I'm looking for people in Greater Manchester who celebrate their Christmasses on a date other than Christmas Day - especially if it's on the 24th! Working on a fun, festive piece about different xmas traditions 🎄 #PR #Christmas #journorequest @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

"CURTAIN CALL FOR COMEBACK" @charlotteliviahall.bsky.social for @oldhamtimes.bsky.social Full Story: t.ly/OhvmA The new look for #OldhamColiseum, a much-loved theatre on #Oldham's #FairbottomStreet, has been revealed. #OldhamTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

Kids in temporary housing are falling through the cracks. Relocated miles away, struggling parents battle to afford the daily travel to get them to the school gates. More voices are joining a call for change 🏠🚸 @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

A bar in Oldham has been targeted by hateful comments online over a Charlie Kirk post - but it's all a misunderstanding @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

'It feels like they're just tormenting us' - how a squirrel problem at a cemetery is having an unexpected knock-on effect on its neighbours @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Oldham needs a new police station as the current one is 'falling apart' - but a letter seen by the LDRS sparks doubt about whether the new site will solve the issues faced by the borough's police force @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Councillors in Oldham have been overpaid due to an 'admin error'. It's only a small amount, but some have criticised the LA for its 'shocking ineptitude'. Full story here 🔽 @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

“My time at the flat - it feels like a delusion. I blinked and it was over." For almost five years, Fozia has been fighting to get back into her own home. Full story ⬇️ @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Just a reminder that I am always open to tip-offs or making contact with community groups doing good work in and around Oldham! Feel free to reach out to me on [email protected]

The man planning to 'overthrow' his council - but will it work? @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

The 'secret letter' Oldham Council won't let anyone see 👀 @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Emergency crew tackled the blaze in Bury as quickly as they could - but the fire has brought devastation to the hillside moor. Here's what happened ⬇️ @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Venue of Oldham's only Beatles gig to be demolished. - @charlotteliviahall.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Coliseum's latest - and biggest - show since the venue at Fairbottom Street shut is full of surprises, including a surprise celebrity guest appearance ✨ @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/the...

After many twists and turns over the last months, Oldham council has voted now definitively to request their removal from a 'controversial' Greater Manchester housing scheme @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

A couple pawned their engagement rings just so they could spend a night away from their home. This is why: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater... @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Oldham has spent weeks in the national spotlight. In the wake of a highly politicised debate over CSE inquiries - what do residents now make of their local council? @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

This is a really difficult article to read from @charlotteliviahall.bsky.social, mainly because I know so many people in the same boat, and no matter what we try to do locally, things don't necessarily feel better. www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-feature...

'Life on the streets where beloved heirlooms are pawned, and some have no choice but to turn a blind eye'. An excellent read from @charlotteliviahall.bsky.social on life in the place with the highest child poverty rate in the region @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Oldham Council delivered a dramatic end-of-year finale at tonight's meeting - featuring a riot van, the phrase 'cross dressed as a N*zi', and a 1.45 hour adjournment after which everyone was sent home. Full debrief coming tomorrow, quick read below ⬇️ www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

A memorial has brought closure to some relatives of the almost 300 babies discovered in a mass grave in Oldham. But others say this is 'just the beginning' as they demand answers to this 'unimaginable social injustice' @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

The Oldham Coliseum is one step closer to reopening its doors! www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/art...

'Badly worded' motion leaves councillors furious as they vote to 'not not' take action - a truly bizarre tale from Oldham council by @charlotteliviahall.bsky.social @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

NEW: The Bee Network strike is ON. TfGM statement confirms 'office-based and frontline transport workers at ticket offices' still planning to strike 12-15 Dec. Talks are continuing to avoid more strikes - but unless something changes quickly, walkout starts tomorrow. @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

An FOI revealed that the tragic practice of burying stillborn babies in unmarked communal graves like the one in Royton is part of a wider pattern across the UK. 'There's a lot more to come out on this,' says GM Mayor Andy Burnham www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

After the heartbreaking discovery of a mass grave of stillborn babies in Royton, the council promised to honour the children and give relatives a place to grieve. Now they've revealed exactly how they'll do this @manchestereveningnews.co.uk www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Oldham eagerly awaits the verdict on the future of a project that could 'give the kids a chance'. Here's the latest update: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

An 'affordable' block of 30 flats is nearing completion - as Oldham continues to see private rent skyrocket and an ever-growing list of families waiting for social housing www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Mortuary 'unfit for future use' to be replaced by new morgue and community room after more than 15 years www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Manchester Evening News campaign could lead to change, minister says @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

BREAKING: A man has been arrested in Bradford this morning following a @manchestereveningnews.co.uk investigation into the viral 'Manchester nightlife' videos. It is believed to be the first arrest connected to the disturbing trend in the UK. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Some news for the Oldham mums and dads! www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...