Oldham Reporter from Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Oldham is set to shine once again as Illuminate Light Night returns . . . inviting everyone to see the town sparkle once more.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a robbery in Oldham Town Centre.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with several offences in connection with a stabbing in Shaw in which two people were injured.

Just 21 days ago, I wrote on these pages that Latics could mount a promotion play-off challenge with the remaining fixtures – that the players were good enough, that the club was entitled to think of itself as a future League One outfit.

“Working in the arts is not easy, and it’s perhaps even harder for young people who don’t live in a big city like London, or even Manchester.”