Oldham Reporter from Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Cricket Legend Given 'A Great Send-Off' During Funeral Service
Friends and family of cricket legend Cecil Wright gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to the star during a funeral service at St. Jame’s Church in Thornham.
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Man Arrested In Connection With Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 45-year-old male was brutally attacked and later died in Oldham.
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Bin charges round up
Stockport and Trafford councils brought the charges in this spring, meaning residents who want their garden waste collected need to fork out extra.
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Step into wonderland at the Purple Heart Wishes charity ball
The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.
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Royton postmaster’s campaign for new bank services
A cherished local postie is fighting for change in Royton, which has been left with no high street banks for almost a decade.
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Road closed due to burst water main
A town centre road in Oldham could be closed to all traffic until Friday, April 25, after a water main burst earlier today.
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Why there are no elections in Oldham in 2025
Voters across the country will be heading to the polls on May 1.
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Covid memorial vandalised second time
A memorial dedicated to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic has been vandalised for a second time.