Oldham Reporter

Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley marked the successful conclusion of her solo exhibition, Wild Lives, with a closing event at Gallery Oldham.

Oldham’s Reform party has avoided another headache after a turbulent few weeks by seeing off the ‘Burnham bounce’ in a battle with Labour.

Oldham’s first Starbucks is closed until further notice after inspectors swooped following reports of mice.

An international firm is in a dispute with its landlord over the use of an Oldham mill its owners claim is an ‘eyesore’.

Staff and pupils at Oasis Academy Oldham gathered in the central atrium and lined the overlooking balconies yesterday (Nov 11) for a poignant Remembrance service honouring fallen servicemen and women.

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating the family of an elderly man found dead at his home in Oldham.

He once stood in front of the camera. Now he’s the man behind it.

Neurodivergent young people can now access countryside and wildlife qualifications in Oldham - thanks to a new local partnership. 

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team joined local people for the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Pots and Pans war memorial site in Saddleworth before being alerted to an incident.

Police have charged a man with three aggravated burglaries and attempted murder in relation to a series of reported incidents in Oldham.

Members of the Indian community came together to celebrate Diwali and the Hindu New Year at a glittering event in Oldham last night (Nov 9).

The family of an elderly man found dead during a police burglary investigation in Chadderton have paid tribute to him.

Greater Manchester Police and partners are urging families to think carefully before buying off-road bikes, illegal e-bikes and e-scooters as Christmas gifts.

Residents in Austerlands joined local dignitaries for the Remembrance Sunday service at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War Memorial.

Police are reminding people to stay vigilant following an increase in recent family gold burglaries in Oldham and Greater Manchester.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester made a visit to Upturn’s town centre business hub – and described it as “just the kind of specialist space needed to help in the regeneration of Oldham”.

Teaching and support staff from across Cranmer Education Trust came together for Belong 26 . . . a Trust-wide professional development event dedicated to strengthening inclusive education and ensuring every child can flourish.

A murder investigation has been launched in Oldham after detectives investigating a string of aggravated burglaries discovered the body of a man in his 70s.

Detectives from GMP's Oldham Criminal Investigation Department are investigating several aggravated burglaries in Oldham which they believe are linked.

An Oldham-based non-profit support and care provider has been nominated for eight awards at the National Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.

Four people have been charged following an FIB investigation into organised vehicle crime.

An Oldham mother who lost two of her babies has raised £1,000 for St Mary's Hospital by organising a large scarecrow trail in Oldham.

Plans for two old mills in Oldham could be given the go ahead which would see 111 new homes built in Saddleworth.

Women suffering from the crippling condition endometriosis should schedule a visit to their local surgery – and make sure they haven’t got diabetes too.

Hulme Grammar School and Northern have announced a strategic educational outreach partnership to create an ongoing bridge between industry and education across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects.

A predatory offender who targeted men has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a survivor bravely came forward and helped secure his conviction.

The date has been set for the race to replace former Oldham Reform leader councillor Lewis Quigg.

Four people have been arrested following dawn raids at three residential addresses and a storage unit in a clampdown on organised vehicle crime in Oldham and North Manchester.

A man has died following a blaze at a commercial property in Oldham.

Primary schools in Oldham have been recognised for outstanding performance in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat.

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.

Schoolchildren across Greater Manchester will benefit from an initiative to help them stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.

Greater Manchester Police are encouraging Oldham residents to report anti-social behaviour and help keep communities safe.

Police are appealing for information after an elderly resident was assaulted and robbed during an aggravated burglary at his home in Royton.

Police are appealing for help in locating a 43-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison.

Roughyeds have secured the signing of experienced forward King Vuniyayawa on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year.

With food banks and charities facing continued high levels of need this winter, Oldham people are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive.

Local people are being encouraged to get ready for a spooky spectacle packed with jaw-dropping performances in Oldham town centre tomorrow (Saturday).

Oldham Council is giving one young person a chance to switch on this year's festive lights.

‘Important lessons’ are being learned over the tragic series of events that led up to the death of a man who may have been exploited by his family.

Almost £16m has been dished out to six areas of Greater Manchester to help revive disused buildings.

Local Rugby legend Sir Kevin Sinfield congratulated staff as he officially opened the Roger Tanner building at Dr Kershaw's Hospice yesterday (Thurs).

The RSPCA and Dogs Trust have expressed disappointment that the UK Government’s Budget contained no specific plans to support struggling pet owners.

British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) has welcomed measures announced in the Budget to provide immediate help with energy costs and tackle some of the longer-term pressures facing households.

Former MP for Oldham, Lord Bryan Davies, has died at the age of 86.

An Oldham school headteacher has responded after the way people are parking nearby was slammed as a ‘nightmare’.

Oldham Reform’s ‘hard edged’ new leader who doesn’t ‘suffer fools’ has issued an ultimatum he hopes will change the borough’s politics forever next year.

Greater Manchester is on the cusp of getting enormous new power over its future.

Police have launched an urgent appeal for information following reports of a shooting in Fitton Hill which left a vehicle damaged.

St John Ambulance has shared simple but lifesaving first aid advice for residents preparing to celebrate Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night over the coming days.

People using Greater Manchester’s tips will need to prove they live in the region under new rules being introduced in 2027 – despite fears from a councillor that it could lead to long ‘passport-style’ queues.

Police are investigating a suspected shooting in Fitton Hill, Oldham.

Expanding the Bee Network and improving Greater Manchester’s roads are both part of the plan to boost orbital transport around the region, Bev Craig has said.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team launched its second call-out of the week at Dovestones after one walker fell ill and another became lost in the dark.

A Social enterprise is vowing to ensure no young person gets left behind in Oldham - after a national study claimed a million youngsters have been consigned to chronic unemployment.

Mahdlo Youth Zone will host Your Future: Unlocked . . . a free youth hackathon this Wednesday, October 28.

A site that was once home to Oldham’s sports centre has been given a new lease of life as the first phase of Tommyfield Park officially opens.