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A predatory offender who targeted men has been sentenced after a survivor bravely came forward and helped secure his conviction.

Thanks to survivor's bravery, predatory offender jailed for 12 years

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The Saddleworth Panto is back at Millgate Arts Centre in 2026 with a smash-hit show: The Pied Piper of Hamlin a spectacular local twist on the classic tale!
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Hulme Grammar School and Northern Rail announce Stem Educational Outreach Partnership to Inspire Oldham's next generation
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Date set for second Oldham by-election
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Oldham man one of just 28 chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador in charity’s 70th anniversary year
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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green in Prestwich. Firefighters, police and paramedics are in attendance. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called shortly before 6.50pm, with three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations sent to the scene. Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene. Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed.

17 Oct 2026

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AFC Salford score five to win derby at Deans

AFC Salford claimed a 5-2 away victory over Deans under-23s in their Lancashire and Cheshire AFL Division Three derby.

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Crime

A predatory offender who targeted men has been sentenced after a survivor bravely came forward and helped secure his conviction.

Thanks to survivor's bravery, predatory offender jailed for 12 years

3 hrs ago

Greater Manchester

The Saddleworth Panto is back at Millgate Arts Centre in 2026 with a smash-hit show: The Pied Piper of Hamlin a spectacular local twist on the classic tale!

When the dastardly Pied Piper arrives in Saddleworth with plans to strip away everything that makes the valley special, only Fairy Mary and her magic can stop him.

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Latest News

A predatory offender who targeted men has been sentenced after a survivor bravely came forward and helped secure his conviction.

The Saddleworth Panto is back at Millgate Arts Centre in 2026 with a smash-hit show: The Pied Piper of Hamlin a spectacular local twist on the classic tale!

Hulme Grammar School and Northern Rail announce Stem Educational Outreach Partnership to Inspire Oldham's next generation

Date set for second Oldham by-election

Oldham man one of just 28 chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador in charity’s 70th anniversary year

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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

Mossley wildlife campaign receives £1,910 at community fundraising event

Burger King plans Oldham restaurant with more than 25 new jobs

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Kieran's Crazy Gig Challenge

From Oldham to Japan: HMPasties served up award-winning pasties in Osaka

More than a quarter of eligible North West women not up to date with breast screening

Oldham restaurant and events entrepreneur win British Bangladeshi Business Awards

Children’s hospice supporting Oldham families to hold open day

Free drama and singing trial evening planned for children in Mossley

North West NHS leaders test winter plans ahead of seasonal pressures

Former Whitegate Inn Beefeater in Chadderton to reopen under new ownership

Burger King plans Oldham restaurant with more than 25 new jobs

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Greater Manchester’s £1 billion congestion problem

Fewer than half of driving tests passed at Chadderton centre

Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

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