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The Oldham Coliseum theatre is ready for its refurb. Image courtesy of Oldham Council

The big developments set to transform Oldham in 2025

This year saw the launch of ambitious plans to change the face of Oldham in the future.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Oldhamer Charlotte is crowned Aldi's biggest superfan!

A woman from Oldham has been officially crowned Aldi’s biggest fan and awarded the supermarket’s first-ever Superfan Card, which covers the cost of a year’s worth of groceries.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Christmas Day rescue drama for mountain teams

Two mountain rescue teams were involved in a tough rescue for three hours on Christmas Day afternoon.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Oldham duo set to complete incredible year-long fund-raising challenge

A pair of endurance runners from Oldham are set for their final run in an epic challenge to run 10km a day for the whole year.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Global beats set to hit The Vale in new 2025 season

From blues to flamenco and dayglo punk to New Orleans brass, there's a whole world of music on offer at The Vale in early 2025.

Date Published 23/12/2024


There will be no local elections in Greater Manchester in 2025 - and here’s why

There will be no elections held in Greater Manchester in 2025.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Dobcross by torchlight

A pretty Saddleworth village proved the Christmas flame still burns when the community turned out for a traditional torchlit procession.

Date Published 23/12/2024


TfGM industrial action OFF

Potential industrial action at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) just days before the mayor’s ‘biggest change yet to our public transport’ has been averted.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Meet the 16-year-old boy who looks after 13 babies!

Harley Keenan looks after almost as many babies as he has clocked in years walking this earth.

Date Published 23/12/2024


Man wanted in connection with 'serious' offences - do not approach him

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Jerome Wood.

Date Published 20/12/2024

Festive fun at school’s Christmas Fair

The Oldham community flocked to E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) recently for its annual Christmas Fair, which brought some festive cheer for attendees and marked the...

Date Published 20/12/2024


Child and two adults injured in Oldham Way crash

Two adults and a child were injured in a road crash in Oldham on Saturday (December 21).

Date Published 20/12/2024

The new powers Andy Burnham never wanted that are causing concern

Andy Burnham will have the power to overturn decisions by local councils over controversial developments under new proposals.

Date Published 20/12/2024


‘Drug dealing hotspot’ flat shut as neighbours speak of months-long ordeal

A flat said by council bosses to be a ‘drug-dealing hotspot’ has been cleared after a closure order was enforced.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Teacher Jackie retires after 40 years at Werneth Primary School

After an incredible 40 years of service to the staff, children and school community of Werneth Primary School, Jackie Hodgkiss retired from her role as Deputy Designated...

Date Published 19/12/2024


Police appeal follows targeted handbag theft in Oldham town centre car park

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information following a robbery which took place at the Spindles car park on Peter Street in Oldham.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Crompton House's #WriteaSmile postcard project raises much-needed money for NorthCare charity

Crompton House school's #WriteaSmile postcard project is going from strength to strength.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Crompton Street incident - man charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

A man has been charged with firearm offences following an incident in Oldham in November.

Date Published 19/12/2024

National award joy for popular Oldham-based chess club

The English Chess Federation's Director of Finance, Alex Longson, represented the national governing body in presenting the 2024 Club of the Year award to the Oldham-based 3Cs...

Date Published 19/12/2024


New all-day cafe coming to Oldham tram stop

A new all-day cafe will be serving up coffee and pastries to commuters in Oldham.

Date Published 19/12/2024

School charity reindeer run raises vital funds for Dr Kershaw's

Children and staff at Burnley Brow school in Chadderton took part in a charity Reindeer Run, raising funds for the Royton-based Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Studio OL3 launches scholarship in bid to inspire the next generation of computer science innovators at Hulme School

Studio OL3, a renowned architectural firm based in Oldham, has unveiled the Studio OL3 Scholarship for Computer Science.

Date Published 19/12/2024

Police turn up at Oldham Council after explosive argument in chambers and ‘Nazi’ insults

Police officers turned up to an Oldham Council meeting after an ‘explosive’ argument between councillors of different political groups and the public.

Date Published 18/12/2024


Some windy days coming up and a look at the weather for Christmas Day

December, these days, always seems mild.

Date Published 18/12/2024

Huge Prince’s Gate development plan pushed back as council accused of ‘doing too much behind closed doors’

The decision on the long-awaited development at Prince’s Gate in Oldham has been questioned after councillors raised concerns about ‘insufficient information’ and decisions they...

Date Published 18/12/2024


All the big Greater Manchester transport announcements of 2024

Buses overhauled, new train stations announced, and the Metrolink system extended.

Date Published 18/12/2024

Theatre group going from strength to strength as 10th birthday approaches

A popular local theatre group is gearing up to celebrate its 10th birthday.

Date Published 18/12/2024


Park set to get a proper LIFt

One of Royton’s most popular green spaces is set to get even better thanks to a cash boost from Oldham Council.

Date Published 18/12/2024

Christmas angels flood Saddleworth’s villages

Choirs of tiny, hand-crafted Christmas angels are lighting up the lives of Saddleworth villagers in time for Yuletide.

Date Published 17/12/2024


Art Trail success story lights up Uppermill

The Saddleworth Winter Art Trail brought a warm glow of success at the Uppermill Methodist Centre.

Date Published 17/12/2024

Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children

A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery.

Date Published 17/12/2024


Post bosses respond to delivery delays

Royal Mail bosses have responded to concerns over delays in mail delivery across the area.

Date Published 17/12/2024

Kingfisher Learning Trust's latest Annual Ball is a perfect opportunity to support local schools

The Kingfisher Learning Trust has announced details of its 15th Annual Kingfisher Ball.

