Oldham Reporter

A Chadderton school is proudly showcasing the breathtaking work of one of its talented young students.

Hulme Grammar School Oldham is staging a prep careers fair designed to introduce young pupils to the world of work.

Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Vulcan have launched a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Derker.

A brave mountaineer who was the first British Muslim to conquer Mount Everest in 2022 paid a special visit to a Chadderton school.

Established gardening retailer J. Parker's is set to expand its presence by opening a new garden centre at the former Daisy Nook site in Failsworth.

The family of a couple who died after their car crashed into the water at Crook Gate Reservoir at the weekend have paid tribute to them.

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are inviting dog lovers to a Discovery Day to showcase the many different aspects of their work and shine a spotlight on some of their Underdogs.

Dr Kershaw’s CEO joined hospice leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week to ask MPs to support reforming the funding model for hospices.

Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, welcomed local MP Jim McMahon to its Hartshead View development in Fitton Hill.

A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.

An Oldham councillor alleged to have been caught ‘spying’ on a private meeting during a ferocious leadership race at the townhall last year has been given a ‘warning’.

A derelict site in Werneth that has ‘suffered extensive vandalism and a fire’ is to be bulldozed.

The bodies of a man and a woman in their 70s have been pulled out of a reservoir following a road traffic accident.

Police have arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of modern slavery and money laundering offences.

New research has revealed nearly a quarter of Brits do not know that fly tipping is a crime.

Staff at an Oldham primary school are beaming with joy thanks to a good Ofsted.

A pensioner was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a car in Failsworth yesterday.

Oldham Council has donated 400 devices to a local charity as it continues to make the town one of the most digitally inclusive in the UK.

A huge new project to transform Oldham’s sports grounds will attract up to 25,000 weekly visitors to the borough, it is hoped.

Police have arrested a man who sped the wrong way around a roundabout in a stolen car on Sunday night.

Police are hunting a career criminal who once sued prison authorities over an infestation of bedbugs.

Manchester United’s striking new stadium design is not the only ‘ambitious’ new sports project launching in Greater Manchester this month.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected assault in Royton.

Police from Operation Venture have been cracking down on crime force-wide by patrolling areas most impacted by serious violence.

Oldham-born Professor Brain Cox is set to visit the borough to inspire future scientists and to put the 'town on the centre of the universe'.

Police are continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with its partners Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to ensure the safety of rail passengers.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook opened its doors to over 300 guests for its first ever iftar dinner.

A Royton park is set to close early over two days for ITV filming.

Greater Manchester Police has highlighted the tireless work of supporting officers and how it is pivotal force wide.

Local people of all ages are being invited to an afternoon tea dance at Billingtons tomorrow.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is celebrating after its annual dance competition attended by some of television's biggest names raised a whopping £65,000 - with donations still coming in.

Oldham library has been named one of the top three highly commended libraries at the British Book Awards in the Library of the Year category.

Andy Burnham will ‘reach out’ to ‘compromise’ with anti-Places for Everyone (PfE) councillors in Oldham after they decided to leave the housing plan.

Councillors who defected from Oldham’s Conservative group said they were left with ‘little choice’.

Denton dog lover Mo Bowes is celebrating ten years of volunteering at Dogs Trust Manchester - and being one of the longest-serving of the rehoming centre’s army of volunteers. 

A rail network is asking local business owners across the North of England to consider ‘setting up shop’ on stations.

Three former students of The Radclyffe School are on cloud nine after being offered to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

AN Oldham fostering agency provides highly effective services which consistently exceed the standards of good - according to Ofsted.

Police are appealing for information after a man was left with severe facial injuries near a pub and wholesale store on Rochdale Canal.

A Chadderton school is hosting its very own week-long Literature Festival to celebrate the power of reading.

A former health centre in Shaw could be turned into a 22-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO), if plans submitted to Oldham council are approved.

The Oldham Conservative group have elected a new leader following the departure of two bosses within the space of two months.

An inspiring group of young adults have spruced up a derelict bus in the grounds of a local primary school.

Saddleworth police want to speak to anyone who may have CCTV footage of a car being stolen in the area early today.

A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Oldham yesterday.

Adoption Matters is joining regional and voluntary agencies to raise awareness of the need for adopters of siblings.

An alarming rise in stray dogs has been reported to Oldham Council, it has been revealed.

A former theatre, nightclub and snooker hall where The Beatles once performed is about to be bulldozed in Oldham.

A community iftar hosted at Oldham’s European Islamic Centre attracted more than 100 guests from across the borough.

A 13-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with severe injuries after a road traffic collision in Oldham.

Police are appealing for information following an early morning brawl in which a teenager was left with serious injuries in Glodwick.

Greater Manchester Police has introduced its second pairings PC Williams and PD Daisy after welcoming eight new dog handlers and dogs to its team to help tackle crime.

An all-female team has completed a shift at a major railway control room to celebrate International Women's Day and highlight those working in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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Council tax in Oldham is going up 4.99 per cent. Councillors voted on budget proposals, including £8.7m in cuts.

Police in Uppermill are urging residents to be extra vigilant following two attempted burglaries.

A father and son duo who have made it to the esteemed rank of 4th Dan Master in Tang Soo Do will be officially recognised at a prestigious ceremony tomorrow (March 8).

Rail passengers can now explore new cities without worrying about the cost - thanks to two money-saving deals for young and older customers.

Police want to speak to this man after an elderly woman became stuck in between tram doors and later died.

Northern rail boss says she is committed to opening doors for women in the industry ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday (March 8).

More funding has been secured for a ‘fantastic new entrance’ to Oldham aimed at enticing residents and visitors into the town centre.

The leader of Oldham council has slammed colleagues for ‘playing with politics’, as she considered the borough’s future outside a Greater Manchester housing masterplan.

Greater Manchester Police have welcomed eight new police dogs and handlers to the force to help tackle crime.

Police have been educating young children about the dangers and consequences of knife crime.

Oldham is set to benefit from a £20 million government funding as part of a national plan for change.

The prestigious Oldham Business Awards (OBAs) are open for entries for 2025.

A pilot scheme using high-tech AI cameras caught more than 3,000 drivers using phones or travelling without wearing a seatbelt in the city region.

Disgruntled residents say they are living like prisoners in their own homes due to the ever-rising anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping in the area.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating Ramadan by offering complimentary dates to first class customers who are breaking their fast while travelling on the train operator’s services.

A bold vision to change the face of a Greater Manchester town and a homeless hostel worrying the elderly are just some of the key developments planned for the city-region this week.