A DEDICATED volunteer who helps run Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s April Hidden Hero.…
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Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill
SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…
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Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final
A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…
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A breath-stopping thriller lights up Delph: Wait Until Dark at Millgate Arts Centre
The Saddleworth Players have delivered a gripping and assured production of Wait Until Dark at the Millgate Arts Centre, a masterclass in tension that keeps…
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Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…
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Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…
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Car boot sale set for Greenfield school this April
Bargain hunters and families are being invited to a community car boot sale taking place in Greenfield later this month. The event will be held…
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Gentle humour meets social insight in The Little French Cinema screening
ENJOY gentle humour, social insight and beautiful scenery as The Little French Cinema presents a screening of ‘À L’Abordage’. The comedy drama (cert 12A) will…
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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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Hidden Hero award for FCHO’s inspirational 84-year-old volunteer
AN 84-year-old volunteer who is a ‘true inspiration’ for her work with First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) has been named the housing association’s March Hidden…
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Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award
A DOCUMENTARY charting the remarkable Atlantic journey of Saddleworth businessman Frank Rothwell has won a prestigious prize at a major film festival. The film, The…
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Clough Manor convenience store plan refused
PLANS to place a convenience store and coffee shop at the site of a former Denshaw hotel have been refused. Sophia Hartwell, of Saddleworth Holdings…
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New Saddleworth-shot documentary shines light on isolation and power of creativity
A NEW documentary filmed in Saddleworth is putting a spotlight on how creativity can bring people together – even in the face of isolation, unemployment…
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Local hospice invites new voices to help guide future care
PEOPLE from across Oldham are being encouraged to step forward and help shape the future of end-of-life care as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice looks to welcome…
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‘100 Apprentices in 100 Days’ challenge across Oldham
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…
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Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
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…
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Oldham Choral Society warms up for Spring concert with Singing Workshop Day
OLDHAM Choral Society and guests were in fine voice as they came together to prepare for their upcoming Swing into Spring concert. The Singing Workshop…
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Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
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Air ambulance called as emergency services respond to building collapse in Oldham
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…
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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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The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
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‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition honouring South Asian war heroes
AN EXHIBITION shining a light on the often-overlooked role of South Asian soldiers in the World Wars is set to open in Oldham. The ‘Forgotten…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for axing of fuel duty rise
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor is leading the local call to scrap a fuel duty raise that will hit people on his doorstep in the pocket. The…
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Diglea holiday lodge plan lodged
A DIGGLE property would be converted into holiday lodge, with an outside seating area and car parking, if planning permission is granted. Paul Merrington, of…
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir to host charity concert in support of MS Society
Music lovers are being invited to an evening of live performance in Saddleworth, as the Saddleworth Male Voice Choir prepares to host a special charity…
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Budding Saddleworth artists wanted to transform blank sheets of paper
WHAT DO you see when looking at a blank sheet of paper? Well, a renowned artist who proves it is not just something to write…
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Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser
LOCAL firms are being invited to dust off their clubs and take a swing at supporting a much-loved Oldham charity. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is preparing…
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Denshaw village hall becomes official house martin haven
A local village hall has become one of the first public buildings in the UK to be officially recognised as a Haven for house martins.…
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MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
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Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help a vital Oldham cause deliver its support. Age UK in the town is looking for friendly, reliable people to…
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Uppermill artist takes locals on journey All Around The World
AN Uppermill artist is taking locals on a journey around the globe with her exhibition of vibrant paintings and installations inspired by places both near…
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10-year milestone for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home service
DR Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care across Oldham. The free service was set up in 2016 to…
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War Memorial initiative welcomed in Austerlands
THE AUSTERLANDS community has welcomed the solution to a ‘longstanding problem’ at their Great War Memorial. The Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes has designed and…
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