View More LOCAL ELECTIONS: Oldham candidates announced ahead of voter registration deadline
Council told it is ‘not fit for purpose’
OLDHAM Council’s leadership has been branded as not fit for purpose in what was described in political circles as a ‘rant.’ Conservative councillor Bethany Sharp…
View More Council told it is ‘not fit for purpose’
Boundary Park move for Roughyeds best for sport in Oldham area
OLDHAM’S rugby league club will share Boundary Park with the town’s football club in a move its council believes will benefit every sport in the…
View More Boundary Park move for Roughyeds best for sport in Oldham area
Oldham half marathon to return
OLDHAM’s half marathon, one of the toughest 13.1 mile races in the UK, is set to return this Halloween, after more than three years away. …
View More Oldham half marathon to return
Join in the fun at Oldham Digital Festival 2023
OLDHAM Library is hosting a celebration of all things digital on Saturday, March 25. Oldham Council and Peshkar, one of the country’s leading arts organisations,…
View More Join in the fun at Oldham Digital Festival 2023
Join Inspiral Carpets member as he chairs debate on local music scene
OLDHAM Library is hosting a unique debate that will hopefully strike a chord with residents. On March 29 ‘Sounds of the Suburbs: The future of…
View More Join Inspiral Carpets member as he chairs debate on local music scene
T J Hughes demolition makes way for vibrant new town centre
PARLIAMENT Square will begin to change dramatically this week – when the demolition of the former T J Hughes begins to make way for new…
View More T J Hughes demolition makes way for vibrant new town centre
New Bulky Bobs contract will help those in need
MORE families and residents who are struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis could benefit from Oldham Council’s renewed household bulky waste collection contract. Last month…
View More New Bulky Bobs contract will help those in need
RSPCA to close Strinesdale Animal Centre
AN OLDHAM animal centre is set to close due to financial issues. RSPCA Bury, Oldham and District Branch announced their intention to close the Strinesdale…
View More RSPCA to close Strinesdale Animal Centre
Cartoonist Tony celebrated in new exhibition
THE WORK of a cartoonist who is no stranger to Saddleworth is being celebrated in a major new exhibition. Tony Husband is known as one…
View More Cartoonist Tony celebrated in new exhibition
Next phase of Oldham’s Egyptian Rooms redevelopment to begin
THE transformation of the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room in Oldham has reached a major step forward – with work starting on the fit-out of…
View More Next phase of Oldham’s Egyptian Rooms redevelopment to begin
Oldham Council set to pull plug on Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM Council is looking at new possibilities for a site at Prince’s Gate, Mumps, after proposing the termination of a land sale agreement with supermarket…
View More Oldham Council set to pull plug on Prince’s Gate development
What’s on at Gallery Oldham: Our Plastic Ocean
GALLERY Oldham’s latest exhibition, Our Plastic Ocean, addresses the current global crisis of marine plastic pollution. International award-winning photographer Mandy Barker collects debris from shorelines…
View More What’s on at Gallery Oldham: Our Plastic Ocean
Old Library restoration reaches major milestone
THE transformation of Oldham’s Old Library has reached a major milestone with completion of the first phase of the work. Significant work has gone into…
View More Old Library restoration reaches major milestone
Northern Roots secures planning permission for urban farm and eco-park in Oldham
A HYBRID planning application for Northern Roots, which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park near Oldham town centre, has been approved by…
View More Northern Roots secures planning permission for urban farm and eco-park in Oldham
You must be logged in to post a comment.