Oldham Reporter
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Denton pub offers free results-day meals to students
Students celebrating their GCSE or A-Level results in August can enjoy a free main meal at the Fletchers Arms in Denton.
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IT firm marks 20 years with cyber compliance expansion
A Greater Manchester based IT company has marked its 20th anniversary by expanding its cyber standards and compliance department and appointing a new operations director.
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United Utilities recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 apprenticeship employers
United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.
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FCHO expands apprenticeship programme with seven new opportunities
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for seven apprentices to join the business this autumn.
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Oldham Army Veteran gets his football boots back on
An Army veteran who lives in Oldham is looking forward to getting back to the sport he loves thanks to support from a veterans’ organisation.
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July: The busiest month on record for Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police recorded its busiest month on record in July 2026, according to the latest figures.
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Roughyeds land Lazarus Vaalepu
Roughyeds have moved fast to bring in NRL Grand Finalist prop Lazarus Vaalepu on an initial one-week loan deal from Leigh Leopards.
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Mountain rescue team save Pennine Way casualty
Thirty combined mountain rescue team members were called to Blackstone Edge following reports a walker had fallen from rocks near the trig point on Sunday afternoon.
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FCHO opens its doors to Oldham’s future talent by supporting MP Debbie Abrahams’ Summer School
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has supported local MP Debbie Abrahams’ Working for Your Community Summer School by hosting students at its Union Street head office throughout July.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at commercial building
Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a commercial building in Oldham last night.
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New defibrillator for Lees community is ready for use
A new defibrillator has been installed at Hey St John church on Stamford Road in Lees and is now available for use 24/7 by the community.
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Three-month closure orders secured for two Oldham brothels
Four people have been arrested after officers identified two addresses being used as brothels.
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Fourteen young girls gain skills in designing community spaces
Fourteen young girls have gained skills in designing community spaces thanks to a partnership between First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and one of its contractors Ridge LLP.
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Forgotten WWI casualties honoured with war graves at Greenacres cemetery
More than a century on, 11 unrecognised First World War servicemen have been formally honoured with Commonwealth War Grave headstones during a special dedication service at Greenacres Cemetery.
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Local councillors and volunteers complete milestone restoration project
A local councillor has completed a project to locate and restore a series of classic milestones across Saddleworth with help from local volunteers.
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Doctor struck off after botched surgery
A doctor has been struck off after a botched surgery left a cancer patient unable to go to the toilet. A tribunal heard the patient would have died without emergency intervention to correct his ‘extreme’ errors.
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Prolific shoplifter who stole chocolate banned from shops for three years
Oldham Council's Community Safety Service was granted a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following repeated offences targeting retailers in Chadderton.
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Simm opts for Oldham
Roughyeds have won the race to secure the services of Super League winger Josh Simm on a deal until the end of the season.
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Sirens, superheroes and a special guest entertain children at free summer holiday session
A popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) event transformed an Oldham park into a world of imagination and adventure.
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Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds
Young people aged 11 to 16 will be able to travel for free on buses across Greater Manchester from January 2027.
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Volunteer Mel is FCHO’s Hidden Hero
A woman who started volunteering at a local affordable food organisation as she struggled with the loss of her mum is First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) July Hidden Hero.
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Police warning as trespassers move road barriers to enter fire-hit Dovestone Reservoir
A neighbourhood police sergeant, newly appointed to cover Saddleworth and Lees, expressed “surprise” at a weekend incident at the beleaguered Dovestone beauty spot.
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Council declares it is breaking the law
Oldham Council has officially declared it is breaking the law amid warnings of ‘significant’ costs that could be passed onto taxpayers.
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Law could change after Oldham couple’s traumatic experience
An Oldham couple are campaigning to change the law following the tragic loss of their daughter to help thousands of grieving families in the future.
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Volunteers needed to help older people reconnect with their communities
Age UK Oldham is calling on local people to volunteer for a new initiative designed to help older residents rebuild confidence, reduce loneliness and reconnect with their communities.
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Over £25K raised as community embraces Dr Kershaw’s’ Rose to Remember campaign
A sea of lilac roses transformed the gardens of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as a crowd of hundreds honoured their loved ones at its Rose to Remember event.
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From workshop to woodland - FCHO apprentices craft new life for in Shaw's Dunwood Park
New picnic benches are now installed in Shaw’s Dunwood Park after First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) joinery apprentices stepped in to build them.
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Upset over Dovestone fire in Greenfield
People living in the shadow of an ‘absolutely appalling’ fire that covered Greater Manchester in smoke ‘feel like they’ve been hurt’ after a treasured landscape went up in flames.
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More Metrolink disruption in August
Metrolink services will be hit with more disruption in August.
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Police appeal for information after car set alight in Chadderton.
Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in Chadderton before approaching a car and setting it alight.
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Oldham officer tackling crime and excelling in study receives prestigious award
A police officer has been awarded the Dean’s Highly Commended Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a student officer on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme.
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Lib Dems urge council to take more action on anti-social use of off-road bikes
Oldham Liberal Democrats are pushing the council to take more action now on the anti-social use of off-road bikes on local roads.
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Nurse and colleagues to take on Three Peaks charity walk for heartbreaking cause
A dedicated nurse and colleagues at Saddleworth Medical Practice are taking part in the Three Peaks charity walk on Saturday, August 1 … in a bid to raise funds for a heartbreaking cause.
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Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help to find Lebron Blake from Oldham who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Update on King Street building that collapsed
The owner of a former high street building that collapsed said he has done everything he can to make the area safe again. Part of King Street in Oldham is still closed despite those efforts.
