Oldham Reporter
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Academy improved considerably
“Waterhead Academy is ambitious for all pupils to succeed, including young people with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged,” according to education watchdog Ofsted.
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‘Finally!’: Oldham to demand public inquiry into ‘scourge’ that has ‘hung over borough for far too long’
Oldham Council will demand a statutory public inquiry into ‘the scourge of child sexual exploitation both historic and current’, following an extraordinary meeting of the authority.
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Andy Burnham to ‘reach out’ to Oldham rebels and ‘compromise’ on housing plan
Andy Burnham will ‘reach out’ to ‘compromise’ with anti-Places for Everyone (PfE) councillors in Oldham after they decided to leave the housing plan.
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Oldham votes to WITHDRAW from controversial Greater Manchester housing scheme… again
Following months of fierce debates, Oldham council has voted to withdraw from a ‘controversial’ housing scheme at an extraordinary meeting held last night (February 12).
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Language event hailed a huge success
A motivational careers fair to encourage young people to take up a GCSE language has been hailed a huge success.
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect bailed
A Chadderton man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s who were arrested on suspicion of child neglect following the death of a baby have been bailed pending further investigation.
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‘Huge boost’ for Greater Manchester town as construction company set to move in
A huge construction company is relocating to Oldham, bringing a ‘massive boost and jobs and opportunities’ to the borough.
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The ‘vibrant’ new green space that could transform Oldham town centre
A former car park could soon become the first part of Oldham’s new town centre green space.
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Toy Story comes to Oldham this half-term
Oldhamers are being invited to come along and watch a special film as well as celebrating the end of a successful summer reading challenge this half-term.
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Police appeal for information after e-bike stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after an e-bike was stolen from outside a cafe in the centre of Uppermill.
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New head to join Oldham Hulme Grammar School
Oldham Hulme Grammar School is all set to welcome its new head after Easter.
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Man arrested on suspicion of mobile phone fraud
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with mobile phone fraud in Oldham.
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Can you help with furniture donations?
Oldham RSPCA charity shop is appealing for more furniture donations to help it to continue to support animals in need.
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GMP approach gun dealers to surrender illegal firearms
Greater Manchester Police have recovered a large quantity of blank-firing weapons after approaching registered dealers and gun clubs.
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Children learn about online safety
Children at a Royton primary school have been learning about the risks and dangers posed by online social media platforms.
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Man charged following disturbance
A man has been charged with drugs offences and possession of criminal assets following a disturbance in Derker.
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of baby death
Police are investigating after the suspicious death of a baby girl in Chadderton.
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Police issue warning to dog walkers
Dog walkers have been issued a stark warning by police to not let their pets run free after a sheep was killed in Saddleworth.
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GMP welcome officers and police dogs after passing intense training
Greater Manchester Police has welcomed eight new dog handlers and eight new police dogs after passing an intensive 13-week training course.
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Arrests made on suspicion of theft of cars
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of theft of cars after officers in Oldham uncovered a ‘chop shop’.
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Man charged with possession of firearm and supply of drugs
A teenager has been charged with possession of a readily convertible firearm as part of a crackdown on Turkish manufactured Top Venting Blank Firers .
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Online petition calls for resignation of MPs and Denton ward councillors who used Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group
Angry voters have launched an online campaign calling for the resignation of disgraced MPs Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan and the ousting of councillors who were members of the 'racist' and hate-filled Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group.
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Second MP apologises for 'unacceptable' WhatsApp posts as he faces Labour Party probe
A former teenage Tameside councillor and Labour MP has apologised for comments he made in the WhatsApp group used by MP Andrew Gwynne and Denton Labour councillors.
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Tameside councillor reports Andrew Gwynne to police over 'hate' messages
A Tameside councillor has lodged an official complaint with the police about Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne's offensive and racist online comments.
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Rise in "disrespect" towards cops as assaults increase
The leader of Greater Manchester Police Federation (GMPF) says there is “increasing disrespect” towards officers after almost 2,000 cops were assaulted last year.
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Second Labour MP and former Tameside councillor was member of 'racist' WhatsApp group
A former Tameside councillor and now Lancashire MP also posted on the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group which was used to share offensive messages between Labour Party members, it has emerged.
