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Arsonists attack family farm - twice

A heartbroken farming family whose home has been hit twice by arsonists in a week is offering a £1,000 reward for information to trace the attackers.

Date Published 17/06/2025


Oldham Post Office re-opens at town centre shopping centre

Oldham Post Office has opened today (Wednesday) at Unit 10, Town Square Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1XD.

Date Published 17/06/2025

What the National Inquiry means for Oldham

A local inquiry into child exploitation in Oldham may have to be paused as the government and council work out how to ‘avoid duplication’ with a newly-announced national...

Date Published 17/06/2025


70kg of suspected Class A drugs seized in Oldham

Police officers from GMP's Serious Crime Division executed a number of warrants across Oldham as the fight against drugs in Greater Manchester continues.

Date Published 17/06/2025

Oldham man part of crime gang caged for more than 30 years

An investigation into the multi-kilo supply of cocaine and heroin across the country has resulted in three men being jailed for over 30 years.

Date Published 17/06/2025


Trio charged following fight on Market Street in Shaw on Sunday

Three men have been charged with a range of offences following an incident which occurred on Market Street in Shaw on Sunday (June 15), which saw a man left with a serious injury.

Date Published 12/06/2025

Oldham victim speaks out after national inquiry announced

This week, the Home Secretary took to the House of Commons despatch boxes and apologised to survivors of child grooming, saying scores of vulnerable victims had...

Date Published 12/06/2025


Police appeal for information after man is seriously injured in Shaw fight

Police officers are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured during an altercation in Shaw.

Date Published 12/06/2025

Family pay emotional tribute to grandfather Mark after Chadderton driver is jailed for seven years

A heart-broken family have paid tribute to a 'much-loved father, grandfather, brother and friend'.

Date Published 12/06/2025


Beer walk proves a huge hit yet again

Visitors to Saddleworth villages on Saturday were warned they could bump into a dinosaur or a showbiz celebrity.

Date Published 12/06/2025

The hills are truly alive with amazing music

Glorious weather, exhilarating music and thousands turning out in force made Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday celebration a joyous community affair.

Date Published 12/06/2025


Oldhamers celebrate well-deserved awards in King's latest Birthday Honours List

A number of people from Oldham - or connected to the borough - have been named in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Date Published 12/06/2025

Heartless vandals leave 'destruction and mess' at Churchill playing fields

Broken glass bottles and various other debris were left on rugby and football pitches at Churchill playing fields in Greenfield.

Date Published 12/06/2025


Two Oldham men among seven convicted for sexually exploiting children in Rochdale

Seven men - including two from Oldham - have been convicted for their role in the systematic abuse of vulnerable children in Rochdale.  

Date Published 12/06/2025

FCHO granted injunction following reports of anti-social and criminal activity in Chadderton

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been granted an injunction to stop a woman from sleeping rough in some of its Chadderton communal blocks following reports of anti-social and...

Date Published 12/06/2025


'Prolific' shoplifters from Hollinwood charged and heading to court

Two 'prolific' shoplifters from Hollinwood have been apprehended by police and are now facing appearances in court.

Date Published 11/06/2025

Drivers be warned - Oldham road closures will cause delays over the coming weeks

Oldham borough will be hit by a spate of road closures in the coming weeks, including on a major thoroughfare and across villages in Saddleworth over Whit Friday. 

Date Published 11/06/2025


Humid for a time with some thundery rain or showers before slowly settling down

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis's weekly forecast is back after a few weeks off and a cracking holiday in Zante.

Date Published 11/06/2025

‘State of the art’ facility to open one year after ‘heart-breaking’ closure

A ‘state of the art’ care home is due to open exactly one year after a ‘heart-breaking’ closure that left more than 70 elderly residents without a home.

Date Published 11/06/2025


Men get breast cancer too - It’s important to know the signs

An Oldham dad living with incurable breast cancer is urging men to be aware of the symptoms, this Men’s Health Week.

Date Published 11/06/2025

Meet Tank, the abandoned Great Dane cross who thinks he’s really a Chihuahua!

A Great Dane cross who has been nursed back to health by the RSPCA after being abandoned at a house in Oldham is hoping big-hearted adopters will come forward and offer him a new...