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Teenager arrested following high-speed police chase across Greater Manchester
A teenager has been arrested following a high-speed police chase involving a stolen moped, an alleged machete offence and multiple other outstanding offences.
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Generous man honoured with top award after raising thousands for charities
A kind-hearted man who has fundraised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities and given an entire community a voice in Oldham has been recognised as one of Britain’s most compassionate citizens.
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Oldham MP Jim McMahon praises Fitton Hill housing development
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP Jim McMahon has praised First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Fitton Hill development by saying the project is building a new community.
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team assist fire service tackling moorland wildfires
With the warm, dry and increasingly windy conditions early on Saturday, the ongoing wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw intensified, producing heavy smoke and rapidly spreading fire fronts.
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Five towns in Greater Manchester could change forever – full details of plans in each area
Five towns in Greater Manchester could change forever under massive new plans.
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What people in Saddleworth think about election
More than 500 years ago, the houses of York and Lancaster were locked in a bitter series of civil wars over 32 years to control the English throne.
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Concerns over speed bumps
Plans for speed bumps on an Oldham lane would have been ‘another nail in the coffin’ after a 15-year ‘nightmare’, according to a local councillor.
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The Yanks are coming… to Ashton
Tameside residents are being invited to step back in time this weekend as Ashton-under-Lyne hosts the inaugural Yanks Street Party.
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Secret fireworks discovered at Dovestone
A dedicated litter picker has discovered secret stashes of fireworks hidden near the Dovestone beauty spot.
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Over £200,000 invested back into homes and educational initiatives thanks to profit share deal between FCHO and Wolseley Managed Services
A profit share deal between First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and Wolseley Managed Services has led to more than £200,000 being invested back into homes and educational initiatives.
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Kids can travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August
Families across the region are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays thanks to a new scheme allowing children to travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August.
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People encouraged to visit parks as part of Love Parks Week
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to make the most of Oldham’s green spaces as part of Love Parks Week, which began on Friday, July 24 and runs until August 2.
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Oldham community invited to nominate young people for Shine Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for this year’s Shine Awards, hosted by Mahdlo Youth Zone, recognising young people across Oldham who are making a difference through their actions, achievements and contributions.
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Operation AVRO nets arrests in successful day of action
Officers across Oldham made 60 arrests, recovered 200 cannabis plants, seized nearly 700 nitrous canisters and stopped over 43 vehicles during Operation AVRO yesterday (Thurs).
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FCHO invite customers and residents to five BioBlitz events
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is running five BioBlitz events this summer to help develop more nature-friendly neighbourhoods and benefit local communities.
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Praise for retiring Hazel
Oldham Mayor Councillor Pam Byrne described a retiring parish council colleague as a ‘lifeline” to local government circles.
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Full extent of £100k council blunder revealed
An Oldham councillor was paid £8,000 more than he should have done after a staff blunder, a new report has revealed. The council error meant elected members received £107,000 more than they should have done.
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Andy Burnham PM
Across Greater Manchester, many tuned in to the news on Monday to witness a historic moment.
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Summer of hockey on offer with Oldham Hockey Club
Oldham Hockey Club's popular community open day is back! They are opening their doors once again and inviting you to a free, fun session of hockey for all the family to enjoy.
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Roughyeds add Irwin to pack
Oldham have bolstered their pack with the addition of loose-forward Finlay Irwin from Swinton Lions on a deal lasting the remainder of the season.
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Call for Rayner to conduct investigation into Oldham Council
Angela Rayner, the government’s new Secretary of State, has been asked to launch an investigation into the governance and leadership deadlock at Oldham Council.
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How bus franchising and £2 fare cap policy played out in Greater Manchester
Andy Burnham let out a grin when asked if Greater Manchester was on the cusp of a transport revolution in summer 2024.
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FCHO seeking information after trees vandelised
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is appealing for information after four trees were vandalised on the Barker Street estate.
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Touch Rugby Festival coming to town to raise funds for special cause
Oldham Rugby Union Football Club is hosting a special charity event in aid of MNDA.
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Roughyeds seal move for Bentley
Oldham have snapped up forward Valu Tanē Bentley on a deal until the end of the season.
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Oldham IT firm warns Greater Manchester hospices of rising cyber threat to patient data
An Oldham based IT firm brought together regional tech and security leaders to help shield Greater Manchester's hospices from a surge in targeted cybercrime.
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Firefighters remind people to “act responsibly” in the countryside
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has reminded people to “act responsibly if you are going out to enjoy the countryside.”
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Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to ending rough sleeping
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, founder of the Homeless Friendly charity, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to eradicating rough sleeping and making it a national priority for his new Government.
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Oldham bucks national trend as more young people choose education and training
Oldham has recorded participation rates above both regional and national averages while significantly reducing the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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Good Deed Circles continues to make a positive impact across the borough
In just four months since launching - Good Deed Circles has made a significant difference by promoting kindness, community spirit, and cleaner neighbourhoods through regular litter-picking activities.
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Concerns raised about thousands being claimed in expenses
Issues have been raised about the thousands of pounds being claimed by Oldham Council staff in expenses. Inspectors said there was an ‘unexplained rise’ amid a lack of oversight but the council said ‘there is no suggestion of misuse’.
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Staff working overtime ‘underpaid’
Staff working ‘large amounts of overtime’ were ‘underpaid’ because bosses at a council-owned company were not doing their job properly, a local authority review has found.
