The Latest Breaking News from Oldham

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

Jeremy Craig-Weston, who is standing as a Tory candidate in Thursday's council elections in Oldham, said he 'loathes' the PM, who he has branded a 'backstabbing scrote'

Nearly 70 roads will be temporarily closed for patriotic parties

Across Greater Manchester there will be events to mark the occasion, from street parties to afternoon teas and family fun days, alongside all the usual Bank Holiday events

Kailem Barlow has links to Oldham and north Manchester

Two student police officers chased the men into a dark alleyway before intervening

From 7am on Thursday, May 4, residents will go to the polls for their first all-out election since 2004