Oldham Reporter

Friends and family of cricket legend Cecil Wright gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to the star during a funeral service at St. Jame’s Church in Thornham.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 45-year-old male was brutally attacked and later died in Oldham.

Stockport and Trafford councils brought the charges in this spring, meaning residents who want their garden waste collected need to fork out extra.

The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.

A cherished local postie is fighting for change in Royton, which has been left with no high street banks for almost a decade. 

A town centre road in Oldham could be closed to all traffic until Friday, April 25, after a water main burst earlier today.

Voters across the country will be heading to the polls on May 1.

A memorial dedicated to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic has been vandalised for a second time.

Emergency services attended a chemical leak at an address in Oldham this afternoon with several road closures in place.

Police are continuing to tackle stalking offences across Greater Manchester by supporting this week’s national awareness campaign to help spread the message.

Voters in Greater Manchester were busy last year, with elections for councillors, the mayor, and MPs all taking place.

Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding Jason Wadsworth who is wanted in connection with a murder after an assault in September 2023.

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping they will come up smelling of roses in their search for volunteers to help them look after the site. 

Do you know the next of kin of a 61-year-old man from Oldham?

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has partnered with Goofus Theatre, a charity-based organisation, to bring a series of powerful performances to those who may not otherwise experience them.

Families had a whale of a time at the Oldham Spindles Easter Bunny event on Good Friday.

Police are appealing for information after a teenager has gone missing from Nottingham and could be in Oldham.

A senior police federation official has cast doubt on the Prime Minister’s promise to put thousands more bobbies on the beat.

Emergency services winched a man to safety following reports of risk to life on Oldham Way last night.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to run Northern’s stopping services between Leeds and York over the Easter weekend – freeing up the other train operator to boost capacity between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Halifax.

Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing in May.

A heartless thug has been jailed for seven years after launching a vicious attack on a man during a night out in Oldham town centre.

Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, and chairman of the firm’s charitable foundation, Richard Walker OBE will be the guest speaker at the first Mahdlo business breakfast of 2025.

A detective sergeant from Greater Manchester Police locked up for sexual assaults on colleagues in Oldham has been sacked and barred from policing.

Police in Derker have made more than 30 arrests in a crackdown on those causing fear and intimidation to residents living nearby.

CGI images show how a huge new £4m electric vehicle charging site will look in Failsworth.

Oldham will be celebrating VE Day with a whole week of events and activities across the borough.

Twenty-three residents are proud to be on the pathway to a successful career after completing the Step into the NHS course at the Millennium Cultural Centre.

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Plans to build an energy storage facility in Oldham have sparked dismay among locals who fear it will ‘destroy’ their lakeside haven.

Operation Vulcan executed two warrants at addresses, believed to be stash houses for local crime groups on Vulcan Street and Spring Street in Derker.

Oldham Neighbourhood Policing Team made several arrests, recovered a stolen bike and a car following a police chase during a multi-agency operation in the town to combat crime.

Dogs Trust Manchester is inviting dog lovers to pop along to the centre to enjoy coffee and cake and meet some of the residents waiting to find their forever homes. 

Two local charities are £2,000 better off between them thanks to the sponsors and supporters of the Oldham Business Awards.

A flat in Chadderton has been locked down after a ‘nightmare neighbour’ caused ‘years’ of misery for those living nearby.

A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel.

Residents could face a ‘break in service’ while urgent works to secure a new town centre Post Office in Oldham are ongoing.

Customers planning to use services in Greater Manchester over the Easter weekend have been warned to check before they travel as there will be some disruption.

A £13m project will bring a new cafe, visitor centre and ‘forestry hub’ to the heart of Oldham. Oldham Council will start constructing the brand new centre at the Northern Roots site next to Alexandra Park.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to share some seasonal joy with customers this April as it launches an Easter egg giveaway across its network in the lead-up to the bank holiday weekend.

Changes to bicycle storage facilities are being introduced at a number of stations on the Northern network.

Greater Manchester Police is catching careless drivers in the act as they target irresponsible road users putting lives at risk.

