Oldham Reporter Archive

Mobile phone chaos and frustration

Saturday, 28 February 2026 12:27

Find your next career in social housing

Saturday, 28 February 2026 12:08

Oldham plays a major role in raising awareness to BAFTA level

Friday, 27 February 2026 13:25

Preview: Can Latics turn on the attacking style at Boundary Park? And can you win a battle for truth against conspiracy nuts?

Friday, 27 February 2026 12:41

One of Greater Manchester’s newest food halls is up for an award

Friday, 27 February 2026 12:33

Meet the childminder who made a big career switch to work with Oldham's littlest residents

Friday, 27 February 2026 11:28

Man jailed after a violent and premeditated attack

Friday, 27 February 2026 10:22

Consultation on Broadbent Moss and Beal Valley plans – for second time

Friday, 27 February 2026 09:22

Derker community group recognised for support of Vulcan partnership work

Thursday, 26 February 2026 13:32

Second man arrested in connection with Manchester Mosque incident with local councillors expressing shock

Thursday, 26 February 2026 12:32

Council pushed to do more to support residents without internet access

Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:00

Man wanted on recall to prison

Thursday, 26 February 2026 09:57

New care provision for people with additional needs

Thursday, 26 February 2026 09:46

Road closure at Manchester Street roundabout

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 09:28

Police appeal for help in finding a woman to assist with enquiries

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 09:14

Latics Diary: End-of-season games how they should be; Drummond radio silence

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 15:47

The hidden problems on the road linking Oldham and Tameside

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 14:14

‘It’s been a slog in Oldham – but things are changing, slowly’

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 13:37

Residents outraged over plans to open up quiet Heyside cul-de-sac

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 12:24

Northern offering grassroots rugby league clubs chance to win kit, training equipment and match tickets in £10,000 giveaway

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10:48

Speak up to help protect women and girls suffering abuse and domestic violence: GMP

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 09:57

Police investigations into recent and non-recent CSE continue as they make further arrests

Monday, 23 February 2026 19:54

Councillors push for next step in Saddleworth Health Centre

Monday, 23 February 2026 12:15

Volunteers step up to clean Westwood Street

Monday, 23 February 2026 11:32

First Choice Homes Oldham reveal February Hidden Hero

Monday, 23 February 2026 09:34

Green at the Gills - Drummond lawyer’s claims don’t reflect well on the club

Friday, 20 February 2026 18:27

Gang members jailed for 'professional and sophisticated’ stolen goods operation

Friday, 20 February 2026 13:15

Arrest made following suspected arson at a property in Oldham

Friday, 20 February 2026 12:10

Get Oldham Working secures funding to tackle digital exclusion across the town

Friday, 20 February 2026 11:18

From snowdrops to daffodils: FCHO’s 16,650-bulb boost for biodiversity

Friday, 20 February 2026 10:09

Oldham man jailed following knife attack in city centre

Friday, 20 February 2026 09:16

GMP Ramadan message: Stay safe and alert

Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:06

Oldham schools and community groups urged to apply for Tesco grants to boost children’s access to healthy food

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:58

Blocked gullies in Shaw and Crompton

Thursday, 19 February 2026 09:20

Closure of day care centre on hold amid backlash

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 13:46

Local company celebrates move to Employee Ownership Trust

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 13:06

Latics 2 – 0 Bristol Rovers: Gritty win for Latics after Drummond banger

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:47

Town centre’s former Barclays bank to be turned into casino

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 10:40

Dr Kershaw's backs Hospice UK campaign to highlight gifts in Wills

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 13:30

Two men arrested in connection with Oldham shooting

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:29

Police ask parents for support to tackle youth disorder at Oldham Tim Hortons

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10:21

United Utilities to host online careers event as recruitment drive continues

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 09:11

Argument over ‘controversial’ HMO rumbles on after local OUTRAGE

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 08:53

Detectives probe two shocking burglaries after victims confronted in their homes

Monday, 16 February 2026 18:20

Oldham Rugby team still not playing at Boundary Park amidst club feud

Monday, 16 February 2026 13:58

Transport for Greater Manchester strikes end as workers secure pay victory

Monday, 16 February 2026 12:31

Oldham Writing Festival returns for its third year

Monday, 16 February 2026 11:13

Latics diary: Mellon’s mea culpa, crowd counting, motivation, Gas

Monday, 16 February 2026 10:11

Investigation launched into Oldham shooting

Monday, 16 February 2026 09:53

Humble local hero crafts free lanyards to keep phones safe

Sunday, 15 February 2026 10:47

Latics 1 – 1 Fleetwood Town: Latics come back to gain a point, but what for?

