The latest news from Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

A building formerly home to Failsworth’s last bank is to be converted into seven apartments. Obinna Mezu from MZU Properties Ltd plans to transform the block at 794 Oldham Road into one-bedroom homes.

A young mum who fled the war in Ukraine where constant bombing saw people she knew killed - is giving back to the country who are sheltering her – by easing UK office worker’s stress.

Officers are appealing for information following an alleged assault in which a man was hit in the face with an object and knocked unconscious at a bar in Oldham on New Year’s Eve.

Teenagers across Tameside are being invited to get creative, make new friends and try something different at a new series of Teen Meet-up Sessions hosted by Tameside Libraries.

An Oldham man has been charged with three counts of offering to supply Class A drugs, being concerned in the production of class A drugs and engaging in sexual activity with a child.

A new garden building display site has opened at Notcutts Garden Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the latest expansion for specialist retailer Tiger.

Two men have been charged following an investigation into drugs supply in Oldham.

An Oldham housing association has pledged to build at least 600 more affordable homes and refurbish thousands of existing properties after a £110 million mega deal with Santander UK.

An oversubscribed primary school in Oldham may introduce a new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria for kids.