Oldham Reporter from Monday, March 9th, 2026

A Covid memorial in Shaw has been smashed to pieces for the second time just under a year after it was targeted by vandals.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook once again opened its doors to community members, parents, students, and staff as it hosted its popular Ramadan Iftar event.

Operation Vulcan which began in Oldham, has been operating in Brinnington for just over three weeks now - and has already seized a potentially deadly firearm from the streets.

Sixty-seven blank-firing guns have been handed into police stations across Greater Manchester as the fight against removing deadly weapons off the streets continues.

Local residents are pleased to see the completion of another good-causes initiative by current Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service after a mountain biker came off their bike in woodland at Park Bridge, sustaining a potential back injury.

A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!

Hospitality leaders across Greater Manchester are joining forces to address rising levels of stress and burnout among workers, amid warnings that workforce wellbeing is becoming a serious commercial risk for the sector.