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A view of Rochdale Road in the centre of Royton. Image courtesy of Google Maps

Royton: ‘It’s a great night out - until it all kicks off’

Royton has become a ‘place to be’.

Date Published 20/02/2025


Council agency costs to 'considerably decrease in the next financial year'

Figures uncovered by Oldham Liberal Democrats show Oldham Council has spent £56 million and counting on agency workers since 2021.

Date Published 20/02/2025

Witness appeal issued as police probe fatal Hollins property fire

Police officers are appealing for information following a fatal fire in Oldham on Thursday night.

Date Published 20/02/2025


Happy mums reveal how Family Hubs' home sessions have helped with their children's development

A parent has said that her daughter 'came out of her shell' thanks to free sessions provided through Oldham Family Hubs.

Date Published 20/02/2025

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre returns with community play celebrating Oldham

The Coliseum is back.

Date Published 18/02/2025


A marathon effort for a life-changing cause

This April, The Gillery building in Mossley will host a month-long fundraising campaign to raise £10,000 for The Christie Hospital, inspired by one man's extraordinary dedication...

Date Published 18/02/2025

Former NatWest building in village with no banks to be turned into luxury flats

A former NatWest building that has stood vacant for almost eight years will be turned into luxury apartments.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Old Conservative club could be transformed into banqueting hall and wedding venue

The old Conservative club in neighbouring Middleton could soon be turned into a bespoke banqueting hall and wedding venue.

Date Published 18/02/2025

The brand new outdoor venue due to host live music, festivals and ‘dazzling displays’ in Oldham

Oldham is about to get a brand new outdoor venue for live music, festivals and the ‘dazzling display’ of its yearly Illuminate Light Night event – which will light up the town...

Date Published 18/02/2025


Police seeking more information following separate shocking break-ins

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to these men (pictured above) following a burglary on Harold Street in Oldham on Friday, February 7, at approximately...

Date Published 18/02/2025

Dr Kershaw's joins ground-breaking Hospice UK tv campaign

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton has joined over 140 hospices from across the UK for a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of hospice care.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Council set to slash 120 jobs in £8m bid to balance budget

Oldham council bosses approved £8m in cuts to balance the its books at a budget cabinet meeting on Monday night.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Double header concert events will mark brass band's big birthday

A famous brass band is celebrating its 150th foundation with glorious double-headed concert events.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Protestors attempt to ‘storm’ Burnham HQ to demand chat with mayor

Protestors attempted to ‘storm’ Andy Burnham’s office yesterday (Monday) to demand an audience with the mayor over child sexual exploitation cases in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 17/02/2025

Cabinet member responds to Lib-Dem homeless shelter claims

Two Liberal Democrat ward councillors have been rebuked for social medía posts on homeless people camping and sheltering outside the empty former HQ of Oldham Council’s civic...

Date Published 17/02/2025


Failsworth bike theft - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to this man (above) following the theft of a pedal bike outside Focus Pharmacy on Ashton Road West in Failsworth.

Date Published 17/02/2025

Paul's prestigious new role

Paul Sykes has been selected as the new Mayor of Austerlands.

Date Published 17/02/2025


Just FOUR-midable - the Fox and Pine pub does it again!

The cosy Fox and Pine pub in Oldham town centre has won a top CAMRA branch accolade for the FOURTH year on the spin in the Pub of the Year awards voted by the local branch

Date Published 17/02/2025

Oldham wants to leave Andy Burnham’s enormous housing scheme – what does that mean?

A decision in Oldham could alter the course of a Greater Manchester plan that has been more than a decade in the making.

Date Published 16/02/2025


‘I’m worried about dying before I find out the truth’

Survivors have spoken of their ‘relief and pride’ after council bosses voted to demand an inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham – but some fear they may not live to see...

Date Published 15/02/2025

‘I barely see my little boy. It’s safer if he doesn’t live with me.’

Tommy is obsessed with hotwheels.

