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Oldham wows with Christmas lights switch-on extravaganza
Scarecrow festival returning for another year for heartwarming cause
Big Bang Bonfire replaced by town centre event
Saddleworth Rushcart Festival returns for bank holiday
Stages shut and opening times changed for Leeds Festival following Storm Lilian
Update on the Bolton Food and Drink Festival as Storm Lilian wreaks havoc
WATCH: Tent takes off at Creamfields as festivalgoers and staff brave the elements
Thousands attend Wellifest and Saddleworth Show
Tribute bands from Arctic Monkeys to Joy Division announced for Failsworth festival
Saddleworth Rushcart funding appeal smashes target
Steam Fest rolls back into Saddleworth for second year
Festival Oldham returns with spectacular arts line up in town centre
Popular Saddleworth festival returns with exciting tribute line-up and bigger bar
Easter holidays free festival in Mossley with music, dance and art
Oldham's Christmas Lights Switch On returns next month
Royton residents get in the spooky spirit as skeletons, scarecrows and spiders appear
Halloween town centre trail uses augmented reality
Steam Festival organisers celebrate first event success
Steam Festival is pulling into Saddleworth this weekend
Oldham music festival scaled back after hiccup but still promises 'belting day'
Oldhamers 'danced in the rain' in fancy dress for 60s-themed festival
Oldham pub to host 1960s-themed music festival in town centre
Remember Lolly? She’s back with her time machine for Preston Live
It's been a funny old career says Captain Sensible ahead of Rebellion Festival
WelliFest and Saddleworth Show a scorching success
Sprit of Rebellion still burns bright for Godfather of Punk Charlie Harper
Blondie's Clem Burke on band's special connection with UK
Dinosaurs 'invade' Oldham park for a weekend of 'prehistoric fun'
‘I have my own life to lead’ says Lytham-bound son of Sting
'Pop up' indie rock festival to take place in Oldham
Punk icon and part time bingo caller Max Splodge heading to Rebellion
Families fill town centre for Festival Oldham celebrations
Oldham venue to host major outdoor rock and metal festival this summer
Failsworth streets packed with parade and carnival fun
Fun Lovin Criminals get ready to party at Lytham Festival
Punk pioneers The Only Ones are back for Rebellion festival
Festival Oldham line-up announced for town centre celebration
‘Festivals? I love them. Bring on Lytham’ says Jake Shears
Head for the Hills Festival returns to Bury in September
‘I’d hate to be the band that follows us’ says Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen
Big screen to show King Charles Coronation in Oldham plus live music
Lytham Festival adds more top names to the line-up for 2023
What is the origin of Halloween and why do we celebrate it?
Lionel Richie, Sting and Jamiroquai to headline Lytham Festival 2023
Motley Crue and Def Leppard to headline Lytham Festival 2023
Oldham cricket club nominated for festival awards
Scarecrow Frank Rothwell among villagers' creative competition entries
Impressive line-up of local history tours and festivities to start in Oldham
Tractor run and sheep sheering fun for Oldham hospice
AA reveals when traffic will peak on UK roads during August bank holiday weekend
Blues brothers bringing fun to Great British R&B Festival
The Animals? ‘It’s my life’ says John Steel as band head to Colne
Rebus creator Ian Rankin one of star names at Manchester Literature Festival
Alfie Boe preparing for his own Prom night at Lytham Hall