Local news from Oldham and the surrounding area
The stalls in Afflecks may have changed over the years, but the shopping mecca on Oldham Street is thriving just as it did four decades ago and welcomes with open arms those who feel like they don't q
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazackerly face a string of charges after Preston Davey's death
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazackerly face a series of charges following Preston Davey's death
The former training centre will be turned into retail and warehouse space.
MEN INVESTIGATION: Questions remain over responsibility for a house collapse on King Street in Oldham, as residents, officials and the building’s landlord offer conflicting accounts of the build up to
The area was cordoned off as police and paramedics attended
The Health and Safety Executive now faces a £600,000 bill after its case against a crane company accused of health and safety breaches collapsed
Motorists across Britain are now paying millions of pounds a day in extra fuel costs
Well hello there, Oldhamers! It's that time of the week again for our League Two predictions. This week, all eyes are on whether our lads can get back to winning ways, and we're also looking ahead to a potentially nail-biting match against Salford!
Big news for our town! Work has finally begun to carefully take down the collapsed building on Union Street. It's a complex job, but it's a really positive step forward for the area.
Blimey, what a shock for our community! It's a miracle our neighbour from the collapsed building on [Street Name - if known, otherwise omit] is safe. We're sending all our thoughts and best wishes to everyone affected by this terrifying incident right here in Oldham.
Exciting (and perhaps a little dramatic!) news from Hollinwood this week as demolition work has begun on a site that tragically collapsed last month. It's been a concerning time for those involved, but it's good to see progress being made at the location.
Big news for Oldham today as demolition work has finally begun on that building that tragically collapsed! It's been a worrying sight for so many of us, and it's good to see progress being made to clear the site.
Well, it's exciting news for rugby fans in Oldham! There's talk that our very own Bower Fold stadium could be part of a Super League dream. This could be a massive boost for the town!
Blimey, what a shocker! We've got news of a terrifying incident on a main bypass right here in Oldham, where a police chase led to a nasty crash. A woman involved has shared her harrowing experience, saying her life flashed before her eyes.
Big news for shoppers in Oldham today as a popular tiles retailer has announced a wave of closures across the country. We're keeping a close eye on what this means for our local store here in Oldham.
Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM theoldhamtimes.co.uk
We've got some worrying news today as police have made further arrests following a shocking arson attack on ambulances belonging to our Jewish community. It's a concerning incident that has rightly caused a stir locally.
Get ready for some thrilling action, Oldham! This weekend sees our very own Oldham Rugby League Football Club taking on rivals Rochdale. It's set to be a fantastic local derby, and we can't wait to cheer on the lads!
Well, it's been a sad sight for many of us watching the old King Street building come down. The Manchester Evening News has been giving us all the updates as the demolition work gets underway right here in Oldham. We'll be keeping a close eye on how things progress in our town centre.
