A NURSERY that reopened less than two years ago after standing empty since the Covid-19 pandemic is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors awarded it top marks. …
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Category: Youth
Brian Cox science scheme to grow Oldham kids’ ‘untapped potential’
‘OUT OF this world’ is the only way to describe the latest guest as the Oldham Athletic Community Trust welcomed a visit from Professor Brian…
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Saddleworth families invited to free StoryFest
FAMILIES from Saddleworth are being invited to enjoy a day of storytelling, creativity and literary fun as Oldham StoryFest returns. The popular festival will take…
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Forest Friends celebrates strong first Ofsted report
A FOREST school pre-school and nursery in Grotton is celebrating after inspectors awarded it strong marks across all areas in its first Ofsted report. Forest…
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Area’s young people wanted to help Tour de France
YOUNG people aged 18 to 25 from Saddleworth and Oldham have the chance to gain real work experience by volunteering at one of the world’s greatest sporting events. The Tour…
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Oldham students get to hear Bev Craig’s story
STUDENTS have heard first-hand the story of the woman who could be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester. For Bev Craig visited Oldham Sixth Form College and met with those studying Politics…
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Friezland kids are picture perfect
IT WAS Picasso who said it took him ‘four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.’ And how impressed…
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University Campus Oldham student designs logo for new business network
A talented University Campus Oldham (UCO) student has become the creative force behind the logo of the newly launched Oldham Business Network (OBN). The network,…
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Kids overrun park for hospice
AN OLDHAM park was overrun on Wednesday (June 17) as more than a thousand schoolchildren joined together to raise money for a hospice. Volunteers from…
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Oldham primary pupils discover future career possibilities
MORE than 200 primary school pupils from across Oldham explored the world of work at a careers fair designed to inspire the next generation. Hosted…
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‘Exciting milestone’ as Waterhead Academy celebrates national award for attendance
WATERHEAD Academy is celebrating an ‘exciting milestone’ in its improvement journey after receiving national recognition for student attendance. The establishment, on Huddersfield Road in Lees, has received the National…
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Live music, games and fun at Greenfield Primary’s Summer Fair
THERE will be family fun and activities for all at Greenfield Primary School’s Summer Fair. The school, on Shaw Street, is inviting the community to join them on…
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Lees martial artist proving model pupil – and teacher
A TEENAGE martial artist is proving a big hitter while helping bring on the next generation. All while Jacob Carwright is balancing his schoolwork. The…
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Primary school awash with colour as fundraising mission starts
ST MARY’S Primary School in Greenfield found itself at the centre of an explosion of brightness as staff and teachers enjoyed their inaugural colour run.…
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How Saddleworth school leavers can get into Greater Manchester’s fastest-growing industry
Greater Manchester’s tech industry is growing and creating opportunities for many young professionals. Over 2,360 new tech jobs have been created across the region in…
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The volunteers saddling up for disabled kids
“AT THE beginning, we had a child with cerebral palsy. It had taken some time for her to have the confidence to go on a…
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Why Huddersfield Grammar School feels like home: Head Students share their journey
Advertisement feature What is it really like to be a student at Huddersfield Grammar School? Head Students Chloé and Sophia offer an insight into life…
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National fashion competition final is ‘proudest moment’ for Oldham College student
A FASHION student from Oldham College says reaching a prestigious national competition final is ‘one of the proudest moments’ she has had. Melissa Kelly, who studies…
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Free activities and food boost through Mahdlo Youth Zone thanks to FCHO
YOUNG people across the borough are benefitting from free activities and food after First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) joined forces with Mahdlo Youth Zone. The…
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Saddleworth dance school builds on success with another inclusive workshop
SADDLEWORTH School of Dance is inviting the community to pull on its dancing shoes once more for its next inclusive workshop. The dance school held…
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‘Fantastic achievement’ as Oldham College students win national maths crown
OLDHAM College is celebrating a ‘fantastic achievement’ after its learners were named overall winners of the MEI Further Education Maths Challenge 2026. The Further Education…
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Little Rascals get creative in Denshaw with storytelling and performing arts
THERE is fun, food, storytelling and performing arts in store at Little Rascals Playgroup in Denshaw. The free playgroup runs every Monday from 9.30am to…
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Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists
THE NEXT generation of budding Saddleworth artists have been showing off their skills as a group exhibited their work. Greenfield’s Methodist Church turned into a…
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Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships
YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…
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East Crompton pupils show ‘imagination and passion’ to win Bellway’s eco competition
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…
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Thousands of acts of kindness shared by pupils in ‘Big Serve’ initiative
Pupils and staff at Hey with Zion CofE/Methodist Primary School and Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy have been spreading kindness across their communities as part of…
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Young artist’s design to take centre stage at Greenfield’s Whit Friday tradition
GREENFIELD is gearing up for one of Saddleworth’s most cherished traditions as preparations ramp up for this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests – now…
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St Edward’s RC Primary School scoops pioneering mental health award
St Edward’s RC Primary School in Lees has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…
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Oldham College partnership supports local joinery apprentice
OLDHAM College’s partnerships with local employers which creates opportunities for young people to step into skilled careers is being highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW).…
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New languages festival aims to inspire the next generation
LOCAL classrooms could soon be buzzing with more than just French verbs and German grammar as a new festival puts language learning in the spotlight.…
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Hulme Grammar School’s Brenda Mills Institute (BMIIT) Champions Future Tech Talent with ‘AI-Native’ 12-Hour Hackathon for 100 Oldham Pupils
Hulme Grammar School and its specialist innovation hub, the Brenda Mills Institute of Innovation and Technology (BMIIT), have successfully hosted a high-energy 12-hour hackathon, bringing…
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North West Schools to Benefit from New Regional Language Festival in 2026
The North West Regional Language Network – comprising the Kinder, Etherow, and Lakes Language Networks – is pleased to announce the launch of Language Fest…
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Students support local homeless charity with Christmas donations
Homeless Friendly has visited The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy to collect Christmas donations generously given by students and their families as part of…
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Oldham College students strike gold and silver at national finals
OLDHAM College is celebrating national success after three of its students reached the WorldSkills UK finals for 2025 – with two returning home as medallists.…
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