The Latest Breaking News from Oldham

St John's Church in Werneth has been demolished but campaigners say Oldham’s historic environment 'has been forever diminished'

Plus the once 'utterly uninhabitable' slum facing its biggest transformation yet

Ms Shah had previously served as leader after the defeat of Sean Fielding in May 2021

'The police have had to follow me home so no one else follows me home'

Labour lost yet another leader at the local elections

They watched Charles crowned king on big screens and held colourful street parties

Afruz Miah was one of the lucky few who were invited

The comedian started his comedy career right here in the city

Town hall chief Amanda Chadderton dramatically lost her seat by just 21 votes

Sean Fielding has moved boroughs - and is now representing a new ward

Seats were available in Alexandra, Chadderton Central, Chadderton North, Chadderton South, Coldhurst, Crompton, Failsworth East, Failsworth West, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale, Royton North, Royton South, Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South, Saddleworth West and Lees, Shaw, St James', St Mary's, Waterhead and Werneth