Oldham Reporter

A welcome change is coming to a medical practice in Oldham after councillors greenlit a two-storey extension this week.

Oldham Council is running a competition for one lucky winner to join Santa for the Christmas Lights switch-on in the town centre.

A viral ice cream parlour and cafe in Saddleworth is due to get a major makeover.

Extra powers will be in place in Manchester City Centre following several serious incidents in Manchester City Centre.

As the economy in Manchester grows, the city’s increased wealth is struggling to make its way down the A62 to Oldham.

Police are continuing to appeal for information in the search for a missing teenage girl who has not been seen for two weeks.

Oldhamers are being invited to remember the brave servicemen and women who served in the armed forces and sacrificed their lives for the country at Remembrance Services across the town on Sunday.

A much-loved Glodwick building is set for a new chapter as the refurbished Marlborough Centre officially reopens under the management of local boxing organisation, NxtGen Boxing.

Pay strikes by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers is set to escalate - Unite, the UK’s leading union has announced.

Passengers in Greater Manchester will be among the first in the country to benefit from simpler and more convenient train travel when a confusing range of fares are replaced by two simple options in December.

Oldham returned to Manor Park last weekend looking to get back to winning ways after narrowly missing out in the National Cup the previous week. 

An inspirational Oldham College ESOL teacher has won a top accolade.

A £500,000 project to upgrade more than 1.7km of Oldham’s water mains is underway.

A 13-year-old girl went missing from her care placement and was located with her sister nine days later in the house of a stranger later convicted of raping her, a safeguarding review has found.

A political group has been accused of giving a ‘misleading impression’ to the public amid claims a hospital could soon receive 40 desperately-needed new beds.

Greater Manchester’s emergency services have joined forces to urge residents to stay safe and behave responsibly this Bonfire Night, following a rise in deliberate fires and fireworks-related anti-social behaviour last year.

Gallery Oldham’s much-loved Old Library and Art Gallery building has officially reopened, with stunning new permanent displays celebrating the town's rich history, people and art.

An MP is calling for a justice centre to return to a Greater Manchester borough more than 10 years after its courts were shut down and later demolished.

The Oldham Works Summit and Future Ready Careers Experience both take place this week.

Cllr Eddie Moores and his wife Kath opted to start fostering when they were 25 and smile as they recall their time as foster carers.

People are being urged to avoid a Chadderton Street after a suspicious item was recovered from inside an address this evening.

Police have made significant progress in tackling Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) including sham marriages across Greater Manchester.

Leading theatre company Tamasha unveils the world premiere of Tamasha Tales - a new series of short form commissions that honours global storytelling and explores cultural intersectionality through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Train operator Northern has launched a campaign to show that travelling by train costs less than many everyday purchases.

A man has been charged following an assault in which a police officer was injured outside a pub in Failsworth on Friday evening.

Oldham council plans to spend £1m to buy and demolish a vacant building in the town centre to ‘improve sightlines’ to the Coliseum theatre. 

A children’s home in Oldham has been slammed as unsafe by a government watchdog after it was found kids have gone missing and can vape and smoke ‘unchallenged’. 

A teenager has been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) after assaulting a woman in October, last year.

Police are appealing for the public's help after a teenage girl goes missing.

A man who has dedicated his life to public service has joined a major campaign for better and safe parking for patients, carers and NHS staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is brewing up some fangtastic fun across its network with a spooktacular game of Trip or Treat.

A retirement housebuilder has reported unprecedented interest in Sydney Grange, McCarthy Stone’s latest Retirement Living development in Failsworth.

As Bonfire Night approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging pet owners across Tameside, Oldham and beyond to take extra steps to help their dogs stay calm and safe during firework season.

Neighbourhood officers will be out across Greater Manchester to help ensure that Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations are enjoyed safely and responsibly.

A town centre road crucial for accessing Oldham’s biggest football pitch will be closed for 18 months from next year January as part of a major project to improve the sewer system.

An ‘unusual’ giant artwork has been erected outside Boundary Park stadium in Oldham. The eight-metre tall embryo was put up by local legend and football club owner Frank Rothwell.

A former hotel and wedding venue in a ‘peaceful’ village in Saddleworth may soon become home to a new HMO.

An entrepreneur who has built his career managing the intense demands of the data centre industry is returning to his roots in Oldham to share his passion for helping businesses protect and manage their data more effectively.

Police in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new and improved digital reporting tool to help keep passengers and staff safe across the region’s public transport.

A new campaign encouraging women from Black and South Asian communities to attend breast screening and see their GP if they notice potential symptoms of breast cancer has been launched in Greater Manchester.

A former butchers’ shop in Oldham could be turned into a ‘student accommodation’ HMO – but some neighbours are not convinced by the idea. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) has partnered with ivee, the recruitment platform built for people returning to work after a career break.

A former pub in Oldham could be demolished by the creators of Colin the Caterpillar. Park Cakes Bakery, which produces the bug-shaped sweet treat for M&S, plans to bulldoze the former Honeywell Arms in Medlock Vale.

Oldham’s economy continues to show signs of steady growth, according to two reports about businesses across Greater Manchester.

