The latest news from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Police were called to the scene of a collision in Oldham during rush hour today (Wed) in which two children were injured.

Youngsters from Padfield Community Primary School recently rolled up their sleeves to help boost biodiversity in the village.  

Police would like to speak to this man (pictured) as they believe he can help with their investigation into shoplifting worth over £100 at Asda on Huddersfield Road, Oldham, at around 5:28pm on January 27.

A plan to turn one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel has been ‘recommended for approval’ by town planners.

First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishment of its main room.

Passengers using Manchester Piccadilly, the North West’s busiest railway station, are being urged to plan their journeys carefully this February ahead of a once-in-a-generation track and signalling overhaul.

Eleven candidates are chasing the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat after nominations closed this week, the by-election already unfolding in the full glare of the national media.

Adult Social Care is helping residents to live fuller, safer and more independent lives, staying connected to their communities through compassionate care at home, strong safeguarding, tailored support, and trusted advice according to its latest inspection.

Families say they will be left ‘devastated and uprooted’ if plans to close a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities are approved. 

The former leader of Tameside council claimed she was a victim of a ‘malicious political attack’ as she was found in breach of the council’s code of conduct.