Oldham Reporter

Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a 40-year-old man who has gone missing.

A pub in Chadderton has suddenly shut its doors as it searches for a new landlord to take over management.

Greater Manchester Police has authorised a Section 60 order in Oldham following a night of disorder.

Plans to build a new apartment block in Uppermill, Saddleworth, have been rejected after they sparked fears among residents of ‘horrifying’ consequences. 

A date has been set for the first part of a ‘transformational’ project to get underway in Oldham town centre.

Oldham is gearing up for the biggest summer celebration to be staged in the town centre tomorrow (Saturday)

Back in June, Oldham Council asked residents to name its new feathered friends that had hatched on the Civic Centre Tower, and the results are now in.

GMP’s chief constable ‘sleeps well at night’ after the police inspectorate found cops have improved fighting grooming — but need to do more in some areas.

Oldham Council is extending out-of-hours services for urgent burials.

Greater Manchester Police has improved tackling child grooming by treating it like organised crime — but still face fundamental issues in fighting ‘devastating’ exploitation. 

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has authorised a Section 60 authority in the city centre following a horror double stabbing.

The face of Oldham is set to change forever following the approval of six major developments. 

A shocking 86 firearms have been seized across Greater Manchester in the past year - as police clampdown on gun crime.

Oldham-born Professor Brian Cox has arrived in Oldham to inspire the next generation of scientists and to put the 'town on the centre of the universe'.

Oldham has become the first borough in Greater Manchester to invest in the groundbreaking MegaHub programme - a bold move that’s opening up new digital and tech opportunities for local students.

A knife was discovered by police during an operation near a children’s playground in Oldham yesterday (Tuesday).

A sex offender who groomed an innocent girl and engaged in sexual activity with her over a one-year period has been jailed for 12 months.

The entrance to Oldham town centre has had a make-over. The high street can now be accessed from Oldham’s central bus stop via a new community space called Snipe Garden. 

Police have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of raping a girl under the age of 18 as they investigate non-recent child sexual exploitation cases in Oldham.

A 23-year-old man has been jailed for 16-years following a shooting in Oldham in broad daylight.

Poundland in Oldham town centre has been repossessed by its landlords, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.

Oldham Council has officially opened Snipe Gardens, a new green space and public entrance into Oldham town centre.

Oldham Council is bringing in a fourth School Street at St Luke’s Primary in Chadderton - following the success of similar schemes aimed at improving safety across schools in the borough.

Grand Prix Champion Dominic Dale is all set to pot some shots at the latest snooker exhibition to be held in the town.

After eight years serving in the armed forces, Craig Monaghan’s whole world shattered.

Police are appealing for information following the tragic death of a 57-year-old man on Junction 22 of the M60 early today.

Amidst wars, disputes and rising global tensions, one small group is making a big difference – offering meals to those in need during a time of soaring inflation and skyrocketing living costs.

Three men have been charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicles and theft from a car after a series of offences in the Oldham area.

Six major projects that could transform the Greater Manchester skyline are set to be greenlit at a special planning meeting at Oldham Council next week.

Sarah and her eight-year old daughter Leila were making tea on a Friday night when part of their ceiling collapsed over their heads.

This week, Manchester council announced it was making a ‘pioneering’ move by writing off council tax bills for terminally ill Mancs.

Oldham’s new market will officially open in September, Oldham council has confirmed.

Police in Failsworth made their presence known as they issued fines to those using the Metrolink trams without a ticket.

Operation Vulcan has continued to make a crime-busting difference in Derker since its inception in March.

Police have found a handgun at the back of residential properties in Derker after conducting a search of secluded woodland as part of an ongoing weapons sweep initiative.

Transition to secondary school is both challenging for parent and child – this is why Oldham Council is running a supportive course to help make the move stress free.

Oldham Council is renaming its town centre shopping mall – but not everyone is convinced by the rebrand.

More than 50,000 people in Greater Manchester have no access to daytime bus or tram service — but it’s set to take years to fix.

Two more men, aged 38 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of rape of a child during early morning raids today (Thurs).

Oldham Athletic forward Kian Harratt has sparked controversy again as he is identified as the man who threw a chair at a woman during a brawl at an Ibiza hotel, with the woman being hit in the viral footage.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a teenager who has been missing from home since January.

