Oldham Reporter from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
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North West rail travel warning as extreme heat arrives
Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.
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The Great Get Together 2026 - celebrates community, connection and the Jo Cox Foundation
Good Deed Circles proudly hosted the Great Get Together 2026 event in Oldham to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Jo Cox Foundation.
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New community initiative launches to champion more homes for local people in Oldham
A new campaign has been launched in Oldham to support the building of more suitable homes for the town and its surrounding areas.
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Vital appeal to save church history
An appeal has been launched by the ancient Saddleworth Parish Church to protect its heritage and churchyards.
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Specialist language teacher receives prestigious German-British Friendship award
A Specialist Language Teacher has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to language education after receiving the German British Friendship Award – Network Champion for German.
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Man who drove the wrong way down M60 jailed
A 28-year-old man who drove down the wrong way of the M60 has been jailed for 38 weeks and has been disqualified from driving for two years.
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Councillor says comments about people in Saddleworth were ‘banter’
A councillor is in hot water after he suggested in a ‘spoof video’ men from Saddleworth have sex with animals because the women in the area are ‘ugly’. Independent councillor Marc Hince apologised for any offence caused.
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Oldham play cafe backs 11-year-old baker's sweet ambitions
An Oldham play cafe is helping an 11-year-old entrepreneur expand his startup after discovering the young baker’s cookies on social media.