Date Published 17/12/2024


Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole

Oldham councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement tomorrow (Wednesday). 

Date Published 16/12/2024

Teenage boy facing numerous charges at Friday court appearance

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery, aggravated taking a vehicle without consent causing damage and serious injury, driving...

Date Published 16/12/2024


Proud Oldham Academy North Head salutes Progress 8 score

Staff and students at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) are celebrating after achieving the best Progress 8 scores among non-selective schools in Oldham.

Date Published 16/12/2024

Oldham Foodbank receives £2k donation to support local community with food supplies over Christmas

Volunteers at Oldham Foodbank are celebrating after receiving £2,000 to purchase in-demand food supplies for those in need over the Christmas period.

Date Published 16/12/2024


‘This doesn’t end here’: honouring the babies who were ‘treated like landfill’ and buried in mass graves

Tears of grief, joy, anger. Decades of pent up emotion came to the surface at an event to memorialise the almost 300 babies buried in a mass grave in Royton.

Date Published 13/12/2024

Woman sought after victim has £400 stolen in Oldham town centre

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to this woman as they believe she can assist with investigations.

Date Published 13/12/2024


Police probe follows 'frightening' Sholver robbery

Police officers are appealing for information and footage following a robbery in Sholver.

Date Published 13/12/2024

Trans-Web delivers festive joy to children at Royal Oldham Hospital

Local manufacturer of lifting, lashing and height safety equipment, Trans-Web, have donated 100 selection boxes to young carers and child patients at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

Date Published 13/12/2024


Latics stars spread plenty of Christmas cheer during Royal Oldham Hospital visit

A selection of Latics players paid a visit to the children's ward at Royal Oldham Hospital as part of the club's annual Christmas visit.

Date Published 13/12/2024

Group of neighbours left enraged after planning meeting - but council says the change is ‘desperately needed’

Oldham Council approved the opening of a ‘controversial’ new children’s home in Shaw at a tense planning meeting on Wednesday (December 11).

Date Published 13/12/2024


GMP follows good child protection practices, but needs to improve safeguards for at-risk children

Greater Manchester Police has good leadership of its child protection arrangements, but must improve in some areas to make sure it identifies all risks to children, the police...

Date Published 13/12/2024

Top award for Saddleworth Rotarian

Saddleworth Rotary Club honoured their President Clint Elliott with a Paul Harris Fellowship - the highest award bestowed by Rotary.

Date Published 12/12/2024


Poignant Light Up a Life service raises an incredible £33.5k for Dr Kershaw's patients

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton was illuminated by hundreds of lights as the Oldham community united for its touching Light Up a Life service.

Date Published 12/12/2024

Operation Venture in Oldham - police seize stolen mopeds, uncover hidden drugs in cannisters and bust established drug lines

Greater Manchester Police's dedicated team tasked with tackling serious violence deployed to the Oldham district for the end of November and start of December 2024.

Date Published 12/12/2024


Court case leaves future of huge 15-year housing plan in the balance

A court case means the future of Andy Burnham’s enormous, 15-year housing plan hangs in the balance.

Date Published 12/12/2024

Babies buried in mass graves will finally be treated with the dignity they deserve

Babies buried in mass graves will finally be treated with the dignity they deserved with a lasting memorial.

Date Published 11/12/2024


Plans for new homes spark traffic fears

Plans for a new row of terraced homes have sparked fears of a traffic nightmare.

Date Published 11/12/2024

‘Badly worded’ motion leaves councillors furious as they vote to ‘not not’ take action

A ‘badly worded’ motion sparked confusion and outrage at Oldham town hall - after councillors appeared to vote for the opposite of what they thought they were voting for. 

Date Published 11/12/2024


Overcast and uneventful, but change is coming

There was more anticyclonic gloom this week, but at least this time it won’t last that long.

Date Published 11/12/2024

The shocking number of families and children who will be homeless in Greater Manchester this Christmas

This Christmas, a ‘shocking’ 16,500 people will be homeless across in Greater Manchester, according to a charity - which says half of them will be children.

Date Published 10/12/2024


Oldham man faces court charged with FORTY counts of burglary

A man from Oldham is due in court to face multiple burglary charges.

Date Published 10/12/2024

Event hailed as 'most open conversation ever seen on Asian women's health'

A Royton restaurant event has been described as “the most open conversation ever seen on Asian women’s health in Oldham”.

Date Published 10/12/2024


The new homes where young people can gain independence

Work on 15 new homes for young people at risk of homelessness has started in Oldham.

Date Published 10/12/2024

Oldham Coliseum is ready for its refurb

Oldham Coliseum is ready to be refurbished after preparatory works were completed in the last few weeks, council bosses have said. 

Date Published 10/12/2024


Another epic Santa Dash - the success and the legacy continues

The community champions behind the ultra successful Saddleworth Santa Dash have revealed the weekend spectacle raised even more money than first thought.

Date Published 10/12/2024

New chief executive starts work at First Choice Homes Oldham

The new chief executive of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has pledged to build on the organisation’s strong foundations and deliver the housing people need.

Date Published 10/12/2024


Mass grave in Oldham was one of tens of thousands across country

The discovery of a mass grave containing the bodies of almost 300 stillborn babies in Royton shook Greater Manchester earlier this year.

Date Published 08/12/2024

Walk into Christmas Day with John

John Matthews is inviting folk facing Christmas Day alone to share a walk with like-minded others.

Date Published 08/12/2024


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