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'You'll be prosecuted' councillor warns fly-tippers
A woman must pay a £350 fine after a family friend dumped her household waste next to a litter bin.
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GWYNNE: From Holocaust Memorial Day supporter to 'anti-semite' in less than a month
Jewish Labour members today condemned disgraced MP Andrew Gwynne as a racist and anti-semite over comments he posted to about a Jewish man on WhatsApp.
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GWYNNE: 'I'm sorry for making offensive comments'
Tameside MP Andrew Gwynne has apologised for the offensive and anti-semitic comments which led to his suspension by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tonight.
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Detective jailed for sexually assaulting fellow police officer and member of staff
An detective based in Ashton and Oldham who sexually assaulted a police officer and staff member has been jailed.
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Council tax bills rise to pay for Bee Network expansion
The mayoral element of council tax Greater Manchester will rise in the spring to subsidise the cost of the Bee Network, it’s been confirmed.
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‘I’ve stopped telling people where I live and work’
Oldham keeps hitting national headlines. Outside the borough, the name has in many corners become synonymous with the heated debates on inquiries into historic child sexual exploitation.
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How much council tax will go up in Oldham – plus other changes
After receiving £5m more from the government than first expected, Oldham is in a better financial position than first thought.
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Nursery celebrates outstanding inspection
A private day nursery in Oldham is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.
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Man arrested on suspicion of supply of drugs and firearm recovered
A Glodwick man has been arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the supply of drugs and possession of a firearm during an early morning raid.
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Pensioner arrested on suspicion of indecent assault
A retired social worker has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault amid historic child sexual exploitation investigation and remains in police custody for questioning.
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Real life play comes to Oldham
Oldham library is all set to captivate the audience as it stages a one-of-a-kind comedy play.
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Man charged with 15 counts of burglaries
A 20-year-old man has been charged with a spate of burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.
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Dr Kershaw's host creative project
A tireless charity which aims to unite people with life-limiting or serious illnesses is hosting its next creative project.
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Match Report: Oldham 20-18 Southport
Oldham welcomed third placed Southport to Manor Park for their first home game of 2025.
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Residents invited to report hate crime
Oldham police are inviting residents to report any acts of hate crime or violence towards them at a local surgery.
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Vital funds needed for man suddenly struck with Motor Neurone Disease
The family of a man unexpectedly struck down with a life-changing disability are appealing for help in raising vital funds to make his home more accessible.
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Man arrested on suspicion of lock snap burglaries
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a string of burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.
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Here You Come Again - Dolly Partons New Musical Comes to the Manchester Opera House
If you’re a fan of Dolly Parton’s timeless hits and infectious charisma, Here You Come Again is an absolute must see.
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Schools join forces for language event
Schools in Oldham are set to benefit from a motivational careers fair to encourage students to continue studying languages and take a GCSE in a language.
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Fears Post Office closure will be death knell for Oldham town centre
The closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose its only Post Office.
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Teenager fighting for his life after road accident
A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after a road traffic accident in the early hours of this morning.
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‘They’d never seen someone with such a catastrophic illness’
When Brooke Newcombe, 10, collapsed on the stairs at his family home in Oldham, his mother had no idea what was wrong. She rushed him to hospital, where he was diagnosed with the flu.
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Mini police event at primary school hailed a huge success
Youngsters at a local primary school are leading the way in stamping out anti-social behaviour - thanks to a mini police project.
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Kinky Boots - The Musical
Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe shines in this new production of Kinky Boots at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Tuesday night.
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Man arrested on suspicion of drugs and under the influence of illegal substances
A man was stopped and arrested by police after being caught driving dangerously in Oldham.
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Driver caught without insurance
Police in Oldham stopped a driver and seized his vehicle after he was caught without valid insurance.
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Mayor ‘extremely confident’ Bee Network £2 bus fare cap ‘will remain in place’ for 2025
Andy Burnham is ‘extremely confident’ the £2 Bee Network bus fare cap will ‘remain in place’ for 2025.
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Appeal for witnesses after bleeding and bald puppy was abandoned by canal
The RSPCA has shared heartbreaking images of a bald and bleeding female puppy who is believed to have been deliberately abandoned on the Rochdale Canal in Oldham.
