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More than 650 fines issued this year on street with ‘horrifying’ problem

An example of the 'nightmare' parking on Union Street. Images courtesy of Trish Harrison

Oldham Council has issued more than 650 tickets on a road plagued by a ‘horrifying’ parking issue.

Date Published 23/11/2024

Public Moorgate Halt crossing event set for Thursday

A public consultation event on the future proposal for Moorgate Halt Level Crossing will take place this Thursday (November 28, 1-7pm) at Saddleworth Museum.

Date Published 24/11/2024

Food donation bags boost Tesco Winter Food Collection as charities prepare for tough winter

Local Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of Oldham people facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.

Date Published 23/11/2024

Nursery where ‘staff beam with delight’ and kids receive a ‘flying start’ earns glowing praise from watchdog

A nursery in Oldham has been told it’s ‘so special’ in a glowing report by Ofsted inspectors.

Date Published 22/11/2024

School students explore the workings of Parliament

Students took advantage of the chance to find out first-hand about what happens in the UK Parliament this week.

Date Published 21/11/2024

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Latics

Norwood treble helps Latics to thumping win against Tamworth

A first half hat-trick from striker James Norwood led Latics to a convincing 4-0 victory over Tamworth at Boundary Park as they continued their promotion momentum.

Date Published 15/11/2024

Latics stalemate at high-flying rivals Barnet

Latics returned from the capital having earned a gritty goalless draw at fellow National League high-fliers Barnet.

Date Published 08/11/2024

Mellon's triumphant return to Tranmere

Sub Jesurun Uchegbulam scored within three minutes of his second half arrival as National League high-fliers Latics completed a 2-1 comeback win to dump League Two Tranmere out of...

Date Published 31/10/2024

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Community News

It's a golden evening for Oldham Community Radio

The local station claimed the top accolade in the ‘News, Journalism and Factual Storytelling’ category at the prestigious ceremony held in Cardiff. Image courtesy of Ken Bennett

The highs and lows of the Oldham Coliseum story featured in Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm's award-winning entry in the 2024 Community Radio Awards.

Date Published 17/11/2024

Public Moorgate Halt crossing event set for Thursday

A public consultation event on the future proposal for Moorgate Halt Level Crossing will take place this Thursday (November 28, 1-7pm) at Saddleworth Museum.

Date Published 24/11/2024

Hundreds watch in awe as digital theatre show 'glows up' Oldham

Hundreds of Oldham people had their artwork beamed onto an iconic theatre in the culmination of an innovative digital exhibition ‘glowing up’ the town.

Date Published 19/11/2024

Very cold with further chances of snow, before wind, rain and milder temperatures arrive

After a very dry first half of November, things have turned much colder this week and our first taste of winter arrived before the season has even started.

Date Published 19/11/2024

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Business News

Pub chain JW Lees signs £1.8m EV charging deal with Be.EV

Be.EV is installing 22 ultra-rapid charging bays at seven locations across the North-West

Locally-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees has picked national charge point operator Be.EV to bring ultra-rapid EV charging to patrons in a £1.8m deal.

Date Published 11/11/2024