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The event has been moved to Newton Street

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

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

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

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'

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'

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

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'

It will be a weekend of firey fun in Rochdale

It will be a weekend of firey fun in Rochdale

Rochdale's hotly anticipated Fire Festival returns with Christmas lights switch-on

Oldham Christmas lights switch on 2024 wows attendants

Oldham Christmas lights switch on 2024 wows attendants

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Oldham wows with Christmas lights switch-on extravaganza

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 cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove it as quickly as possible.

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove it as quickly as possible.

How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter

Oldham pubs are asking customers to help tackle loneliness at Christmas

Oldham pubs are asking customers to help tackle loneliness at Christmas

Oldham pubs asking customers to help tackle Christmas loneliness

The volunteers have been praised

The volunteers have been praised

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Praise for 'Brew Station' at Pots and Pans Remembrance Sunday service

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

The day of entertainment will return to Oldham this weekend

The day of entertainment will return to Oldham this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Oldham Christmas lights switch-on

San Miguel will not be sold in Wetherspoons pubs after November 2024, the pub chain has confirmed

San Miguel will not be sold in Wetherspoons pubs after November 2024, the pub chain has confirmed

Wetherspoons will be discontinuing popular beer in its pubs this month

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

Elk Mill Shopping Park

Elk Mill Shopping Park

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Oldham shoppers 'caught out' by 'ridiculous' retail park rules

Tatton Park Gardens to be transformed into magical winter adventure. Picture by Cat Dineley

Tatton Park Gardens to be transformed into magical winter adventure. Picture by Cat Dineley

Magical winter adventure awaits visitors to Tatton Park Gardens

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

A lot of us struggle with sleep this time of year

A lot of us struggle with sleep this time of year

Sleep expert explains how indoor plants can help you rest easy in colder months

Lidl's Christmas cola truck will be on the road from November 14 until December 1

Lidl's Christmas cola truck will be on the road from November 14 until December 1

Lidl announces first ever Christmas cola truck tour - is it stopping near you?

The Summit Inn is welcoming visitors back in

The Summit Inn is welcoming visitors back in

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Popular Oldham pub celebrates reopening after six-figure refurbishment

Thousands gathered to witness the fireworks

Thousands gathered to witness the fireworks

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Oldham celebrates Bonfire Night with dazzling firework display in town centre

Oldham will be lit up with fireworks this evening

Oldham will be lit up with fireworks this evening

Bonfire Night: Everything you need to know about Oldham firework event

The celebrations were a success

The celebrations were a success

Oldham's iconic temple lights up night sky for Diwali celebrations

The Egyptian Room

The Egyptian Room

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The Egyptian Room brings a fun night with delicious food

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

23-year-old landlord Connor Hancox has said changes in the budget will cost him an extra £650 per staff member

23-year-old landlord Connor Hancox has said changes in the budget will cost him an extra £650 per staff member

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'It's going to cost me an extra £650 per staff member'

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

Ticketmaster and Oasis effigy burned at famous bonfire after tour ‘fiasco’

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

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

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

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

Uncover the history of Halloween traditions with our Antiques expert.

Uncover the history of Halloween traditions with our Antiques expert.

From trick or treating to witchcraft: the history of Halloween uncovered

It's your last chance to grab tickets for George Street Chapel's spooky tour

It's your last chance to grab tickets for George Street Chapel's spooky tour

Last chance to head to Halloween event in Victorian chapel

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 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'

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 deal includes 12 new stores in locations such as Crediton, Manchester, and Saffron Walden.

The deal includes 12 new stores in locations such as Crediton, Manchester, and Saffron Walden.

Lidl to open new stores ahead of Christmas creating 400 new jobs

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

Experts issue warning to all Brits who sleep with a hot water bottle

LIVE: Runners descend on Oldham for Halloween half marathon

LIVE: Runners descend on Oldham for Halloween half marathon

Oldham Half Marathon

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RECAP: Runners descend on Oldham for Halloween half marathon

It was a glorious day for a race

It was a glorious day for a race

Oldham Halloween half marathon a roaring success as hundreds take on challenge

The cafe opened earlier this month

The cafe opened earlier this month

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

We've made a list of some of the Halloween events in Oldham this year

We've made a list of some of the Halloween events in Oldham this year

Oldham's jam packed Halloween events line up

It'll be a tough but rewarding race

It'll be a tough but rewarding race

Oldham Halloween half marathon: Route map, times and everything you need to know

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 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