Oldham Reporter
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What the political groups are going to do about the borough’s ‘toxic politics’
Oldham has been in the national news again.
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Football festival coming to Boundary Park
Football festival is coming to Oldham Athletic this month packed with a giant fun fair, dinosaurs and Transformers.
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Oldham charities despair at new life expectancy figures
Two local good cause leaders have expressed their horror at new national figures showing that the amount of time Brits spend in good health has declined by around two years.
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Road markings installed at Dove Stone to help traffic flow
New road markings requested by Greater Manchester Police have been installed at Dove Stone by Oldham Council.
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Man wanted by police
Police are appealing for help to find Stephen Coldwell (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.
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New Oldham & Tameside project celebrates dance heritage
A new heritage project to preserve and celebrate dance heritage across Oldham and Tameside invites local residents to get involved.
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Call demand reaches highest levels for 2026 during Response Policing Week as officers and staff praised for their efforts
Response officers in Greater Manchester, including Oldham, have been celebrated this week.
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Fireworks warning at Dove Stone
Police are concerned after discarded firework casings were found on Wednesday in one of the upper fields at Dove Stone, the well known popular Saddleworth beauty spot.
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Join Dr Kershaw’s Hospice for glamorous Ascot Ladies’ Day
After raising £8,700 for patient care in 2025 - the glitz and glamour of Ascot Ladies’ Day is returning to The White Hart Inn in Lydgate this summer.
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Hulme Grammar sets new national standard for industry-led AI education
In a major boost for the North West’s "Digital Powerhouse" status, Hulme Grammar School has announced plans to spearhead a national shift to AI-centric learning.
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‘John’ serious safeguarding review
An elderly man spent days on the floor of his HMO while maggots infested wounds in his legs before he was discovered and later died, a report has found.
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Bupa & GM Wellbeing Series launch major partnership to transform workforce health
Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series yesterday announced a landmark partnership with leading healthcare provider Bupa.
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Specialist school earns 'Strong Standard' for inclusion in first Ofsted inspection
A specialist school in Chadderton that supports pupils with complex needs has been awarded a ‘Strong Standard’ for inclusion in its first Ofsted inspection.
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Police appeal for information after car stolen
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from an address on Huddersfield Road, Austerlands.
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Three men jailed after large-scale cannabis farm discovered in Oldham
Three men have been jailed after a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation was discovered at an industrial unit in Oldham.
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Police continue to tackle crime in Derker and beyond
Local neighbourhood officers are continuing to tackle criminality across Derker and the surrounding areas thanks to the existing Operation Vulcan partnership.
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Internet culture in pre-election period
A picture of the face of a sitting councillor has been taped to a pint-size water fountain shaped like a little boy peeing.
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Oldham grandmother completes inspiring challenge on 70th birthday
An energetic grandmother marked a remarkable milestone by walking five miles every day for 70 consecutive days, completing her final walk on her 70th birthday and raising an impressive £1,500 for causes close to her family’s heart.
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Man fighting for his life after road traffic collision
A man in his 20s is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Oldham.
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Suspicious items found at Greenfield address
Police have issued an update following the discovery of several suspicious items from a house in Greenfield yesterday (Sunday).
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Oldham creatives invited to landmark free event
Creatives from Oldham are being invited to attend a major new industry event taking place in Manchester next week.
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Oldham Crowned Netball UK Under 13 Champions
Oldham Netball Club were crowned Netball UK Under-13 champions after a thrilling 24–21 victory over local rivals Kingsway Power at The Doug Ellis Sports Centre in Birmingham.
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Two days, two districts, no shift is ever the same in Greater Manchester
Officers have offered an insight into the unpredictable and often demanding incidents they deal with while serving in two Greater Manchester districts - Oldham and Bolton - to mark Response Policing Week.
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FCHO customer is April's Hidden Hero
A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customer who helps run the Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is the housing association’s April Hidden Hero.
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ORLFC Foundation officially launches after securing charitable status
The ORLFC Foundation is proud to announce its official launch following the successful granting of charitable status.
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FCHO teams up with Oldham Athletic to offer youngsters football sessions
A housing association has joined forces with Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT) to offer free weekly football sessions for children in Derker.
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Two boys charged with attempted burglary
Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted burglary of a house with intent to steal.
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Saddleworth police given equipment to help clean up after road traffic collisions
Saddleworth Neighbourhood police officers who deal with a high number of road traffic collisions, have been provided with equipment to help their clean-up efforts.
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Police appeal to find woman who could assist with theft investigation at supermarket
Police would like to speak to this woman (pictured) as they believe she can help with their investigation of theft at Tesco Express, Ashton Road,, Oldham, on Sunday, March 22 at around 3:45pm.
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Man behind bars for nine years for sexual assault on girl in Oldham
A 29-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after he was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration.
