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The former Farmers Boy Inn will stay a 10 bed HMO

Planning and development

Former pub to be kept as 10-bed HMO after retrospective plans granted

The event has been moved to Newton Street

The event has been moved to Newton Street

'Bitterly disappointing': Christmas lights switch-on moved inside due to weather

Residents claim children have been throwing snowballs at their cars

Residents claim children have been throwing snowballs at their cars

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Oldham neighbours divided as kids 'pelt cars with snowballs'

A yellow weather warning in place for Oldham

A yellow weather warning in place for Oldham

Hour-by-hour forecast for Oldham this weekend as borough braces for Storm Bert

There are three pubs in Oldham and one in Ashton which have signed up to Sky Q

There are three pubs in Oldham and one in Ashton which have signed up to Sky Q

The Oldham pubs first to show league one and league two football games on live TV

Three men have been jailed after a man was kidnapped and

Three men have been jailed after a man was kidnapped and

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Three jailed after kidnap, torture and blackmail of man

Kelvin Fletcher at Nobu Shoreditch in London in 2019

Kelvin Fletcher at Nobu Shoreditch in London in 2019

Kelvin Fletcher on job that ‘encapsulates life’ and a jack-of-all trades career

Rebecca Fletcher, the public health director for Oldham

Rebecca Fletcher, the public health director for Oldham

Oldham public health boss commends lung cancer research - a cause close to her heart

Storm Bert is set to bring poor weather to Oldham this weekend

Storm Bert is set to bring poor weather to Oldham this weekend

Warning for snow and rain in Oldham as Storm Bert hits the UK

It was hoped Rochdale town centre would be burning bright with fire shows this weekend

It was hoped Rochdale town centre would be burning bright with fire shows this weekend

Rochdale Fire Festival CANCELLED tonight and Saturday due to 'slippery conditions'

The chippy is giving away toys in the run-up to Christmas

The chippy is giving away toys in the run-up to Christmas

Chippy loved by Oldhamers launches Christmas toy giveaway in 'act of kindness'

Calvin Buckley and Frankie Hough

Calvin Buckley and Frankie Hough

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Family of pregnant mum killed by dangerous driver joins new road safety campaign

Bin collection rounds over the festive period have changed

Bin collection rounds over the festive period have changed

Oldham recycling and bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year

The white line indicates the current level crossing, while the orange line is the suggested route

The white line indicates the current level crossing, while the orange line is the suggested route

Planning and development

People asked to have say on closure of Saddleworth level crossing

News

Meet the Chef: Oli Martin, Aven Restaurant in Preston

Meet the Chef: Oli Martin, Aven Restaurant in Preston

Meet the Chef: Oli Martin, Aven Restaurant, has the perfect recipe for Lancashire Day

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I made the perfect roast potatoes thanks to a chef's secret method - I'm obsessed

Rail services in the UK will be disrupted because of amber weather warnings for snow, rain and wind

Rail services in the UK will be disrupted because of amber weather warnings for snow, rain and wind

Rail companies announce major service changes this weekend amid Storm Bert

Linda Carter has been a part of EastEnders on the BBC since 2013

Linda Carter has been a part of EastEnders on the BBC since 2013

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EastEnders fans call for 'obnoxious' character to be cut from the show

Here is what the yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean

Here is what the yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean

What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

Flowers at the scene in Little Hulton

Flowers at the scene in Little Hulton

Recap - Police to make 'direct appeal to mum' of Baby A in press conference

The Grotto: Dear Santa is now officially open outside The Trafford Centre

The Grotto: Dear Santa is now officially open outside The Trafford Centre

Trafford Centre

'I've been to some ropey Santa's grottos in my time - this is NOT one of them'

The Up Steps Inn on High Street and The Shay Wake on Milnrow Road

The Up Steps Inn on High Street and The Shay Wake on Milnrow Road

Two Oldham pubs awarded for 'platinum grade' toilets

Jim McMahon has said that Labour is supporting communities to 'take back control' of their local bus services

Jim McMahon has said that Labour is supporting communities to 'take back control' of their local bus services

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Oldham MP says Labour is fixing UK's broken buses

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

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Ant accused of 'bullying' I'm A Celebrity campmate over 'aimed digs'

Helen Flanagan is a former Coronation Street actress who took part in I'm a Celebrity UK in 2012

Helen Flanagan is a former Coronation Street actress who took part in I'm a Celebrity UK in 2012

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Helen Flanagan on 'love' for Tulisa and who she wants to win I'm a Celebrity

Olivia Foley, 21, booked a ski trip with her dad Andrew, 42, to the Lindvallen ski resort in Sälen

Olivia Foley, 21, booked a ski trip with her dad Andrew, 42, to the Lindvallen ski resort in Sälen

"I went to Sweden to try the world's only ski through McDonald's - it was worth it"

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'He had so many plans for the future' family's emotional tribute to 'loving son'

Elton Reservoir

Elton Reservoir

Planning and development

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What does Oldham's 'rejection' of major housing plan mean for Bury?

Viewers of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! has praised the show’s change as a new celebrity Danny Jones takes on a bush tucker trial.

Viewers of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! has praised the show’s change as a new celebrity Danny Jones takes on a bush tucker trial.

