Oldham Reporter

An Oldham pair have been jailed for the manslaughter of a 45-year-old man following a brutal assault two years ago.

Greater Manchester is once again leading the way in innovation and collaboration, this time in the world of workplace wellbeing.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have made thousands of arrests in the past year as part of a major crackdown on shoplifting and retail crime across the region.

Police alongside His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) have seized and destroyed more than 500 mobile phones, electronic devices, and SIM cards after they were seized from inmates at HMP Manchester.

People are facing ‘impossible decisions’ when visiting an Oldham hospital with their loved ones because of a ‘nightmare’ parking situation. 

Oldham council are still waiting for news from the government after putting their local inquiry into historic child sexual exploitation ‘on hold’, the council leader has confirmed. 

An Oldham councillor who received ‘online threats to her life’ broke into tears during a council meeting while explaining how her family was left ‘scared and horrified’.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust (PLT) is delighted to announce it has once again been recognised as one of the top 10 performing trusts in the country at the Edurio Trust Value Award.

Oldham Council’s major clean-up campaign, Don’t Trash Oldham, is back and this time more focused than ever.

A major project that will bring 20,000 jobs, employment space and new homes over a ‘decade of growth’ has finally started.

Oldham RUFC continued their league campaign with another home game against Burnley on Saturday, who themselves were unbeaten to date in league fixtures, with Oldham hoping to keep their 100% home record intact for the season. 

A councillor found guilty of ‘spying’ has been told to apologise for a second time after admitting to secretly recording a private meeting.

Hulme Grammar School has published its Public Benefit Impact Report detailing the significant positive contributions the school makes to its local community and cross-sector education, coinciding with the launch of the Independent Schools Council’s (ISC) annual Partnerships Week.

The groundbreaking new manufacturing and research facility signals the start of a ‘new decade of growth’ in Greater Manchester, says mayor Andy Burnham.

Oldham Police are inviting local people to an anti-fraud and cyber-crime event to raise awareness of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday ahead of the festive season.

Oldham police station has been on ‘temporary’ reduced opening hours for more than a year without telling the public, according to a local councillor. 

Councillors, veterans and local residents gathered in silence at Oldham’s Spindles shopping centre this morning to mark Remembrance Day.

The plan to transform two train stations in Oldham and Tameside have taken a major leap forward.

Future Directions CIC is set to break new ground by hosting a pantomime with a fully inclusive cast to include people with complex care needs, learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.

Greater Manchester Police is stepping up its efforts to tackle retail crime and support local businesses as it takes part in this year’s Safer Business Action Week.

Oldham Council have slapped a removal order on a ‘Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine’ lookalike on the streets of Saddleworth.

A stadium in Oldham cannot hold events on its pitch on two nights of the year because the impact on neighbours would be ‘unacceptable’, councillors have ruled.

Oldham town centre will burst into festive colour this Saturday (November 15) as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns with an evening packed with family fun, live music and entertainment for all ages.

After the huge success of last year’s Tales of the Toymender - Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company is back this Christmas with another spellbinding family adventure.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook student Waleed has made a strong showing at the recent Oldham Halloween Half Marathon. . . placing 169th out of 600 participants.

A scheme to build a battery storage unit on greenbelt land for green energy has been approved by a government body despite councillors refusing planning permission earlier this year. 

Oldham Council will be spending almost an additional £7m on its town centre regeneration project, reports have revealed. 

A ten-year-old child was hospitalised due to ‘potentially life-threatening’ neglect after a shocking ‘oversight’ by Oldham Council, a report has found.

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.