Oldham Council’s literacy programme is giving families and children the best start in life by offering an award-winning learning experience in the home.

A little girl, aged maybe 11 or 12 years old, stands up in front of a room full of police officers and asks nervously: “What do I do if someone is bringing drugs to school?”

A 76-year-old man will appear in court in the New Year on trial for non-recent child sexual offences in Oldham.

Operation Vulcan descended on a local park in Derker for a fun-filled day aimed at improving community confidence in police.

Greater Manchester Police and partners made more than 130 visits to business premises as part of the first ever large-scale national intensification crackdown on crime.

A 40-year-old man is being sought by police in connection with domestic offences.

Six major projects could transform the way Oldham town centre looks forever, including turning part of the town hall into a hotel.

An independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss.

Oldham council wants to crack down on ‘chicken coop’ HMOs after the number of shared houses has ‘almost doubled’ in the last five years.

The British Garden Centres has put together a guide to help with the aftercare of spring bulbs, in light of the glorious spring weather we have had recently!

Emmaus Mossley are attending a charity sleep-out to raise awareness about homelessness hosted by Oldham Athletic Community Trust.

Oldham council’s inquiry into local grooming gangs will ‘not be impacted’ despite concerns it will have to bid for government funding.

Councillors in Oldham have blasted a government decision as ‘undemocratic’ and ‘shameful’ after a minister rejected a request to withdraw from a divisive housing scheme. 

An Oldham Conservative group member has called on the council to axe a third of its members.

As Easter approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is reminding owners that chocolate and some dried fruits are poisonous to dogs.

To make travelling with pooches easier - TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out pup-friendly provisions for its customers.

Police have made two arrests and issued dozens of fines for traffic offences in a crackdown on crime in Derker.

Oldham RUFC’s season came to a close on Saturday as mid table Leigh were the visitors. 

Police are trying to locate Gareth Gillan who is wanted on recall to prison.

One of Oldham’s oldest pubs has been ordered to shut its doors until further notice following a stabbing and mass brawl on Sunday night (April 6).

Oldham’s request to withdraw from a ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing plan has been rejected by the government.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in an early morning raid as police tackle drugs and crime in Derker.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape of a child under 13 in Oldham as part of an ongoing investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a 69-year-old man who suffers from dementia.

Oldham Spindles has scooped a top award for transforming a struggling 1990s shopping centre into a vibrant, multi-functional workplace and community hub.

Plans to build a huge new solar energy farm next to Rochdale Canal could be ‘completed by autumn’ after years of delay.

A relentless fight against crime in Oldham and beyond is reaping significant rewards in keeping people safe – according to Greater Manchester Police.

New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.

Emergency services were called out to the Primark Store in Market place last night after a woman died.

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a woman who never returned to the Royal Oldham Hospital from authorised leave.

Neighbours in Shaw, Oldham took to the streets this weekend to oppose a ‘flood of HMOs’ entering their town.

Plans for a huge HMO in Oldham that sparked a major backlash among neighbours have been refused by Oldham Council.

Three men were rushed to hospital following a fight outside a pub in Failsworth last night.

Oldham Green Hill Sports & Recreation Club invited local members and guests to a packed Eid event to celebrate community cohesion.

Two men have been found guilty of kidnapping, assaulting and subjecting a pensioner to a terrifying ordeal in Oldham.

Oldham’s brand new town-centre park will open in March 2026, the council has revealed.

Residents are gearing up for a peaceful protest following what they describe as a ‘deluge of HMOs’ in an Oldham town.

A popular destination for holiday outings will be closed to all traffic for two weekends, including the May bank holiday.

The head of a Chadderton school plagued with building issues departed from his post with his head held high on Friday.

A budding shoe designer from University Campus Oldham is set to make huge waves in the fashion and footwear industry.

Greater Manchester Police has highlighted the consequences of the Fatal 4 Offences -which contribute to road traffic collisions.

Dogs Trust Manchester is raising awareness about why some dogs are trained to wear a muzzle, hoping to change perceptions and encourage more people to consider adopting one of the muzzled dogs patiently waiting for their forever homes.