Food and drink

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

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

Leo's is a new dark kitchen in the village

Leo's is a new dark kitchen in the village

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Sneak peek at new Saddleworth takeaway created by popular chef

Simon and Sandra are celebrating their top award

Simon and Sandra are celebrating their top award

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Award-winning Oldham pub with 'bonkers' landlords crowned national 'Pub of the Year'

Could this be the cheapest you have paid for a 1L bottle of Baileys?

Could this be the cheapest you have paid for a 1L bottle of Baileys?

Tesco selling Baileys at 'cheapest price it’s been all year' - but be quick

The top spots to eat in Oldham, according to readers

The top spots to eat in Oldham, according to readers

The best Oldham pubs. restaurants, cafes and takeaways - as voted by residents

Clean Plate Kitchen

Clean Plate Kitchen

The Oldham cafe spreading kindness as customers buy food for others in tough times

Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

The Kings Arms is one of the many places you can enjoy a roast dinner in Oldham

The Kings Arms is one of the many places you can enjoy a roast dinner in Oldham

5 of the best places you can get a cosy Sunday roast in Oldham

Quality Street has long been a Christmas staple in the UK

Quality Street has long been a Christmas staple in the UK

Shoppers vow to ditch Quality Street this Christmas for 'best ever' tub

The Egyptian Room

The Egyptian Room

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The Egyptian Room brings a fun night with delicious food

Boathouse cafe has been rated a two by the food standards agency

Boathouse cafe has been rated a two by the food standards agency

Food Hygiene Ratings

'Mouse droppings' found in Alexandra Park cafe

The Egyptian Room launch in Oldham town centre

The Egyptian Room launch in Oldham town centre

Inside long-awaited food hall as it officially opens its doors to the public

An artist's impression of how the Egyptian Room could look from Oldham Council released earlier this year

An artist's impression of how the Egyptian Room could look from Oldham Council released earlier this year

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‘Spectacular’ new Oldham food hall to launch on Friday

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

The pub has received a hefty grant to make improvements

The pub has received a hefty grant to make improvements

'Quaint and quirky' Rochdale pub receives slice of £220k grant

The cafe opened earlier this month

The cafe opened earlier this month

Oldham baker opens 'judgement-free' cafe for families and 'delicious' homecooked food

The bar hopes to bring something new to Shaw

The bar hopes to bring something new to Shaw

'New dawn' as bar opens with artisan cocktails, pizza and darts

The Old School BBQ Bus has two more awards to its name

The Old School BBQ Bus has two more awards to its name

Old School BBQ Bus

Oldham's Texas restaurant wins two food awards and teases 'big plans in the pipeline'

The pub raised almost £10k

The pub raised almost £10k

Maggie's Oldham

Oldham pub springs into action after customer's devastating diagnosis

Oldham's new Greek restaurant has announced it's grand opening

Oldham's new Greek restaurant has announced it's grand opening

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Oldham's new Greek restaurant announces grand opening

Coffee 3:16 is opening next week

Coffee 3:16 is opening next week

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Church to open cafe to 'love and serve' community

Lee as Elvis and his new smoker

Lee as Elvis and his new smoker

Oldham's Elvis who ran 'Cod in a Trap' chip van sets sights on Texas BBQ business

The building is more than 100 years old

The building is more than 100 years old

Beloved Grade II cinema-turned-pub in Manchester acquired for £1 has £1m makeover

Michael James has taken his love for his favourite restaurant to the next level

Michael James has taken his love for his favourite restaurant to the next level

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Oldham man proves his love for takeaway with tattoo of logo

An artist's impression of how the Egyptian Room could look from Oldham Council released earlier this year

An artist's impression of how the Egyptian Room could look from Oldham Council released earlier this year

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First restaurants announced ahead of Oldham food hall opening

The search is on for the UK's next-best pop star

The search is on for the UK's next-best pop star

'Pub idol' competition for the UK's next best pop star launched in Oldham pubs

The top five places for a curry in Oldham according to readers

The top five places for a curry in Oldham according to readers

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Top 5 places to go for a curry in Oldham according to our readers

Luke Johnson, Quite Simply French in Lancaster

Luke Johnson, Quite Simply French in Lancaster

Meet the Chef: Luke Johnson, Quite Simply French

The restaurants near to Oldham that were shortlisted in the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway awards 2024

The restaurants near to Oldham that were shortlisted in the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway awards 2024

The restaurants near Oldham shortlisted for top award

Fast food chain McDonald's has confirmed to fans that after 10 years the McRib is returning.

