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Former Failsworth bank to be turned into flats

The former NatWest building pictured last summer. Image courtesy of Google Maps

A building formerly home to Failsworth’s last bank is to be converted into seven apartments.

Date Published 13/01/2026

A man has been remanded into custody to next appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, February 16

Man charged with drugs supply and engaging in sexual activity with a child

A man has been charged following a drugs raid in Moorside.

Date Published 13/01/2026

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Man sought after alleged assault on New Year's Eve in Uppermill

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information following an alleged assault at a bar in Uppermill on New Year’s Eve.

Date Published 13/01/2026

St Chad's Primary School in Uppermill. Image courtesy of Google Maps

Primary school in Uppermill considers introducing new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria to tackle oversubscription

An oversubscribed primary school may introduce a new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria for kids.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

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You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Latics drew 1-1 at home against Chesterfield

Late drama as Latics are denied victory by Spireites 'keeper Hemming

There was late drama at Boundary Park and Chesterfield 'keeper Zach Hemming saved Joe Garner's stoppage-time spot-kick to help the visitors claim a draw against Latics.

Date Published 02/01/2026

Latics triumphed 2-1 at Walsall

Supersub Harratt stuns high-flying Walsall

A late, late strike from supersub Kian Harratt handed gutsy Latics an eye-catching 2-1 victory at League Two high-fliers Walsall.

Date Published 24/12/2025

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You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Pictured are (left to right): Angela Clarke, Catherine Rafferty and Michelle Anderson

Golden delight for 'incredible' Angela and Catherine

Two long-serving members of staff at a local Oldham charity are being recognised after each reaching more than 25 years of service.

Date Published 11/01/2026

More than 2,000 volunteers across the UK helped store colleagues throughout the collection

Oldham Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support

Stores in Oldham have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

Date Published 07/01/2026

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The Oldhamers handed awards in King’s New Year’s Honours List

Chadderton raised Julia Heap, the Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, has been awarded an OBE

Hopwood Hall College Principal and CEO, Julia Heap, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

Date Published 30/12/2025

Oldham Engineering Ltd will join seven other Greater Manchester businesses on the visit

Oldham business offered exclusive access to Bosch hydrogen HQ

Oldham Engineering Ltd has been chosen to join a select group of Greater Manchester businesses visiting Bosch’s global hydrogen headquarters in Germany, offering the local firm...

Date Published 10/12/2025

Felix Robinson presents Rubena with one of her Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Oldham mechanic-turned-mentor celebrates two major awards

An Oldham entrepreneur who grew up in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) has won two major awards after launching community projects empowering women with life-changing car skills.

Date Published 09/12/2025

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