Oldham housing development doubles number of affordable homes
A developer has pledged to build more than double the number of affordable homes at a project in Oldham.
Candlelit vigil to be held for babies in mass grave
Families devastated by the discovery of an unmarked mass grave with almost 300 stillborn children and babies earlier this year may finally find some peace.
Oldham slashes £6m in spending – but still faces dire financial situation
The council has started plugging its huge projected budget hole – but there is a long way to go.
'Wonderful' plan to transform Oldham town centre has been approved
A "wonderful" plan to transform Oldham town centre has been approved by town hall bosses.
‘I’m isolated from part of my hometown because of nightmare drivers’
A wheelchair user says parts of his hometown have become no-go zones thanks to inconsiderate drivers who ignore yellow lines and block pavements
‘Like a mini Vegas’: Cafe’s expansion plans rejected over toilet dispute and noise
A cafe’s plan to extend its opening times and alcohol licence has been rejected by the council over concerns the change would "ruin the area".
Oldham to decide on huge plan to transform town centre with 2,000 new homes
Council bosses are due to sign off a masterplan to "transform" Oldham town centre at a cabinet meeting next week.
‘Spectacular’ new Oldham food hall to launch on Friday
A long-awaited food hall in Oldham is due to open its doors to the public tomorrow (November 1)
‘It’s driving me crazy’: Pensioner ‘blocked’ from charging his electric car at home
A resident of Oldham claims he is being ‘blocked’ by the council from charging his electric car (EV) at home
'If they close me down, that’ll be it’: Eco-village plans opposed
Locals are opposing plans by an out-of-town developer to transform a site in Hollinwood into an ‘affordable an beautiful eco oasis’ with 32 new homes
