A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…
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By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…
View More Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…
View More Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…
View More Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
The first-ever GO! Artists – Oldham Art Fair has been hailed a success after bringing together local talent, student creators and supporters of the arts…
View More Oldham Art Fair debuts with strong local talent
OLDHAM is now home to the best leader of a council in the country. For Cllr Arooj Shah has won the Leader of the Year…
View More Oldham Council’s leader named best in the country at awards ceremony
A GREEN-FINGERED Royton resident is being celebrated for her dedication to the environment. Kathleen Dunn, who lives at Runnymede Court, has transformed the area…
View More Royton gardener blooms into sustainability champion
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…
View More Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
Oldham Council has announced its free Autumn/Winter events programme for 2025, featuring a blend of beloved traditions and exciting new attractions aimed at bringing the…
View More Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
A MOUTH-WATERING finale to the season is in store for Little French Cinema as the group presents ‘Delicieux’. The film showing on Thursday, November 6,…
View More ‘Delicieux’ brings mouth-watering finale for Little French Cinema season