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An update has been issued after residents became concerned on the status of the IX Wireless suspension.

Local government

Council update on IX Wireless suspension as permits shown online

Hundreds of homes in Oldham will go without power this week

Hundreds of homes in Oldham will go without power this week

More than 200 properties in Oldham and Saddleworth hit by power cuts this week

There is a loss of power affecting almost 50 homes in Oldham today

There is a loss of power affecting almost 50 homes in Oldham today

'Unexpected incident' leaves almost 50 homes without power in Oldham

All the Oldham postcodes to be affected by a planned power cut

All the Oldham postcodes to be affected by a planned power cut

Almost 100 Oldham properties to be without power later this week

More than a dozen homes are left without power this morning (October 11)

More than a dozen homes are left without power this morning (October 11)

Power cut leaves Oldham homes without power

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

Personal Finance

BT, EE, TalkTalk, O2, Virgin Media & more misled broadband customers, watchdog says

All the Saddleworth postcodes set to be affected by a planned power cut this week

All the Saddleworth postcodes set to be affected by a planned power cut this week

Nearly 200 Saddleworth postcodes to be affected by power cut

A network cable (Picture: Pixabay)

A network cable (Picture: Pixabay)

More than 250k in GM could get access to broadband at cheaper rates

Jim McMahon said he is aware of

Jim McMahon said he is aware of

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Oldham MP makes statement on telecoms infrastructure following 'disturbances'

An image shows a man sat in a hole on Foxdenton Lane

An image shows a man sat in a hole on Foxdenton Lane

Police called after man sits in hole in telecomms pole protest

All the homes set to be impacted by Oldham power cut

All the homes set to be impacted by Oldham power cut

Dozens of Oldham homes to be affected by power cut in Oldham

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

Power cuts are planned for Royton North and South next week

Power cuts are planned for Royton North and South next week

Dozens of Oldham homes to be affected by power cuts in Oldham

Electricity North West has a power cut planned for Saddleworth

Electricity North West has a power cut planned for Saddleworth

The postcodes set to be affected by Saddleworth power cut

The five apps have been downloaded more than 32,000 times from Google Play, with most downloads coming from locations like the UK.

The five apps have been downloaded more than 32,000 times from Google Play, with most downloads coming from locations like the UK.

Android apps removed from Google Play due to 'malicious' spyware - the full list

Electricity North West are investigating the cause of an 'intermittent' power fault

Electricity North West are investigating the cause of an 'intermittent' power fault

Investigation into fault causing power cuts in Oldham

Electricity North West has a power cut planned for Oldham this week

Electricity North West has a power cut planned for Oldham this week

All the addresses set to be affected by power cut in Oldham

This is what a good broadband speed is and what to if it is too slow.

This is what a good broadband speed is and what to if it is too slow.

One third of Brits 'ripped off' by broadband speeds, new study reveals

The team at Liversidge Windows & Double Glazing

The team at Liversidge Windows & Double Glazing

Awards Ceremonies

Oldham business recognised at industry awards

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge

Find out what the minimum age required to use WhatsApp has been changed to by Meta.

Find out what the minimum age required to use WhatsApp has been changed to by Meta.

WhatsApp makes 'tone deaf' change that has people calling for immediate U-turn

Scrolling on TikTok, posting on BeReal and liking their friends' Instagram posts, how much screen time is too much?

Scrolling on TikTok, posting on BeReal and liking their friends' Instagram posts, how much screen time is too much?

How many hours a day is a healthy screen time for kids? An expert answers

Apple's new iOS 18 will not be compatible with iPhone models including the 8 Plus and SE.

Apple's new iOS 18 will not be compatible with iPhone models including the 8 Plus and SE.

Warning issued to all iPhone owners ahead of major system update

Many travellers have been caught off guard by bad actors using public USB ports to introduce malware and monitor software on their devices.

Many travellers have been caught off guard by bad actors using public USB ports to introduce malware and monitor software on their devices.

Why you should never charge your phone at an airport

Is Facebook down? Users have complained about the site and Instagram

Is Facebook down? Users have complained about the site and Instagram

Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites

The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030

The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030

Government drone plan proposes flying taxis could take off in 2 years

Meta has confirmed that its platforms are back up and running after users struggled to use Facebook and Instagram when they went down

Meta has confirmed that its platforms are back up and running after users struggled to use Facebook and Instagram when they went down

Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved

Jae Ro, Marketing Manager of SIGNAL + POWER - the world's leading plug adapter manufacturer has shared top tips for charging your phone

Jae Ro, Marketing Manager of SIGNAL + POWER - the world's leading plug adapter manufacturer has shared top tips for charging your phone

Personal Finance

Exact time of day you shouldn't charge your phone (if you want to save on bills)

See if you are one of nearly nine million PlayStation console owners that could be owed between £67 and £562.

See if you are one of nearly nine million PlayStation console owners that could be owed between £67 and £562.

