Warm welcome for football heroes after historic Wembley win
A special reception was held for our footballing royalty following their triumphant day at Wembley Stadium.
Owner Frank Rothwell and his family, club captain Tom Conlon, striker Mike Fondop, manager Micky Mellon, and CEO Darren Royle were all honoured at a special reception held at the Civic Centre. The event celebrated their thrilling 3-2 victory over Southend United — a historic result that marked the club’s return to the English Football League.
The team was met with congratulations and heartfelt praise from Council Leader Cllr Arooj Shah, Chief Executive Shelley Kipling, the Mayor of Oldham Cllr Eddie Moores and Mayoress Kath Moores, and MP Jim McMahon. Each expressed their gratitude for the pride the team has brought to the borough.
Setting the tone for the festivities, the Oldham Music Centre Youth Brass Band played them in with a lively rendition of Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up — a tribute to the club’s fighting spirit and perseverance.
Congratulations once again to the team — Oldham is so proud of you!
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Oldham town centre takes centre stage with live music all month long 🎸
This June, Oldham town centre will be buzzing with a month long celebration of live music, with incredible acts performing at brilliant local venues.
From tributes and bands to acoustic sets and covers, Oldham Live 2025 is all about great nights out and supporting our amazing town centre venues.
We’re kicking things off with a massive weekend. Town centre venues are turning up the volume with gigs, covers, tributes, and open mic nights, and this is just the beginning.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Friday 6 June
- Bank Top Tavern – Metal Night with Hollowkin, Echoes Evolve, and Xenith
- Whittles – Straighten Out, The Stranglers tribute, on stage from 9pm
Saturday 7 June
- Bees Knees – Face The Strange – 7pm
Sunday 8 June
- Whittles – Lemonade (local covers band) – 5pm
- Bees Knees – Tom Jones Tribute – 6pm
- Fox and Pine, Open Mic Night – 7 to 10pm
So grab your mates, support your local venues, and discover your new favourite act right here in Oldham.
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Oldham Pride 2025 lines up a day of love, music and celebration 🌈
Let there be love, with this year's Oldham Pride to take place on Saturday 26 July.
There will be performances on the main stage hosted by Sam Hewitt and Tina Tuna, market stalls, a fun fair, food and drink and street performers from 12– 5.30pm at Parliament Square. For updates follow the official Oldham Pride Facebook page here.
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Spades in the ground for flagship eco project 🍃
Work has officially started on the exciting new Visitor Centre and Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots.
Members from the Council, Northern Roots charity and partners gathered on site to mark the exciting milestone and see first-hand how the ambitious plans are coming to life.
Part of the transformational £12.9 million Northern Roots masterplan, the new facilities are being delivered by Oldham Council with support from the Government’s Town Deal Fund and Levelling Up Fund Round 2.
The build, led by Willmott Dixon construction, is already creating employment and training opportunities for Oldham residents, including four new jobs and support for 10 unemployed residents through their ‘Building Lives Academy’.
The Visitor Centre will feature a café, shop, kitchen, classrooms and more, while the Forestry Skills Centre will help people gain qualifications in sustainable industries.
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Driving a better public transport system for the people of Oldham
Oldham Council leader Councillor Arooj Shah, met with Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the government announced huge investment in public transport, including great news for Oldham.
Cllr Shah said: “This funding boost is massively welcome, it’ll drive a better connected, more affordable and sustainable public transport system for Oldhamers all the while helping to break down barriers to jobs and opportunities whilst making Oldham the greenest borough in Greater Manchester.
“The projects the Government has backed today, including the new tram stop at Cop Road, can give our residents in Royton, Shaw and Sholver the confidence that our plans to build more homes and create more jobs are not in isolation, there is infrastructure to support our growth coming too.
“In ten years’ time public transport in Greater Manchester will look nothing like it does today because of the Chancellor's announcement, bringing rail into the Bee Network alone will make it easier for our residents to access jobs across the city region, but it’s vital that Oldham gets its fair share of that investment too.
"We’ve fought hard to make sure our borough isn’t left behind, and today’s announcement shows that’s paying off.
“We're already benefitting from the Bee Network, and soon we'll have even more integration making it easier to get to where you need to go."
She added: "We’re building a town that’s greener, better connected, and ready for the future – and we won’t stop here. We’ll keep pushing for the investment, infrastructure and opportunities our residents deserve.”
Read more about the government’s announcement here.
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Make Father’s Day Extra Special with the Oldham Gift Card
This year, why not give dad something he’ll really enjoy, an Oldham Gift Card.
Whether he’s into a trip to the pub, picking up the latest tech, enjoying a meal out, or refreshing his wardrobe, the Oldham Gift Card gives everyone the freedom to choose, with over 50 local businesses to explore.
It’s not just a great gift for Father’s Day on Sunday 15 June, it’s a great way to support our local high streets too. Every card purchased helps keep spending local and supports the independent shops, restaurants, and services that make our town special.
So purchase a gift that supports the community and makes dad’s day (or even his year).
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Celebrating Chadderton South – A fun free day for all
Come and join us for a for a fantastic afternoon celebrating the people, places, and organisations that make Chadderton South so special.
There's free entry to the event at Granby Street Playing Fields, OL9 8HD on Saturday 21 June from 12–3pm.
It will include:
🎤Official opening by Eddie Moores
🚓 Special visits from local emergency services
🍏 Fresh apple juice Pressing with Northern Lily
🎨 Crafts and face painting with Chadderton South Youth Voice Group
⚽ Sports Activities with Oldham Active
🎪 Garden games and circus skills
ℹ️ Information stalls from local organisations
Please note:
👶 All children must be supervised by an adult.
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Are you a veteran or do you know someone who is?
Join us for a free event on Tuesday 24 June at Oldham Library to find out what support is available to help ex-forces move into work or training.
⏰10.30am-2.30pm
Hear from organisations including:
🔹 NHS England
🔹 Department for Work and Pensions - DWP
🔹 Veterans into Logistics
🔹 Walking with the Wounded
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Update on Oldham Coliseum reopening
The historic home of Oldham Coliseum Theatre will now reopen in 2026, it has been announced.
The decision was made after initial construction work revealed that more time would be needed to ensure that the building is properly ready to welcome back audiences.
Working closely with contractors Tilbury Douglas, plans are progressing to ensure the new Coliseum is everything it should be and more for audiences when it reopens next year.
Oldham actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, a leading member of the Friends of Oldham Coliseum, said: “The Friends of the Coliseum are relieved and happy that plans to mount the Coli panto this year have been put on hold. Better to return with a beautiful, bold and glittering bang than do something half-baked in a building that isn’t yet ready."
She added: “We are grateful as ever to Oldham Council for listening to the experts in the field.”
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