Oldham Reporter from Friday, October 17th, 2025
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Armed robbery at Post Office leaves man injured as offender arrested
Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a Post Office left a man with injuries.
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Manchester travel disruption as bus and tram network workers strike
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers will begin strike action over pay tomorrow, Unite, the UK’s leading union, has announced.
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Local talent shines in Channel 5’s lavish new period drama The Forsytes
Two familiar Tameside names are behind Channel 5’s next big period drama, The Forsytes, a sweeping new reimagining of John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga that promises scandal, romance, and family intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England.
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£1.2M 'Boxing Palace' opens in Oldham to inspire and transform futures
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, described a new venue aimed at transforming lives and shaping futures as a “boxing palace” as it launched in the heart of Oldham this week.
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Gary Wilson dazzles with three century breaks at Oldham Snooker Academy
English professional snooker player Gary Wilson thrilled fans this week at the Oldham Snooker Academy, producing a stunning display that included three century breaks.
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Flight disruption at Manchester Airport as Aer Lingus workers will strike
Disruption to Aer Lingus flights at Manchester Airport expected later this month as 130 cabin crew workers have voted to strike.
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Councillors overpaid £110k as local authority apologises
Oldham Council has overpaid its councillors by a total of £110,000, a newly published report has confirmed.
