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New Oldham group North Star launches to support children who have lost a parent

A mum of three whose husband died earlier this year is launching a new community organisation in Oldham so that no child has to face the death of a parent alone.

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Family theatre show in Oldham uncovers surprising stories about Black British History
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Oldham drivers among the UK’s most challenged as research reveals what makes journeys stressful
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Oldham - Clitheroe Match Report
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Councillor Paul Taylor Elected Leader of Reform UK Group on Oldham Council
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M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Drivers are facing delays of around 90 minutes on the M62 this morning after a crash involving a car and a van. Two lanes are closed eastbound between junction 24 at Ainley Top and junction 25 at Brighouse, with queues reported back towards junction 21 near Rochdale. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway on Monday morning, 21 September. National Highways said two of the three lanes were closed between junction 24 for Huddersfield and Halifax and junction 25 for Brighouse and Dewsbury. The crash involved a van and a car.

21 Sept 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.

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Crime

Major day of action sees 20 warrants executed in operation tackling violent Organised Crime Group

More than 250 officers took part in two waves of strikes against addresses linked to a suspected organised crime group

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Greater Manchester

New Oldham group North Star launches to support children who have lost a parent

A mum of three whose husband died earlier this year is launching a new community organisation in Oldham so that no child has to face the death of a parent alone.

8 hrs ago

Latest News

New Oldham group North Star launches to support children who have lost a parent

Family theatre show in Oldham uncovers surprising stories about Black British History

Oldham drivers among the UK’s most challenged as research reveals what makes journeys stressful

Oldham - Clitheroe Match Report

Councillor Paul Taylor Elected Leader of Reform UK Group on Oldham Council

Featured

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

Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

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

Co-operatives UK chief calls for shared ownership in creative industries

Fourteen ambassadors chosen for Oldham’s Town of Culture year

Lifestyle

Family theatre show in Oldham uncovers surprising stories about Black British History

Manchester's Christmas Markets open in four weeks' time!

Co-operatives UK chief calls for shared ownership in creative industries

Little Voices expands singing and drama classes into Mossley

Thousands have visited ‘incredibly popular’ Oldham attraction

Manchester Airport opens new hi-tech sensory zone in Terminal 2

Nineteen local artists and makers to return to Gallery Oldham for GO! Artists fair

Oldham wildlife artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador as exhibition continues at Gallery Oldham

Oldham Coliseum to receive £184,000 a year for the next three years through Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund

Traffic & Travel

Trams suspended between Shaw and Rochdale after police incident

New staircases to be built at Manchester Victoria station

Northern allows mobility scooters on all train types after rule change

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Sports

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

Major day of action sees 20 warrants executed in operation tackling violent Organised Crime Group

Estimated £2m in cocaine seized and three cannabis farms located following proactive investigation in Middleton

Four arrested after disturbance in Shaw as investigators collect evidence

Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman and masturbating in front of her

Greater Manchester

New Oldham group North Star launches to support children who have lost a parent

Family theatre show in Oldham uncovers surprising stories about Black British History

Oldham drivers among the UK’s most challenged as research reveals what makes journeys stressful

Mahdlo Youth Zone’s rugby dinner raises £10,000 for Oldham’s young people

Hulme Grammar School has today officially opened The Victoria Channing Centre for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing,