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Oldham man caged after 150 wraps of crack cocaine were found during house search

A man from Oldham has been jailed for 21 months after police uncovered a quantity of drugs and cash during a routine arrest at his home.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Councillor challenges village post box issues

Councillor Garth Harkness has joined Dobcross villagers' concerns, underlining his "disappointment" to hear issues surrounding the post box this week.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Police probe follows Chadderton pepper-spraying incident

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for help in identifying witnesses after a man and a woman were pepper-sprayed in Chadderton.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Friezland Brass Band set to take their show on the road to the Isle of Man

Friezland Brass Band will be taking their show on the road during their tour of the Isle of Man this weekend.

Date Published 31/07/2025

Six arrests secured as police Operation Vulcan drive continues to tackle drug importation in Derker area

Six people were arrested following door-smashing warrants in Oldham yesterday (Wednesday) as part of work tackling the importation of drugs into the area.

Date Published 28/07/2025


Changeable for now, but summery conditions to return as we move through the first week of August?

After a few days with patchy rain and some showers, the week ahead continues in a similar theme with no heatwave returning just yet.

Date Published 28/07/2025

New nursery moving into basement of old people’s home

A new pre-school could soon be coming to the Coldhurst area of Oldham.

Date Published 28/07/2025


‘Completely inappropriate’ caravan park plans rejected

An application to build a touring caravan park on land outside a former wedding venue has been rejected by town planners amid fears it would ‘destroy’ greenbelt land. 

Date Published 28/07/2025

New bins to include QR codes in bid to make recycling easier

Oldham Council will introduce what it hopes will be a helpful new feature on household bins across the borough.

Date Published 28/07/2025


OMC Motor Group celebrates official opening of new state-of-the-art Kia showroom

OMC Kia marked the official opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art showroom in Oldham, celebrating a major milestone in the company’s 118-year history.

Date Published 28/07/2025

Oldham music legends the Inspiral Carpets agree unique and exciting Uppermill football club sponsorship deal

A link-up idea discussed over a beer in a Dobcross pub has led to a unique local football club sponsorship deal.

Date Published 27/07/2025


Major rule changes beckon for bus pass holders

Major rule changes are in store for hundreds of thousands of Bee Network passengers this week.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Police seize off-road bikes during day of action in Derker

Greater Manchester Police's Operation Vulcan team seized five off-road bikes and stopped a further 16 vehicles during a day of action in the Derker area at the weekend.

Date Published 25/07/2025


Vandals told to buzz off

Vandals have been told to buzz off after lovingly, hand-painted stones depicting birds and bees had been carelessly thrown into the river at Delph, Saddleworth.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Join the Playhouse 2 for a season of opening nights and final bows

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-2026 season at the Playhouse 2 theatre on Newtown Street in Shaw.

Date Published 25/07/2025


Morris dancers set to appear at top international festival

A women's morris dance team, which is only just over a year old, have been invited to share top international billing at a festival in Barcelona.

Date Published 25/07/2025

'Close your windows' warning issued to Greenfield locals

Wellington Road in Greenfield has been the scene of fire brigade activity today (Sunday).

Date Published 25/07/2025


Homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off

A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

Date Published 25/07/2025

Man sought following vehicle theft at Royal Oldham hospital

Greater Manchester Police officers would like to speak to the man pictured in relation to a theft of a cruise control radar worth £1,500 from a motor vehicle.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Spark Oldham lunch strengthens ties with local businesses

Spark Oldham CIC, a community‑focused organisation dedicated to boosting mental wellbeing, youth development and volunteer engagement across Oldham, hosted a...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Plan for apartments on derelict land refused

A piece of derelict land in Mossley has been vacant since 1940, but a plan to build apartments on it has been rejected.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Lioness star Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC to mark National Lottery investment

Lioness Nikita Parris took part in a session at grassroots football club Chadderton FC to celebrate The National Lottery’s investment into women and girls’ football ahead of...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Firefighters called to three-car crash in Diggle

There was drama in a Saddleworth village yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) when three cars were involved in a crash.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Heroes help rescue collapsed woman in Tandle Hill park

On Sunday lunchtime, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service for assistance with an elderly lady who had collapsed in Tandle Hill country park. 

Date Published 23/07/2025

Oldham Summer Beach set for Alexandra Park return

A popular summer event is set to return to Oldham – bigger and better than ever before.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Oldhamer Jim who faced losing a leg due to smoking celebrates 1,000 days being smoke-free

An Oldham man who was faced with having his leg amputated unless he quit smoking is celebrating 1,000 days smokefree, along with his wife who quit with him.

Date Published 22/07/2025

‘We are being tormented by squirrels who keep gnawing their way into our attic’

A woman says her home is being ‘tormented by squirrels’ because of an ‘infestation’ at a nearby cemetery.

Date Published 22/07/2025


New police station in Oldham may have no holding cells

Plans for a new Greater Manchester police station have been slammed as ‘poor and impractical’ after it emerged the new site may have no holding cells. 

Date Published 22/07/2025

Oldham responds to ‘administrative error’ that saw councillors overpaid for years

An ‘administrative error’ at the council has left locals in Oldham fuming. 

Date Published 21/07/2025


£20,000 worth of cannabis seized in Derker

Greater Manchester Police officers working as part of Operation Vulcan added £20,000 worth of suspected cannabis to their evidence locker following a proactive operation in Derker...

Date Published 21/07/2025

Man arrested in connection with Oldham shed burglaries

A Greater Manchester Police Neighbourhood Crime Team in Oldham have arrested a man in connection with a number of shed burglaries.

Date Published 17/07/2025


Guilty - patient who attempted to murder a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital

A patient who attempted to murder a nurse with scissors, causing her to end up in intensive care, has been found guilty following a trial at Minshull Street Crown Court.

