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Oldham faces Post Office closure amid WH Smith shutdown: MP urges Government intervention
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service THE closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose…
Ninth arrest made in Oldham firearms investigation
POLICE have confirmed they have made a ninth arrest in connection with a firearms incident in Oldham. An 18-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the…
Councillors help force emergency Oldham meeting over Places for Everyone
SHAW and Crompton councillors have helped force an emergency meeting of the Oldham borough authority over its standing in the controversial Places for Everyone scheme.…
Councillors call on Oldham to turn the lights off its civic tower
COUNCILLORS, including one for Crompton, have called for Oldham Council to stop an ‘absolute waste of taxpayers’ money’ by lighting up its civic tower. Research…
New outdoor spaces transform learning at Royton school
OUTDOOR learning will take on a whole new dimension for a Royton primary school which has had a welcome makeover. St Paul’s Primary has opened…
Have your say on Oldham Council spending for 2025-26 budget
RESIDENTS across Oldham are invited to have their say on how Oldham Council spends and saves money as it looks to address budget deficits and…
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Budding gardeners blossom in competition
A BUNCH of amateur gardeners have shown that they are blooming marvellous. Green-fingered residents of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) have been perfecting their planting…
Free art sessions for people with life-limiting illnesses
LIVING with a life-limiting or serious illness can often be a lonely experience. With that in mind, a local hospice is looking to bring people…
Geese move From Russia With Love… to Oldham
Royton-based ecologist James Walsh finds out more about a rare visitor to Oldham. THE name’s Walsh, James Walsh, license to chill, also known as The…
Greater Manchester unites to honour Holocaust victims
LOCAL civic and community leaders across Greater Manchester have gathered to honour the victims of the Holocaust and conflict. Monday (January 27) marks Holocaust Memorial…
Light up a Life funds will ‘make a huge difference’ to hospice
THE Oldham community united as hundreds of lights were illuminated at the local hospice’s Light Up a Life service. The annual event at Dr Kershaw’s…
Netflix film spotlights hospice’s role in IVF birth
A LOCAL hospice stars in a Netflix film about IVF which has gone viral. The birth of IVF actually took place on the grounds of…
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Fitness pilot scheme supports young care leavers across Oldham
TWELVE young care experienced people are benefiting from free three-month memberships with Oldham Active to assess the impact of physical activity on their wellbeing. Oldham…
Shaw Cricket Club gets set to tee off for first Golf Day
PLACES are being snapped up quicky for the first annual Shaw Cricket Club Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Fairfield Crisps, is set to tee…
Oldham Active ‘excited’ to make finals of inaugural Seriously Social Awards
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
Oldham RLFC target big crowds in rugby league’s new world
MIKE Ford is targeting as full a Boundary Park as possible as Oldham RLFC get used to rugby league’s new age. Roughyeds scored 7.00 in…
New spirit means new Oldham Athletic ahead of FA Cup challenge
Images courtesy of Oldham Athletic Football Club MIKE Fondop may be the main man in Oldham Athletic’s frontline as they chase a return to the…
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Festival shedding light on Oldham set to dazzle
A LATE-NIGHT light festival promises to be bigger and brighter than ever this year. There’s the opportunity for people of all ages to discover Oldham…
Local lad George eyes the biggest of stages
THE BREAK -A-LEG column knows more than most the best theatre talent can be found on its doorstep. Here, Ian Cheeseman speaks to local lad…
Big line-up for new season of Little French Cinema
AN exciting mix of classic and modern films in a variety of genres lies in store during the 2025 season of the Little French Cinema.…
What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?
As the curtain falls on 2024, Ian Cheeseman reflects on a year packed with 45 incredible shows, from Broadway blockbusters like The Book of Mormon…
Heritage contractor helps bring Oldham Coliseum back to life
THE renowned Oldham Coliseum is another step closer to re-opening as its extensive refurbishment gets underway. Oldham Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to lead on…
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From tills to triumph: Shaw accountant wants to give back to Oldham
FEW people can chart a rise from till ringer to senior management member at a leading British accountancy firm. But Dan Burnell, from Shaw, did…
Award-winning SpaceInvader ‘honoured’ to sponsor Hulme Grammar footballers
AWARD-WINNING interior design agency SpaceInvader is ‘honoured’ to be the new sponsor for Hulme Grammar School’s U12s football team. This exciting partnership will provide the…
Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?
SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…
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Boost for Oldham students preparing for GCSEs
THERE are now just months to go until this year’s GCSE exams begin in secondary schools up and down the country. In Oldham, some students…
Crompton House Sixth Form seals historic win at first Oldham Debating Championship
CROMPTON HOUSE Sixth Form students saw off ‘strong competition’ to seal the title at the inaugural Oldham Debating Championship. The pupils had just a week…
High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
