Oldham Reporter Archive

Free Feast of Fire event to light up Oldham town centre with fireworks and Halloween thrills

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 14:06

Search on for lucky child to switch on festive lights

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:33

Board says lessons are being learned after man’s death

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:39

£16m for derelict buildings across Greater Manchester

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:24

Oldham Rugby star opens the Roger Tanner building at Dr Kershaw's Hospice

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 09:45

RSPCA and Dogs Trust feel pet owners ‘forgotten’ in Budget

Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 15:12

British Gas Energy Trust welcomes Budget energy relief

Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:50

Former Oldham MP dies

Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 09:26

Headteacher responds to complaints about parking ‘nightmare’

Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 08:53

Reform’s new leader sets out plans for Oldham

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 09:28

Manchester Mayor Bev Craig’s hopes ahead of the Budget

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 08:08

Officers appeal for information following a shooting in Oldham

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 17:58

St John Ambulance issues vital first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:48

New rules at Greater Manchester tips spark fears of ‘passport-style’ queues

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:14

Police investigation launched following suspected shooting

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:09

The big plans for better ‘orbital’ transport routes around Greater Manchester

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 09:28

Two Dovestones call-outs for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 13:20

New Upturn scheme deemed Oldham's response to national youth crisis

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:33

Unlock your future: Mahdlo to host half-term youth hackathon

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:07

First phase of Tommyfield Park officially opens in Oldham town centre

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 09:33

Reform’s first leader announces intention to leave politics

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 08:51

Oldham school founder issues call to break ADHD stigma as he embarks on Turkish Ironman challenge

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 13:21

TPE introduces baby on board badges to support pregnant customers

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:37

Pennine Mencap set to take over renowned local art gallery for a day of artistic performances

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:15

Former Reform leader resigns mid-investigation, party says

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 09:20

Local MP praises housing association's latest £4.5m development in Hathershaw

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:06

Oldham Mayor presented with new book by interfaith advocate Bharatkumar J Sisodia MBE

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:48

Foster carer honoured for 35 years of dedication at Oldham fostering awards

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 09:29

Candidates announced for by-election

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 09:03

Homelessness charity team completes Scafell Pike hike

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 15:00

Dedicated dad and community champion is housing association's October Hidden Hero

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 09:22

£1 million awarded for essential works at historic Prudential building

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:28

Transformed J.R. Clynes building is double winner at prestigious awards

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:15

Housing association set to plant nearly 80 trees across Derker and Littlemoor this winter

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 09:58

Bonfire night event details in Oldham

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 09:21

Former council leader receives Lifetime Achievement award

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:31

Greater Manchester Police given £1.8m in Home Office Knife Crime Concentration Fund

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:31

Royton Library finds a new temporary home as essential repair works progress

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:19

Town Square Car Park reopens additional spaces ahead of festive season

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 09:41

New Victorian Christmas Fayre being launched in Saddleworth

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 09:25

Man wanted on recall to prison

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:35

SPARK Oldham CIC celebrates 3rd birthday with local community

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:04

Oldham residents urged to seek support during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:10

World Menopause Day - "Women continue to suffer stigma and ridicule," says Oldham medic

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:03

Plans for flats and homes at site of mill in Greenfield

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 09:19

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) receives a coveted national accolade for a second year running

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 13:46

Man charged with keeping a brothel

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:53

Oldham shopkeeper among three prosecuted over explosives breaches

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:16

Police urge public to remain vigilant following several scam calls across Greater Manchester

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:25

Oldham set to stage a line-up of events this Autumn/Winter season

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 09:34

Police place closure notice on suspected brothel - man and a woman arrested

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:39

Mahdlo Youth Zone’s rugby dinner raises £10K for Oldham’s young people

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:15

Fears bus lane camera is catching drivers out

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 09:21

New Reform leader elected

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 14:00

Rail industry offers free travel to Remembrance services for serving personnel, veterans and bereaved families

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:44

Vernon Building Society set to open in Uppermill - bucking the trend of high street closures

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:03

Mahdlo WellFest hailed a huge success

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 09:52

Oldham writer Paul J. Burgess to release third free eBook

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 13:13

Closure order on a Grotton house extended

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:21

Hulme Grammar School launches landmark Victoria Channing Centre on World Mental Health Day

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:58

Abandoned dog Mia gets a second chance thanks to rescue team’s loving care

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:06

Oldham congratulates Sir Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood honour

Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:49

A historic Grade II listed family chip shop is up for sale

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:57

Oldham Coliseum names playwright Sarah Nelson and actor Mark Newsome as its first Artists in Residence

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:18

Green heads to Oldham

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 10:08

Criticism as council details improvement following 2025 housing inspection

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 09:46

Julie Hesmondhalgh given Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award for Oldham Coliseum campaigning

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:47

WellFest to be held at Mahdlo Youth Zone

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:22

Police arrest 17 in early morning raids across Greater Manchester and Oldham

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 09:45

First Choice Homes Oldham shortlisted for two national awards for Mossylea development

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 13:55

Roughyeds land homeboy Russell

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 09:37

Date set for Failsworth West by-election

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 09:22

Thousands have visited ‘incredibly popular’ Oldham attraction

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 09:01

Woman due in court charged with animal cruelty

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:35

Real-life brothers to star in gritty classic "Road" at Chadderton Town Hall

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:11

Man arrested after police seize estimated £2m worth of drugs

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 09:28

Oldham Business Awards honour man helping former prisoners build a better future

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:55

Police urge residents to be aware of rogue traders

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:33

The Leaping Frogs connecting social care through music

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:57

First Choice Homes Oldham win hat-trick of awards at prestigious event

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:59

Young people invited to join acting academy during October half-term

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 09:11

Alt and Holts residents invited to shape £20m investment in their community

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:40

Homes powered by Baked Beans could be part of Greater Manchester’s future

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:04

Pink Chai CIC launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:47

New film by local young people sparks conversation about Chadderton's future

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:17

Oldham artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:48

First Choice Homes Oldham given thumbs up in latest inspection

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:29

Council-owned company set to go on strike

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 09:13

Police launch appeal to find missing man

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:06

Gun crime continues to fall as police crack down on criminals

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:50

Supermarkets criticised after trolleys end up in canal

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 09:41

Concerns about Northern Roots licence application

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 09:29

Reiss Butterworth arrives at Oldham

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 09:06