Oldham Reporter from Thursday, July 16th, 2026

An Oldham hen lover is preparing to ride 230 miles across the north of England to raise funds for the British Hen Welfare Trust, inspired by her much-loved flock of rehomed ex-commercial hens.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched its annual Budding Neighbourhoods competition for customers, leaseholders, volunteers and community groups who improve the environment where they live.

A 31-year-old man has been banned from entering a Greater Manchester Hospital after he threatened to set it on fire. The ban will be in place until June 2029.