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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth Councillor calls for clarity on Oldham cabinet member’s non-attendance

Gary Carter October 30, 2025 Cllr Abdul JabbarCllr Sam Al HamdanifinancesnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH Councillor wants more answers over a cabinet member’s non-attendance of committee meetings. But Sam Al-Hamdani has been told Abdul Jabbar is not ignoring…

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Breaking News Featured News

GO ahead given to demolish former Greenfield paper mill

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 demolishedfletchers paper millGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

MUCH of a former Greenfield paper mill, which was destroyed by fire, is to be demolished. The former warehouses, raw materials store and boiler house,…

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Entertainment Oldham

Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 bonfireeventsHalloweennewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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…

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News Oldham

Oldham Council announces new taxi testing rules to cut waiting times

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 newsOldham CouncilSaddleworthtaxi service

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…

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News Oldham

Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 bankruptcynewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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
Breaking News Featured News

Legendary former Saddleworth Councillor officially becomes Alderman of Oldham

Gary Carter October 20, 2025 aldermanCllr John HudsonGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

GREENFIELD is now home to Oldham’s latest Alderman after John Hudson was officially handed the title. Family and friends from the village and neighbouring Uppermill…

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Breaking News Featured News

Homes plan for former Greenfield social club

Gary Carter October 14, 2025 fletchers millGreenfieldhomesnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Greenfield social club will be demolished and replaced by four detached homes, if planning permission is granted. Purico Properties, based in the Haxby…

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Featured News Oldham

Foxdenton Hall set for fairytale revival in Chadderton

Gemma Carter October 11, 2025 Chadderton NewsFoxdenton hallOldhamOldham Council

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,…

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Breaking News Featured News

New Saddleworth walking route is more than a Mere stroll

Gary Carter October 10, 2025 Four Meres walking routefriarmerelordsmereLuke Lancastermax woodvineOldhamOldham CouncilquickmereSaddleworth

RAMBLERS can enjoy almost all Saddleworth has to offer following the creation of a new route. The Four Meres Walk takes in 16 miles around…

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Frank Rothwell to lead Embryo of idea for Oldham artwork

Gary Carter October 8, 2025 Frank RothwellGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilOldham EmbryoplansSaddleworth

FRANK Rothwell hopes to go back to where it all began to make his latest impact on the area’s landscape. Now the Greenfield-based owner of…

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Breaking News Featured News

Homes plan for ‘dilapidated’ former Greenfield mill site

Gary Carter October 7, 2025 boarshurst LaneGreenfieldhomesKinders MillOldham CouncilplanSaddleworth

A FORMER mill site, described as ‘vacant’ and ‘dilapidated’ will be turned into nine luxury homes if planning permission is granted. Wiggett Homes has applied…

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Homes plan at former Delph church given go ahead

Gary Carter October 3, 2025 DelphhomesnewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A PROJECT that would see two homes built next to a Delph church that is set to be converted into apartments has been given the…

View More Homes plan at former Delph church given go ahead
Breaking News Featured News Oldham

Opening of Oldham’s new market delayed until 2026 as traders kept at Tommyfield

Gemma Carter September 27, 2025 delaynewsOldhamOldham CouncilTommyfield Market

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
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Saddleworth moorland fire and barbecue ban set to remain

Gary Carter September 24, 2025 bbq firescllr max woodvinedove stoneGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilPSPOSaddleworth

AN ORDER which bans the lighting of fires, barbecues and fireworks on moorland in Saddleworth is set to be extended. Regulations that have been in…

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Takeaway Plans for former Oldham Chronicle building

Gemma Carter September 23, 2025 newsOldhamoldham chronicle officeOldham Councilplansunion street

PLANS have been lodged to convert part of the former Oldham Evening Chronicle building on Union Street into a restaurant and takeaway. The application, validated…

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Entertainment

Gallery Oldham exhibition highlights UK–India links

Gemma Carter September 22, 2025 Gallery OldhamnewsOldham Council

A NEW exhibition opening at Gallery Oldham on Saturday, September 27 will showcase more than 100 works exploring the historic and cultural ties between India…

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Featured Lifestyle Oldham

Nostalgic Oldham set to take town centre back in time

Gemma Carter September 22, 2025 eventnostaligic oldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle Oldham

Oldham Archives gets new home at the Spindles

Gemma Carter September 21, 2025 hostorynewsoldham archivesOldham Councilspindles

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…

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Featured Lifestyle Oldham

New memories made at Oldham’s Old Library open day

Aimee Belmore September 16, 2025 JR Clynes buildingnewsOldham CouncilOldham Library

