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  • Hunt for pair after shoplifting at Royal Oldham Hospital

    Images have been released of two people police want to speak to in connection with shoplifting offences at Royal Oldham Hospital. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) shared on social media the images of two people they are looking to speak to.

  • 'Tough gig' sees only two winners in Oldham's local elections

    There were only two winners from this year's local elections in Oldham. With Labour expected to buck the national trend and lose seats on the authority, opposition candidates expected to gain - and while many independents did, it was disappointment

  • Labour reacts to losing overall control of Oldham Council

    A "strange night" in Oldham has seen Labour lose overall control of the council. Only three years ago there were 35 red seats and a firm hold on Oldham Council, but after another restless night the party loosened its grip once more and now holds

  • Gavin and Stacey to return for last episode on Christmas Day

    BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey will return for its last-ever episode on Christmas Day this year. The hit TV series about a couple who commit to a long-distance relationship last aired in 2019 for a one-off festive episode which ended on a cliffhanger

  • 'We are not quite there yet' says Oldham coach Long

    AFTER a lack-lustre win over Midlands last weekend, Roughyeds will be hoping for a big win over winless Newcastle at Boundary Park this Sunday, writes Kasey Smith. Oldham are currently sat in second place in League One having played a game less

  • Cheapest property in Oldham would only need £3.5k deposit

    The cheapest property in Oldham would only need a £3,500 deposit. The one bed studio apartment can be found in the heart of the town on Scholes Street, and has been listed on the market for as little as £70,000 by estate agency Hunters. Cardinal

  • Popular fast food chain reopens Oldham branch

    A popular fast-food chain with more than 2,000 stores in the UK has reopened its branch in Oldham. Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre has welcomed back Subway this week, much to the relief of residents. Keeping in line with the multi-million

  • Former funeral parlour set to become flats and workshops

    Plans have been submitted to turn a building most recently used as a funeral parlour into workshops and apartments. Original plans were lodged at the end of March to convert the Oldham Muslim Funeral Services, also known as Jarvis House, on Jarvis