Oldham Reporter from Friday, January 17th, 2025

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.

Planners have refused permission for developers to build 17 homes next to an industrial estate as they would be ‘unpleasant and alien’ for residents.

Concerns have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’ – leading to ‘piles of rubbish’ in the street.

After almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to bulldoze the current building were approved by Oldham Council last week.

A man is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit in a drive-by shooting at lunchtime on Thursday January 16.