Date Published 11/06/2025


Record-breaking footballer and TV sports star opens HMO in Oldham

A world record-breaking British freestyle footballer and Match of the Day X commentator has converted a property into a four-bedroom HMO in Oldham.

Date Published 09/06/2025

Former health centre could be turned into 20-bed HMO despite fears it could ‘kill the town’

A former health centre in Oldham could be turned into a 20-bed HMO despite a major public backlash.

Date Published 09/06/2025


Three teenage boys charged in connection with New Moston murder probe

Three teenage boys have been charged in connection with a murder investigation following the death of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck in nearby New Moston.

Date Published 09/06/2025

Former popular Oldham town centre pub to be turned into pilates studio

The ‘dilapidated’ building of a former town centre pub in Oldham will be transformed into a pilates studio and apartments.

Date Published 09/06/2025


Tribute paid to ‘funny, caring and hardworking’ 14-year-old who died in New Moston as another teenager is arrested

Police officers investigating an ongoing incident have arrested another teenager on suspicion of murder following the sad death of a 14-year-old boy in nearby New Moston.

Date Published 09/06/2025

Major Oldham industrial scheme gets green light as funding is confirmed

Developer Langtree has announced completion of the forward funding agreement for the next phase of its Hollinwood Junction project in Oldham. 

Date Published 09/06/2025


Two arrested on suspicion of New Moston teenager murder

Arrests have been made after police were called to Nevin Road in nearby New Moston at around 5pm yesterday (Sunday) to reports of a serious assault.

Date Published 09/06/2025

Hero Steve returns from Uganda after completing SEVENTH Uganda Marathon and supporting more life-changing projects

Shaw Deputy Headteacher Steve Hill has returned from his latest inspiring and action-packed trip to Uganda, where he completed the Uganda Marathon for the seventh time and played...

Date Published 09/06/2025


Tower with 120 homes now approved on former site where Beatles gigged

An eleven-storey tower could soon mark the entrance to the centre of Oldham.

Date Published 06/06/2025

Community festival Franki Fest is coming to Royton Park

On Saturday, August 2, Royton Park will come alive with music, rides, and powerful remembrance as the local community gathers for Franki Fest.

Date Published 05/06/2025


Helen's 'new vision' as new term of office in Saddleworth begins

Helen Bishop, new chair of Saddleworth Parish Council, plans ‘a clear vision’ for her term of office.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Police in Oldham make 'significant' arrests as drugs and motoring offences are targeted

Greater Manchester Police officers have been out in force in Oldham and making numerous arrests for drug-related and motoring offences.

Date Published 05/06/2025


Homelessness charity hosts Volunteers’ Week celebration meal

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marked Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Burnham issues statement on future of Bee Network £2 bus fare cap - it's staying

Greater Manchester’s mayor has said the £2 fare cap on the region’s buses will stay as part of his vision for an ‘affordable low fare’ network.

Date Published 05/06/2025


Coliseum won’t reopen until 2026

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed.

Date Published 05/06/2025

Boundary Parkas' Wembley dreams come true too!

The Boundary Parkas, who released the official 2025 Road to Wembley Song for Latics, saw their own dreams come true when Wembley Stadium played ‘Life a Blue’ over the tannoy...

Date Published 04/06/2025


Three further arrests made as Oldham murder investigation continues

Police officers investigating the death of a man in Oldham - reported to be have been former rugby league player Mick Martindale.- have secured a further three arrests as their...

Date Published 04/06/2025

Detectives probing non-recent CSE in Oldham question five suspects following morning arrests

Greater Manchester Police's investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are ramping up with five suspects arrested this morning (Wednesday) in relation to reports of...

Date Published 04/06/2025


Greater Manchester’s wins in bumper transport deal

Greater Manchester is set for a bumper transport deal with £2.5bn coming to the city in the next seven years - with 1,000 buses, new tram stops, tram-trains, revamped...

Date Published 04/06/2025

Oldham hiring almost £1m worth of new bosses

Oldham is looking for a whole new slate of council department bosses worth almost £1m per year – just months after completing a round of voluntary redundancies.