Saturday, 14 February 2026 18:23

Stop and search powers extended following triple stabbing

Saturday, 14 February 2026 13:03

‘Oldham was a place always on its knees – that’s changed.’

Saturday, 14 February 2026 08:41

Turning waste into worth – furniture scheme saves almost 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill

Friday, 13 February 2026 12:23

Popeyes is opening in Oldham this month with epic launch day giveaways!

Friday, 13 February 2026 10:04

150 new homes approved despite fears over ‘extremely dangerous’ roads

Friday, 13 February 2026 09:27

Section 60 powers brought in after triple stabbing in Oldham

Friday, 13 February 2026 08:31

Hotel in historic mill next to sewage plant approved

Thursday, 12 February 2026 13:06

Local explorer Steve Hill prepares for gruelling Arctic expedition across Svalbard

Thursday, 12 February 2026 11:52

FCHO on target to double its apprentice numbers as it marks National Apprentice Week

Thursday, 12 February 2026 10:32

Man jailed for 28 years after scissors attack on nurse

Thursday, 12 February 2026 10:05

Hope as MP gets involved in proposed closure of day care centre

Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:35

Oldham ‘left in the dark’ amidst calls for ‘proper’ police station

Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:20

Big Places for Everyone planning application Broadbent Moss

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 13:24

‘No one can come rip up the plans’ I have put in place for Oldham: Cllr Shah

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 13:16

Fly-tipping hotspot hit less than a week after council cleared rubbish

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 09:19

Blackpool Illuminations meets Oldham as Illuminate Festival returns for 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 12:04

Police launch appeal to find two youths in connection with robbery

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10:50

Teen charged with several offences in relation to stabbing in Shaw

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10:06

Latics diary: It was nice while it lasted, The big question

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 09:42

Teenager urges young people to rethink ‘impossible dream’ of arts careers

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 09:15

Tokyo Reunion club night 'could not have gone better'

Monday, 9 February 2026 13:13

The Guinness Partnership celebrates success of Oldham apprentice

Monday, 9 February 2026 12:07

TravelSafe LiveChat reaches a milestone of 500 reports

Monday, 9 February 2026 10:40

Families and residents support charity life-skills event

Monday, 9 February 2026 09:55

GMFRS hosts charity fundraising event

Saturday, 7 February 2026 10:03

Spark Oldham issues urgent warning: vital community services at risk of closure

Friday, 6 February 2026 11:39

Significant progress made in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support

Friday, 6 February 2026 10:36

Oldham RLFC boss ‘stepping aside’ over dispute with Oldham Athletic in update about club debts

Friday, 6 February 2026 09:44

Match Report: Oldham RUFC Ladies 24 Clitheroe RUFC Ladies 42

Thursday, 5 February 2026 11:23

Two children struck by car during rush hour

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 18:58

Police sought man to assist with shoplifting enquiries

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 12:13

Historic mill could be turned into hotel – except it’s right next to a sewage plant

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 11:47

FCHO Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishment

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 11:28

Oldham’s Adult Social Care rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:01

Families speak out against closure of adult day care centre

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 09:23

Two new non-executive directors join First Choice Homes Oldham

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 13:42

53rd annual gala dinner staged for Conservative Clubs

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 12:17

Police issue advice after rise in gold theft

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 10:40

Brand new language festival launches this month

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 09:46

Police appeal for help to find missing man

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 09:25

Roughyeds facing liquidation

Monday, 2 February 2026 17:42

Man and child injured in sword robbery

Monday, 2 February 2026 17:26

Royal Oldham Hospital parking scandal exposed by FOI

Monday, 2 February 2026 12:06

£50,000 cannabis farm discovered after police raid in Werneth

Monday, 2 February 2026 09:29

Volunteer recognised for transforming garage site into lovely garden

Monday, 2 February 2026 09:06

Oldham Coliseum ‘ghost’

Sunday, 1 February 2026 09:55