Date Published 17/07/2025

Councillors overpaid due to ‘administrative error’

Oldham councillors have been overpaid for three years in a row due to an ‘administrative error’, the local authority has confirmed.

Date Published 17/07/2025


Local home care team raises much-needed funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

The team at Visiting Angels Manchester East has raised £300 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton, following the recent passing of two beloved clients, Judith and Brenda.

Date Published 17/07/2025

Residents still waiting for combustible cladding to be removed from building five years on

Fozia had lived in her newly-bought flat in Oldham for just three months when she was told to pack up her things and go.

Date Published 17/07/2025


Oldham ‘in talks’ on new police station

A ‘desperately needed’ new police station in Oldham could be built.

Date Published 17/07/2025

Public pool to close for five weeks over summer holidays

A popular public pool in Oldham will close for five weeks during the summer months – right in the middle of school holidays.

Date Published 17/07/2025


More suspects arrested as part of police probe into non-recent CSE in Oldham

Three men were arrested yesterday (Thursday) on suspicion of rape of a child as part of Greater Manchester Police's Operation Sherwood, a complex and wide-ranging investigation...

Date Published 17/07/2025

Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss scheme - Oldhamers have their say

It’s one of the biggest house-building projects proposed in Oldham in decades.

Date Published 17/07/2025


Warm and humid at times with spells of showers or rain from time-to-time

There's no sunny heatwave over the coming days, but temperatures will be into the early-20s.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Councillors vote in HMO Article 4 directive in Oldham

Oldham council has vowed to take action on a housing issue that is leaving residents ‘frustrated’ and ‘fed up’.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Morrisons Failsworth donates food packages to Spark Oldham

Morrisons in Failsworth has announced that it will continue to support its local community by joining the national effort to help prevent holiday hunger this summer.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Pair jailed after kidnapping and assaulting an 87-year-old man in Oldham

Two men have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 20 years for their roles in a kidnap and assault incident in Oldham.

Date Published 14/07/2025


‘Overlooked’ Shaw will have its say on major development

Shaw residents are being invited to have their say on a huge development plan that could transform their neighbourhood. 

Date Published 14/07/2025

Locals celebrate top award for village club

A vibrant village band club has hit the high notes again by winning the prestigious Greater Manchester CAMRA Club of the Year award.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Shaw Wetherspoons extends garden opening hours

A Wetherspoons in Oldham has permission to keep its popular new beer garden open for longer – just in time for the summer months.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Hero Steve's 2025 Summer Challenge is set - he's off to Bali!

Intrepid fundraiser and explorer Steve Hill's Summer Challenge for 2025 is set - it's the Indonesia Jungle Challenge!

Date Published 14/07/2025


Dr Kershaws' Rose to Remember appeal raises over £15k

Supporters from across the UK helped Dr Kershaw’s Hospice to raise over £15,000 for its Rose to Remember appeal.

Date Published 14/07/2025

HMO approved at headstone memorial shop

The former office space around a headstone business in Oldham will soon be turned into a four-bedroom HMO.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Saddleworth blaze incidents lead to fire-fighter call-outs

Fire-fighters were kept busy in the Saddleworth area yesterday (Sunday) - firstly dashing to moorland near Dovestone Reservoir and then being called to an incident in Diggle.

Date Published 10/07/2025

Poundland reopens after shock closure

Poundland in Oldham has reopened after an ‘unexpected’ closure last week sparked confusion among local shoppers.

Date Published 10/07/2025


Crucial Oldham charity service to close

A charity service in Oldham that has ‘transformed people’s lives’ is being forced to close down after more than eight years providing vital services to vulnerable people in the...

Date Published 10/07/2025

Get ready for Oldham Pride 2025!

On July 26, Oldham Pride will be celebrating 21 years of equality and diversity with a huge party and parade!

Date Published 08/07/2025


Crackdown on ‘explosion’ of HMOs in Oldham

Councillors in Oldham have called for a change in rules to stop landlords turning homes into HMOs without planning permission.

Date Published 08/07/2025

Police and partners well prepared for 'biblical' Oasis gigs at Heaton Park

Greater Manchester Police will be working with numerous partners to ensure Oasis’ homecoming shows pass by safely at nearby Heaton Park, starting from tomorrow (Friday).

Date Published 08/07/2025


Key workers could get a free £15,000 towards a home - but some cost £450,000

A new scheme is aimed at helping key workers and armed forces personnel get on the housing ladder in Oldham. 

Date Published 08/07/2025

Love it or loathe it - it’s time for a heatwave as temperatures are set to exceed 30°C

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis is not a fan once temperatures start to get into the mid-20s or beyond.

Date Published 08/07/2025


Chadderton business receives award for its commitment to developing local talent

Chadderton-based business LWC – the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler – has been named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at the 2025 Greater Manchester Skills Awards, in...

Date Published 08/07/2025

Sawn-off shotgun discovered during police search at Oldham Edge

Earlier this morning (Wednesday), Greater Manchester Police officers from Operation Vulcan discovered and seized a firearm following a search of an area of woodland in Oldham.

Date Published 08/07/2025


Royton and Crompton Academy cadets do locals proud when marking Armed Forces Day

Combined Cadet Force Cadets from Royton and Crompton Academy helped raise money and awareness of Armed Forces Day by donning their uniforms proudly and walking around Royton town...

Date Published 08/07/2025

Modern medics pay tribute to Oldham nurse's fertility miracle

Today’s women doctors have paid tribute to a former Oldham nurse whose pioneering work in 1979 has meant that over 21,000 babies per year are now born to parents who thought they...

Date Published 08/07/2025


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