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Christmas Entertainment

Oldham Christmas Lights switch-on will have the X Factor

Aimee Belmore November 17, 2017 ChristmasFather ChristmasfestivefireworkslightsOldhamsantasarara aaltoswitch-ontown centre

SINGING star Saara Aalto – the X-Factor’s very own ‘snow fairy’ – will be the special guest at Oldham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On, Sunday 19 November.…

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Christmas Entertainment

Santa and reindeer to fly into Oldham for parade

Aimee Belmore November 10, 2017 Father ChristmasOldhamparadesantatown centre

SANTA and his team of real reindeer direct from the North Pole will be parading through Oldham town centre on Saturday, November 4. The much-loved…

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News

Police appeal for information after attempted gunpoint robbery in Oldham town centre

Aimee Belmore October 24, 2017 GMPgun pointmarket placeOldhamPolicerobberytown centre

Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Oldham Town Centre. At around 9.30pm on Saturday 14 October 2017, police were called to…

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Entertainment

Oldham Council prepares for Halloween with ‘spooktacular’ event

Aimee Belmore October 23, 2017 funhalf-termHalloweenOldham Councilspooktacularspookytown centre

PREPARE to be frightened in the town centre this Halloween as the annual Oldham Spooktacular event is back – and it promises to be scarier…

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News

Consultation dates announced for Oldham Town Centre masterplan

Aimee Belmore October 9, 2017 buildingconsultationdevelopmentJean Strettonmaster planplantown centre

Oldham Council has announced a full schedule of dates and venues for the public consultation on its plans for a new look town centre. An…

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News

Public consultation launched over masterplan for new-look Oldham Town Centre

Aimee Belmore September 13, 2017 consultationideasjean StrattonmasterplanOldham Counciltown centrevision

Oldham Council is launching a public consultation on its proposals for a new-look town centre.  In June the local authority unveiled initial plans for this…

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Lifestyle

Your Oldham Festival brings exciting week of activities to borough

Aimee Belmore August 31, 2017 activitiesentertainmentepic talksFamilyfamily eventsfestivalGemma huntOldhamoldham livetown centreyour oldham

AN exciting week-long festival of family friendly events is coming to Oldham on Sunday 3 – Saturday 9 September – and it’s all free. The…

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Lifestyle

Delve into Saddleworth history at Heritage Open Days

Aimee Belmore August 30, 2017 churchesDelphghost walkHeritageHistoryLeesOldhamopen daysSaddleworthSt Chad'stown centre

DISCOVER MORE about Saddleworth and Oldham’s fascinating history during Heritage Open Days and events from September 4-23. The events offer a great chance to find…

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Lifestyle

Oldham unveils eye-catching Bloom and Grow centrepiece ahead of North West competition

Aimee Belmore July 13, 2017 bedBloom and Growbritain in bloomflowersgrowingnorth west in bloomoldham oldham counciltown centre

THIS YEAR’S vibrant Bloom and Grow centrepiece in the town centre has been unveiled. The borough is aiming to put a smile on the faces…

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News

Exciting opportunity to help shape Oldham’s new cultural quarter

Aimee Belmore July 13, 2017 cultural quartercultural quarter steering groupdevelopmentOldhamsteering grouptown centre

TWO independent representatives are being sought to help shape Oldham’s cultural quarter through a new steering group. The Cultural Quarter Steering Group has been established…

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Entertainment

Oldham gears up for tenth vintage and classic car spectacle

Aimee Belmore June 30, 2017 car showclassic carsOldhamtame valley vintage and classic car clubtown centretraffic wardensvintage cars

Oldham town centre is gearing up for the annual Vintage and Classic Car Show. The free event, which has been organised by Tame Valley Vintage…

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Business

New business feels at home in Oldham’s Independent Quarter

Aimee Belmore June 21, 2017 businessfurniture by laurenfurniturehgavin howarthhomeIndependent Quarterjean strettolauren howarthOldhamrefurbtown centre

THE LATEST business to open in Oldham’s Independent Quarter is already beginning to feel right at home. Furniture by Lauren has opened at 46/48 Yorkshire…

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The original CGI plan for the site at Oldham Mumps
News

Developer set to be chosen to deliver Prince’s Gate vision

Aimee Belmore June 15, 2017 developmentJean StrettonMumpsOldhamoldham mumpsPrince's Gatetown centre

Oldham Council is set to choose a private developer to take on and deliver the Prince’s Gate at Oldham Mumps scheme. The decision will bring…

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Sport

Oldham RL players and mascot Roary in Spindles meet and greet session

Tony Bugby January 26, 2017 championshipmascotoldham rlroaryRoughyedsspindles shopping centretown centre

ROARY, Oldham RL Club’s popular mascot, will again be at the centre of the club’s continued partnership with Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre in the…

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News

CCTV images released of men wanted in connection to homophobic attack in Oldham

Aimee Belmore January 23, 2017 cctvGMPhate crimehomophobic attachOldhamPolicepolice appealtown centreyorkshire street

OFFICERS INVESTIGATING a homophobic attack on a man in Oldham have released CCTV images. At around 6.35pm on Saturday 5 November 2016, police were called…

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News

Marks & Spencer withdraws from Prince’s Gate Scheme in Oldham

Aimee Belmore November 22, 2016 developmentM&Smarks and spencerMumpsOldhamPrince's Gatetown centre

Marks & Spencer has announced it will not be taking up its option on new retail space at the Prince’s Gate at Oldham Mumps development. …

