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Councillors overpaid £110k as local authority apologises

A scene from an Oldham Council cabinet meeting recently - in a new room at the J R Clynes building

Oldham Council has overpaid its councillors by a total of £110,000, a newly-published report has confirmed.

Date Published 15/10/2025

Unwelcome invaders sighted near Uppermill park

Take a look at the picture (above) and you will see an unwelcome ‘invader’.

Date Published 16/10/2025

3Cs delight after receiving Mayoral Appreciation Award

3Cs chess club in Oldham have again been honoured for their organisation and dedication to children by the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores.

Date Published 16/10/2025

Top local doctor launches hospital parking campaign

Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, former Mayor of Oldham and respected GP, has launched a major campaign calling for urgent improvements to parking facilities at Royal Oldham Hospital, after...

Date Published 16/10/2025

£1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub opens, championing the transformative power of sport

The new £1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub has opened in Oldham, with the aim of championing the transformative power of sport.

Date Published 15/10/2025

Chadderton brain aneurysm survivor Maria gives back to help fellow patients

A brain aneurysm survivor whose doctors said wouldn’t make it, is defying all expectations just 18 months on from a devastating brain bleed caused by an aneurysm rupture.

Date Published 15/10/2025

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Latics

Stalemate for Latics

Latics fought out a goalless draw with Barrow in front of 7,170 fans at Boundary Park.

Date Published 09/10/2025

Latics suffer first away defeat of the season

Latics lost on the road for the first time this season as Notts County bagged a 3-1 home victory at Meadow Lane.

Date Published 01/10/2025

Mellon spot-kick rescues a point for Latics

Michael Mellon's second-half spot-kick rescued a point for Latics as they drew against Barnet at Boundary Park.

Date Published 24/09/2025

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Community News

Church community spreads joy with harvest festival boxes for those in need

The boxes will be distributed to those in need at the local shop and Trinity House

In a heart-warming act of generosity, members of St Stephen and All Martyrs Church in Oldham have prepared special harvest festival boxes filled with thoughtful donations.

Date Published 13/10/2025

3Cs delight after receiving Mayoral Appreciation Award

3Cs chess club in Oldham have again been honoured for their organisation and dedication to children by the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores.

Date Published 16/10/2025

Top local doctor launches hospital parking campaign

Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, former Mayor of Oldham and respected GP, has launched a major campaign calling for urgent improvements to parking facilities at Royal Oldham Hospital, after...

Date Published 16/10/2025

Campaign launched to save popular footpath

Respected community groups are launching a high profile campaign to ensure an ancient Saddleworth footpath remains open.

Date Published 15/10/2025

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Business News

Oldham outfit Clear Value Trading receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Oldham-based Clear Value Trading (CVT) has been formally presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise, following the announcement of the company’s achievement in May.

Date Published 13/10/2025