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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Abuse survivor speaks of grooming horror as fiery debate held over damning child sexual exploitation report
A survivor of abuse spoke out about her own grooming horror during a stormy debate over the findings of a damning review into authorities' handling of child sexual exploitation.
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Oldham shopkeeper fined after over 22,000 illegal cigarettes seized
A shopkeeper in Oldham has been fined and ordered to carry out community service after illegal tobacco was found in his premises.
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Food lifeline for Oldham community hit by cost-of-living crisis
A provision initially set up to reduce food waste is now feeding families throughout Oldham as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies.
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Couple leave their wedding at a Saddleworth church in style
Bride Holly Charnock and her husband Joshua Mullin left a country church in style for their wedding reception… aboard a giant tractor!
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Asthma sufferer endures 'horrendous' 10-hour A&E wait at Oldham hospital
An asthma sufferer endured an 'horrendous' 10-hour wait in A&E after falling ill and having breathing difficulties.
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The bold plan to end waste in Greater Manchester – and how you can play your part
An ambitious plan to end waste in Greater Manchester has been signed off by local leaders.
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Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day
Annual Armed Forces Week celebrations began with a flag raising at Oldham Civic Centre on Monday and culminate in Armed Forces Day today (Saturday).
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Strike action to close Manchester Piccadilly at 7pm this Saturday
* Passengers advised not to get caught out by hugely reduced Saturday service due to rail strikes * Many routes have no trains and those which will run will finish in the afternoon * Advice is to only travel if necessary and regularly check National Rail Enquiries
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How long shadow of grooming gang allegations changed Oldham’s politics – and took down two leaders
The appalling findings of a review into cases of child sexual exploitation in Oldham have been revealed for the first time this week.
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MPs speak out after review finds ‘serious failings’ in borough’s response to historic child abuse cases
Oldham MPs have called for child sex abusers to be brought to justice after an independent review found ‘serious failings’ in the authorities response to historic cases in the borough.
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Belief that children being sexually exploited were ‘troublesome’ lay at the heart of authorities’ failure to protect them, leaders admit
A belief that children who were being groomed and sexually exploited were ‘troublesome’ lay at the heart of authorities’ failure to protect them from abuse, leaders have admitted.
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Criminal investigation launched over Oldham CSE review findings
A new criminal investigation has been launched to bring sexual abusers of children in Oldham who believe they have ‘gotten away with’ their crimes to justice, police say.
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Appeal to find Chadderton man's family in Australia
Police are appealing for help to trace the Australia-based family of a late elderly man from Oldham.
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Greater Manchester can't rely on London 'handouts', government boss says
A top government advisor has warned that Greater Manchester cannot rely on 'handouts' from London and must raise money itself to fund some of its plans.
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Greater Manchester hospitals first to get fully electric vehicles
An NHS trust which runs hospitals and other health services in Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and Salford is now the first to have fully electric trucks in its fleet.
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True story takes to the stage in Oldham
An uplifting true life story will be on stage at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre this week.
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TOG Mind to open new support space in Oldham
Following a difficult couple of years for everyone, Tameside, Oldham, and Glossop Mind is all set to officially launch its new support space in the heart of Oldham on Friday (17 June).
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Greater Manchester advice service on how to reduce energy bills and carbon
A new independent service backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched to provide advice to people across the region on how to upgrade their home in a greener and more affordable way.
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Saddleworth Rotary drum up support for Dobcross Silver Band
Community-loving Saddleworth Rotary have presented a £350 cheque to a legendary brass band which is performing at a prestigious music festival.
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Anti-social behaviour in Greater Manchester to be tackled with summer-long campaign
Greater Manchester is putting on a host of activities over the summer as part of the annual campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Improvements made to Royton road following complaints
Huge improvements to the bottom of Highlands Road in Royton North are now complete.
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Public swimming pools 'can't rule out' turning temperatures down amid rising costs
There are no plans to put prices up at public swimming pools – or turn the water temperature down – despite the rising costs involved in heating them.
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Victorian mill in Royton to be demolished for 'monstrosity' flats
A 19th century Victorian cotton mill is to be demolished and replaced with a 'large scale' apartment building which a councillor branded a 'monstrosity'.
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Skills key to unlocking growth in Greater Manchester, ex-levelling up chief says
The architect behind the government's levelling up plans has backed Greater Manchester's calls to be given more control over its post-school skills system.
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Transformation of Spindles Shopping Centre given green light
Councillors have given the green light to multi-million plans to transform Spindles Shopping Centre and create a new market and food court.
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Oldham hospice relaunches its first ever Golf Day
Dr Kershaw's Hospice has relaunched its Golf Day, The Dr Kershaw’s Cup, for a later September date after the original May event didn't see enough teams sign up.
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Major works could close main Saddleworth road for up to two months
A vital section of a key Saddleworth road is to be closed for up to eight weeks because of a major culvert scheme.
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E-fit image released of man wanted in connection with 'acid attack'
Detectives have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to following an attack with a corrosive substance in Oldham last month.
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Long-delayed CSE review in Oldham to be published 'within weeks'
A long-delayed review investigating allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham is due to be published this month, leaders have confirmed.
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Grants of up to £40,000 available to improve or create community green spaces
Communities across Greater Manchester can now apply for grants of up to £40,000 to improve or create local green spaces in their area.
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Metrolink to remove one-day travel tickets from app
One-day travel cards will be removed from the get me there ticket app in a bid to cut down on Metrolink fare evasion.
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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.