Oldham Archives is on the move from Oldham Library.
The service will temporarily close over the summer as it relocates to a brand-new, purpose-built home in the redeveloped Spindles.
The current facility will close at 4pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and in-person access to the original, printed, or digital collections will be unavailable until it reopens in Spindles.
For more information and opening dates contact archives@oldham.gov.uk or call 0161 770 4654.
“Driving Test System is Broken and Exploiting Learners,” says Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE
An Oldham councillor has demanded urgent government action to fix the DVLA driving test booking system, warning that private agencies are “cashing in on learners” and leaving families hundreds of pounds out of pocket.
United Utilities asks customers to play their part to save water during warm weather
United Utilities is urging customers in Greater Manchester and the Pennines to be mindful of their water use and help protect water supplies as temperatures soared over the week.
Man to appear in court following incident
A man has been charged following an incident on Counthill Road, Oldham over the Bank Holiday weekend,
Firefighters tackle Royton blaze
A huge fire broke out at a scrap yard in Royton this morning with plumes of smoke seen from miles away.
