OLDHAM Council is saddened following the death of Councillor Jean Stretton. Jean, who was 64, was the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and had represented Hollinwood…
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Planning permission granted for Spindles Town Square redevelopment
PLANS to redevelop Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre have been approved by Oldham Council’s planning committee – kickstarting the major transformation of the town centre.…
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Update on report into historic child sexual exploitation expected within weeks
AN independent report into historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham is set to be published within the next few weeks. Oldham Council Leader Amanda…
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Story of unsung cyclist on route to Coliseum
THE remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton is coming to Oldham Coliseum. This inspirational tour-de-force, written by actress Maxine Peake, is fuelled…
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Oldham Lifelong Learning Service celebrates good Ofsted inspection
LEARNERS at Oldham Lifelong Learning are building confidence and self-belief, according to Ofsted. Inspectors visited the Oldham Council service, rating it good in every area…
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Nominate a torch bearer for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Oldham
A TORCHLIT procession and beacon lighting event will kick off Oldham’s Jubilee celebrations this June – and people are invited o take part. Oldham Council…
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Jubilee joy for Oldham – apply now!
PEOPLE across Oldham can now apply for grants of £250 to hold their own street parties for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. A host…
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Planning application for Spindles development submitted
THE transformation of Spindles Town Square shopping centre has moved an important step closer with the submission of a full planning application. The proposed plans…
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Free parking offer launched at Tommyfield Market
OLDHAM Council is making it even easier to love your local market with a new ‘free after 3pm’ parking offer. The new offer is in…
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Oldham Council appoints Willmott Dixon to start Spindles redevelopment
OLDHAM Council has appointed Willmott Dixon as the main contractor for the Spindles Town Square redevelopment – kickstarting work on the building’s transformation. The construction…
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Pop-up shop Oldham Made to open in Spindles
OLDHAM Council is making March a month of celebration for the independent businesses of Oldham, by transforming an empty retail unit in Spindles Town Square…
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Hotel and Supermarket coming to Princes Gate, Oldham
A NEW town centre hotel and supermarket are coming to Oldham. Councillors have worked hard to ensure the development of a hotel and Lidl at…
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Oldham College star is Higher Education Student Of The Year
AN OLDHAM College student has been crowned as the Association of Colleges’ Higher Education Student of the Year 2021/2. Ian Kenworthy, 20, beat off stiff…
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Mid-Life Crisis bring music hits to fundraising show
ENJOY pop and rock hits from the 1950s to 2000s as Mid-Life Crisis return to Playhouse 2 in Shaw on Saturday, March 5. After an…
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Omicron business support grants now open
OLDHAM businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The latest coronavirus business grant will see eligible businesses receive one off grants…
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Tributes paid to five-year-old Dylan who died in Oldham
THE family of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon who died in Oldham on New Year’s Eve have paid tribute to him Dylan’s dad said: “Dylan was my…
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Oldham Council to install more CCTV cameras around town centre tram stops
OLDHAM Council is installing 51 CCTV cameras at locations around five Metrolink stops to help passengers and residents feel safer and more confident. The…
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Oldham NHS staff are winners in Northern Care Alliance Staff Awards
NHS staff in Oldham have been recognised for their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being named Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) Staff…
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Work begins to transform Oldham’s Old Library
THE first phase of a major project to restore and reopen Oldham’s historic Old Library has started. The work will protect and preserve the Union…
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‘Ambitious’ new diagnostic centre to open next year
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter AN ‘ambitious’ new centre offering diagnostic tests to identify illnesses such as cancer quicker is to be up and…
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Oldham Town Deal Board elects New Chair and Vice Chair
A NEW Chair and Vice Chair has been elected by Oldham Town Deal Board. William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, is Chair and Maggie…
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Murder investigation launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham
A MURDER investigation has been launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham Officers were called just before 7pm on Monday, November 8 to reports a woman…
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Celebration of the life of rugby player Paul Heginbotham
A CELEBRATION of the life of former Oldham Rugby Union Club player Paul Heginbotham takes place at Diggle Band Club on Saturday, October 30 from…
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Police appeal launched following armed robbery in Oldham
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection to an armed robbery in Oldham. On October 25 at…
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Join the ‘Big Oldham Conversation’ – have your say
PEOPLE across Oldham are being invited to have their say in the Big Oldham Conversation. A new approach to engagement and consultation with residents and…
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Young people help co-design proposed centres at UK’s largest urban farm and country park in Oldham
YOUNG people from across Oldham have been helping to co-design Northern Roots’ proposed Visitor Centre and Learning Centre as part of ongoing community consultation. Students…
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Two Oldham College learners shortlisted by AoC
TWO Oldham College learners are celebrating after being shortlisted for the Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year 2021/22 awards. Ian Kenworthy, a BA…
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New exhibition is coming to Gallery Oldham
AS part of Oldham Council’s celebration of Black History Month Gallery Oldham is hosting the multi-media show Legacies of Biafra from 23 October 21 –…
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Grange Theatre closes temporarily after ‘significant faults’ found with electrics
THE Grange Theatre in Oldham is closing its doors temporarily with immediate effect after an inspection found ‘significant faults’ with the electrics and wiring. After…
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Year-long project to explore poverty in Oldham gets underway
THE Oldham Poverty Truth Commission has met for the first time to kick off a year-long exploration into the issue of poverty in Oldham. The…
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New road to be named after Oldham’s pioneering female doctor Olive Claydon
A NEW road at the heart of a key regeneration project in Oldham will be named Olive Claydon Way in honour of the borough’s first female…
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Take your seats as curtain rises again at Playhouse 2
A CELEBRATION of the music of Simon and Garfunkel launches a new season of events at Shaw’s Playhouse 2 theatre. Tim Chu and Ian Bailey…
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Women from Oldham come together for first meeting of taskforce
INSPIRATIONAL women from across Oldham came together on Friday for the first meeting of a new taskforce headed by Council Leader Arooj Shah. The new…
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New network to inspire and empower Oldham women launched by council leader
INSPIRATIONAL women from across Oldham are invited to join a new taskforce headed by Council Leader Arooj Shah, with the aim of addressing disadvantage and…
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