Oldham Reporter

A 76-year-old man will appear in court in the New Year on trial for non-recent child sexual offences in Oldham.

Operation Vulcan descended on a local park in Derker for a fun-filled day aimed at improving community confidence in police.

Greater Manchester Police and partners made more than 130 visits to business premises as part of the first ever large-scale national intensification crackdown on crime.

A 40-year-old man is being sought by police in connection with domestic offences.

Six major projects could transform the way Oldham town centre looks forever, including turning part of the town hall into a hotel.

An independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss.

Oldham council wants to crack down on ‘chicken coop’ HMOs after the number of shared houses has ‘almost doubled’ in the last five years.

The British Garden Centres has put together a guide to help with the aftercare of spring bulbs, in light of the glorious spring weather we have had recently!

Emmaus Mossley are attending a charity sleep-out to raise awareness about homelessness hosted by Oldham Athletic Community Trust.

Oldham council’s inquiry into local grooming gangs will ‘not be impacted’ despite concerns it will have to bid for government funding.

Councillors in Oldham have blasted a government decision as ‘undemocratic’ and ‘shameful’ after a minister rejected a request to withdraw from a divisive housing scheme. 

An Oldham Conservative group member has called on the council to axe a third of its members.

As Easter approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is reminding owners that chocolate and some dried fruits are poisonous to dogs.

To make travelling with pooches easier - TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out pup-friendly provisions for its customers.

Police have made two arrests and issued dozens of fines for traffic offences in a crackdown on crime in Derker.

Oldham RUFC’s season came to a close on Saturday as mid table Leigh were the visitors. 

Police are trying to locate Gareth Gillan who is wanted on recall to prison.

One of Oldham’s oldest pubs has been ordered to shut its doors until further notice following a stabbing and mass brawl on Sunday night (April 6).

Oldham’s request to withdraw from a ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing plan has been rejected by the government.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in an early morning raid as police tackle drugs and crime in Derker.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape of a child under 13 in Oldham as part of an ongoing investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a 69-year-old man who suffers from dementia.

Oldham Spindles has scooped a top award for transforming a struggling 1990s shopping centre into a vibrant, multi-functional workplace and community hub.

Plans to build a huge new solar energy farm next to Rochdale Canal could be ‘completed by autumn’ after years of delay.

A relentless fight against crime in Oldham and beyond is reaping significant rewards in keeping people safe – according to Greater Manchester Police.

New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.

Emergency services were called out to the Primark Store in Market place last night after a woman died.

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a woman who never returned to the Royal Oldham Hospital from authorised leave.

Neighbours in Shaw, Oldham took to the streets this weekend to oppose a ‘flood of HMOs’ entering their town.

Plans for a huge HMO in Oldham that sparked a major backlash among neighbours have been refused by Oldham Council.

Three men were rushed to hospital following a fight outside a pub in Failsworth last night.

Oldham Green Hill Sports & Recreation Club invited local members and guests to a packed Eid event to celebrate community cohesion.

Two men have been found guilty of kidnapping, assaulting and subjecting a pensioner to a terrifying ordeal in Oldham.

Oldham’s brand new town-centre park will open in March 2026, the council has revealed.

Residents are gearing up for a peaceful protest following what they describe as a ‘deluge of HMOs’ in an Oldham town.

A popular destination for holiday outings will be closed to all traffic for two weekends, including the May bank holiday.

The head of a Chadderton school plagued with building issues departed from his post with his head held high on Friday.

A budding shoe designer from University Campus Oldham is set to make huge waves in the fashion and footwear industry.

Greater Manchester Police has highlighted the consequences of the Fatal 4 Offences -which contribute to road traffic collisions.

Dogs Trust Manchester is raising awareness about why some dogs are trained to wear a muzzle, hoping to change perceptions and encourage more people to consider adopting one of the muzzled dogs patiently waiting for their forever homes.

GMP’s Economic Crime Unit has successfully forfeited over £17 million from criminal’s back pockets.

Train operator Northern will be helping racegoers gallop to the Grand National festival at Aintree this week, with extra trains running to get customers safely to the races and back home again.

Saturday night saw Black Flash Promotions’ latest boxing event - Manchester Mayhem: The Takeover - take place at Middleton Arena. 

Oasis Academy Oldham staged a special Culture Day to celebrate a ‘sense of belonging and diversity’.

Oldham council will not get a statutory public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in the borough, the home secretary has confirmed.

A new Lidl store is set to open its doors in Oldham later this year.

A chance remark while crossing boggy Saddleworth moorland has led to two established Oldham businesses becoming next-door neighbours.

People who use mobility scooters can now travel to and from another eight stations on the Northern network.

Oldham has been ‘left in uncertainty’ since voting to withdraw from a controversial housing scheme.

An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man was stabbed at Alexandra Road retail park on Sunday afternoon.

Four pairs of huge steel beams with a combined weight of more than 250 tonnes will be installed in the next major phase of a £23 million National Highways project to replace a motorway bridge in Greater Manchester.

The family of a 50-year-old man who was struck by a car during an altercation on a busy junction have paid tribute to a ‘kind, loving family man’.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following a road rage hit-and-run incident in Oldham.

Mum and baby have been located after a placenta was discovered in Werneth park yesterday afternoon.

A suspicious item found in Werneth Park this afternoon has been confirmed to be a human placenta by medical professionals.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Neculai Todirenchi, who is wanted in connection with theft.

Operation Vulcan has seized an e-bike during an early morning raid in Derker as police continue to fight the crimes blighting the community.

Dramatic photos capture the moment a former hospital wing was demolished in Oldham this week.

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.

More than 100 new houses to be built in Chadderton could ‘help people get on the property ladder’, developers say.

The former leader of Oldham’s Conservative councillors has joined a group of independents.

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.

Francis House Children’s Hospice has waved a fond farewell to its Chief Executive Officer Reverend David Ireland and welcomed Rachael Taylor as his replacement.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an horrific incident in Oldham last night.

Police in Lees are investigating incidents involving youths kicking front doors and putting residents in distress.

Three men in possession of drugs were arrested after police from Operation Vulcan spotted a car being driven without insurance.

This weekend sees Black Flash Promotions bring you their latest boxing event- Manchester Mayhem: The Takeover. 

A Greenacres nursery has welcomed its latest Ofsted report.

Oldham is due to get a new outdoor market space on George Square, the council has confirmed.

A brand new outdoor market, a ‘cultural quarter’ around the Coliseum and an ‘ambitious’ sports campus are among the projects Oldham will spend a multimillion pound government boost on.

A Covid memorial has been destroyed by vandals in the gardens of Shaw town centre.

Households in Oldham could face a new charge to replace brown, blue and green recyling bins.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after ramming his car into a police vehicle following a chase before being detained.

GMP’s Volunteer Police Cadet units have been taking part in a series of sessions raising awareness of child exploitation as part of a tailored programme to promote open discussion.

Oldham Athletic hosted a special iftar dinner for local guests and dignitaries.

A planning dispute that has left some in a village feeling  ‘frustrated and powerless’ will come to an end this week. 

The Sunday Times has named a Tameside town as one of the Best Places to Live in England for 2025.

Police in Oldham seized a car after spotting it being driven erratically in Glodwick.

More than 100 people have objected to plans to convert a former GP office in Shaw into a 22-bed housing complex .

TWO men with links to Oldham are being sought by police along with 10 others in relation to drugs and firearms investigations.