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Suranne Jones outside Sheringham Little Theatre.

Oldham star Suranne Jones: 'I feel grounded in Norfolk'

Ryan and Jenna Williams have decided to share their story in a new book

Ryan and Jenna Williams have decided to share their story in a new book

Oldham couple from humble beginnings share their inspirational story in new book

Tonight saw the first argument on I'm a Celebrity between these two campmates

Tonight saw the first argument on I'm a Celebrity between these two campmates

I'm a Celebrity

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I'm a Celeb fans slam 'aggressive' Dean McCullough in argument with Alan Halsall

Did you struggle to watch ‘Terrifying Teddy Bears’ Picnic'?

Did you struggle to watch ‘Terrifying Teddy Bears’ Picnic'?

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celeb fans 'throwing up' over Maura and Reverend Richard's 'horrific' trial

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 town centre lit up with the display

The town centre lit up with the display

Digital art exhibition gives Oldham town centre 'glow up'

Harriet and Karis had a 'magical' time on the Wicked set

Harriet and Karis had a 'magical' time on the Wicked set

Oldham girls 'amazed' to work with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked film

Bill Nighy as Patrick Steptoe, Thomasin McKenzie as Jean Purdy, James Norton as Robert Edwards

Bill Nighy as Patrick Steptoe, Thomasin McKenzie as Jean Purdy, James Norton as Robert Edwards

Netflix stars trace steps in Oldham to tell miracle story of IVF as Joy hits cinemas

Rebecca Hall leads the cast of The Listeners on the BBC

Rebecca Hall leads the cast of The Listeners on the BBC

Everything to know on new BBC drama The Listeners starring Rebecca Hall

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Watch the trailer for new series BBC series Return to Paradise below.

Watch the trailer for new series BBC series Return to Paradise below.

BBC gives fans first look at new Death in Paradise spin-off with trailer release

There were lots of screams coming from this house on Halloween

There were lots of screams coming from this house on Halloween

Royton man terrifies neighbourhood with 'best ever' Halloween gazebo of horror

Are any of your favourite celebrities, including the likes of Melvin Odoom or Danny Jones entering the jungle this year?

Are any of your favourite celebrities, including the likes of Melvin Odoom or Danny Jones entering the jungle this year?

I'm a Celebrity

I’m a Celebrity 2024 line-up ‘confirmed’ – from Corrie legends to Strictly stars

There is a hefty line-up of big names in electronic and dance music coming to Oldham this winter

There is a hefty line-up of big names in electronic and dance music coming to Oldham this winter

Basshunter, Tom Zanetti and night of 'Clubland classics' to come to Oldham club

Komal Akhtar has self-published her debut novel

Komal Akhtar has self-published her debut novel

Oldham author hoping to 'inspire the younger generation' with her new book

Sarah Lancashire plays a spymaster in the six-part series

Sarah Lancashire plays a spymaster in the six-part series

Sarah Lancashire

First look at Sarah Lancashire in new Netflix spy series Black Doves

It's looking a bit scary out there

It's looking a bit scary out there

From a deadly wedding to petrifying pumpkins- how Oldham is celebrating Halloween

The night is shaping up to be a sell out already (pic of Danny Kay)

The night is shaping up to be a sell out already (pic of Danny Kay)

Oldham DJs launch techno club night reminiscent of 'the old days of no nonsense'

Gabrielle Gee was just 13 when she started writing her own songs

Gabrielle Gee was just 13 when she started writing her own songs

Oldham teen 'born to be a musician' releases debut EP about love and loss

Gary Jones as Franklin Hart

Gary Jones as Franklin Hart

Review: Newly-formed society's 9 to 5 shows amateur theatre is in safe hands

James Norton, Bill Nighy and Thomasin McKenzie in Joy

James Norton, Bill Nighy and Thomasin McKenzie in Joy

Oldham's history as birth of IVF to feature in new Netflix film

The art project will come to life as part of the festive light switch-on

The art project will come to life as part of the festive light switch-on

School bus invites residents to 'exciting show' projected onto Oldham theatre

There are plenty of places to spot a ghost in Odham this Halloween

There are plenty of places to spot a ghost in Odham this Halloween

The top Oldham pubs and spots to catch a ghost this Halloween

Mark Demsteader is launching his first book with Cheshire Art Gallery

Mark Demsteader is launching his first book with Cheshire Art Gallery

Renowned Oldham artist to publish first book inspired by Saddleworth Moors

Gemma rescued Dexter the goat along with hundreds of other animals at her sanctuary

Gemma rescued Dexter the goat along with hundreds of other animals at her sanctuary

Animal Sanctuary

Rescued goat from Diggle sanctuary makes TV debut in hit Channel 5 animal show

There will be three up-and-coming bands taking to the stage tonight

There will be three up-and-coming bands taking to the stage tonight

Oldham pub to welcome fresh up-and-coming bands in grassroots gig night tonight

Oldham Coliseum was the subject of an eventful Most Haunted episode 20 years ago

Oldham Coliseum was the subject of an eventful Most Haunted episode 20 years ago

20 years on: Spooky findings in Oldham Coliseum Most Haunted episode

The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Wainwright Club in Blackpool

