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Oldham market traders report sales rise six months after Spindles move: Traders at Oldham’s new market have seen average weekly sales rise by 20 per cent since ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/140/business/403/oldham-market-traders-report-sales-rise-six-months-after-spindles-move
Local MP has praised First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) after she visited the housing association's latest £4.5 million development in Hathershaw
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/402/local-mp-has-praised-first-choice-homes-oldham-fcho-after-she-visited-the-housing-association-s-latest-4-5-million-devel
An Oldham school headteacher has responded after the way parents are parking nearby was slammed as a 'nightmare' ... Show more
Councillor Paul Taylor Elected Leader of Reform UK Group on Oldham Council: The Reform UK Group on Oldham Council is pleased to announce that Coun Paul Taylor ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/339/councillor-paul-taylor-elected-leader-of-reform-uk-group-on-oldham-council
Review: The Green Room: Well done, Ross. Oldham needs more places like this.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/142/community/434/review-the-green-room
New Oldham group North Star launches to support children who have lost a parent: A mum of three whose husband died earlier this year is launching a new community ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/343/new-oldham-group-north-star-launches-to-support-children-who-have-lost-a-parent
Fireworks crackdown: A major fireworks firm and the people behind two shops in Oldham and Bolton have been fined thousands and one has received a suspended ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/354/fireworks-crackdown
Oldham Trust Wins Big Once Again At National Education Awards: The Pinnacle Learning Trust (PLT) is delighted to announce it has once again been recognised as ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/149/education/390/oldham-trust-wins-big-once-again-at-national-education-awards
Oldham endometriosis charity calls for workplace changes at Westminster: An Oldham charity has called for better workplace support for people with endometriosis ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/153/lifestyle-health/395/oldham-endometriosis-charity-calls-for-workplace-changes-at-westminster
Fears bus lane camera is catching drivers out: A builder fears an Oldham bus lane camera is becoming a ‘revenue trap’ after he discovered thousands have been ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/344/fears-bus-lane-camera-is-catching-drivers-out
Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces: Around 126 additional parking spaces will be available at Oldham’s Town Square Car Park from Monday 9 ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/5/traffic-and-travel/406/oldham-s-town-square-car-park-to-reopen-around-126-spaces
First Choice Homes Oldham to host free sessions for parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions at its Alt Community ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/359/first-choice-homes-oldham-to-host-free-sessions-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-autism-adhd-or-other-neurodiverg
Our reporter, Samra, met local 22-year-old Ayman Sabir, who has launched the latest issue of her magazine Samajh My Gal, celebrating South Asian creatives and ... Show more
Drama Student Cast in Oldham Coliseum Production of Macbeth: Amy Bent, Year 13 student, has been cast in her first professional show.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/345/drama-student-cast-in-oldham-coliseum-production-of-macbeth
Bonfire night event details in Oldham: Oldham Council said it had been notified of three events taking place across the borough for Bonfire Night this year ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/367/bonfire-night-event-details-in-oldham
Town Square Car Park reopens additional spaces ahead of festive season: Visitors to Oldham town centre will benefit from increased parking with approximately 126 ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/362/town-square-car-park-reopens-additional-spaces-ahead-of-festive-season
Oldham leaders congratulate Sir Kevin Sinfield after Windsor knighthood ceremony: Oldham’s political group leaders have congratulated Sir Kevin Sinfield after he ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/324/oldham-leaders-congratulate-sir-kevin-sinfield-after-windsor-knighthood-ceremony
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been shortlisted in two categories at a prestigious national housing award for its Mossylea development in Middleton.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/312/first-choice-homes-oldham-fcho-has-been-shortlisted-in-two-categories-at-a-prestigious-national-housing-award-for-its-mo
Oldham veterinary nurse urges pet owners to speak up before fireworks consultation closes
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/313/oldham-veterinary-nurse-urges-pet-owners-to-speak-up-before-fireworks-consultation-closes
Date set for Failsworth West by-election: The battle to win a key seat in a ‘forgotten’ Greater Manchester town is on as Labour and Reform prepare to battle it ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/310/date-set-for-failsworth-west-by-election
Crime Scene Investigators are working on Oak Street in Shaw during the early hours of this morning after the incident.
