The latest news from Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
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Drugs gang including two men from Oldham jailed for almost 50 years for supplying drugs across the North West
Four members of a drugs gang - including two men from Oldham - who ran a ‘sophisticated drugs operation’ have been jailed for a total of almost 50 years for conspiring to supply drugs across the North West.
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Police searching for man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on recall to prison.
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Metrolink Manchester strikes over driver fatigue postponed after negotiations
Strikes by 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited this weekend have been put on hold after their employer came forward with an offer of improvements to rotas and shift patterns.
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Christmas sparkles in Droylsden and Hyde as crowds brave the rain for festive fun
Christmas officially arrived in Droylsden and Hyde this weekend as both town centres were transformed with dazzling lights, festive entertainment and a strong sense of community spirit.
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Two men have been arrested following a 10-minute vehicle pursuit after burglary in Oldham
Two masked raiders were arrested after a burglary that led to a 105mph police pursuit during busy morning traffic.
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Police officer ‘seriously injured’ in alleged violent brawl at Oldham pub
A police officer was said to have sustained ‘serious injuries’ in an alleged violent incident at a pub in Oldham.
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NHS staff brass band spreads festive cheer at Tameside Hospital
Tameside Hospital’s Christmas lights switch-on is set to sound more festive than ever this year, thanks to a unique musical group making waves across the borough.
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All aboard for festive feasting as TPE unwraps its new seasonal menu
TransPennine Express (TPE) is spreading festive cheer on board this winter with the launch of its new seasonal dishes.
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Three more strike dates announced by Unite in a dispute over driver fatigue
Further industrial action by 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited is set to cause disruption this festive season - including on New Year's Eve.
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Denton Community Centre opens its doors Christmas Day
Victoria Park Community Centre to host a free Christmas Day lunch for those spending the holiday alone.
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Much-loved Oldham headteacher passes away
A much-loved Oldham headteacher has sadly passed away, aged 92.
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Latics diary: The Mellon talks
The big news emerging from the fans forum last Thursday is that the club and manager Micky Mellon are to begin talks about extending his tenure at Boundary Park beyond the end of this season.
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Former mill could be turned into hotel and co-working space
A novel new project could see an old mill building in Oldham spruced up into a new ‘co-working’ hotel.
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Residents “trapped” for weeks after lift failure at assisted living complex
Residents at an assisted-living facility in Tameside say they have been left “trapped” on upper floors for nearly two months following an ongoing lift breakdown - and claim housing provider Jigsaw Homes has failed to resolve the issue despite repeated complaints.
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Festive fun at Anthony Seddon Fund Christmas fair brings community together
The Anthony Seddon Fund officially launched the festive season last weekend as its much-loved annual Christmas Fair returned to Ashton-under-Lyne.
