Oldham Reporter from Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Plans to build an energy storage facility in Oldham have sparked dismay among locals who fear it will ‘destroy’ their lakeside haven.

Operation Vulcan executed two warrants at addresses, believed to be stash houses for local crime groups on Vulcan Street and Spring Street in Derker.

Oldham Neighbourhood Policing Team made several arrests, recovered a stolen bike and a car following a police chase during a multi-agency operation in the town to combat crime.

Dogs Trust Manchester is inviting dog lovers to pop along to the centre to enjoy coffee and cake and meet some of the residents waiting to find their forever homes. 

Two local charities are £2,000 better off between them thanks to the sponsors and supporters of the Oldham Business Awards.

A flat in Chadderton has been locked down after a ‘nightmare neighbour’ caused ‘years’ of misery for those living nearby.

A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel.

Residents could face a ‘break in service’ while urgent works to secure a new town centre Post Office in Oldham are ongoing.

Customers planning to use services in Greater Manchester over the Easter weekend have been warned to check before they travel as there will be some disruption.