Oldham Reporter

Travel on the tram from Oldham towards Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop and you’ll notice the rows of terraced homes suddenly fall away into grass verges and fields. That could soon change.

Oldham’s major regeneration works will go ahead the council’s Labour boss says – even if they lose more power at the local election.

Residents of an Oldham neighbourhood are up in arms after being hit by fly-tipping less than a week after illegally dumped rubbish was cleared away by the council.

Oldham is set to shine once again as Illuminate Light Night returns . . . inviting everyone to see the town sparkle once more.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a robbery in Oldham Town Centre.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with several offences in connection with a stabbing in Shaw in which two people were injured.

Just 21 days ago, I wrote on these pages that Latics could mount a promotion play-off challenge with the remaining fixtures – that the players were good enough, that the club was entitled to think of itself as a future League One outfit.

“Working in the arts is not easy, and it’s perhaps even harder for young people who don’t live in a big city like London, or even Manchester.”

A live music venue came alive on Saturday evening as DJs and party lovers reunited for a charity event.

The Guinness Partnership - one of England’s largest housing associations - is celebrating its apprenticeship programme and the value it brings to local communities.

Greater Manchester Police is celebrating a significant milestone as the TravelSafe LiveChat service reaches 500 reports since launching.

Families and supporters came out in force to back a special event that raised funds for local charities and taught vital life skills.

Local people are being invited to support a worthwhile cause today as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service hosts a fundraising event in aid of several charities

Spark Oldham has issued an urgent warning that multiple frontline community services will be forced to close within the next eight weeks unless immediate funding is secured.

A letter from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission highlights clear improvements across the local SEND system in Oldham.

The chair of Oldham’s rugby club is ‘stepping aside’ over a dispute with local football team Oldham Athletic.

In a closely contested game that saw both packs evenly matched, the base was laid for both sets of backs yet plenty of ball to test defences.

Police were called to the scene of a collision in Oldham during rush hour today (Wed) in which two children were injured.

Police would like to speak to this man (pictured) as they believe he can help with their investigation into shoplifting worth over £100 at Asda on Huddersfield Road, Oldham, at around 5:28pm on January 27.

A plan to turn one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel has been ‘recommended for approval’ by town planners.

First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishment of its main room.

Adult Social Care is helping residents to live fuller, safer and more independent lives, staying connected to their communities through compassionate care at home, strong safeguarding, tailored support, and trusted advice according to its latest inspection.

Families say they will be left ‘devastated and uprooted’ if plans to close a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities are approved. 

Two new non-executive directors have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as the housing association continues to strengthen its board.

Conservative Clubs from across the local area attended the North West Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee's 53rd Annual Gala Dinner at the weekend held at West Tower in Ormskirk.

Police have issued crime prevention advice following reports of gold jewellery being stolen from properties in the Coldhurst area.

Language education is set to take centre stage with the launch of Language Fest North West.

Police have launched an appeal to find a 45-year-old man who has not been seen since yesterday (Monday) morning.

Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues.

Police are investigating a robbery in which a man and a 12-year-old child suffered superficial injuries after three men brandishing swords broke into their property.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) response has exposed serious failures in the parking system at Royal Oldham Hospital, raising urgent concerns about fairness, safety and transparency and reinforcing calls for a multi-storey car park and major reform.

Police acting on intelligence forced entry to a property in Werneth on Friday, where they uncovered a sophisticated, professionally set-up cannabis farm valued at £50,000.

A Failsworth volunteer who helped turn a disused First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) garage site into a community garden is the housing association’s January Hidden Hero.

At first glance, it’s just a photograph of some scaffolding. 

The first half of this game was 49 minutes of nothing.

Hopes are high Oldham is on the brink of ‘getting on the sporting map’ — with sights set on the town’s return to the Premier League.

Almost 900 service charges and fees are due to go up in Oldham council, with one key exception.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series has teamed up with social enterprise Upturn and is encouraging other organisations and businesses to get involved to help solve Britain’s soaring sick day crisis – starting with Oldham.

One valuable lesson I learned from James Reade, professor of economics at Reading University, Latics academic board member, Boundary Bulletin contributor and massive Latics fan, was to tell fortunes working on the basis of points per game.

The Radclyffe School welcomed Year 5 and 6 pupils from Horton Mill Primary School, Stanley Road Primary School and Bare Trees Primary School for a special evening celebrating improvements in reading.

Greater Manchester police remain focused on tackling shoplifting, burglary and theft as part of its ongoing efforts to combat street-level crime across the force area.

A ten-day road closure on the main route towards Oldham town centre could cause significant disruption.

Residents near Woodhouses in Oldham have been left ‘disgusted and embarrassed’ by an ‘avalanche’ of rubbish blighting their neighbourhood.

An Oldham endurance runner known as the town’s ‘Running Man’ is taking community spirit from Greater Manchester to the global stage — after raising more than £20,000 for winter aid and preparing to travel to Uganda this Sunday.

The annual Illuminate Light Night will return to Oldham town centre promising a free evening of spectacular light installations, performances and community celebration.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Amy Kellett, who is wanted on recall to prison.

In light of the 1st XV’s game away at Colne & Nelson being cancelled due to unfit pitches, ORUFC’s only senior game of the weekend was the 2nd XV’s home fixture facing Carrington for the 2nd time this season after an away loss earlier in this year’s league campaign.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Ellis Mayall, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Football fans can get free tickets to an Oldham Athletic AFC game whilst helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man found dead at his home in Oldham.

Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham.

One of Oldham’s most stunning venues flung open its doors on (Sunday) to host its first ever wedding fair.

Officers from Oldham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a three-month closure order on a property suspected of offering sexual services in the Failsworth area following intelligence gathered within the community.

If you are missing Strictly Come Dancing, you can get your fix at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s upcoming dance extravaganza.

The Lyndhurst Women’s CHAI group has created a stunning embroidered collage that beautifully represents the school's values.

At no point before the final whistle did any of the travelling Latics fans believe their side would lose this game, yet they did, by failing to apply enough pressure when they had a man advantage, and by conceding a very, very streaky late goal.

A Holts primary school has a new bike shelter thanks to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) after the headteacher asked if the housing association could help install one.

Dozens of councils have been told by Westminster they can postpone their elections this year. But why? And what does this mean for voting across Greater Manchester?

Councillor Josh Charters had just returned from walking his dog, Korinna, and was getting ready for bed with his partner, when a stranger in a balaclava set fire to his car. 

Oldhamers who want to cut down, stop drinking or explore life without alcohol beyond Dry January can do so thanks to a free sober social event taking place next month.

The Latics bus travelled south today ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off against Barnet. The sides shared the points earlier in the season, but the truth is that Latics absolutely battered them right up to the point where there was only one more thing to do: score, put it in the onion bag, register.

The National Year of Reading began this year - an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives.

Officers made 400 arrests during a December crackdown on drink and drug driving as part of the national Operation Limit campaign.

A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’ and underperforming A&E department.

Police are appealing for help to find Curtis Burke from Stockport, who is wanted on recall to prison and breach of his sex offenders register.

Oldham town hall bosses will have to slash £8m to balance this year’s books, a budget report has confirmed. 

A diverse community group which has braved all weather conditions to ensure people facing food insecurity are fed is now seeking additional volunteers and donations.

Oldham Council is beginning the process of setting the budget for 2026/27, and whether you live, work or travel into the borough, your views continue to play a crucial role in shaping priorities.

Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a ‘change of direction’ for the local authority’s financial outlook.

A campaigning community councillor is urging residents not to be “tossers.