More from Oldham Reporter

• “Oldham’s Runningman” — wins prestigious British Bangladeshi Who’s Who Award 2025

  Afruz Miah BEM, widely known across Greater Manchester and beyond as “Oldham’s Runningman” has been honoured with the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who Award 2025 in the Community & Charity category.

• FCHO congratulates local companies recognised by a national initiative for helping the environment

  First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has congratulated local companies who have received gold, silver and bronze membership awards from a national initiative designed to help the environment.

• Weir removed as part of River Medlock restoration

  The River Medlock in Greater Manchester is being re-naturalised by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the final phase of an 18-month project to restore habitats for local wildlife in the Medlock Valley.

• Oldham Council strengthens housing oversight following Regulator judgement

  Oldham Council has reaffirmed its commitment to resident safety, transparency and improvement following a C3 regulatory judgement from the Regulator of Social Housing relating to the housing stock managed on behalf of the council.