Oldham Reporter

One of Greater Manchester's largest Hindu temples transformed Oldham's streets this week to mark Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, which was celebrated globally on March 4.

Latics’ last visit to Prenton Park was memorable for lots of reasons. In beating Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Round in November 2024, Latics were signalling unambiguous intent and capability in what became the season when they won promotion out of the National League.

A new independent school for children with special education needs at a Grade-II listed building will soon open in Oldham.

Budding performers who love singing and drama are being invited to a free launch night as Little Voices Saddleworth and Holme Valley prepare to open in Uppermill.

A local councillor is encouraging residents to head outdoors this spring and enjoy new woodcarvings installed along the Leesbrook area.

Families and organisations across Greater Manchester gathered for a celebration at Alexandra Park’s new Environment Centre.

A Mossley arts organisation says a recent significant funding win represents a major boost to Oldham's “cultural power”.

Oldham is done with ‘short-term fire fighting’ its finances, according to council leaders – but tax in the borough will rise by 4.99 per cent.

An Oldham councillor has reportedly defected from the Labour party just weeks before the local election.

Oldham hosted a weekend celebrating netball at every level with masterclasses from a home-grown international legend and an elite win for the town’s record-breaking club against local rivals.

A 52-year-old man has been locked up for 12 years after police uncovered a large-scale drug operation linked to him.

A man has been charged in relation to the death of an 82-year-old man in Oldham.

Oldham RUFC welcomed table topping Bury to Manor Park for Saturday’s league encounter.

Oldham’s town hall boss is urging for peace as families in the borough are ‘affected by violence and bloodshed’ in the Middle East.

The North West’s water company is carrying out essential repair work on a sewer along Broadway (A663) in Chadderton.

A local deputy headteacher has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential People for 2026 - celebrating a career marked by exceptional leadership, dedicated service and far-reaching impact on both school, community and beyond.

Saleh Uddin Talukdar, a Keep Britain Tidy Litter Hero Ambassador and Founder of the Good Deed Foundation, was out once again with his team to rid streets of rubbish while fasting.

Officers are appealing for the public's help to find Edward Thompson who is wanted on recall to prison.

For the players, tomorrow is a chance to build on three outstanding wins on the spin. They have properly rebounded from three potentially demoralising defeats, rediscovered their grit, got Ryan Woods back from a rest and are getting the most out Kane Drummond and Jack Stevens, and Calum Kavanagh and Mike Fondop. Mat Hudson’s transfer value continues to climb.

A pensioner is fighting for his life in hospital following a brutal assault on Sunday evening.

The bakery responsible for creating the much-loved Colin the Caterpillar cake for M&S is expanding.

“Sorry love, yer twirly.” It is a familiar four-word sentence that Mancs have heard for 20 years.

Two teenage boys were rushed to hospital following a road traffic collsion on Huddersfield road near Asda last night (Saturday).

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) can now offer free household items like cutlery and pans to customers in need following a new partnership with local business Ultimate Products.

Bewildered Saddleworth residents are desperately seeking answers to mobile phone issues after technical issues have left some without a reliable signal for more than two months.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is hosting a careers fair at its head office next month to help customers enter employment with local social housing providers.

A local charity has lifted the profile of a forgotten condition to such a point that books, pop records and now an award-winning film have been written about it.

Another game, another battle for upper-mid table pre-eminence.

One of Greater Manchester’s latest additions to its growing number of trendy food halls is up for an award.

Kerry Keenan hasn't looked back after her life-changing career move and is encouraging others to do the same.

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following a violent attack on another male that left the victim with a collapsed lung and punctured diaphragm.

Oldhamers are being asked to weigh in on a plan for 1,700 new homes on a former green space.

A Derker community group has been awarded a prestigious District Commanders' Award for its tireless work in supporting Operation Vulcan’s deployment to the area, as well as its wider contributions to the community.

Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the incident at Manchester Central Mosque after two men allegedly armed with an axe and knife entered the building during prayer time as local councillors and leader voiced their shock.

Oldham Council must do more to ensure that residents who don’t use the internet are still able to access services and report issues, says local Councillor Alicia Marland.

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Marvin Berkeley, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Oldham could soon receive a new day and night respite care facility for kids with additional needs, if the council approves a planning application. 

Motorists should ‘avoid’ the area around Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham after a car crash caused severe damage to traffic lights, the council warned.

Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order would like to speak to the woman (pictured), who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

That’s how it’s done, right? Latics ran out 0-3 winners at the Priestfield stadium after a terrific performance, full of attacking verve, clever football and superb defending. Gillingham played their part too – Bradley Dack got the champagne moment award for his pass in the second half to put Ronan Hale through one-on-one with Manny Monthé, which led to one of four stand-out saves from Mat Hudson in the Latics net.

Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.

Town hall bosses have rubber stamped Oldham’s budget for 2026/27, which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent and £8m of cuts.

Furious residents in Heyside are up in arms over a serious and deeply concerning planning proposal which they fear could permanently alter their quiet residential community.

Grassroots rugby clubs in Oldham and beyond are being given the chance to win kits, training equipment and tickets to the Super League Grand Final.

Police are urging residents in South Chadderton to play their part in ensuring their community is safe, particularly by supporting women and girls who may be silently suffering from violence and domestic abuse.

Police are continuing to pursue child sexual exploitation (CSE) perpetrators across Greater Manchester including Oldham.

Saddleworth Councillors Helen Bishop and Sam Al-Hamdani have met with the local NHS team to lobby for the next step towards a Saddleworth health centre to be completed.

A local group organised a litter pick to help spruce up an area in Westwood that had been blighted by rubbish.

A volunteer who goes 'above and beyond' in helping young First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customers during school holidays is the housing association’s February Hidden Hero.

Latics travel to Kent today for the first time since 2017.

Members of a gang that handled stolen goods worth more than £500,000 have been jailed for their part in a 'professional and sophisticated’ fraud operation.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after the occupants of a property suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital.

Oldham Council’s Get Oldham Working service has successfully secured £266,084 in funding from the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to launch and deliver a new digital inclusion programme, ‘GOW Digital’.

More than 16,000 new bulbs have been planted by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) across its communities as the housing association continues to improve and increase biodiversity.

A Chadderton man has been locked up after admitting stabbing a man in the side of the neck during a violent brawl in Manchester City Centre.

Greater Manchester Police has issued safety advice to the Muslim community fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

More than 200 sexual safety incidents have been recorded across Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in just three years, with staff accused of sexually assaulting patients more than 20 times.

Schools and community groups across Oldham are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco, as the retailer looks to support more local projects helping children and young people access healthy, nutritious food.

Drivers and pedestrians in parts of Oldham are being put ‘in danger’ by blocked storm drains, according to a councillor.

The closure of a much-loved day care centre for adults with learning disabilities is on hold amid a backlash.

Admiral Leasing & Loans - the trading name of Oldham-based finance provider Universal Leasing Limited - is delighted to announce the successful sale by the founding shareholders into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

After Saturday’s well-below-average first 45 minutes, Latics took just 50 seconds to get into this game. No one claimed Mat Hudson’s clearance on the edge of the Rovers box. Drummond got a foot in, as did Fondop. It still wasn’t under anyone’s control until Drummond smashed it first time from 30 yards, giving Bradley Young in the Rovers net zero chance.

A town’s former bank could soon become a casino. Merkur Slots Ltd, a German adult gaming firm, wants to fill the vacant Barclays building in Oldham town centre with slot machines and betting games. 

With two in five UK hospices planning to make cuts due to a lack of funding, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has partnered with Hospice UK to highlight the critical impact of gifts in Wills.

Two men have been arrested in the early hours of this morning as police continue their investigation into a shooting at a property in Oldham.

Police are urging parents to remind their children about the impact anti-social behaviour can have on others following an increase in reports about youth-related disorder at Tim Hortons in Oldham.

United Utilities is set to host an online recruitment event as part of a region-wide drive to expand its workforce.

The debate over a ‘controversial’ HMO will rumble on after Oldham councillors voted to defer a decision on plans that have sparked local outrage. 

Detectives in Oldham are investigating two disturbing burglaries after residents were confronted inside their own homes.

Oldham Rugby team is still playing its home games in Tameside as a feud with the management at their Boundary Park grounds rumbles on.

Strikes by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers have ended with a pay victory - Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today.

The Oldham Writing Festival is back for its third year . . . promising an inspiring day packed with creativity, connection and celebration of the written word.

Micky Mellon has his critics just at the moment, and the uncertainty surrounding his tenure at Boundary Park is growing in significance every day. Will he, won’t he? Will they, won’t they?

Police have launched an investigation following a shooting in Oldham yesterday (Sunday).

A unassuming community champion is giving away free handmade lanyards to help folk safeguard their mobile phones.

Latics started the first half lethargically and gradually lost interest.

Police stop-and-search powers have been extended following triple stabbings in Oldham on Thursday night.

In ten years time, Oldham could be completely unrecognizable.