8+ hour, 43+ min ago   (288+ words) An Oldham specialist school is championing apprenticeships as a practical route into the classroom after five members of staff qualified this year. Chances Mentoring in Chadderton, Oldham, has supported five staff members to qualify or begin professional training through apprenticeships…...

18+ hour, 11+ min ago   (913+ words) Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that he was removing US tariffs on Irish whiskey as he brought his two-day visit to Ireland to a close. Crowds cheered the US President as he made the announcement on the 18th green during…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (535+ words) A former bookbinder's warehouse will be demolished after plans were approved by Oldham Council. The site at 115 Huddersfield Road, which was most recently used for industrial and office purposes, contains two main buildings that will be demolished. The northern building…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (343+ words) A fashion boutique in Uppermill has announced its closure after five years. The post said: “After careful consideration, we have taken the decision to permanently close the store on Uppermill High Street. “We are still considering our next steps in…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (193+ words) Plans have been lodged for a dessert takeaway in a shipping container at the back of a beauty salon. The proposal looks to install a shipping container at the rear of the property which would serve dessert items such as…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (246+ words) A singing competition in Oldham is searching for the UK’s next Pub Idol. Proper Pub Idol 2026, sponsored by VK and Take! Tequila will see venues across the town hosting weekly heats to find the nation’s best community singers. The pub…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (338+ words) A pub, a nursery and a home department store are among three Oldham businesses that failed to pay staff the minimum wage, according to the government. The companies were named after the government released its latest list of employers who…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (177+ words) Aldi has embraced the power of pink to give one of its stores a serious makeover. The eye-catching transformation celebrates the arrival of the new Barbie® Aldimania Dreamland™ Doll (£12.99), landing in stores from 6th September as part of Aldi’s September Toy…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (393+ words) Major planning decisions are made each month in Oldham which can have major impacts on the borough, and August was no different. Whether it is plans for a new building, alterations to an existing building or an extension to allow…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (751+ words) The outside of the new restaurant as it is refurbished (Image: NQ) The owner of a new restaurant set to open in Royton next month has shared a first look inside as she reveals her ambition for the site. Bhakti…...