Nearly 9 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £500

People from Oldham Council and Tameside Community Computers have put the scheme together

People from Oldham Council and Tameside Community Computers have put the scheme together

Scheme launched to boost digital inclusion across Oldham through donations

Which? found social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) are still littered with scam ads

Which? found social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) are still littered with scam ads

Which? issues scam warnings to all Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X users

The Association of School and College Leaders said it did not expect the new mobile phone ban to have any impact in schools.

The Association of School and College Leaders said it did not expect the new mobile phone ban to have any impact in schools.

Mobile phone ban for schools in England gets step closer - the latest development

The Oldham Times WhatsApp channel

The Oldham Times WhatsApp channel

Join The Oldham Times on WhatsApp to get the latest news to your phone

The experts at Independent Advisor VPN have shared their top tips on how to create a secure password.

The experts at Independent Advisor VPN have shared their top tips on how to create a secure password.

90 percent of passwords can be hacked in under 6 hours ( How to improve yours)

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

Electric heaters being sold for as low as £7.20 on TikTok and Temu pose an explosion and fire hazard.

Electric heaters being sold for as low as £7.20 on TikTok and Temu pose an explosion and fire hazard.

Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu

AI planned the perfect pub crawl in Oldham

AI planned the perfect pub crawl in Oldham

This is what the perfect pub crawl in Oldham looks like, according to Chat GPT

The new rules will prevent under-18s from being contacted by adults they do not know on Facebook and Instagram.

The new rules will prevent under-18s from being contacted by adults they do not know on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta announces major change to direct messages on Facebook and Instagram

These devices allow you to stream live content and view on-demand entertainment

These devices allow you to stream live content and view on-demand entertainment

Brits issued urgent warning about using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks illegally

A consultation on teenage social media use is currently planned for next year

A consultation on teenage social media use is currently planned for next year

Government considering ban on under-16s using social media without permission

A claim has been made against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 that they overcharged on up to 28.2 million UK mobile phone contracts.

A claim has been made against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 that they overcharged on up to 28.2 million UK mobile phone contracts.

Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k

Samsung have warned personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers and emails may have been leaked

Samsung have warned personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers and emails may have been leaked

Samsung issues warning to customers following data breach

Former New Zealand international Elijah Taylor (centre) is the standout signing Roughyeds have made

Former New Zealand international Elijah Taylor (centre) is the standout signing Roughyeds have made

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A squad good enough to win promotion says Ford

The study looked at the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more to see which apps accessed more of your personal data than others

The study looked at the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more to see which apps accessed more of your personal data than others

These are the apps that have the most access to your personal data

Experts have highlighted a hidden setting on your Apple iPhone that could be deleting your apps, and revealed how you can get them back

Experts have highlighted a hidden setting on your Apple iPhone that could be deleting your apps, and revealed how you can get them back

The little-known iPhone setting deleting your apps - and how to turn it off

Scammers are taking advantage of the WhatsApp Web service to gain access to people’s accounts via fake websites

Scammers are taking advantage of the WhatsApp Web service to gain access to people’s accounts via fake websites

Millions of WhatsApp users targeted by new scam - what to look out for

Apple tried to get the lawsuit on battery 'throttling' thrown out but it has been given approval by the UK court

Apple tried to get the lawsuit on battery 'throttling' thrown out but it has been given approval by the UK court

Millions of UK iPhone users could get money back over device 'throttling'

Stock image of hacker

Stock image of hacker

Local government

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Council facing 10,000 cyber attacks a day, report says

MeandMyGlass.co.uk have named five hacks to quickly remove those pesky dirty marks and keep the screens on your devices crystal clear.

MeandMyGlass.co.uk have named five hacks to quickly remove those pesky dirty marks and keep the screens on your devices crystal clear.

The DIY solution you need to know about that cleans fingerprints off your phone

Having entered the competition for the first time this year, to not only be a finalist in one category but to be declared the winner in another is an outstanding accomplishment.

Having entered the competition for the first time this year, to not only be a finalist in one category but to be declared the winner in another is an outstanding accomplishment.

Local company Technology Powered Services wins big at the Oldham Business Awards

Which? found that BT, EE, Plusnet, Shell Energy, TalkTalk and Vodafone customers could see increases of more than 8% on average in 2024

Which? found that BT, EE, Plusnet, Shell Energy, TalkTalk and Vodafone customers could see increases of more than 8% on average in 2024

£150 broadband price hike warning for customers with BT, EE, Plusnet and more

Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, is expected to announce a mobile phone ban during her speech at the Conservative Party conference today (October 2).

Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, is expected to announce a mobile phone ban during her speech at the Conservative Party conference today (October 2).

Mobile phones to be banned from schools in England under new Government plan

The People's Postcode Lottery asked Midjourney what Edinburgh, Manchester, London and more will look like in 100 years time.

The People's Postcode Lottery asked Midjourney what Edinburgh, Manchester, London and more will look like in 100 years time.

PICTURES: What will the UK look like in 100 years time? AI predicts the future

More than 280 million spam texts have been blocked from reaching EE, BT and Plusnet customers since 2021, the mobile network said.

More than 280 million spam texts have been blocked from reaching EE, BT and Plusnet customers since 2021, the mobile network said.

EE customers to see new tools to combat spam texts and calls amid 'alarming' rise