Fast food chain McDonald's has confirmed to fans that after 10 years the McRib is returning.

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McDonald's confirms the McRib is returning to menus after a 10 year wait

Wood has served diners for seven years

Wood has served diners for seven years

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Oldham chef announces sudden closure of Manchester city centre restaurant

The cafe is opening a pizzeria in Greenfield

The cafe is opening a pizzeria in Greenfield

Greenfield, Saddleworth

Award-winning coffeehouse announces new pizzeria and cafe

There are three new editions to the Good Beer Guide 2025 from Oldham this year

There are three new editions to the Good Beer Guide 2025 from Oldham this year

CAMRA's 'best beer' guide adds three more Oldham pubs to UK list

There are 12 pubs in Oldham which have made it into this year's guide

There are 12 pubs in Oldham which have made it into this year's guide

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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More than 10 Oldham pubs considered the best place for a pint in Good Beer Guide 2025

The building is home to a popular restaurant

The building is home to a popular restaurant

Building occupied by popular Oldham steak restaurant up for sale

Station Brew sits across the road from Greenfield train station

Station Brew sits across the road from Greenfield train station

'Delightful' Saddleworth cafe announces it will shut its doors next week

Cadbury has already discontinued several products in 2024 including Dairy Milk Orange and Mint Crisps chocolate bars.

Cadbury has already discontinued several products in 2024 including Dairy Milk Orange and Mint Crisps chocolate bars.

Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'

I tried the food at The Black Ladd pub and it did not disappoint

I tried the food at The Black Ladd pub and it did not disappoint

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Pub with new life serving up perfect traditional homecooked delights

Boss Pizza is set to be coming to Oldham in the coming months

Boss Pizza is set to be coming to Oldham in the coming months

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Pizza chain 'delighted' as it announces opening of new restaurant in Oldham

Various products sold at stores including Aldi, SPAR and Domino's have been recalled

Various products sold at stores including Aldi, SPAR and Domino's have been recalled

'Do not eat': more than 50 products sold at Aldi, SPAR and Domino's recalled

The hotel is on 'cloud nine' after winning the award

The hotel is on 'cloud nine' after winning the award

Oldham bar, restaurant and hotel 'on cloud nine' after top award win

The restaurant is up for sale

The restaurant is up for sale

Popular Mediterranean cafe, wine bar and restaurant in Uppermill up for sale

The Greek restaurant is moving into the former La Bella Italian

The Greek restaurant is moving into the former La Bella Italian

New restaurant set to open on the High Street in former Italian

The chippy is up for sale

The chippy is up for sale

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Oldham chippy for sale 'with heavy heart' after owner suffers poor health

The takeaway is opening today

The takeaway is opening today

New Jamaican takeaway opens to replace local favourite

Heinz is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beanz.

Heinz is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beanz.

Heinz confirms 'best baked beans on the market' have been discontinued

Coffee and barbers shop wins bid to open late with alcohol and live music

The pub has plenty of quirky tricks up its sleeves

The pub has plenty of quirky tricks up its sleeves

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Failsworth pub welcomes new landlords with 'bonkers plans'

Simon and Sandra took over at The Houghton Arms in March

Simon and Sandra took over at The Houghton Arms in March

Pub celebrates award for 'going above and beyond' under new landlords

'Experienced' tea drinkers rank Britain's best teabags (the result will shock you)

Team Bear has won it again

Team Bear has won it again

The Oldham pub crowned pool champions for a second year

7 cups of tea. Which one is best? Well, I was stunned to find out which was my favourite

7 cups of tea. Which one is best? Well, I was stunned to find out which was my favourite

The best cup of tea? I blind tested 7 to see if Yorkshire really is my favourite

The team said they are 'honoured'

The team said they are 'honoured'

Billingtons 'beyond honoured' to be recognised as top small business