Oldham Reporter from Monday, October 5th, 2026

The man behind a social enterprise bakery providing jobs and training opportunities for former prisoners was the winner of the Special Recognition Award at this year’s Oldham Business Awards.

Residents are being urged to be extra vigilant of unexpected callers offering roofing, chimney, guttering or other home repair services.

A harmonica picked up by a social-care leader in the pandemic has grown into a band, a community and a movement helping people connect through music.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating winning a hat-trick of trophies at the town’s prestigious business awards on Friday night.

Budding young actors are being encouraged to join the Sarah Byrne Acting Academy thanks to funding secured for October half-term.