Date Published 03/06/2025


Ofsted salutes 'exemplary' behaviour and 'unrelenting' drive for excellence at Oldham Academy North

Students, staff and families at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) are celebrating following an exceptional Ofsted report.

Date Published 03/06/2025

Get ready for a great day out at the Saddleworth Beer Festival

Roll up, roll up - get ready for the return of the great charity fund-raising Saddleworth Beer Festival.

Date Published 03/06/2025


Oldham Group leader accuses council of 'smear campaign'

Kamran Ghafoor, the Leader of the independent faction known as The Oldham Group on Oldham Council, has responded to what he has described as a 'smear campaign by Councillor Elaine...

Date Published 03/06/2025

It's dreamland at Wembley as Latics seal dramatic promotion-clinching victory

Latics are back in the Football League after winning 3-2 in dramatic fashion at Wembley in the National League play-off final when they scored two goals in the second half of...

Date Published 02/06/2025


The Delph Scarecrows are back in the village!

The Delph Scarecrows are back again for the 18th year!

Date Published 01/06/2025

It's time to register for the Saddleworth Village Games

Ready, steady, go - it’s time to register children for the 40th Saddleworth Village Games. 

Date Published 01/06/2025


Oldham man imprisoned for possession of a readily convertible firearm

Sufiaan Ali (aged 20), of Hardy Street in Oldham, has been jailed for four years after pleading guilty to possession of a readily convertible firearm.

Date Published 01/06/2025

Residents removed from temporary housing owned by councillor

More than 20 people had to be removed from temporary accommodation owned by a sitting Oldham councillor after the town hall found the building in a ‘substandard condition’.

Date Published 01/06/2025


HALF-TIME AT WEMBLEY: Latics trail at the interval

Latics, spurred on by 25,000 fans, went into today's National League play-off final against Southend at Wembley unchanged for the third successive match.

Date Published 01/06/2025

Murder probe launched after suspicious death in Oldham

Police officers investigating a suspicious death in Oldham have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Date Published 29/05/2025


'A giant steel gear wheel … will put Oldham on the map'

A ‘notorious’ local businessman wants to erect a 50 metre high cogwheel at the side of the M60 in Oldham.

Date Published 29/05/2025

Jason Chadwick appointed as new headteacher at Lyndhurst Primary

Lyndhurst Primary School has announced the appointment of Jason Chadwick as its new Headteacher, beginning September 2025.

Date Published 29/05/2025


25 litres of illicit pure THC liquid and thousands in cash seized during Oldham raid

Neighbourhood police officers who executed a warrant in Oldham earlier this week secured four arrests and seized 25 litres of illicit liquid THC.

Date Published 29/05/2025

Burnham reveals huge amount Greater Manchester spends on temporary housing

Greater Manchester councils spend around £75m a year on temporary housing, according to the mayor.

Date Published 29/05/2025


Talented Blue Coat students win Bellway photo competition

A group of talented photographers from The Blue Coat School in Oldham will see their creative work on display in Bellway’s new showhome at Old Brook View on Linney Lane in Shaw.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Police notified after trees are vandalised in St Mary's

Police have been contacted by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) following three incidents of ‘mindless vandalism’ to trees in the St Mary’s district of the town.

Date Published 26/05/2025


The Boundary Parkas are back with new single to mark Latics' dream return to Wembley

Oldham musical favourites the Boundary Parkas are back and have released a brand new single to coincide with Latics' dream return to Wembley after more than three decades.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Local fundraising heroes conquer Saddleworth’s Three Peaks to raise money for breast cancer retreats

Twenty-four walkers took on the challenge of the fourth annual After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Saddleworth Three Peaks Walk, raising more than £10k to support residential...

Date Published 26/05/2025


Dr Kershaws' vision of exciting new wellbeing centre gets big boost

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s plans for their new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre have taken two major steps forward with the granting of planning permission along with funding for the...

Date Published 26/05/2025

Sixth Form College students offered scholarship with local firm Diodes

Three Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) students have been offered a scholarship to work and learn with Diodes Zetex Semiconductors Ltd (Diodes), a local engineering business based...

Date Published 26/05/2025


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