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Saddleworth heritage project restores historic cast iron milestones
These three historic Oldham buildings have been added to an 'at-risk' list
She lost a finger in an Oldham mill — then helped change history
After 100 years, 14 forgotten Oldham war heroes are finally being honoured
'Internationally important' Oldham church mural saved by community
MP pays tribute to Oldham suffragette Annie Kenney in maiden speech
Mamma Mia star says Olivia Cooke was first choice for Ann Lee role
Tribute to police officer killed in Oldham 25 years ago today
Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Oldham's 'Queen of Dance'
'Magnificent' stone lions moved to new home in Oldham town centre
The lost village minutes from Oldham with an ancient history
The Christmas Eve when Oldham mourned dozens of people
The hidden waterfall beauty spot near Oldham with a 'magical' history
New video explores recent finds at Oldham archaeological site
Hundreds gather at Austerlands war memorial for Remembrance Sunday
Crowds gather across Oldham to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday
Seven Oldham heritage buildings and entire town centre listed 'at risk'
The real story behind Oldham Coliseum's famous ghost
Why this Saddleworth village is 'one of the UK's most haunted'
‘Stories are literally everywhere’: The man bringing local history to life
Saddleworth pub murders remain unsolved after nearly 200 years
Explore dark side of Saddleworth with new audio ghost tour
'On Oldham market, anything goes': Video shows 1980s heyday of flea market
I explored the incredible ancient finds at Oldham's Roman fort
Oldham’s surprising historic links to Japan
Oldham Histories Festival returns for 2025
Historic hall to be restored thanks to National Lottery Funding
All the Oldham places taking part in Heritage Open Days 2025
Exploring the lost Pennine village near Oldham
Oldham WWII soldiers send messages home in archive footage
Who is JR Clynes as Oldham's Old Library renamed in his honour
Oldham to commemorate VJ Day with town centre events
The ancient burial sites not far from Oldham
The mysterious story of the Oldham mummy stored in a clock
How to become archaeologist for the day at dig near Oldham
How Oldham's Mary Higgs went undercover as a beggar to expose inequality
How Alexandra Park is linked to the American Civil War
Oldham's radical first MP who fought for workers' rights
The 200-year-old Oldham chapel which is opening its doors to visitors
Four long-gone railway stations that used to keep Oldham connected
'It can never be forgotten': Oldham marks VE Day 80th anniversary
Oldham residents invited to 'step back in time' to mark VE Day celebrations
Inside the abandoned Oldham railway tunnel from 'forgotten' line
Plaque unveiled to commemorate 100 years of major borough road opening
Demolition signs in place at historic 120-year-old building where The Beatles played
Historic Easter fair is back in town – and on the walls of No. 10
Why unique site is Oldham’s ‘greatest archaeological treasure’
German man who found debris of Oldham airman's WWII plane in search for relatives
New exhibition to spotlight past and future of historic Oldham building
8 inspirational Oldham women to celebrate this International Women’s Day
Historic 120-year-old building where The Beatles played set to be demolished
Historic Saddleworth church launches fundraiser to restore window
80 years on: The Christmas Eve that changed Oldham
Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father