The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Wainwright Club in Blackpool

Countdown champion in court accused of stabbing quiz rival

Paul Burgess, author of Penny The Pigeon Queen

Paul Burgess, author of Penny The Pigeon Queen

Children's books

Oldham drag artist and vegan YouTuber to release children's book

Singers are being urged to show off their talents for the chance to be crowned Proper Pub Idol

Singers are being urged to show off their talents for the chance to be crowned Proper Pub Idol

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Karaoke competition looking for UK's next pop star

Film crews seen outside Liquid and Envy

Film crews seen outside Liquid and Envy

Film crews spotted at nightclub in Oldham

An Oldham filmmaker is hoping to create her first feature film

An Oldham filmmaker is hoping to create her first feature film

Oldham director hoping to make first feature film

From Love Island's Chris Taylor to The Traitors star Mollie Pearce see the full lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025.

From Love Island's Chris Taylor to The Traitors star Mollie Pearce see the full lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025.

Full Dancing on Ice 2025 line-up from Olympic Gold medallist to The Traitors star

The singing superstar is set to take on the role of Frank-N-Furter

The singing superstar is set to take on the role of Frank-N-Furter

Jason Donovan to star in Rocky Horror Show in Manchester

The painting will now be displayed at Royton Library

The painting will now be displayed at Royton Library

Painting of historic Oldham view unveiled at library

Cruiz Harrison has gone viral on TikTok for his Blackburn accent

Cruiz Harrison has gone viral on TikTok for his Blackburn accent

Tot, two, finds TikTok fame after video of Blackburn accent goes viral

Philipp Cross at Joseph Langford's grave and the postcard he placed on his resting place

Philipp Cross at Joseph Langford's grave and the postcard he placed on his resting place

Author who has brought ancestor's war diary to life paid respects to Oldham soldier

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

Emrhys Cooper was spotted on the Corrie set this week

Emrhys Cooper was spotted on the Corrie set this week

Coronation Street

'Evil' Coronation Street character to make shock return after actor spotted on set

The council has unveiled its packed programme for the Autumn/Winter season

The council has unveiled its packed programme for the Autumn/Winter season

Cultural attractions

Council announces new free events programme including Nostalgic Oldham

How much do you think Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earn for their BBC Strictly Come Dancing presenting duties?

How much do you think Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earn for their BBC Strictly Come Dancing presenting duties?

Strictly Come Dancing

How much do Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman get paid?

Showcase Cinemas will be offering £4.99 tickets on Mondays

Showcase Cinemas will be offering £4.99 tickets on Mondays

Showcase Cinema

Love cheap cinema tickets? National chain starts weekly under £5 deal

The group is hoping to move back into the refurbished Coliseum next year

The group is hoping to move back into the refurbished Coliseum next year

Oldham Coliseum

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Oldham Coliseum Theatre announces vacancies for several roles

The new channel comes just weeks after GREAT! Real was shutdown after just five months.

The new channel comes just weeks after GREAT! Real was shutdown after just five months.

New TV channel launching on Freeview and Sky this week that's replacing another

It's been a crazy 24 hours

It's been a crazy 24 hours

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I went viral for offering a camping spot in my garden in exchange for an Oasis ticket

Students from Crompton House have performed with a prestigious national band

Students from Crompton House have performed with a prestigious national band

Oldham school students perform with National Youth Concert Band

The channel featured programmes including Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport, Paddington Station 24/7 and Emergency Rescue: Air, Land and Sea.

The channel featured programmes including Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport, Paddington Station 24/7 and Emergency Rescue: Air, Land and Sea.

Freeview and Sky TV channel removed suddenly after only 5 months

The Travelodge in Chadderton has been accused of inflating its prices for Oasis fans

The Travelodge in Chadderton has been accused of inflating its prices for Oasis fans

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Oldham hotel accused of selling rooms at inflated prices for Oasis fans

Burning in the Sun is one of the short documentaries

Burning in the Sun is one of the short documentaries

International film series explores the power of renewable energy

Vicki Michelle was rushed to hospital after suffering a 'nasty fall'

Vicki Michelle was rushed to hospital after suffering a 'nasty fall'

EastEnders star rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering 'nasty fall'

The Boundary Parkas and Club Chairman, Bill Quinn

The Boundary Parkas and Club Chairman, Bill Quinn

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Band release official rugby club anthem 'for town of Oldham' - with special guest

2017. Meat Pie, Sausage Roll. Photo by: Joel Chester Fildes. Courtesy of Oldham Local Studies and Archives

2017. Meat Pie, Sausage Roll. Photo by: Joel Chester Fildes. Courtesy of Oldham Local Studies and Archives

Oldham Coliseum

Rediscovered photos reveal the colourful history of the Oldham Coliseum

Whittles is hosting its first blues festival

Whittles is hosting its first blues festival

Oldhamers in for a treat as popular live music venue announces first blues festival

John Holden recently retired as the steward of the club after 39 years

John Holden recently retired as the steward of the club after 39 years

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

Social club crowned Greater Manchester's 'club of the year' for third time