Oldham Reporter from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

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.