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Council leader to step down

Arooj Shah

Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour

Date Published 11/05/2026

Katie Stretton, counsellor at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice encourages open conversations during Dying Matters Awareness Week

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week by encouraging people to speak more openly about death, dying and grief.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Mahdlo Youth Zone at Egerton Street

First Choice Homes Oldham funds free youth activities and meals through Mahdlo partnership

A new partnership between First Choice Homes Oldham and Mahdlo Youth Zone will give young people free access to activities, support and meals.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Spark Oldham event

Oldham businesses urged to support young people through social value partnerships

Businesses met in Fitton Hill to hear how support for Spark Oldham can help young people and strengthen social value commitments.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Polling Station

Ballot paper misprint leads to votes being discounted in Oldham ward

At least 15 votes cast in the Waterhead ward in Oldham will not be counted after a ballot paper printing error was discovered shortly after polls closed.

Date Published 08/05/2026

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Latics

You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

Dale Harris. Image courtesy of Chadderton FC

Tributes paid following death of hugely respected Oldham community figure Dale Harris

Tributes are pouring in from across Oldham following the death of well-known and highly respected community figure Dale Harris, who has passed away.

Date Published 13/01/2026

Latics drew 1-1 at home against Chesterfield

Late drama as Latics are denied victory by Spireites 'keeper Hemming

There was late drama at Boundary Park and Chesterfield 'keeper Zach Hemming saved Joe Garner's stoppage-time spot-kick to help the visitors claim a draw against Latics.

Date Published 02/01/2026

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First Choice Homes Oldham funds free youth activities and meals through Mahdlo partnership

Mahdlo Youth Zone at Egerton Street

A new partnership between First Choice Homes Oldham and Mahdlo Youth Zone will give young people free access to activities, support and meals.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Mr Hopkinson

New chief executive starts at homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley

Emmaus Mossley has appointed Ant Hopkinson as its new chief executive officer.

Date Published 09/05/2026

Katie Stretton, counsellor at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice encourages open conversations during Dying Matters Awareness Week

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week by encouraging people to speak more openly about death, dying and grief.

Date Published 08/05/2026

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First Choice Homes Oldham funds free youth activities and meals through Mahdlo partnership

Mahdlo Youth Zone at Egerton Street

A new partnership between First Choice Homes Oldham and Mahdlo Youth Zone will give young people free access to activities, support and meals.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Spark Oldham event

Oldham businesses urged to support young people through social value partnerships

Businesses met in Fitton Hill to hear how support for Spark Oldham can help young people and strengthen social value commitments.

Date Published 08/05/2026

Manchester-based garden retailer J. Parker’s, who invited a special guest, TV gardener David Domoney, to the Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Failsworth

Community garden event with TV star raises funds for cancer research in Failsworth

A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.

Date Published 01/05/2026

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