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Oldham College undergoes £1.3million+ campus transformation

Oldham College has secured more than £1.3million of funding to refurbish and transform its Rochdale Road campus.

18 hrs ago

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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green in Prestwich. Firefighters, police and paramedics are in attendance. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called shortly before 6.50pm, with three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations sent to the scene. Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene. Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed.

17 Oct 2026

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Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club holds pickleball fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Frank Rothwell, Debbie Abrahams and Oldham Mayor Pam Byrne attended a charity open day at Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club today, Sunday, October 11.

11 Oct 2026

Crime

Greater Manchester Police control room handles more than 1.5 million contacts in a year

Greater Manchester Police says its control room received more than 1.5 million contacts over the last 12 months as it recognises staff during International Control Room Week 2026.

4 days ago

Greater Manchester

Headteacher responds to complaints about parking ‘nightmare’

An Oldham school headteacher has responded after the way parents are parking nearby was slammed as a 'nightmare'.

1 day ago

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Oldham College undergoes £1.3million+ campus transformation

Former MP for Oldham dies

Headteacher responds to complaints about parking ‘nightmare’

Healey's maiden Budget: £100 energy payment for 20 million households, and minimum wage rises again

Oldham Men’s Support Group Produce 2027 Calendar in Support of National Cancer Charity Maggie’s

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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

Healey's maiden Budget: £100 energy payment for 20 million households, and minimum wage rises again

Oldham wildlife artist to hold closing event for solo exhibition

Lifestyle

Oldham Men’s Support Group Produce 2027 Calendar in Support of National Cancer Charity Maggie’s

It's Never Too Late for Rock & Roll: Oldham Musician Launches New Indie Band at 55

Shaw vet reveals what really happens to your dog when a firework goes BANG!

NWAA Paramedic to Sail Around the World in Epic Ocean Racing Challenge

Oldham endometriosis charity calls for workplace changes at Westminster

Homelessness charity team completes Scafell Pike hike

Craig Revel Horwood to star in Sister Act at Manchester Palace Theatre

Parliament Square Café & Deli, a cracking coffee and cake stop in Oldham

North West Ambulance Charity and Blues and Twos Credit Union partner to fund and install Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs)

Traffic & Travel

Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

Transport bosses promise next year will be better as major tramlines set to shut for two more weeks

Trams suspended between Shaw and Rochdale after police incident

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Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club holds pickleball fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Oldham sign forward Lucas Green on two-year deal

Oldham Athletic SEND Superstars play first league match

Golf results from clubs across the area

Stars Shine at Denton Captain’s Weekend

Crime

Greater Manchester Police control room handles more than 1.5 million contacts in a year

Survivors speak out as four jailed for a combined 38.5 years after trafficking women for forced sexual labour

Bolton man jailed for 22 years for rape, stalking and abuse against three women

Criminals use poverty trap to lure people in the North West into modern slavery warns The Salvation Army

Greater Manchester

Headteacher responds to complaints about parking ‘nightmare’

Oldham Men’s Support Group Produce 2027 Calendar in Support of National Cancer Charity Maggie’s

It's Never Too Late for Rock & Roll: Oldham Musician Launches New Indie Band at 55

Shaw vet reveals what really happens to your dog when a firework goes BANG!

Pearson Solicitors strengthens Medical Negligence team with Daniel Phelps appointed Head of Department