Officers from the Westwood and Coldhurst policing team seized a large number of illegal disposable vapes.
The team, along with Oldham Trading Standards, visited local shops in the area and caught shop owners selling illicit tobacco and disposable vapes.
During the visit, almost 250 disposable vapes were seized, which have been illegal to sell since June 1, 2025.
Almost, 150 illicit cigarettes and tobacco have also been seized.
Councillors warned Oldham could soon be breaking the law over stalemate
Oldham councillors have been warned the local authority could soon be breaking the law, as a top boss issues a warning. Elected members have been told they have two weeks to come up with someone to lead them or things could get much worse.
Every road in Greater Manchester where roadworks are taking place at the moment
Roadworks are taking place on key A and B roads in nearly every area across Greater Manchester. Temporary traffic lights on Wilmslow Road could last until January 2027.
GM4Women2028’s annual event to feature Oldham councillor
GM4Women2028 is bringing its annual Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event to Rochdale tomorrow (Sat, July 4) uniting women, girls and male allies from Greater Manchester for a day of discussion, collaboration and action focused on advancing gender equality.
Oldham’s Parent-Infant Mental Health Service team hosts His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
Oldham’s Parent-Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) was recently visited by Diane Hawkins JP LLB, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.
