Oldham Reporter from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Oldham councillors met for half an hour, agreed one thing, and then decided to go home again. Some elected members were seen after watching England play the Democratic Republic of the Congo after another meeting failed to break a deadlock on who should run the authority.

The person behind plans to turn an Oldham chippy into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) has responded over fears HMOs were ‘turning our area into the slums’. A nearby nursery said they were ‘worried’ and parents are already concerned.

Police have been informed after a group of elderly pensioners were attacked last night in Shaw.

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating a historic sporting triumph after its Under-13 netball team was crowned champions at the prestigious World Schools Netball Cup, held at the world-class sports facilities of Loughborough University.

Oldham Council has launched the new Oldham Advice Service.

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.