A SADDLEWORTH man who turned his own experience of prison into a mission to help others build a better future has been recognised at the…
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WellFest brings free mental health and wellbeing activities to Oldham
OLDHAM residents will be able to try everything from yoga and meditation to Pilates and health checks at a free mental health and wellbeing event…
Oldham youngsters bring zombie outbreak to life in new film
MORE than 50 young people have swapped the youth zone for the film set to create their own zombie movie – complete with acting, special…
Former Oldham Mayor to stand down from council
A FORMER Mayor of Oldham will stand down as a Councillor after 14 years in position. Zahid Chauhan oversaw borough council meetings as the authority…
Oldham Coliseum secures £184,000 a year in Greater Manchester culture funding
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is set to receive more than half a million pounds over the next three years as part of a major investment in…
M60 drivers face weekend closures as major Simister Island works continue
MOTORISTS travelling towards Manchester face two weekends of disruption as work continues on the M60 at the Simister Island Interchange. Local drivers heading towards the…
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Oldham artist brings wildlife to life in new Gallery Oldham exhibition
Self-taught wildlife artist Anne Bardsley will showcase a colourful new collection celebrating animals, conservation and community. Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley is inviting visitors to…
Charity golf day raises record £10,000 to support young people across Oldham
MAHDLO Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day raised a record £10,000 to support its work with young people across Oldham. The event, held at Saddleworth…
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice urges families to keep talking after Dying Matters Week
DIFFICULT conversations around death, grief and end-of-life care were brought into the spotlight across Oldham during this year’s Dying Matters Week. The national campaign, led…
Oldham Credit Union CEO joins Boundary Park sleep-out
A NIGHT under the stands at Boundary Park offered a stark reminder of a reality many face every day. Oldham Credit Union’s CEO, Lyndsey Gilkes,…
Girl backs hospice’s Rose to Remember campaign in grandad’s honour
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Oldham is helping support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s Rose to Remember campaign after seeing first-hand the care the hospice gave to her…
Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…
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Oldham residents invited to make sporting history as Tour de France Femmes volunteers
Residents across Oldham are being encouraged to play their part in sporting history by signing up to volunteer for the Tour de France Femmes avec…
Tour de France to pass through Oldham
IT IS official, The Tour de France is coming to Oldham. Bike races coming through the area are nothing new, but in 2027 the women’s…
Oldham scoops national netball glory
OLDHAM is now home to more national champions after its future generation of netball stars claimed silverware. The town’s Under-13s side walked away victorious after…
Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final
A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…
Oldham’s future netball talent given masterclass by homegrown legend
A HOMEGROWN legend has given the next generation of Oldham’s netball talent a glimpse of what it takes to get to the top. England Roses’…
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Oldham theatre fans urged to help others see Macbeth for free
A £15 donation could help someone who has never been able to afford a theatre ticket experience Shakespeare in Oldham this autumn. That is the…
TV stars to lead Oldham Coliseum’s radical new production of Macbeth
TWO acclaimed North West actors will take centre stage in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oldham this autumn. Andrew Sheridan, known…
Macbeth to take over popular Oldham nightclub
SHAKESPEARE’S Macbeth is being given a dramatic Oldham makeover as the Coliseum Theatre launches this year’s autumn-winter programme. The new adaptation will see audiences enter…
Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde
A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…
Oldham town centre to dazzle with art and performances for Illuminate Light Night
OLDHAM will shine brightly once again as Illuminate Light Night transforms the town centre with dazzling light art, performances and installations. Everyone is invited to…
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Saddleworth bakery founder honoured at Oldham Business Awards
A SADDLEWORTH man who turned his own experience of prison into a mission to help others build a better future has been recognised at the…
Oldham businesses in running to be named UK’s favourite
OLDHAM businesses are being put in the national spotlight as people are invited to nominate their favourite local traders in a UK-wide competition. The UK’s…
Uppermill office proves success for Pearson Solicitors one year on
A YEAR after opening its doors in the heart of Uppermill, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers says its Saddleworth venture has exceeded expectations. The firm…
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Oldham youngsters bring zombie outbreak to life in new film
MORE than 50 young people have swapped the youth zone for the film set to create their own zombie movie – complete with acting, special…
Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school’s centenary year
STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary. The school, based on Rochdale…
Top grades and bright futures for Royton & Crompton Academy students
STUDENTS at E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy were celebrating on GCSE results day as their Year 11 cohort prepared for the next stage of their…
