The latest news from Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently dealing with a wildfire at Tintwistle Low Moor.

A local charity shop in Ashton is appealing for volunteers to help keep its doors open and continue supporting essential services across the community.

An empty warehouse in Ashton could be converted into flats.

Police are searching for this man (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.

It is with great sadness the family of Peter Buckley announce his passing yesterday (Tuesday) at the age of 85.

Residents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm

Oldham’s new outdoor market is taking shape behind the Spindles shopping centre.

A SEND school in Oldham that charges up to £95,000 a year has been ordered to ‘urgently improve’ by a government watchdog.

Last year Reform UK won an election in Greater Manchester for the first time ever. Allan Hopwood romped to victory in the Longdendale council by-election, formerly held by Labour.