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• Man jailed after a violent and premeditated attack

  A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following a violent attack on another male that left the victim with a collapsed lung and punctured diaphragm.

• Consultation on Broadbent Moss and Beal Valley plans – for second time

  Oldhamers are being asked to weigh in on a plan for 1,700 new homes on a former green space.

• Derker community group recognised for support of Vulcan partnership work

  A Derker community group has been awarded a prestigious District Commanders' Award for its tireless work in supporting Operation Vulcan’s deployment to the area, as well as its wider contributions to the community.

• Second man arrested in connection with Manchester Mosque incident with local councillors expressing shock

  Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the incident at Manchester Central Mosque after two men allegedly armed with an axe and knife entered the building during prayer time as local councillors and leader voiced their shock.