5+ day, 9+ 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, 1+ day ago   (1771+ words) Knee-deep in a trench on the Saddleworth moors in the rain is probably the last place most people would want to be on a bank holiday Monday morning. But the ‘diggers’ of the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Fort would not…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (97+ words) Oldham Times Oldham Athletic v Fleetwood Town - fan picture gallery Latics fans at Fleetwood (Image: Thomas Lee Stacey) Latics chairman Frank Rothwell celebrates Kane Drummond's goal (Image: Thomas Lee Stacey) Latics chairman Frank Rothwell joins fans in the away end…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (90+ words) Oldham Athletic fans again pumped up the volume and inspired the team to back-to-back home wins. A crowd of 7,589 watched Latics run out comfortable 3-0 winners against Swindon Town. Ian Holloway's side were backed by more than 300 travelling fans. Click through…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (558+ words) Lakeside adventures, archery, and a leap of faith await at a hidden gem just an hour from Oldham. I recently spent the day exploring The Anderton Centre, an outdoor activity hub nestled on the edge of Lower Rivington Reservoir, after…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (252+ words) Morris dancers took over the villages of Saddleworth at the weekend to celebrate the ancient tradition of Rushcart. The weekend-long festival sees morris groups from up and down the country, performing to the crowds and carrying the 13ft Rushcart through the…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (421+ words) A new programme is set to give young people a leading role in shaping the cultural future of their community. Oldham Council has secured funding to launch the Young Creative Producers Programme, which will support 16 to 25-year-olds through paid placements,…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (443+ words) A project is shining a light on three influential figures from the past. Suffragette Annie Kenney, artist Helen Bradley, and Victoria Cross recipient Thomas Steele are being celebrated through new banners and online resources in Lees, Springhead, and Grotton, highlighting…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (346+ words) Clint Boon will be hosting a special event in Oldham next month to mark the launch of his new book. The Oldham-born musician and radio DJ, known for being the keyboard player of the Inspiral Carpet, will be coming to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (243+ words) Four young people are starting summer internships with First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as part of a programme to support career development. Leah Iqbal, Lucas Richman, and Olivia Wild, all 21, and 19-year-old Josh Betts will be based at FCHO’s Union…...