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.
Life is now completely different in Derker but fears remain
“People thought they weren’t going to do anything from now on and the fear that instilled in other people. The police knocked on every house on our road and not one of them would give any information.”
Further arrests made in relation to Dovestone Reservoir fire
Officers investigating the ongoing moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir which began on Saturday 11th July, 2026, have made two further arrests.
Oasis Academy Oldham stage first-ever “Belong” Music Festival
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Local adventurer takes on gruelling Colombian Jungle expedition for charity
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