Date Published 15/02/2025


Andy Burnham to ‘reach out’ to Oldham rebels and ‘compromise’ on housing plan

Andy Burnham will ‘reach out’ to ‘compromise’ with anti-Places for Everyone (PfE) councillors in Oldham after they decided to leave the housing plan.

Date Published 14/02/2025

The two the best friends who set up a before and after school club which children love so much they don't want to go home

Mums Bethany and Sophie are making a big impact on the lives of young children after launching a popular before and after school club.

Date Published 14/02/2025


Local school children name new play park near West Vale development

Schoolchildren who named a new play park next to First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) West Vale development were guests of honour when it was officially opened.

Date Published 14/02/2025

Local tots are dancing to save babies’ lives

Children from Oldham and Saddleworth babyballet® classes have been showcasing their dancing skills for the past two weeks with a ‘Danceathon’ fundraiser in aid of the pregnancy...

Date Published 13/02/2025


Coliseum announces full cast for 'The Engagement Party'

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd have announced a cast of Northern actors and musicians for newly-commissioned production 'The Engagement Party'.

Date Published 13/02/2025

Oldham votes to WITHDRAW from controversial Greater Manchester housing scheme… again

Following months of fierce debates, Oldham council has voted to withdraw from a ‘controversial’ housing scheme at an extraordinary meeting held last night (Wednesday).

Date Published 13/02/2025


Motivational language careers event proves a huge success for Oldham students

Schools in Oldham and Tameside attended a motivational careers event, with the aim of increasing the number of students who elect to take a GCSE in languages.

Date Published 13/02/2025

When will this dank and benign weather end?

High pressure to our east has been stubborn and with its positioning, has fed in biting but not significantly cold, easterly and north-easterly winds.

Date Published 12/02/2025


‘Finally!’: Oldham to demand public inquiry into ‘scourge’ that has ‘hung over borough for far too long’

Oldham Council will demand a statutory public inquiry into ‘the scourge of child sexual exploitation both historic and current’, following an extraordinary meeting of the...

Date Published 12/02/2025

First Choice Homes Oldham pledges to double apprenticeships by 2027

Double the number of apprentices will be working at First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) by 2027 after the housing association announced the expansion during National Apprenticeship...

Date Published 12/02/2025


Oldham-based film 'Departures' set to premiere at BAFTA-accredited Manchester Film Festival

Oldham is set to shine on the big screen as the highly-anticipated film Departures makes its world premiere at the BAFTA-accredited Manchester Film Festival on March 15.

Date Published 12/02/2025

Ofsted salutes progress at Waterhead Academy

Waterhead Academy in Oldham has taken a major step forward as Ofsted inspectors have recognised the school's ‘considerable improvement’ in key areas.

Date Published 12/02/2025


Uppermill incident - police issue urgent appeal in bid to trace four people

Do you recognise these bikes?

Date Published 10/02/2025

The ‘vibrant’ new green space that could transform Oldham town centre

A former car park could soon become the first part of Oldham’s new town centre green space.

Date Published 10/02/2025


Primary school pupils blast off into science at TOAN

Budding scientists from primary schools across Oldham have been launching into learning at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (TOAN), thanks to Big Bang Club - a series of fun and...

Date Published 10/02/2025

Oldham mobile phone fraud probe - police arrest a man

Earlier this morning (Tuesday), Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit officers conducted warrants at four addresses in the Oldham area as part of an on-going...

Date Published 10/02/2025


Drugs and possession of criminal assets charges secured following incident in Derker

Following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into a disturbance on Vulcan Street in Derker on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, officers have now secured charges.

Date Published 10/02/2025

Celebrating National Apprenticeships Week at Hulme Grammar

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating National Apprenticeships Week 2025, an inspiring initiative that highlights the life-changing opportunities apprenticeships offer to young...

Date Published 10/02/2025


‘I’ve stopped telling people where I live and work’ - Oldhamers have their say

Oldham keeps hitting national headlines.