I'm a Celebrity

I’m A Celebrity viewers proclaim ‘finally’ as Danny Jones sees show improvement

The bridge where Lauren said the man looked to be waiting

The bridge where Lauren said the man looked to be waiting

Oldham mum's warning to women after being followed by man while walking dog

Some of the children who attend Yuvanis Foundation

Some of the children who attend Yuvanis Foundation

Kings Awards for Voluntary Service

'We are immensely grateful': Youth charity honoured with prestigious royal award

Oldham has a number of impressive world records

Oldham has a number of impressive world records

Rowing oceans and medical miracles: Oldham's world record history

Metrolink trams

Metrolink trams

Transport for Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester braced for bus and tram disruption as staff plan strike action

Bee Together volunteers with their North West in Bloom Award

Bee Together volunteers with their North West in Bloom Award

Community groups

Oldham community project 'beyond delighted' to receive King's Award

Noah, Millie and Seb all visited the new space

Noah, Millie and Seb all visited the new space

Famous Oldham stars say theatre workshop 'so important' for town's youth and future

The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre

Planning and development

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Trafford Centre reveals the price of premium parking

Steps at the launch event for Here and Now in Birmingham

Steps at the launch event for Here and Now in Birmingham

New musical featuring Steps' hit songs coming to iconic Lancashire venue

Latics latest

MATCH OFF: Rochdale v Latics derby called off due to waterlogged pitch

Mellon's key message to his Latics players ahead of Rochdale derby

Who Paul Scholes is backing in this weekend's Rochdale v Latics derby

Latics chairman Frank Rothwell turns matchball into keepsake for Norwood

Norwood reveals the best plan of attack for Latics in the National League

Clubs join forces to issue advice to supporters ahead of derby day

Sport

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Rochdale's Spotland Stadium, pictured ahead of last season's derby

Oldham Athletic FC

MATCH OFF: Rochdale v Latics derby called off due to waterlogged pitch

Micky Mellon's first game in charge of Oldham was away to Rochdale

Micky Mellon's first game in charge of Oldham was away to Rochdale

Oldham Athletic FC

Mellon's key message to his Latics players ahead of Rochdale derby

There are three pubs in Oldham and one in Ashton which have signed up to Sky Q

There are three pubs in Oldham and one in Ashton which have signed up to Sky Q

The Oldham pubs first to show league one and league two football games on live TV

Paul Scholes was at Boundary Park for Oldham v Forest Green earlier this season

Paul Scholes was at Boundary Park for Oldham v Forest Green earlier this season

Oldham Athletic FC

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Who Paul Scholes is backing in this weekend's Rochdale v Latics derby

Roughyeds will be looking to retain the Law Cup when they take on Rochdale Hornets at Boundary Park in the New Year

Roughyeds will be looking to retain the Law Cup when they take on Rochdale Hornets at Boundary Park in the New Year

Roughyeds looking to lay down the Law

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National Sport

Caoimhin Kelleher, pictured, has impressed while deputising for Alisson Becker (Peter Byrne/PA)

Caoimhin Kelleher, pictured, has impressed while deputising for Alisson Becker (Peter Byrne/PA)

Caoimhin Kelleher knows Liverpool need to keep their foot on the gas

Blackburn’s game with Portsmouth is one of a number hit by Storm Bert (Jessica Hornby/PA)

Blackburn’s game with Portsmouth is one of a number hit by Storm Bert (Jessica Hornby/PA)

Blackburn-Portsmouth among matches called off due to Storm Bert

Ruben Amorim is preparing for his first match (Simon Peach/PA)

Ruben Amorim is preparing for his first match (Simon Peach/PA)

Leading Man Utd back to top a ‘huge responsibility’, says new boss Ruben Amorim

Heather Knight’s side had a poor campaign in Dubai (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Heather Knight’s side had a poor campaign in Dubai (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Not ‘a huge amount of points to be proven’ for England despite poor World Cup

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton believes he should have been in pole in Las Vegas (John Locher/AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton believes he should have been in pole in Las Vegas (John Locher/AP)

I should have been on pole – Lewis Hamilton rues Las Vegas qualifying mistakes

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

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Conor McGregor to appeal after woman who said he raped her wins civil claim

England’s autumn series ends against Japan on Sunday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

England’s autumn series ends against Japan on Sunday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Five talking points as England end Autumn Nations Series against Japan

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Holidaymakers Tim Harding and wife Chona, and Richard Green said their flights from Newcastle International Airport were either cancelled or delayed because of heavy snow in the area (Tim Harding/Richard Green/PA)

Holidaymakers Tim Harding and wife Chona, and Richard Green said their flights from Newcastle International Airport were either cancelled or delayed because of heavy snow in the area (Tim Harding/Richard Green/PA)

Holidaymakers at Newcastle airport face delays as runway ‘decimated’ by snow

Traffic at a standstill in bad weather conditions on the M80 near Castlecary (Steve Welsh/PA)

Traffic at a standstill in bad weather conditions on the M80 near Castlecary (Steve Welsh/PA)

‘Worst of Storm Bert yet to arrive’ amid gridlocked roads and cancelled flights

Flooding has been reported in Galway (PA)

Flooding has been reported in Galway (PA)

Thousands left without power and roads flooded after Storm Bert

People help a driver in the snow in Stirling, Scotland, during Storm Bert (Andrew Milligan/PA)

People help a driver in the snow in Stirling, Scotland, during Storm Bert (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Storm Bert batters UK with wind, rain and snow

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte (Nicolas Tucat, Pool Photo via AP)

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte (Nicolas Tucat, Pool Photo via AP)

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Nato head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security

Firefighters walk through floodwaters while responding to a rescue call in Sonoma County, California (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Firefighters walk through floodwaters while responding to a rescue call in Sonoma County, California (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall

Foreign tourists walk past the closed Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng (Anupam Nath/AP)

Foreign tourists walk past the closed Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng (Anupam Nath/AP)

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

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