Oldham Reporter from Friday, January 16th, 2026

It was a year ago today (16 January) that a man was left with serious injuries following a targeted shooting in the Derker area. 

Twenty five grants totalling £266,000 have been awarded to local businesses by Oldham Council to improve shop fronts in the town.

In Soccernomics, the book about stats in football, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski argue that managers aren’t a significant determining factor in the performance of football teams. They argue that player wages give us a better indication of whether or not a team will be successful.

Getting the new year off to a good start is a common aim for most, whether it’s a health-based resolution or pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service after a gentleman injured his ankle while bravely coming to the aid of a swan at Alkrington Woods on Monday.

Several police stations across Greater Manchester have been operating at reduced hours for more than a year, an FOI has revealed.

Tributes are flooding in following the sudden death of ‘deeply respected and passionate’ community hero Dale Harris.