A DECORATED Oldham veteran has taken the helm of a growing local campaign calling for fairer and more accessible parking at the Royal Oldham Hospital.…
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Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council has announced a borough-wide recruitment freeze as it battles to close a £23 million gap in…
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Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served…
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Renovation plans approved for Oldham Coliseum as theatre prepares for revival
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The new look for a much-loved Greater Manchester venue has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally…
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Oldham councillor welcomes driving test action but vows to keep up pressure
A LOCAL councillor has welcomed a government pledge to tackle the nationwide backlog of practical driving tests. But Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE says he…
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Spindles gets national spotlight with BCO award recognition
OLDHAM’S bold transformation of the Spindles shopping centre has been honoured on the national stage. The redevelopment of Spindles has been named Highly Commended in…
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Foxdenton Hall set for fairytale revival in Chadderton
CHADDERTON is about to get some serious period-drama vibes – and locals couldn’t be more thrilled. Foxdenton Hall, the 17th-century gem tucked away in Chadderton,…
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Oldham Active slashes fitness costs with ‘Bee Active’ scheme
Oldham Active is making health and fitness more accessible and affordable with its ‘Bee Active’ scheme. In partnership with Oldham Council, it is offering an…
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Opening of Oldham’s new market delayed until 2026 as traders kept at Tommyfield
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The opening of a new Greater Manchester market has been pushed back by several months due to complications…
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Eton-backed sixth form in Oldham stuck in limbo a year on, as government stalls on decision
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A ‘transformative’ project in Oldham has been left in limbo for a whole year. The Eton Star Academy,…
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