The latest news from Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
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Dovestone firefighters thank the public for their donations
With the fire still raging at Dovestone Reservoir, the firefighters tackling the blaze have thanked people for their support.
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New 175-home scheme to be decided on next week
A controversial 175-home development on green space will be decided on next week.
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Time is running out to vote for the new GM Mayor by post
Tameside Council has reminded people in the borough to register to vote by post for the forthcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral Election, with time running out fast.
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Glossop rallies for Jack as fundraiser tops £5,000
Family and friends overwhelmed by community support after terminal brain tumour diagnosis
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FCHO shortlisted for top award
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been shortlisted in three categories at the town’s annual business awards later this year.
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Autism charity needs public votes to win £3,000 community grant
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading home care providers, has announced that Oldham-based Autism Family Support has been shortlisted for a £3,000 grant through its UK-wide Community Care Fund, with the final winners now set to be decided by public vote.
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Bar where man was killed temporarily shut down by council
A karaoke bar in Ashton has been shut down temporarily after a man was killed at the venue over the weekend.
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£7m extra for Oldham Coliseum refurb after toxic asbestos found
An extra £7m will go towards securing the future of Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre after widespread toxic asbestos and major issues with the building were discovered.
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Oldham neighbourhood was like a ‘war zone’ before police crackdown, people say as Labour makes election pledge
People living on an Oldham estate say it was like a ‘war zone’ with ‘gangs running around with machetes’, with neighbours unable to ‘go out after dark’.
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Potholes on the border spark anger
Potholes at a major junction on the border of Oldham and Rochdale have sparked anger.
