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Local filmmaker releases new documentary exploring isolation, creativity and community
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (348+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 10:08 A new documentary film created by an Oldham-based filmmaker has been released, telling the story of people living on the margins of society who come together through art, imagination and shared creativity. Phantasmagoria, directed by local filmmaker Jon…...
Beavers and cub scouts from Oldham go interstellar in National Space Centre discovery day
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (430+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 10:46 Beavers and Cub Scouts from Shaw - together with more than 500 others from across the UK - blasted off on an out of this world mission at the National Space Centre. The day was packed with enough excitement to send…...
Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (542+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 09:04 A building collapse in Oldham has sparked fears over potential human trafficking after it displaced more than 40 people living in flats neighbouring the property, the LDRS understands. More than 40 people were moved into emergency accommodation when a house…...
Oldham Athletic Chairman helps to raise awareness about prostrate cancer
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (310+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 12:09 Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell visited a local housing association's head office recently to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Mr'Rothwell, a survivor of the disease, was a guest speaker at First Choice Homes Oldham's (FCHO) Union Street offices…...
Dr Kershaw's Hospice launches free art sessions for people with life-limiting illnesses
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (376+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 09:57 Each year, The Nightbird Project brings people with serious and life-limiting illnesses together for a series of free art sessions. Held at Dr Kershaw's' wellbeing'centre, the supportive therapeutic group empowers adults to share their stories and create new…...
Clarence Arcade deal signals new era for Ashton-under-Lyne
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (216+ words) Wednesday, 1 April 2026 12:01 A major step forward in Ashton's regeneration has been confirmed, as community group "Make Ashton Great Again" secures full ownership of Clarence Arcade after a year of negotiations. The site, previously split in two, was partially saved last…...
Demolition work begins on collapsed building
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (393+ words) Wednesday, 1 April 2026 11:47 Demolition work has started at an Oldham building following after it collapsed. The site, part-owned by Hollinwood councillor Kamran Ghafoor, caved in on March 24. Three people were said to have been injured, with two treated in hospital, though…...
Step back in time with GLAS !
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (281+ words) Wednesday, 1 April 2026 09:23 The Glossop and'Longdendale'Archaeological Society (GLAS) are inviting people to a fascinating talk on the 1648 Battle of'Winwick, the last battle of the Second English Civil War. The event takes place on Tuesday 14th April at 7:30pm in the function room of…...
Ashton set for out-of-this-world Sci-Fi Day return this May
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (427+ words) Tuesday, 31 March 2026 11:20 Ashton town centre will once again be transformed into a galaxy far, far away when the much-loved Ashton Sci-Fi Day returns on May 2. Organised by Hyde Fundraisers, the annual event will bring a host of fantasy, superhero and…...
Government rejects major funding plea for Snake Pass repairs
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (992+ words) Tuesday, 31 March 2026 13:15 By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporter The Government has all but rejected a plea from three regional mayors and a county council to directly fund and manage hundreds of millions of pounds of repairs on a Derbyshire route....