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Huge housing development set to double number of affordable homes

An image of the Beal Lane Development, taken from planning documents

A developer has pledged to build more than double the number of affordable homes at a huge project in Shaw.

Date Published 19/11/2024

Oldham health chief welcomes lung cancer funding

Oldham's Public Health Director has welcomed funding for research into the disease which killed her mum.

Date Published 21/11/2024

Oldhamers to hold candlelit vigil for babies in mass grave

Families devastated by the discovery of an unmarked mass grave with almost 300 stillborn children and babies earlier this year may finally find some peace.

Date Published 20/11/2024

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 20/11/2024

Sinfield is heading home for Christmas on final day of his latest mega challenge

Rugby League and fundraising legend Kevin Sinfield CBE is heading home for Christmas on the final day of his latest epic fundraising challenge on Saturday, December 7.

Date Published 20/11/2024

GMP committed to tackling anti-social behaviour as week of action begins

Yesterday (Monday) marked the beginning of Greater Manchester Police's anti-social behaviour (ASB) week of action, which is part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the...

Date Published 19/11/2024

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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

'Shop and Drop’ appeal as Mahdlo aims to give away 300 pairs of pyjamas and more than 200 hampers this Christmas

Shoppers are being asked to buy a bit extra in the lead up to Christmas to help make it special for young people in deprived areas across our borough.

Date Published 19/11/2024

Help for Oldham families thanks to the Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

The Salvation Army is calling on the community across Oldham to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to support families who will struggle to make ends meet over the...

Date Published 15/11/2024

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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