Controversial plans to build up to 200 homes on a former quarry site and protected green space in Oldham have been withdrawn by the developer.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is now airing a short play responding to a festive theme each day on its social media channels, entitled The Advent Plays.

Three men have been arrested after early-morning raids at a number of properties, including in Oldham. 

A team of youth workers in Oldham have been given passes for the Metrolink system so they can pursue young troublemakers without needing to wait to buy a ticket on the platform.

An NHS charity has teamed up with a window artist to create colourful festive scenes at the entrance to four Greater Manchester hospitals - including The Royal Oldham Hospital - as a thank you to all NHS staff and patients.

Oldham Community Leisure has reopened its leisure facilities across the borough on Wednesday (2 December) now that the national lockdown has come to an end. 

A huge housing estate could be built on a former pallet works next door to the contentious new site for Saddleworth School.

Oldham Council will be hosting an alternative festive programme for residents to enjoy this Christmas. 

The Royal Oldham Hospital will be lit up to mark national Grief Awareness Week, which runs from Wednesday 2 to Tuesday 8 December. 

Multi award-winning discount scheme My VIP Card has been launched across Glossop, Oldham and East Manchester.

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace the next of kin of a 54-year-old man from Oldham.

Oldham council has agreed to postpone its vote on the region's controversial development masterplan to 'review the options' for the borough.

A cancer support centre is continuing to help people living with cancer across Oldham during the latest lockdown by providing vital telephone and virtual support.

Plans have been submitted to transform the former Maple Mill site in Oldham into a new affordable housing scheme.

Police in Oldham have issued security advice to vehicle owners after an increase in car thefts across the borough. 

A scientific innovation by a group of 25 specialist staff has led to a prestigious national award for the virology team at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Three local rotary clubs have collectively put their best feet forward to collect shoes for a worthy charity.

An Oldham charity is hosting a virtual carol concert featuring a host of special guests in order to help people living with cancer this Christmas. 

Two women from Oldham have been arrested and charged with county lines and modern slavery offences as part of an operation.

An inspirational Oldham College student who has battled serious illness has been shortlisted for a top national accolade.

A council-owned housing estate where residents complain of ‘damp’ 1950s homes is to undergo a major refurbishment with new insulation.

Metrolink has been urged to give their rationale behind 'terminating' the WiFi service on the tram network without consulting councillors.

Oldham's market traders are supporting customers throughout the national restrictions, with stalls selling essential goods still open and others offering click and collect and delivery. 

More than 100 members of Oldham Sixth Form College have taken part in an exclusive and virtual Q&A with Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. 

A further two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with the murder of a teenager in Moston earlier this month.

Council bosses are consulting on making millions of pounds of cuts – including axing funding for charities and the opening hours of Gallery Oldham – as they face a £30m funding shortfall.

Saddleworth Museum has planned a series of online events for the month ahead.

This year's annual celebration for Children in Need looked very different at Alexandra Park Junior School in Oldham. 

Council bosses have agreed to sell a former school site in Oldham to a developer who could build up to 150 new homes on the land.

A pupil referral unit in Oldham is to be expanded to take in extra children who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools.

Town hall bosses have slammed the actions of 'selfish individuals' after a massive 17 tons of waste was dumped on an Oldham road.

When you’re incredibly talented; determined to achieve success, and have an overwhelmingly supportive network of friends, family and teachers, you’re bound to do great things! Year 13 OSFC student Chloe Whatmough has proven this to be true, having released her debut single aged 16 and already receiving great reviews.

The Oldham Street Angels get a helping hand with freshly cooked meals for the vulnerable courtesy of the Revolve Café at Oldham Leisure Centre

A new landlady will take over an ancient landmark Saddleworth hostelry next month.

Three local rotary clubs have collectively put their best feet forward to collect shoes for a worthy charity.

Maritime helicopter called in to lift casualty from Saddleworth moors

Oldham Council leader Cllr Sean Fielding reflects on 2019, discusses the current state of play in the borough and looks ahead to what's to come in 2020 in his New Year message to residents.