Oldham Council is reminding residents that help, and advice are available this winter as the high cost of living continues to affect households across the borough.

Workers at housing charity Shelter are being balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay and working conditions.

Now that the clocks have gone back and with the nights drawing in - Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is launching ‘Darker Nights’.

Widdop & Co - one of the UK’s longest-standing gift and homeware wholesalers, with roots going back to 1883, opened its first permanent Home of Gifts Outlet yesterday (October 27) on its premises in Chadderton.

Commuters could face major disruption which could interrupt festive travel in Greater Manchester next month as almost 320 tram drivers are being balloted over working conditions and fears around fatigue.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is all aboard for flavour this season, rolling out its new seasonal First-Class menus packed with hearty, locally-inspired dishes and suggested wine pairings – and there’s even a toast to 200 years of railway heritage.

A special charity which supports and provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in Oldham is looking for 30 sponsors to help it to host a jubilant occasion.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is highlighting its ongoing Need a Hand customer support campaign ahead of winter and renewed cost-of-living pressures.

More disruption to Aer Lingus flights departing and arriving at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 as cabin crew expected to walk out on more days.

I am surrounded by goats. One has its front hooves resting on my belly as it looks longingly up at a piece of shrubbery in my left hand. Two more are playfully butting heads in the straw.

A finance boss in Oldham has been slammed for ‘repeated no-shows’ at key meetings as the council faces difficulties with its finances. 

A groundbreaking national campaign, Pink Chai, has gained widespread recognition across the South Asian community and beyond by blending cultural connection with a powerful message about breast cancer awareness and care.

Russell Hobbs - based in Failsworth - has announced a three-year global partnership with international humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger, under the campaign banner Make a Meal Difference.

Oldham police have issued guidance on the use of fireworks and anyone who does not adhere to the rules could be fined up to £5,000 or face imprisonment.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating winning a prestigious housing industry award for its flagship £20 million West Vale development.

Construction of the new Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots reached an exciting landmark recently, as Leader of Oldham Council Cllr Arooj Shah joined dignitaries, the Northern Roots charity and partners to sign a key structural steel beam on the new build.

A report has revealed ‘embarrassing mismanagement’ which led to Oldham councillors being overpaid by more than £100,000. 

More than a hundred new ‘affordable’ homes are planned for the site of a former railway in Oldham that has been left vacant for several years. 

The town's Hindu community came together to celebrate the festival of Diwali at Indian Association Oldham.

Hulme Grammar School has marked the launch of the Brenda Mills Institute of Innovation and Technology (BMIIT) with a dynamic week of events as part of the Manchester Science Festival.

A project to build an Eton-linked school in Oldham town centre has come under fire as it continues to wait for a green light from government. 

Oldham Council has unveiled a spectacular line-up of autumn and winter events - complete with exciting new surprises - all designed to bring the community together and support local businesses.

Oldham Council has announced changes to the way licensed vehicles are tested in the borough, as part of its ongoing work to reduce waiting times and future-proof its vehicle testing service.

Nine-year-old Joseph from Oldham has set his sights on an incredible challenge, swimming 8 kilometres this October to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), the place he says, “gave him his life back.”

Survivors of child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester feel they are ‘back to square one’ after several women quit the panel of a national inquiry into historic grooming cases. 

Police have issued an appeal to find a 76-year-old woman who has not been seen since last night.

A national TV campaign backed by Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has won an award at the prestigious Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

A Royton resident has scooped the Sustainability Champion award at this year's Anchor Loving Later Life Awards.

Oldham Council, one of Oldham’s biggest employers, has announced a ‘recruitment freeze’ as it grapples with a predicted £23m black hole in its finances.

Oldham Council won’t be holding its traditional bonfire event for the second year in a row, a spokesperson has confirmed.

Next month the skies over Oldham are set to be filled with colour as firework and bonfire events return to the borough.

A 43-year-old man, along with an accomplice from Oldham, has been sentenced to prison after running one of the country’s biggest drug trafficking networks joining six other criminals locked up in July.

United Utilities has completed a project in Oldham to improve water quality in the River Irk by stopping a storm overflow from operating.

Local residents are being invited to a police surgery to raise any concerns they may have and to tackle the issues that matter to them.

Avro's clash with Kidsgrove Athletic ended in chaos on Saturday as the match was abandoned with 10 minutes left on the clock, after a brawl broke out between players and fans at the Vestacare Stadium.

Three men have been charged following a pitch invasion that caused a delay during Salford City's Leagues match against Oldham Athletic at the Peninsula Stadium.

National Adoption Week is taking place this week with the aim of dispelling myths and reducing barriers to people considering adoption in Oldham and Tameside.

Northern is calling on schools, clubs, and friendship groups to ditch a cramped minibus and hop aboard the train this autumn – with discounts of up to 30 per cent available for groups of ten or more.

Right now, tens of thousands of people are waiting to be told a house is available for them, so talk of a ‘housing crisis’ is not just political propaganda.

Thousands more Greater Manchester households including in Oldham and Tameside could be at risk from the impacts of flooding in the next 25 years unless action is taken, new research has shown.