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Avro football stadium greenlit for permanent expansion

Avro FC's stadium in Limeside. Image courtesy of Google Maps

Avro FC's football stadium in Oldham has been given the green light to permanently extend its seating and food offer.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Blue Coat Head's delight on another memorable A Level results day

Students and their families gathered at Blue Coat this morning to celebrate their excellent A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Crompton House students excel again on A Level results day

Crompton House Sixth Form students have once again achieved an outstanding set of A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Hulme Grammar School celebrates outstanding A Level results

Hard work, resilience and commitment - key values of Hulme Grammar School - were on show today as students collected their A Level results.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Missing hedgehog sparks outrage in local community

A councillor in Oldham has expressed outrage after a carved wooden hedgehog was allegedly ‘stolen’ from a Groundwork depot.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Part of iconic Chadderton mill complex to be transformed into warehouses

An iconic former cotton mill in Oldham that has helped provide jobs for the local community for more than a century could soon be getting a modern extension.

Date Published 14/08/2025

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U's hold Latics in Boundary Park opener

Latics began their home League Two campaign with a 1-1 draw against Colchester United.

Date Published 09/08/2025

Early Carabao Cup exit for Latics

After a three-year absence, Latics exited the Carabao Cup before this season’s competition had properly begun, losing 3-1 at Accrington Stanley.

Date Published 04/08/2025

Latics stalemate in League Two opener at Milton Keynes

Latics began the new League Two season with a point as they drew 0-0 at MK Dons.

Date Published 31/07/2025

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Dr Kershaw's Hospice awarded £270k in government funding

Nicola Bailey and Samantha Higgins from the hospice's community team

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in royton has received £277,090 in capital funding as part of a nationwide £75 million government investment to support the sustainability of hospice care services across England.

Date Published 06/08/2025

Missing hedgehog sparks outrage in local community

A councillor in Oldham has expressed outrage after a carved wooden hedgehog was allegedly ‘stolen’ from a Groundwork depot.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Welcome to the fairy garden fundraising trail

A Saddleworth village is to become a fairy wonderland in the latest Trojan efforts by dedicated fundraising members of Friends of Dobcross School.

Date Published 11/08/2025

Grand new Uppermill FC/Inspiral Carpets strip deal helps raise vital funds for local charity

As regular Chronicle readers may know, Uppermill FC have had a very successful ‘collaboration’ with the local legendary band, the Inspiral Carpets, to produce a range of football...

Date Published 11/08/2025

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CUPRA Oldham and Oldham Volkswagen celebrate success in AutoTrader Highly Rated Awards

Swansway Motor Group has announced that a number of its dealerships - including CUPRA Oldham and Oldham Volkswagen - have been recognised as Highly Rated in the prestigious Autotrader Awards 2025.

Date Published 31/07/2025