News published March 2025
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"It reminds me of my first wedding" - Katie Price gets nostalgic as she prepares for Oldham panto debut
The TV star is heading to Oldham for a panto performance this Easter.
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Failsworth gets its own adidas trainers
Global sportswear brand adidas are releasing ‘Failsworth’ trainers as part of its SPZL range, celebrating the town of Failsworth.
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£5M Investment to kickstart Oldham's 'SportsTown'
A major £5 million investment has been unveiled to kickstart SportsTown, an ambitious and transformative £70 million sports, education, health and wellbeing campus in Oldham.
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Donate IT Oldham campaign given huge boost
Oldham Council has given 400 devices to the Donate IT Oldham campaign, with help from residents and businesses, to help make Oldham a more digitally inclusive town.
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Oldham to become the 'centre of the universe' with a homecoming visit from Professor Brian Cox
Oldham is to become the centre of the universe when Professor Brian Cox returns to his hometown to inspire future scientists.
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New scheme to give children with SEND flexible travel budgets
Parents who get council help getting their youngsters to school are to be given much more freedom and flexibility over the transport arrangements.
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Tom Crowther KC to chair local Oldham child sexual exploitation inquiry
One of the most respected figures in the field of effectively tackling child sexual exploitation (CSE) has agreed to chair an independent local inquiry in Oldham.
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Communities come together at the European Islamic Centre’s community Iftar
The European Islamic Centre (EIC) brought together people from different backgrounds, faiths and communities to share a meal and embrace the spirit of Ramadan.
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Covid Memorial Garden has opened at Alexandra Park to honour those who tragically lost their lives during the pandemic
The memorial was launched by The Mayor of Oldham Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan who said the garden is an area to 'sit and reflect'
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Oldham Council sets budget for year ahead
Oldham Council’s finances are on the road to recovery following 14 years of central government cuts.