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Entertainment Featured

Oldham’s Bonfire is ready to make another big bang

Aimee Belmore November 1, 2016 20th Oldham ScoutsBig Bangbonfirebonfire nightfireworksOldhamOldham Edgethe edgetown centre

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS and the running order for families attending ‘The Big Bang’ bonfire at Oldham Edge have been unveiled by Oldham Council. Residents are invited…

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Featured News

Old Town Hall opening kick-starts new era for Oldham town centre

Aimee Belmore October 18, 2016 Cinemanandosodeonold town hallOldhamopeningtown centre

OLDHAM COUNCIL’S flagship regeneration scheme will see the Old Town Hall reopened as a stunning new ODEON cinema and restaurant venue on Friday, October 21.…

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News

New £11million distribution centre to deliver 350 jobs in Oldham

Aimee Belmore September 22, 2016 distributiondpdjobsOldhamOldham Counciltown centrewarehouse

Oldham Council’s Planning Committee has agreed plans for a new £11m distribution warehouse – delivering up to 350 full time jobs. Councillors voted in favour…

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Entertainment

Lights, cameras, Oldham as Movie Trail takes visitors around town centre

Aimee Belmore August 4, 2016 Cinemamovie trailodeonold town hallOldhamOldham Counciltown centre

OLDHAM Town Centre is looking forward to the opening of the flagship ODEON cinema later this year and has created a fun Movie Trail for…

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Entertainment

Motor down to Oldham for day of classic cars and vintage bargains

Aimee Belmore July 4, 2016 carsOldhamstallstame valley vintage and classic car clubtown centrevintage carsvintage markets

OLDHAM TOWN Centre is gearing up for a road-trip down memory lane with the Annual Classic Car Show and second Vintage Market. The free events on…

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Lifestyle

Grab some bargains during ‘Super Saver Week’ in Oldham town centre

Aimee Belmore February 12, 2016 businessesOldhamOldham Councilsuper saver weektommyfield market halltown centre

SOME GREAT deals can be snapped up by residents during the ‘Super Saver Week’ in Oldham town centre from Saturday 13 February until Sunday 21…

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Lifestyle

Stylish bar and grill is latest to open doors in Oldham’s Independent Quarter

Aimee Belmore January 25, 2016 Anthony D’Alessandrobar and grillfoodIndependent QuarterOldhamrestaurantTheGrill@No 20town centre

A STYLISH bar and grill is the latest addition to Oldham Town Centre’s Independent Quarter open – and is already attracting a loyal clientele. Anthony…

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Entertainment

Step back in time at Victorian Steampunk Saturday extravaganza in Oldham

Aimee Belmore December 16, 2015 Oldhamsteampunk saturdaytown centrevictorian

CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS can take a step back in time at Oldham Town Centre’s free Victorian Steampunk Saturday on December 19. All you have to do…

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Entertainment

Brass Monkeys to strike up festive fun in Oldham town centre

Aimee Belmore November 30, 2015 Bandsbrass bandsbrass monkeysChristmasOldhamtown centre

A PACKED programme of festive fun will entertain shoppers in Oldham town centre this weekend as ‘Brass Monkeys’ returns. On Saturday, December 5 eight of…

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Sport

Brand new Oldham Leisure Centre to open its doors to the public

Aimee Belmore November 16, 2015 OldhamOldham Community LeisureOldham Leisure Centresportstown centre

THE BRAND new £15 million Oldham Leisure Centre will throw open its doors to the public on Wednesday, November 18. Residents and visitors will be…

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Entertainment

Britain’s Got Talent singing stars to switch on Oldham’s Christmas lights

Aimee Belmore November 16, 2015 Christmas lightsold men groovingOldhamswitch-ontown centre

BRITAIN’S GOT Talent singing stars Old Men Grooving will be the special guests at Oldham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On this Sunday, 22 November.  The family-favourite event…

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News

Temporary road closures to be in place during work to renovate town centre bridge

Aimee Belmore October 29, 2015 Dave HibbertfootbridgeOldhamOldham Waytown centre

TEMPORARY ROAD closures will be in place at Oldham Way as work is carried out to repair and refurbish the footbridge. The Union Street West…

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News

Demolition work to start on empty town centre properties for Oldham Mumps redevelopment

Aimee Belmore October 27, 2015 MumpsOldhamPrince's Gateredevelopmenttown centre

DEMOLITION WORK is set to start on three empty properties at Oldham Mumps development to make way for the landmark Prince’s Gate. The former RSPCA…

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News

Oldham Council moves to secure ‘At Risk’ status to save historic buildings

Aimee Belmore October 20, 2015 Heritagehistoric englandOldhamOldham Councilredevelopmenttown centre

OLDHAM COUNCIL has welcomed Historic England’s agreement to place the Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area on its latest annual “at risk” register. The move will…

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Entertainment

Rainbow colours to fill town centre as Oldham Pride returns

Aimee Belmore July 21, 2015 OldhamPriderainbowtown centre

RAINBOW COLOURS will fill the town centre as Oldham Pride returns on Saturday, July 25. The day, which is hosted by the Oldham LGBT Consortium,…

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Entertainment

Festival Oldham to bring Bank Holiday Weekend fun to town

Aimee Belmore May 18, 2015 Bank HolidayFestival OldhamOldhamtown centre

BANK HOLIDAY Weekend is bursting with fun and a free feast for the imagination as Festival Oldham comes to town. The borough’s annual celebration of…

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