Oldham Reporter from Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Police and partners are supporting Sceptre this week, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.

An independent body has reportedly been called in to help negotiations at Oldham Council, where no political group appears to want to take control, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands. 

Parking near Royal Oldham Hospital has been labelled an “absolute nightmare” with people saying they struggle to leave the house as cars take over the pavement.