The latest news from Friday, July 11th, 2025

A charity service in Oldham that has ‘transformed people’s lives’ is being forced to close down after more than eight years providing vital services to vulnerable people in the community.

Poundland in Oldham has reopened after an ‘unexpected’ closure last week sparked confusion among local shoppers.

Unite the Union has suspended deputy prime minister and Ashton-Under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner in the latest escalation of the Birmingham bin strike row.

Plans for a huge new multi-storey car park and footbridge in Stalybridge have taken another step forward. 

The interim chief executive, who first joined Tameside Council to assist after the loss of their previous CEO, has landed a government role helping other struggling councils.

Greater Manchester Police has made 185 arrests during a recent national week of action and launched a speedwatch programme in Saddleworth and Lees.

Police have arrested five men suspected of being a part of an organised crime group in Oldham and Rochdale.

Derbyshire's trading standards team has issued a warning after nearly half of doorstep crimes reported to them last year involved roofing work.

The next chief executive of Tameside Council is set to be appointed next week.

Tameside Council has announced they will be investing £1.5 million into SEND education across the borough.

A joint investigation between Derbyshire Police and the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service into a fire in a High Peak factory has concluded.