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New head appointed at Oldham school
The Hathershaw College has appointed its new Principal, Susie Fraser, who will be guiding the school in its latest chapter.
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Power of Autism Easter and Eid celebration brings communities together
Power of Autism proudly hosted a joint Easter and Eid celebration at The Primrose Centre, Oldham, bringing together families from across the community for a day of inclusion, joy, and support.
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Dad runs 100km in one day to support hospice care
A Kind-hearted dad-of-two completed a gruelling 100-kilometre run in just one day to fundraise for Dr Kershaw’s and other local hospices.
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Engineering college quietly closed down – will now become storage and retail centre
An Oldham-based engineering college that has trained apprentices for decades has quietly shut its doors.
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School offer day stats
School offer day is a nerve-wracking time for many parents as they wait to find out if their child got a place at one of their preferred schools.
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FCHO signs £15.7m deal for new affordable homes
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a £15.7 million deal with Vistry Group to build more than 100 affordable homes on land in Fitton Hill.
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Group promises to suspend fines on pavement parking
A political group in Oldham has promised to suspend fines on illegal pavement parking in some parts of the borough – sparking online backlash.
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Delays expected as flyover finally to receive crucial works
Oldham motorists have been warned to expect delays as crucial maintenance takes place on a busy flyover from next month.
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Investigation into councillor Ghafoor housing portfolio
The cracks in the wall seemed to be getting worse.
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Latics 1 – 2 Salford City: Latics come up short against ugly Salford side
This was the first game for a few months in which Latics have played without the prospect of achieving a play-off place. Throughout February and March, Latics went on an astonishing run that put them in charge of their own destiny – if they had won every game from that point, they would have been in the play-offs no matter what happened elsewhere. The team they would have had to displace from the play-off spots (there was only one) was Salford City.
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Council boss hits back at Eton Star criticism
Oldham’s town hall boss has hit back after an education expert critiqued a plan to bring an Eton-backed school to Oldham town centre.
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Next of kin appeal
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man living in Oldham, but originally from Georgia.
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Next phase of SportsTown given the go ahead
The next phase of a £70m project to create a ‘sports town’ in the middle of Oldham has been approved.
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Community groups and charities to share more than £100,000 claimed back from criminals
Eight community groups and charities will share more than £100,000 claimed back from criminals.
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Work has begun on large mural honouring music legend Mani
Work has started this week on a major new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at La Fardy's Pub on Oldham Road in Failsworth.
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Mayor's award for quiet leader
Doctor Eamonn O’Daly - the highly respected leader of the Saddleworth Carers Group - has received a Mayor's Appreciation award, from Oldham’s Mayor, Cllr Eddie Moores.
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Police issue urgent appeal to find missing man
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a man who has not been seen for two days.
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From classroom to the edge of the world: deputy head's latest adventure
While many spent the Easter break enjoying the comfort of home with family and friends, one local deputy headteacher set off for the edge of the world in pursuit of his latest adventure.
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Shocking images show devastation following Saddleworth Moor fires
These are shocking scenes of numbing devastation that were left by fires that ripped through moors above Saddleworth last week.
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Oldham leads quartet of councils helping those less fortunate
A local good cause won praise from four mayors, a deputy lord lieutenant, and the Assistant High Commissioner for Bangladesh, for raising funds for their borough – and beyond.
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St John Ambulance appeals for 1,500 Emergency Responder volunteers
Leading first aid charity St John Ambulance is focusing on a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe at events and in communities across the country.
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Coliseum update as more asbestos found
Construction workers are still finding ‘pockets of asbestos’ at Oldham Coliseum as renovation work continues.
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GMP to host fraud & cyber crime awareness events across the region
Greater Manchester Police's Economic & Cyber Crime Unit is boosting online safety with fraud and cyber crime awareness pop-up events.
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Project Servator awarded funding to boost activity and deployments across GM
Greater Manchester Police have welcomed new funding from the Home to further strengthen its delivery of Project Servator and to support its ongoing mission to keep communities safe.
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Oldham based charity planning ladies day event of the year
A local charity is all set to stage a glamourous Ladies Day event at the chic Billingtons Ballroom in Oldham.
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team's third call out of the week
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s third call out of the week came on Thursday in the early evening, when Greater Manchester Police requested assistance with three walkers at Dove Stone as one member of the group was unable to continue.
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Local walkers set for epic 100-mile Camino pilgrimage to raise funds
An award-winning walking group is gearing up for a breathtaking 100-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago next month . . . all to raise funds for special causes.
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Three walkers lost in the dark rescued by OMRT
Eighteen Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) members conducting their monthly team meeting in Greenfield were urgently called by police to reports of three walkers in Birchen Clough unable to find the path in the dark.