More to follow as the story develops ... Show more
Fears about wartime bombs under land for possible homes: The concerns were raised at an Oldham council planning committee meeting on September 23 by Failsworth ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/276/fears-about-wartime-bombs-under-land-for-possible-homes
Brad Day to remain a Roughyed for another season: The 32-year-old is the seventh player confirmed to be staying with Oldham as the Roughyeds’ squad for 2027 ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/274/brad-day-to-remain-a-roughyed-for-another-season
Former councillor of 50 years dies: Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’ and served Oldham for 50 years.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/285/former-councillor-of-50-years-dies
Oldham Coliseum to receive £184,000 a year for the next three years through Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/263/oldham-coliseum-to-receive-184-000-a-year-for-the-next-three-years-through-greater-manchester-s-culture-fund
Russell & Russell acquires Oldham law firm Wrigley Claydon: Oldham law firm Wrigley Claydon has been acquired by Russell & Russell Solicitors in a deal that adds ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/140/business/297/russell-russell-acquires-oldham-law-firm-wrigley-claydon
Seventy employers have backed an Oldham College campaign to create new apprenticeship opportunities for young people
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/254/seventy-employers-have-backed-an-oldham-college-campaign-to-create-new-apprenticeship-opportunities-for-young-people
Nineteen local artists and makers to return to Gallery Oldham for GO! Artists fair
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/142/community/278/nineteen-local-artists-and-makers-to-return-to-gallery-oldham-for-go-artists-fair
Reform UK backs Oldham Council interim governance plan after initial abstention: Reform UK councillors backed Oldham Council’s new interim governance ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/3/politics/239/reform-uk-backs-oldham-council-interim-governance-plan-after-initial-abstention
Oldham Shows It's Born To Shine With The Arrival Of JK POP PARTY: This weekend (19 and 20 September) Alexandra Park is being transformed into a huge party venue ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/6/lifestyle-entertainment/236/oldham-shows-it-s-born-to-shine-with-the-arrival-of-jk-pop-party
Sarah Byrne Acting Academy Secures Funding for October Half-Term Acting Programme, Opening Doors for Oldham Children
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/300/sarah-byrne-acting-academy-secures-funding-for-october-half-term-acting-programme-opening-doors-for-oldham-children
Longstanding councillor announces he will not stand for re-election: Coun Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE was first elected as a Labour councillor for the council ward of ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/266/longstanding-councillor-announces-he-will-not-stand-for-re-election
YOUNG filmmakers from Mahdlo Youth Zone attended the premiere of their new film at Oldham Theatre Workshop
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/270/young-filmmakers-from-mahdlo-youth-zone-attended-the-premiere-of-their-new-film-at-oldham-theatre-workshop
Decision to be made over six leisure centres: A major decision could soon be made that will affect the future of every leisure centre in Oldham
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/255/decision-to-be-made-over-six-leisure-centres
New governance structure agreed: Government officials have been called in to mediate between political groups and decision-making has been left to unelected ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/3/politics/235/new-governance-structure-agreed
New plans could be decided in Oldham this week: 215 new homes could be built across Oldham as well as a new HMO and restaurant if plans are given the go ahead ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/246/new-plans-could-be-decided-in-oldham-this-week
Five men jailed after running Oldham drugs line linked to county lines network: The sentences are the result of a lengthy investigation into the
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160361/five-men-jailed-after-running-oldham-drugs-line-linked-to-county-lines-network
Oldham Council to consider new interim governance arrangements to make council 'transparent'
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/3/politics/216/oldham-council-to-consider-new-interim-governance-arrangements-to-make-council-transparent
Reform leader says he’s still in charge despite claims: Oldham Reform’s boss says claims he is no longer in the post are ‘just gossip and hearsay’ ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/3/politics/189/reform-leader-says-he-s-still-in-charge-despite-claims
Debbie Abrahams raises Oldham health and social care pressures in council meeting
