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'Men in Sheds' has been running in Failsworth since 2013

Men in Sheds where Oldham men 'put the world to rights over a brew' saved by donation

The pupils wore hard hats and hi-vis vests for safety - and their red noses for Red Nose Day

The pupils wore hard hats and hi-vis vests for safety - and their red noses for Red Nose Day

School children get a taste of construction in visit to housing development in Oldham

Virtual tours of the apartments are now available

Virtual tours of the apartments are now available

Planning and development

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Oldham residents get 'sneak peek' of new retirement development for over 60s

The building is currently under construction and will be transformed into a cafe with two flats and a roof terrace

The building is currently under construction and will be transformed into a cafe with two flats and a roof terrace

Planning and development

'Redundant' Oldham shop receives green light for cafe and flats with roof terrace

St Mary's RC Primary School, in Failsworth, was told it could receive the top grade at its next inspection

St Mary's RC Primary School, in Failsworth, was told it could receive the top grade at its next inspection

Catholic primary school 'could be outstanding' says Ofsted

The problem occurred at Lock 67, in Failsworth

The problem occurred at Lock 67, in Failsworth

Canal & River Trust

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Update after Rochdale Canal closes due to ‘substantial subsidence’

The Failsworth portion of the Rochdale Canal has been criticised for being dirty

The Failsworth portion of the Rochdale Canal has been criticised for being dirty

Volunteers call for help cleaning Failsworth part of Rochdale Canal

The force is looking to speak to a group of three men in connection with the incident

The force is looking to speak to a group of three men in connection with the incident

Teenager 'robbed at knifepoint' of coat and AirPods at Oldham tram stop

Section 60 powers extended in Failsworth and added for Limeside following altercation

Section 60 powers extended in Failsworth and added for Limeside following altercation

Oldham police officers given extra stop and search powers after 'altercation'

The altercation reportedly happened outside the Tesco Extra supermarket in Failsworth

The altercation reportedly happened outside the Tesco Extra supermarket in Failsworth

Oldham Tesco 'altercation' involving large group and a knife sees teen arrested

The man died at the care home on Sunday

The man died at the care home on Sunday

Search launched for family after man, 69, dies in care home in Failsworth

Rubber Ducky Records has re-opened

Rubber Ducky Records has re-opened

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Canal boat record shop which sank in Failsworth celebrates re-opening

Subsidence has happened at Lock 67, in Failsworth

Subsidence has happened at Lock 67, in Failsworth

Canal & River Trust

Oldham part of Rochdale Canal closed after ‘substantial subsidence’

Angela Rayner said she was

Angela Rayner said she was

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Pensioner who called Angela Rayner 'ugly menopausal pig' hit with hefty fine

The fridge has received a generous donation to help it stock up on Christmas dinner items this year

The fridge has received a generous donation to help it stock up on Christmas dinner items this year

Oldham 'community fridge' stocked with Christmas dinner to help residents

Quayside Medical Practice is located inside the Failsworth District Centre

Quayside Medical Practice is located inside the Failsworth District Centre

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Inspectors give good rating to Failsworth GP in latest report

The incident happened on Westminster Road

The incident happened on Westminster Road

Man arrested on suspicion of injuring man in Failsworth

The family said it was the 'end of an era'

The family said it was the 'end of an era'

'End of an era': Oldham family bakery passed through six generations closes for good

A group, including a woman and three teenagers, were all arrested

A group, including a woman and three teenagers, were all arrested

Heroin and imitation gun discovered in house raids across Oldham as nine arrested

The legacy of the bakery has been saved

The legacy of the bakery has been saved

Legacy of 160-year-old bakery in Oldham SAVED after family feared Christmas closure

The road was closed by police following the crash

The road was closed by police following the crash

Air ambulance attends as pedestrian hit on road near Failsworth

Adam Wood is wanted by police for owning a 'dog dangerously out of control'

Adam Wood is wanted by police for owning a 'dog dangerously out of control'

Man wanted over 'dangerous and out of control' dog has Oldham links

76 bus stop. Inset: Andy Burnham

76 bus stop. Inset: Andy Burnham

Locations identified for new Oldham bus shelters after Burnham pledge

Dozens of Labour MPs rebelled against Keir Starmer, but how did Oldham MPs vote?

Dozens of Labour MPs rebelled against Keir Starmer, but how did Oldham MPs vote?

