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Free fireworks and fire shows in Oldham town centre tonight for Halloween

Oldham town centre will host a free evening of fireworks, fire performances and Halloween entertainment tonight, Saturday 31 October.

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

Lifestyle

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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

Police make 22 arrests and seize 25 vehicles during ANPR trial across Greater Manchester

Police have made 22 arrests and seized 25 vehicles in just over a week following the introduction of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) trial in Greater Manchester Police's control room.

19 hrs ago

Greater Manchester

Free fireworks and fire shows in Oldham town centre tonight for Halloween

Oldham town centre will host a free evening of fireworks, fire performances and Halloween entertainment tonight, Saturday 31 October.

18 hrs ago

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Free fireworks and fire shows in Oldham town centre tonight for Halloween

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Oldham health and care workers stand together in the fight for fair pay

Simply Skin Laser Clinic Celebrates 10 Years in Oldham!

Next phase of Saddleworth health hub on the way

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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

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Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

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Lifestyle

Free fireworks and fire shows in Oldham town centre tonight for Halloween

Oldham health and care workers stand together in the fight for fair pay

Simply Skin Laser Clinic Celebrates 10 Years in Oldham!

Next phase of Saddleworth health hub on the way

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

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Oldham endometriosis charity calls for workplace changes at Westminster

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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Greater Manchester

Free fireworks and fire shows in Oldham town centre tonight for Halloween

Review: The Green Room

Oldham health and care workers stand together in the fight for fair pay

Simply Skin Laser Clinic Celebrates 10 Years in Oldham!

Next phase of Saddleworth health hub on the way