New images show how a major project to transform Oldham town centre into a ‘vibrant and thriving’ place will look.

The Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team has launched a Community Speed Watch (CSW) initiative in the area.

Oldham Council has unveiled a series of major developments set to shape the future of the town centre as part of the Building a Better Oldham programme.

Protestors interrupted a housing conference in Manchester after their housing association tried to slap them with a huge rent increase.

The first works have started on a £70m sports project in Oldham, which aims to bring 25,000 weekly visitors by the time it’s completed in 2030.

An Oldham MP has spoken out about a ‘serious problem affecting every corner of the borough’.

Residents are being invited to the local police neighbourhood team PACT meeting at Littlemoor Primary School in Oldham.

Oldham Council officials braved the elements this morning as they joined forces for a special flag raising ceremony.

This week marks the beginning of national Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025 - which will see forces across the country highlight and celebrate the vital work being done in local communities.

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Glodwick today (Monday) to bid a heartfelt farewell to community champion Jewel Miah MBE.

Oldham council has taken its first steps in transforming a grand old ‘eyesore’ in the middle of the town centre.

Fatima Women’s Association is hosting a new project this week to help young women build their confidence and brush up on their digital skills.

Oldham Council is marking Armed Forces Week with a special flag raising ceremony tomorrow (Tuesday).

An Oldham man who was awarded an MBE for bringing communities together through football has sadly died.

Officers from the Saddleworth Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a mobile surgery next Tuesday (June 24).

Youngsters from Oldham schools have benefited from safety sessions funded by cash clawed back from criminals.

Local people are being encouraged to try triathlon – one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

Three train operators are keeping cities across the North connected - with an agreement to automatically accept each other's tickets during times of disruption.

A tale as old as time is set to grip Oldhamers as the performance hits the town in the next few months.

The Post Office is back in Spindles and the Council Leader Arooj Shah has welcomed the return of this vital service to the heart of Oldham town centre.

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

Oldham town centre will be filled with colour, music and joy as outdoor performances and interactive shows entertain crowds next month.

Students from The Radclyffe School in Chadderton have been taking their STEM learning to new levels - and high speeds - through a national initiative that combines engineering with motorsport.

A 33-year-old man who has links to Oldham is wanted on recall to prison.

Police are appealing for help in locating the next of kin of a 62-year-old man who has died at his home in Oldham.

A new senior team structure has been unveiled to spearhead the next phase of growth at a company which supports SMEs throughout the UK with finance as well as a range of other business services.

Special guests, service users, staff, volunteers, public officials, and other professionals come together to mark the milestone of Pennine Mencap’s major new addition.

Train operator Northern is teaming up with Blackpool Transport to offer a new combined train, tram and bus ticket.

Three men have been charged with a range of offences after a man was left with a serious injury in Market Street, Shaw on Sunday night.

A local inquiry into child exploitation in Oldham may have to be paused as the government and council work out how to ‘avoid duplication’ with a newly-announced national investigation, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands. 

This week, the Home Secretary took to the House of Commons despatch boxes and apologised to survivors of child grooming, saying scores of vulnerable victims had been ‘disgracefully let down by the authorities who were meant to keep them safe’. 

The investigation into the multi-kilo supply of cocaine and heroin across the country has resulted in three men being jailed for 30 years. At an address in Oldham, police recovered over £157,000 cash hidden around the property, a vacuum packing machine, digital scales, and vast amounts of luxury designer clothing.

Officers from our Serious Crime Division executed a number of warrants across Oldham yesterday (Monday 16 June 2025) as our fight against drugs in Greater Manchester continues.

Greater Manchester Police’s lead for Vulnerability and Public Protection, Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker has welcomed a national inquiry into the historic child sexual exploitation cases.

Excitement is ramping up as a famous Oldham Athletic supporter prepares for a special visit to the town.

Leader of Oldham Council, Arooj Shah visited Oldham Sixth Form College to meet students and staff, and to discuss all things politics.

The family of a man who was hit by a car have paid tribute to a ‘much loved father, grandfather, brother and friend’.

Saddleworth School is set to present a vibrant and energetic production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr.

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured during an altercation in Shaw.

More than 90 Martial Arts students have achieved one of the sport’s highest honours at a major grading event.