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How Oldham's MPs voted on Gaza ceasefire amendment

The fly-tipping on Smedley Road

The fly-tipping on Smedley Road

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Oldham man fined thousands for fly-tipping after Facebook adverts

Connor has released his first book in a series he's writing

Connor has released his first book in a series he's writing

Fantasy novel written by Oldham 20-year-old up for awards

There were hopes a further eight homes would be built on the land

There were hopes a further eight homes would be built on the land

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Residents left with 'eyesore wasteland' and rats as developer 'abandons' project

The billboard can be seen from the street

The billboard can be seen from the street

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

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Oldham company tempts regulator with latest 'tongue-in-cheek' billboard

The retirement development has been named after a well-known Failsworth figure

The retirement development has been named after a well-known Failsworth figure

New retirement village to be named after famous historical figure from Failsworth

Angela Rayner MP received the malicious and offensive email in May this year

Angela Rayner MP received the malicious and offensive email in May this year

Man who called Angela Rayner MP 'menopausal pig' in obscene email taken to court

Oldhamers have been alarmed by the lobster-looking crustacean in the park

Oldhamers have been alarmed by the lobster-looking crustacean in the park

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Large lobster-like 'beast' lurking in Oldham waters faces death threats

The boat being lifted by crane

The boat being lifted by crane

Canal & River Trust

Sunken canal boat owner criticised for 'abandoning' vessel

Teenage Kicks promises to help pupils who struggle with mainstream schools

Teenage Kicks promises to help pupils who struggle with mainstream schools

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Independent school given Ofsted approval to open in Oldham

76 bus stop. Inset: Andy Burnham

76 bus stop. Inset: Andy Burnham

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Burnham looking into extra shelters, calls Oldham buses ‘worst’

The inspector said pupils arrive to school

The inspector said pupils arrive to school

'Outstanding' Oldham school advised to improve to keep top grade

The force wants to speak to this man

The force wants to speak to this man

Hunt launched after tram passenger 'attacked' on Failsworth Metrolink

The bakery has made the

The bakery has made the

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'We almost made it 160 years': Oldham family 'sad' to close bakery before Christmas

Spring Brook Academy

Spring Brook Academy

Ofsted turnaround at Oldham school praised for 'polite pupils'

Sunken boat closes canal again from Failsworth to Manchester

Sunken boat closes canal again from Failsworth to Manchester

Canal & River Trust

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Sunken boat closes canal again from Failsworth to Manchester

A CGI imagined design of the development on Ashton Road

A CGI imagined design of the development on Ashton Road

New scheme launched to help elderly live 'happier and healthier' in Oldham

Staff allegedly cause a parking nuisance on the street while they purchase sandwiches from a shop

Staff allegedly cause a parking nuisance on the street while they purchase sandwiches from a shop

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Oldham shop in parking row as drivers flock to street 'just for butty's'

Royton Leisure Centre

Royton Leisure Centre

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Four Oldham gyms to undergo huge refurbs with new sauna in plans

Neighbours said they are

Neighbours said they are

Local government

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Neighbours demand end to battle over HGVs getting stuck and damaging cars

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Failsworth MP Angela Rayner given new shadow cabinet roles

Dom Collins playing guitar

Dom Collins playing guitar

One man show promising tears and laughs coming to Failsworth

Man with links to Oldham wanted on suspicion of fraud

The new menu has already proved a hit with residents

The new menu has already proved a hit with residents

Pub banishes microwave with launch of new freshly cooked food menu

Police found drugs at an address on Ravenoak Drive, Failsworth

Police found drugs at an address on Ravenoak Drive, Failsworth

Mum and 2 others sentenced for storing drugs in homes

Valentine Street in Failsworth

Valentine Street in Failsworth

Update issued after woman dragged screaming into car in Oldham

The woman can be heard screaming as she is 'pulled' into a car by a man

The woman can be heard screaming as she is 'pulled' into a car by a man

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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'Scary' CCTV footage shows woman screaming as man 'pulls' her into car in Oldham

The woman was reportedly pulled into the car on Valentine Street

The woman was reportedly pulled into the car on Valentine Street

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Concern grows for woman 'pulled into dark car by man'

ZaraLena Jackson (middle) made a guest appearance to mark the opening of the charity salon

ZaraLena Jackson (middle) made a guest appearance to mark the opening of the charity salon

Bradford Hospitals' Charity

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Oldham woman turns salon into charity to help children after hair loss

The new play equipment

The new play equipment

New play equipment to replace play boat at Daisy Nook

Robinsons Bakery

Robinsons Bakery

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Family bakery goes up for sale after more than 150 years in business

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