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Spectacular illuminate festival coming to town
A spectacular festival with dazzling lanterns, dancers and drummers are all set to light up Oldham town centre in the coming weeks.
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Police plea to anyone with Turkish manufactured firearms to hand them in now
Greater Manchester Police are urging anyone in possession of dangerous firearms to hand them in right now or face up to 10 years in prison.
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Business launches new cuddly toys thanks to inspiration from team's children
A family business has welcomed the launch of its latest cuddly toys thanks to inspiration from its team’s own children.
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Chadderton school continues to improve
A Chadderton school has improved significantly according to its latest ungraded Ofsted inspection.
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Driver hits lamppost before fleeing
Police are appealing for information after a car crashed into a lamppost in the Coppice area of Oldham.
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The streets where it’s too expensive to work
A young woman gasps “I grew up here. But I wish I could live anywhere else”, as she pushes a pram across Featherstall Road, Chadderton.
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Police recover £250,000 worth of vehicle parts after identifying them for sale on buy/sell sites
Police have seized around £250,000 worth of stolen vehicle parts from an industrial park in Oldham.
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Full list of Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets after bosses announce fare shake-up
Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets are in for a shake-up from March as Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) bosses confirmed the launch of new ‘multi-modal’ passes.
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Charity holds session for dementia sufferers
A LOCAL charity is running its south Asian Dementia hub this week.
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Police surgery invite to report hate crime
Residents in Shaw are being invited to a police surgery as part of the National Hate Crime Awareness week.
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Student from a Chadderton school reflects on a life-changing trip to mark the Holocaust
A Student from a Chadderton school has reflected on a “life changing” trip to Poland as part of Holocaust education.
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The Radclyffe School hosts Holocaust Memorial Day commemorative assembly for Oldham
A Chadderton school took centre stage as it hosted a poignant and enlightening assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Ninth arrest made in connection with a shooting in Oldham
Police have made a ninth arrest in connection with a firearms discharge in which an 18-year-old man suffered serious injury.
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Police appeal after attack on man in Spindles Shopping Centre
Police are appealing for information following an assault outside Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham.
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Anti-social drivers risk losing vehicle if caught
Police in Coldhurst have issued a stern warning to drivers who cause anti-social behaviour with their vehicles potentially seized.
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Pupils get a taste for the law at mock trials competition
Ten Primary schools from across Tameside and Oldham arrived at Tameside Magistrates Court on Friday to compete in the Greater Manchester Magistrates Association Year 6 Mock Trial competition.
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Young artist lucky winner of flag competition
A budding artist has been selected as the lucky winner of house builder Bellway’s design a flag competition.
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Top award for brave officer
A courageous police officer who put his life in danger by grappling with a thug armed with a large knife has scooped a prestigious bravery award.
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Violent car thief caged for more than 14 years after boasting about a string of offences
A violent car thief who targeted drivers in Tameside has been jailed.
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Andy Burnham wants to run Greater Manchester’s railways, here’s everything you need to know
Andy Burnham launched his latest transport mega-project earlier this week — he wants to run some Greater Manchester railways.
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New care home for adults with complex needs set to open
A new state-of-the-art building for adults living with complex needs is set to open in Failsworth with a major recruitment drive ahead of its opening.
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Two stolen vehicles recovered in Oldham
Officers are appealing for information regarding vehicle theft in the area after two incidents in Oldham overnight.
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Oldham office block ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 homes
A vacant Oldham office block council bosses fear is ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 new homes.
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Police appeal for help after woman harassed
Police in Oldham are appealing for witnesses after a woman was harassed by an unknown man.
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Oldham Coliseum set to return with biggest production since closure of Fairbottom Street theatre
Oldham Coliseum is putting on its biggest performance since the closure of the ‘jewel in the crown of Oldham’ venue on Fairbottom Street. The theatre production charity is taking over the Queen Elizabeth Hall with a ‘magical’ and ‘immersive’ new show ‘The Engagement Party’.
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Oldham survivors of CSE call for ‘peace’ and ask ‘far right to stop using us for their own agenda’
Survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham called for ‘peace’ and asked the ‘far right to stop using this for their own agenda’ in statements shared at Oldham’s full council meeting on Monday evening (January 20).