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…

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Breaking News Featured News Oldham

Oldham councillors make Reform UK defection

Gary Carter September 14, 2025 Conservativelewis quiggOldham CouncilReform UKRoyton

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…

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Featured News Oldham

Spindles regeneration wins top innovation award

Gemma Carter September 9, 2025 newsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworthspindles

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…

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Business

Find your next career move at Oldham Jobs Fair

Aimee Belmore August 29, 2025 newsOldham Counciloldham Jobs FairSaddleworth

RESIDENTS looking for their next career move are invited to meet local and regional employers, discover job opportunities, and get expert advice at this year’s…

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Breaking News Featured News

High ropes course and climbing tower at Saddleworth centre given go ahead

Gary Carter August 29, 2025 castleshaw centreDelphhigh ropesnewsOldham CouncilplanningSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH centre has been given the go ahead to get a climbing tower and ropes course reinstalled after three years. Bosses at Castleshaw, on…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth councillors call for answers over Diggle 20mph zone

Gary Carter August 26, 2025 20mph zoneDiggleGarth HarknessHuddersfield RoadnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworthsafer streets

COUNCILLORS in Saddleworth have demanded a timescale on when a 20mph zone will be placed in Diggle. The Oldham authority has previously agreed a principle…

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Lifestyle Oldham

Discover Oldham’s restored Old Library at family Open Day

Aimee Belmore August 14, 2025 newsOldhamOldham Counciloldham library open day

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
Oldham

New chapter as Oldham’s Old Library set to return to public use

Aimee Belmore August 4, 2025 newsOldhamOldham CouncilOldham library handover

A NEW chapter is beginning as the Old Library is brought back to life as part of Oldham’s transformation. Oldham Council is celebrating another major…

View More New chapter as Oldham’s Old Library set to return to public use
Entertainment

Raise as glass around the borough at Oldham Bar Hop

Aimee Belmore July 31, 2025 OldhamOldham Councilpub crawlthe oldham bar hop

RAISE a glass as 14 pubs, bars and venues across Oldham town centre each offer something unique for the Oldham Bar Hop. The event, taking…

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Breaking News Featured News

Hotel’s touring caravan park plan thrown out

Gary Carter July 31, 2025 caravan. newsClough ManorDenshawOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworthW Apart Hotel

By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service PLANS to place a touring caravan park on land outside a Saddleworth hotel have been rejected amid fears…

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Lifestyle Oldham

Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support

Aimee Belmore July 24, 2025 armed forcesnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

Oldham Council is ‘proud to be leading by example’ as it achieves the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The award,…

View More Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support
Youth

Free workouts and hot meals for eligible Oldham teens

Adam Higgins July 8, 2025 freeleisureOldham ActiveOldham CouncilSaddleworthSchoolteenagers

LOCAL teenagers are being given a boost to their health and wellbeing this summer.  A new initiative is providing fitness opportunities for children aged 14…

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Breaking News Featured News

Hotel in Saddleworth faces removing shepherds’ huts

Gary Carter July 7, 2025 grains bar hotelnewsOldhaOldham CouncilplanningSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH hotel faces removing shepherds’ huts after planning permission for them was refused, more than two years after they were installed. The three structures…

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Breaking News Featured News

Uppermill apartments proposal rejected by planning bosses

Gary Carter July 4, 2025 Buckley streetflatsOldham CouncilSaddleworthUppermill

A PROPOSAL to build up to five apartments on a parcel of land in Uppermill has been rejected. Wiggett Construction Ltd applied to place the…

View More Uppermill apartments proposal rejected by planning bosses
Featured News

Saddleworth Rangers ALRFC believes new building is next step to ‘something truly special’

Gary Carter July 2, 2025 newsOldham CouncilplanningSaddleworthSaddleworth Rangers ARLFCShaw Hall Bank Road

SADDLEWORTH Rangers ARLFC believes getting permission for a new building is a sign it is ‘building something truly special.’ The Independent told how the Greenfield-based…

View More Saddleworth Rangers ALRFC believes new building is next step to ‘something truly special’
Breaking News Featured News Oldham

Oldham’s new market to open in September as traders prepare for big move

Gemma Carter July 1, 2025 movingnewsOldham CouncilTommyfield Market

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’S new market will officially open in September, Oldham council has confirmed. Traders from Tommyfield Indoor Market, which…

View More Oldham’s new market to open in September as traders prepare for big move

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