The latest news from Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Officers remain at Oldham park as human placenta discovered
A suspicious item found in Werneth Park this afternoon has been confirmed to be a human placenta by medical professionals.
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Man wanted in connection with theft
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Neculai Todirenchi, who is wanted in connection with theft.
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Police issue statement following death of woman
Police have issued a statement after part of Pennine Road in Simmondley was closed early on the morning of Friday March 28.
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E-bike seized in Derker during early morning raid
Operation Vulcan has seized an e-bike during an early morning raid in Derker as police continue to fight the crimes blighting the community.
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The five candidates in Longdendale by-election
Five people are battling to become Tameside’s newest councillor.
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Extra SEND places could be created
An extra 143 school places could soon be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside.
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Tameside MPs weigh in on children’s services failures
Two Tameside MPs have said things ‘must and will get better’ following another scathing report into the council’s children’s services department.
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Former hospital ward demolished in Oldham
Dramatic photos capture the moment a former hospital wing was demolished in Oldham this week.
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Burnham says benefits cuts ‘wrong choice’
Andy Burnham has branded Rachel Reeves’ benefits cuts as ‘the wrong choice’ after the government’s own figures show reforms could push 250,000 into poverty.
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More than 100 new homes approved for Chadderton
More than 100 new houses to be built in Chadderton could ‘help people get on the property ladder’, developers say.
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Oldham’s ex-Tory leader joins independent group
The former leader of Oldham’s Conservative councillors has joined a group of independents.
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BSL screens at Manchester Airport station get an upgrade
Screens at Manchester Airport have been upgraded to include information to help British Sign Language users find the next train into the city centre quickly and easily.
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High Peak group call for an end to deforestation
The recent ‘International Day of Forests’, saw members of High Peak Green New Deal calling for an end to deforestation.