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/3/politics/195/debbie-abrahams-raises-oldham-health-and-social-care-pressures-in-council-meeting
Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home as Spindles welcomes wave of new investment
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160353/historic-chippy-levers-makes-a-splash-in-new-home-as-spindles-welcomes-wave-of-new-investment
Oldham businesses in running for national local business competition: People in Oldham are being invited to nominate their favourite local business in a national ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/152/lifestyle-food/227/oldham-businesses-in-running-for-national-local-business-competition
Oldham Sea Cadets launch recruitment drive for young people: Oldham Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets are inviting young people aged nine to 18 to join the ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/149/education/208/oldham-sea-cadets-launch-recruitment-drive-for-young-people
Oldham’s International Brigaders feature in new digital archives exhibition: The story of ten Oldham men who volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War is to ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/news/199/oldham-s-international-brigaders-feature-in-new-digital-archives-exhibition
Construction starts on major new scheme: Construction is ‘fully underway’ at a major £28m scheme to deliver 75 new affordable homes in the centre of Oldham.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160357/construction-starts-on-major-new-scheme
From Oldham Police - GMP Greater Manchester Police
You are not in any trouble. Your family love you, miss you, and simply want you to come home ... Show more
Update on council fines on Waterloo Street: Many on social media questioned how many of the fines had actually been paid. As of September 1 2026 ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160354/update-on-council-fines-on-waterloo-street
Nostalgic Oldham to bring free family fun and retro entertainment to town centre: Oldham town centre will turn back the clock on Saturday 19 September ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160347/nostalgic-oldham-to-bring-free-family-fun-and-retro-entertainment-to-town-centre
71-year-old man with dementia found near Piethorne Reservoir after search: A 71-year-old man with dementia was found cold and confused after a search involving ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/142/community/193/71-year-old-man-with-dementia-found-near-piethorne-reservoir-after-search
Cole Geyer is back at Oldham after Roughyeds activated the hooker’s loan release clause
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/158/roughyeds/160351/cole-geyer-is-back-at-oldham-after-roughyeds-activated-the-hooker%E2%80%99s-loan-release-clause
Education Endowment Foundation chief executive visits Oldham Sixth Form College: The chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation visited Oldham Sixth ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/149/education/200/education-endowment-foundation-chief-executive-visits-oldham-sixth-form-college
Jim McMahon calls for action over late-night fireworks in Oldham: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP Jim McMahon has called for greater enforcement over ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/142/community-news/160338/jim-mcmahon-calls-for-action-over-latenight-fireworks-in-oldham
Oldham man takes on Yorkshire Three Peaks 10 years after stem cell transplant: An Oldham man is taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/153/lifestyle-health/184/oldham-man-takes-on-yorkshire-three-peaks-10-years-after-stem-cell-transplant
Oldham man to run 412 miles in nine days for childhood cancer charity: An Oldham man is preparing to run 412 miles across Britain in nine days to raise money for ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/142/community/167/oldham-man-to-run-412-miles-in-nine-days-for-childhood-cancer-charity
Julie Hesmondhalgh launches ticket fund for Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth: Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh has launched a fundraising campaign to provide free and ...
dev.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/6/lifestyle-entertainment/131/julie-hesmondhalgh-launches-ticket-fund-for-oldham-coliseum-s-macbeth
Reform UK to call for all-out Oldham Council elections: Reform UK councillors say they will call for all 60 seats on Oldham Council to be contested in all-out ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160310/reform-uk-to-call-for-allout-oldham-council-elections
Oldham library to close less than 2 years after £4m refurb: An Oldham library has closed less than two years after £4m was spent refurbishing it.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160334/oldham-library-to-close-less-than-2-years-after-%C2%A34m-refurb
Oldham community choir offers free taster sessions as new term begins: An Oldham community choir is inviting new members to try a free taster session as it ...
