Oldham Reporter from Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Thirty combined mountain rescue team members were called to Blackstone Edge following reports a walker had fallen from rocks near the trig point on Sunday afternoon.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has supported local MP Debbie Abrahams’ Working for Your Community Summer School by hosting students at its Union Street head office throughout July.

Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a commercial building in Oldham last night.

A new defibrillator has been installed at Hey St John church on Stamford Road in Lees and is now available for use 24/7 by the community.

Four people have been arrested after officers identified two addresses being used as brothels.