Oldham Reporter

Rail bosses have confirmed two new train stations could be built in Greater Manchester before 2030. 

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging pet owners across the country to take extra care in protecting their furry friends from the hidden dangers of antifreeze.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has announced major changes following a harrowing report on the treatment of women and girls in custody.

A former Greater Manchester police officer who was sacked earlier this year for sexually assaulting a child on duty has now been jailed for nine years.

A cafe’s plan to extend its opening times and alcohol licence has been rejected by Oldham council over concerns the change would ‘ruin the area’.

Council bosses are due to sign off a masterplan to ‘transform’ Oldham town centre at a cabinet meeting next week.

A popular cafe in Saddleworth wants to extend its opening hours – but neighbours are worried it will destroy the ‘only tranquil place left’ on the high street. Grandpa Greene’s Bistro and Parlour on Wade Road in Uppermill has applied to stay open until 9.30pm from Thursday to Sunday. 

A huge new onshore wind farm, a hospital transformation and a large housing estate are the most significant plans tabled with councils across Greater Manchester this week.

This Sunday, Oldham Ladies faced off at home against Fleetwood Ladies – a formidable team who have won all of their league fixtures so far this season, by significant margins. 

With a week’s rest, Oldham were looking to get that all important win to hopefully string together a good run of results.