dev.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/156/lifestyle-music/129/oldham-community-choir-offers-free-taster-sessions-as-new-term-begins
Oldham Adventurer Steve Hill Conquers the Darkest Depths of the Colombian Jungle: After swapping the dense rainforest and remote trails of Colombia for home ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160335/oldham-adventurer-steve-hill-conquers-the-darkest-depths-of-the-colombian-jungle
Northern Care Alliance latest from patients and professionals: The NCA manages hospitals in Salford, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale, treating more than a million ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160333/northern-care-alliance-latest-from-patients-and-professionals
Poetry, Brass and Recovery: a new way to walk Oldham: Named 'If You Could Speak to the World', the self-guided walk will take people on both a...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160356/poetry-brass-and-recovery-a-new-way-to-walk-oldham
Match Preview: Oldham vs Widnes Vikings
roughyeds.co.uk/news/match-preview-oldham-vs-widnes-vikings/
Plans move forward to restore Daisy Nook Country Park: ‘Ambitious’ plans to restore a major wildlife area next to the M60 are about to take another step forward ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160349/plans-move-forward-to-restore-daisy-nook-country-park
Oldham specialist school invests £100,000 on expansion but not to take on more pupils
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160344/oldham-specialist-school-invests-%C2%A3100000-on-expansion-but-not-to-take-on-more-pupils
Collaboration in cleaning up Barker Street Estate : The Barker Street Estate was given a clean up this month in an event organised by First Choice Homes Oldham ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160343/collaboration-in-cleaning-up-barker-street-estate
The parking ‘nightmare’ on Waterloo Street: People living in an Oldham neighbourhood are facing a ‘nightmare’ every day as cars park illegally despite hundreds ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160302/the-parking-%E2%80%98nightmare%E2%80%99-on-waterloo-street
ORLFC brings back Stronger Together – A 12.5-mile walk from Oldham to Rochdale : The Yeds have already raised over £500, with all money raised this time going ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/158/roughyeds/160311/orlfc-brings-back-stronger-together-%E2%80%93-a-125mile-walk-from-oldham-to-rochdale
Some are ready to welcome ‘the devil they don’t know’ after Oldham’s ‘stand off’: At the end of July, Oldham Council officially declared it is breaking the law ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160303/some-are-ready-to-welcome-%E2%80%98the-devil-they-don%E2%80%99t-know%E2%80%99-after-oldham%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98stand-off%E2%80%99
First Choice Homes Oldham August Hidden Hero: A retired teacher who helps ensure First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Tensing Street Community Centre runs smoothly ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160339/first-choice-homes-oldham-august-hidden-hero
Residents Welcomed to New Supported Housing Scheme in Oldham: A new housing development for young people has officially opened in Oldham and was marked by a ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160329/residents-welcomed-to-new-supported-housing-scheme-in-oldham
Plans for nearly 200 homes near Oldham: Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a ‘beautiful’ valley as part of a major new development that includes a new...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160308/plans-for-nearly-200-homes-near-oldham
Popular Oldham Development Hits Halfway Point: Redrow's Bishop Meadows development has reached a significant milestone, with more than 50% of its homes now sold.
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160331/popular-oldham-development-hits-halfway-point
Council faces possible intervention after failing to elect a leader again: Oldham Council could be taken over by the UK Government officials later this year ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160325/council-faces-possible-intervention-after-failing-to-elect-a-leader-again
FCHO advertises seven new apprenticeships in Oldham: First Choice Homes Oldham is recruiting seven apprentices as it works towards doubling its apprenticeship ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160305/fcho-advertises-seven-new-apprenticeships-in-oldham
Yesterdays Solar Eclipse from Oldham Edge : Around 200 people spread across Oldham Edge to watch the Solar Eclipse
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160298/yesterdays-solar-eclipse-from-oldham-edge
Plans for ‘car free’ homes in Oldham neighbourhood: Last year, ‘specialist housebuilder’ City Shape submitted a planning application to Oldham council to build ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160294/plans-for-%E2%80%98car-free%E2%80%99-homes-in-oldham-neighbourhood
Five great reasons to visit an Oldham park for #LoveParks Week: Oldham Council is encouraging residents to make the most of Oldham’s fantastic green spaces as ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160266/five-great-reasons-to-visit-an-oldham-park-for-loveparks-week