Date Published 10/02/2025

Man and woman arrested after baby is found dead at Chadderton property

A man and a woman were arrested and taken into custody yesterday (Sunday) after a baby died at a property in Chadderton.

Date Published 10/02/2025


‘Beguiling’ beauty spot could soon be home to an ‘exclusive’ village

An old cotton mill in Greenfield could soon be transformed into a luxury retirement village with almost 60 homes.

Date Published 09/02/2025

Oldham town centre Post Office closure: Council must explore all options, insists Sykes

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has expressed concern over the looming closure of the Post Office at WH Smiths in Oldham town centre. 

Date Published 08/02/2025


Seven arrested after officers in Oldham uncovered suspected ‘chop shop’

Four men and three women have been arrested and two suspected stolen vehicles recovered after officers quickly responded to a report from a member of the public concerning...

Date Published 08/02/2025

Springhead community defibrillator is now available to all

A new defibrillator in Springhead has been made available to the community thanks to the combined efforts of the landlord and patrons of the Spinners Arms pub, the Saddleworth...

Date Published 08/02/2025


Ex-Oldham detective sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for sexual offences

A detective who sexually assaulted a police officer and staff member has been brought to justice for his abhorrent behaviour towards his colleagues after they bravely came forward...

Date Published 08/02/2025

Record number of Oxford and Cambridge offers for Oldham Sixth Form College

Oldham Sixth Form College has revealed that a record number of nine students have received offers from either Cambridge or Oxford University.

Date Published 07/02/2025


Why the mayoral element of your council tax bill is going up

The mayoral element of council tax Greater Manchester will rise in the spring to subsidise the cost of the Bee Network, it’s been confirmed. 

Date Published 06/02/2025

How much council tax will go up in Oldham - plus other changes

After receiving £5m more from the government than first expected, Oldham is in a better financial position than first thought.

Date Published 06/02/2025


‘We pawned our engagement ring so we didn’t have to go home.’

David Harvey is a tough-looking dad from Oldham.

Date Published 06/02/2025

Chadderton raid enables GMP to make 70th arrest in pursuit of suspected non-recent child sexual offenders in the region

Yesterday morning (Thursday), a team of Greater Manchester Police specialist detectives executed a warrant in Chadderton.

Date Published 06/02/2025


Converted firearm recovered and man arrested following county lines bust in Oldham

A man, aged 19, has been arrested on suspicion of offences related to the supply of class B drugs.

Date Published 06/02/2025

Man charged and due in court following burglaries probe

Police officers have secured charges for a man believed to be involved in several burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.

Date Published 06/02/2025


Become a schoolreader and make a lasting difference to children’s literacy

One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard.

Date Published 05/02/2025

£100m spent on never-implemented clean air zone ‘not gone down the tubes’, Burnham insists

The £100m spent on Greater Manchester’s clean air zone has ‘not gone down the tubes’ despite never being implemented, Andy Burnham insists.

Date Published 05/02/2025


Colder air is on the way, but also plenty of dry and cloudy conditions

January was quite a cold month and wet with 108mm of rain.

Date Published 05/02/2025

Oldham robberies investigation - man arrested and suspected BB guns seized

Police officers conducted a warrant on Oban Avenue in Oldham on Tuesday at around 10.20am, and arrested a man.

Date Published 05/02/2025


George’s marathon rowing challenge - a mile a day for Age UK Oldham

For 26 days, George Mills is taking on an incredible challenge - rowing one mile every day until he reaches the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles.

Date Published 03/02/2025

Fears Post Office closure could be death knell for Oldham town centre

The closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose its only Post Office.

Date Published 03/02/2025


Firefighters rush to Denshaw crash scene

Emergency services rushed to a Saddleworth village yesterday (Monday) after reports of an accident at a major road junction.

Date Published 03/02/2025

‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition are revealed

The winners of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ 2024 gardening competition have been announced.

Date Published 03/02/2025


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