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Planning permission granted for Spindles Town Square redevelopment
PLANS to redevelop Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre have been approved by Oldham Council’s planning committee – kickstarting the major transformation of the town centre.…
Victorian mill in Royton to be demolished for ‘monstrosity’ flats
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A 19th century Victorian cotton mill in Royton is to be demolished and replaced with a ‘large scale’ apartment building…
Update on report into historic child sexual exploitation expected within weeks
AN independent report into historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham is set to be published within the next few weeks. Oldham Council Leader Amanda…
Community celebrates Queen’s Jubilee with beacon lighting in Shaw
THE community came together in Shaw Memorial Gardens to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and see the lighting of the beacon. The gathering on Thursday,…
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Runaway cup win for teenager Leon in Chronicle Cup
LEON Tessier chose the best possible time to win his first golf competition by lifting Oldham’s most prestigious handicap golf trophy – the Chronicle Cup.…
Daniel crowned county schools’ champion
DANIEL Melling was crowned Lancashire schools’ Under-16s golf champion at Ashton & Lea Golf Club, Preston. The 15-year-old, a Year 10 pupil at Crompton House…
District Championship celebrates centenary
OLDHAM’s most prestigious golf trophy, the District Championship, is celebrating its centenary year. And to launch the opening of entries for the competition, local golf’s…
Rugby club to celebrate the life of former player Julian Bebbington
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club will be celebrating the life of former player Julian Bebbington on Saturday (May 21). The Manor Park is hosting a vets’…
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See the all-new Niro at OMC Kia
GET hands-on with the all-new Niro and Kia’s latest electrified models at the ‘Electric Experience’ event, taking place on Tuesday, June 21 at OMC Kia.…
Take part in Together We Walk to support people with cancer
MAGGIE’S Oldham is encouraging people to walk a 5k in celebration, reflection or love to help people with cancer. The centre, based in the grounds…
Turn Oldham Orange for Maggie’s milestone
CANCER charity Maggie’s Oldham is on the lookout for schools, colleges, and companies to Go Outrageously Orange and fundraise in June to help celebrate their…
Countdown on to join Race for Life in Oldham
PEOPLE across Oldham are invited to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Alexandra Park on Saturday, June 18. Participants of all ages…
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Have The Time of Your Life at sing along screenings at Oldham Coliseum
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre presents a Sing-a-Long-a double bill on Saturday, June 11 with interactive screenings of Dirty Dancing and The Greatest Showman. From the producers of the smash…
Triumphant story of actress’s cancer battle comes to Coliseum
THE triumphant real-life story of an actress’s battle with a fist-sized tumour in her head is taking centre stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. ‘We Should…
Oldham Choral Society brings sound of music to The Stoller Hall with Italian Treasures
OLDHAM Choral Society proved that live music is alive and well after the Covid-19 pandemic as they put on their debut performance at The Stoller…
Oldham Choral Society to sing for first time at Stoller Hall
OLDHAM Choral Society makes its debut at the Stoller Hall in Manchester on Sunday, April 10 with a top programme of music and soloists, starting…
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Oldham Active supports local young unemployed
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is working with local young unemployed people, providing them with six months paid work experience to help them to secure…
Oldham Expo is boost for businesses across the borough
BUSINESSES from across the borough and beyond came together to network, showcase their products and services, and meet customers at the successful second Oldham Expo.…
Three new arrivals at pop-up store Oldham Made
THREE new brands have been added to the Spindles pop-up shop Oldham Made, helping to kickstart the retail revolution of the borough. Donkeystone Brewing Co, luxury…
Frank Rothwell to host business breakfast with Council Leader and Chief Executive
BUSINESSES are invited to join Oldham’s new ambassador, Frank Rothwell, at a business breakfast with Council Leader Arooj Shah and Chief Executive Harry Catherall. Frank,…
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Week-long Jubilee celebrations include Coronation for St Paul’s Primary
A CORONATION ceremony was the highlight of week-long celebrations at St Paul’s CE Primary School in Royton to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Headteacher Mrs…
Oldham’s young people to perform during Jubilee celebrations
YOUNG people from Oldham will be performing this week in London for the Royal Family as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. On Sunday…
Student postcard project combats loneliness for Mental Health Awareness Week
CROMPTON House students were ‘thinking happy’, getting creative and reaching out to others to combat loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week. Through their #WriteASmile postcard…
Young dancer Poppy hopes to do Her Majesty proud in World Cup finals
CROMPTON House student Poppy Richardson is swapping her school shoes for dancing shoes as she jets off to Spain to represent England in the Dance World…