A new outdoor event space in Oldham will host live music, festivals, and Illuminate Light Night. Approved this week, it completes library renovations. Oldham’s New Outdoor Venue to Host Music, Festivals, and Light Shows Oldham will soon have a new outdoor event space outside the Old Library. This garden area will host live music, and…
Over fifty UK drivers with 30+ points on their licenses remain unbanned. Courts cite ‘exceptional hardship’ for waivers. UK Drivers With 30 Points Not Banned: DVLA Data Reveals Shocking Numbers Over 50 people in Britain have over 30 penalty points, yet they still possess driver’s licenses. This data raises concerns, prompting calls for retraining programs…
A free festival in Oldham features a dazzling light display, “The Matter of the Heart,” powered by real-time heartbeats. Heartbeat Powered Light Show Shines at Greater Manchester Festival A light display called “The Matter of the Heart” arrives in Oldham. It is part of Illuminate Festival 2025. The event is free for families. The festival…
Pensioner Eileen Kelly, 72, speaks of terror after a gang threatened her at knifepoint during a home invasion in Oldham. 72 Year Old Pensioner Terrorized in Home Invasion at Knifepoint A pensioner was home when three men broke in. This happened in Oldham on Monday, February 17. The men threatened her with kitchen knives. Eileen…
Oldham Council slashes 120 jobs in a bid to bridge an £8m budget gap after funding shrinks. Oldham Council Faces Tough Times Cutting 120 Jobs to Balance Budget Oldham Council approved £8 million in cuts. They need to balance their budget, and the council will work harder to maintain services as funding is shrinking and…
Oldham’s Fox & Pine wins ‘Best Pub’ for Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. Owners Chris & Michelle celebrate fourth win. Fox & Pine Crowned Greater Manchester Pub of the Year Again Fox & Pine won an award. It has recently won many local and national awards. Chris and Michelle Riley own the pub. CAMRA named it…
A woman was dragged shouting down the street after a brawl outside a bar in Royton. Police made two arrests related. Brawl Erupts Outside Bar Woman Dragged Shouting on Royton Street Two individuals got arrested after a fight. It happened outside Bono bar in Royton. The incident occurred Sunday morning, February 9th. Someone filmed the…
Oldham Council approves an inquiry into child abuse. Survivors worry about dying before justice is served. Child Abuse Inquiry Launched After Vote, Survivors Fear Time Running Out Survivors feel both relief and pride now. Oldham Council voted for an inquiry into child abuse, though some survivors worry they won’t live to see justice. The council…
An 81-year-old woman was tricked at a Newcastle cashpoint. The thief stole £400 after claiming the machine owed him money. Newcastle Thief Swindles Elderly Woman Out of £400 at Cashpoint An elderly woman got tricked at a cash machine in Newcastle city center. The thief stole £400 from her. Marian Spirache and Samoila Vasile committed…
Oldham pulls out of Greater Manchester’s housing plan. Vote impacts 170000 home project led by Andy Burnham. Oldham Council Withdraws From Greater Manchester Housing Masterplan Oldham council decided to leave a big housing project. They held a special meeting last night where councillors voted on leaving Places for Everyone (PfE). PfE wants to build homes…