Oldham Reporter

Councils across Greater Manchester have revealed their plans for bin collections over the festive period.

As Christmas approaches, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is calling on the public in Greater Manchester to plan ahead and ensure they have an ample supply of necessary medications by ordering their repeat prescriptions before the festive break begins.

Commuters in Greater Manchester could soon be able to bring bikes on trams after Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) announced it is looking “very seriously” at launching a trial in the region.

A transgender woman, from Tameside, has been jailed for encouraging the sexual abuse a four-year-old boy.

Royton Townswomen’s Guild has dedicated their fundraising activities over the past 12 months to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Dog Unit (TDU) has recently added a new pairing to tackle crime in the region.

Distribution drivers in Rochdale are set to strike on a number of dates around the Christmas period in a row over pay.

Several journalists were barred from Erik ten Hag’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday.

Greater Manchester police has worked with a leading bereavement support charity to train officers as Grief First Aiders to help fellow officers to recover from trauma.

A group of young performers trained in Mossley have been entertaining travellers at Europe's busiest airport.

Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Opposition have tabled proposals for safer residential streets across Oldham in a Full Council meeting later this month.

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Donors in Manchester are being asked to give the gift of blood this Christmas and help the NHS over the challenging winter period by booking and sticking to their upcoming appointments to make sure every appointment turns into a vital lifesaving donation.

More than 5,000 people were arrested for drug or drink driving in Greater Manchester last year.

The exceptional bravery and dedication of more than 70 special people, ranging from firefighters to call handlers and members of the public, have been recognised by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) at an annual awards ceremony.

Greater Manchester residents will soon be receiving a ‘fakeaway’ leaflet dropping through their doors. 

Police in Greater Manchester plan to use artificial intelligence roadside cameras to detect people scrolling and messaging on phones while driving.

Greater Manchester Police has been recognised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) which shows the force as the most improved in the country.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after an elderly woman was killed when she was hit by a car,

Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) largest operation tackling organised crime groups have made 256 arrests and put some of the UK’s most sophisticated criminals in jail for a combined total of over 1000 years.

Residents across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their thoughts around children’s healthy living, as childhood obesity rates continue to rise across the region.  

Members of a Manchester based organised crime group (OCG), with a Hyde crook as its kingpin, were jailed for their role in a large-scale drugs conspiracy responsible for pushing millions of pounds worth of drugs onto the streets of Manchester.

A man was dragged down the street in a car by robbers who stole tools from his van.

Saddleworth put on a show of solidarity for Gaza when more than 100 people gathered for a ‘Breakfast for Palestine’.

Greater Manchester Police is appealing for help to find a man who is wanted for stalking.

Take That's new album This Life has received mixed reviews from critics.

It was honours even on Saturday (November 18) as Avro and Mossley played out a 0-0 draw at a wet and windy Vestacare Stadium.

Last week Greater Manchester Police (GMP) took part in the national week of action to help tackle knife crime.

With football in full swing this year, emotions are running high among fans when it comes to supporting their favourite team.

The family of a woman killed by a speeding driver who was on the wrong side of the road have spoken of their grief and anger.

The outstanding contributions of 67 members of staff have been celebrated by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), at an annual awards ceremony hailing their commitment and dedication to keeping communities safe and upholding the values of the Service.

Operation Acquire is returning to Greater Manchester for the third time as officers increase their efforts to tackle neighbourhood crime.

Police are appealing for dash cam footage following an aggravated burglary in Oldham.