More from Oldham Reporter

• Roadworks across Greater Manchester

  People have been told to ‘expect delays’ as roadworks take place on a series of key A roads across Greater Manchester. Areas affected include Ashton-In-Makerfield, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, and Oldham.

• Operation Hurricane is back for 2026

  Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Op Hurricane, a coordinated crackdown on the anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes across the region.

• Man wanted on recall to prison

  Police have launched an urgent search for a 31-year-old man wanted on recall to prison.

• Dr Kershaw's Hospice celebrates community heroes this Volunteers' Week

  Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is celebrating the community heroes who are helping people to access palliative and end-of-life support this Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to June 7).