Oldham Reporter
A community newspaper bringing you local stories, Oldham Reporter is your go-to information source on all of the most interesting, engaging and important developments in news and sport from across the borough. #WeAreOldham
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Greater Manchester receives £13 million for UK's largest cycling and walking network
Six new cycling and walking schemes are set to get the go-ahead in Greater Manchester following a £13.07 million funding boost from the government's Active Travel fund.
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Andy Burnham sets 'red line' on Clean Air Zone talks as he denies 'climb down'
Andy Burnham has set out his 'red line' as Greater Manchester goes into negotiations with the government over the revised Clean Air Zone plans.
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Brass band concert in Grotton
Grotton Residents Association has organised a concert which is taking place this weekend.
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CCTV appeal after man attacked with 'corrosive substance' in Oldham
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a man was hospitalised following an attack with a 'corrosive substance' in Oldham.
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Public urged to hand in firearms during two-week surrender
Greater Manchester Police is urging people to hand over their firearms during a two-week long surrender of firearms and ammunition.
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Mayor's defiant message as Rotala launches new fight against bus reform
Andy Burnham plans to press ahead with his bid to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control as a fresh legal fight is launched.
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Oldham charity urges people to take part in 'Together We Walk'
Maggie's Oldham is encouraging people to walk a 5k on either the 11th or 12th June – in celebration, reflection or love to help people with cancer.
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Oldham Council's leader-elect makes a vow to residents after landing role
Oldham Council's leader-elect has vowed to prove she is on residents' side after Labour lost five seats -including her former boss – at the local elections.
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Four friends set off on Benidorm or Bust charity rally
Four friends are 'rallying' across the continent to Spain after smashing their fundraising goal.
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Concert in Oldham raises funds for charity
The community loving Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth and Oldham Metro joined forces to arrange a charity fundraising concert featuring jazz and swing music performed by the English National Jazz Orchestra.
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Four Oldham residents prosecuted in flytipping crackdown
Four residents in Oldham have been prosecuted by the council after they discarded waste and litter in the borough.
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Former deputy to become new leader of Oldham Council
Councillor Amanda Chadderton is set to become the new leader of Oldham Council.
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Rugby star goes back to school for official Saddleworth opening
Kevin Sinfield OBE joined pupils, teachers and guests to officially open the new state-of-the-art Saddleworth School.
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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week in Oldham
Monday (9 May) marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.
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More than 50 firefighters tackle huge blaze in Oldham
More than 50 firefighters have been battling a huge blaze at a tile and bathroom warehouse in Oldham in the early hours of Saturday morning (7 May).
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Homecoming for Uppermill Band
Uppermill Band will be performing what it has called its Homecoming Concert when it returns to Uppermill.
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Police hunt wanted man with Failsworth links
Police are appealing for residents' help to trace Ashley Grimes from Oldham.
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Whit Friday memories rekindled in Diggle through competition
A creative way to enshrine Whit Friday memories has been rekindled in a Saddleworth village.
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Oldham-based volunteer team working around the clock to support Ukraine
Quietly and purposefully, Oldham-based AID Ukraine 22 is working around the clock on its dedicated mission to provide vital needs to the war-torn nation.
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Fire service's warning after four deaths and 752 fires linked to cooking in 2021
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new campaign after four people lost their lives following house fires linked to chip pans last year.
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Prime Minister ignores calls to scrap Clean Air Zone charges
The Prime Minister has ignored calls to scrap all Clean Air Zone charges in Greater Manchester, responding to a letter from leaders eight weeks ago.
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Saddleworth Show make donation to PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund
The kind-hearted Saddleworth Show and Wellifest committee have made a donation close to the community's hearts.
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Burnham wants to take control of train stations across Greater Manchester
Andy Burnham wants to take control over all train stations across Greater Manchester, accusing the railway industry of 'failing' the city-region.
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Friends in charity rally to boost local hospice funds
Four friends are revving up the funds as they count down the dates to this year's Benidorm or Bust charity rally.
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Work begins on access road to new Saddleworth School
Major works to create a new access road to the new Saddleworth School have begun.
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Restart grants now open for applications in Oldham
Businesses forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Council leader's New Year message
Oldham Council leader Cllr Sean Fielding reflects on 2019, discusses the current state of play in the borough and looks ahead to what's to come in 2020 in his New Year message to residents.