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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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Oldham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Oldham town centre.
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MPs raise concern over delay in being told about major hospital IT failure
MPs in Oldham have written to health chiefs raising concerns that it took five days to notify them about a major IT failure that led to a 'critical incident' being declared at four hospitals.
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'We're not paedophiles' – Councillor slams 'evil' election campaign in town hall outburst
'We're not paedophiles' a councillor proclaimed as he railed against 'evil' election campaign smears in an astonishing town hall outburst.
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New Oldham Council leader and cabinet appointed
Oldham's first openly gay council leader has been formally appointed by councillors.
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Andy Burnham reacts to 'shameful' Sue Gray report
Andy Burnham has described the Sue Gray report as 'shocking' and 'shameful'.
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Oldham set for four-day Jubilee celebration
A four-day festival of Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place across Oldham, starting on Thursday 2 June.
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Oldham names its new Mayor for 2022/23
Councillor Elaine Garry has officially been confirmed as the new Mayor of Oldham after donning the prestigious chains and robes for the first time at the borough's recent annual council meeting.
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Gang hurled homophobic comments and stamped on two men at tram stop
Two young men were stamped on and had homophobic comments hurled at them by a gang in a "frightening ordeal" at Oldham Central tram stop.
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Safer Streets programme recognised after drop in Oldham Metrolink incidents
A programme that has led to a drop in offences on the public transport network in Oldham has been recognised for its approach to helping women and girls feel safer when out and about in Greater Manchester.
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Patients urged to avoid The Royal Oldham Hospital
Bosses are urging patients to avoid The Royal Oldham Hospital's emergency department unless it is urgent and life-threatening.
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Dead cockroaches found in disgusting Failsworth takeaway
A takeaway owner has pleaded guilty to food hygiene offences after dead cockroaches were discovered in his Failsworth eatery.
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Spectacular wildlife exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham's latest exhibition features some of the most outstanding wildlife shots taken in the last decade.
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The countdown is on to join the Race for Life in Oldham
People across Oldham are being urged to sign up to Cancer Research UK's Race for Life as there are just a few weeks left until the big day.
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Lees octogenarian is among first cataract patients as new Oldham hospital opens
A great grandmother from Lees, who is also a cancer survivor, has praised the care at the newly-opened SpaMedica hospital in Oldham after her 'amazing' cataract surgery.
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Two Oldham men jailed for murder of taxi driver
Two men from Oldham have been jailed in connection with the murder of a taxi driver in Rochdale.
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'Hard choices lie ahead' over future of Saddleworth's ancient parish church
A community's spiritual leader has painted a stark picture to her parishioners over the future of Saddleworth's ancient parish church.
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Man charged with rape after alleged attack in Royton
A 31-year-old man has been charged with rape following an alleged attack in Royton in Oldham.
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Six weeks until new Clean Air Zone plan – what happens next and what it means for you
It has been one of the most divisive political issues in Greater Manchester in recent months – and it was a decisive one for some voters at the ballot box.
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Shocking CCTV footage shows car being set on fire in Oldham
Police have released shocking CCTV footage of a car being set on fire in an arson attack in Oldham.
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Filthy and illegal chicken factory shut down
A filthy and illegal chicken factory in Oldham which supplied takeaways and restaurants has been fined after ignoring an order to shut down.
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REVIEW: Beryl at Oldham Coliseum Theatre
A gem of a show has cycled on to the stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Royton
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked on a night out in Oldham.
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Exhibit your artwork in Lees Library
Budding artists are being given the chance to exhibit their work as part of a planned exhibition at Lees Library in Oldham.
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Mountain rescue team help injured cyclist at Dovestones
Fifteen members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team spent an hour and 15 minutes on Wednesday afternoon helping to evacuate a woman who had fallen from her bike and injured her ankle cycling around Dovestones.
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People in Greater Manchester urged to check 10 signs of dementia
Ten tell-tale signs of dementia are being highlighted by Alzheimer’s Society in Greater Manchester in a bid to help people get the support they need.
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Appeal to trace Oldham man's next of kin
Police are appealing for help from the public to find the next of kin of a man from Oldham.
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Jubilee beacon to be lit for the Queen in Saddleworth
Plans have been announced to light beacons on Thursday 2 June and Saddleworth will be proud to be part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Jail for Oldham man who broke woman's jaw
An Oldham man who broke a woman's jaw has been jailed for 10 years.
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Plans to demolish former Catholic churches
Proposals to demolish two Catholic churches in Oldham have been lodged.
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Campaign to crack down on knife crime in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police has joined together with other forces as part of a national anti-knife campaign.
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Plans lodged for UK's biggest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham
Plans for the UK's biggest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, which bosses hope will attract 100,000 visitors a year, have been lodged.
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Top guest at Saddleworth Rotary's charter night
A distinguished medical pioneer was guest of honour at the Rotary Club of Saddleworth's annual charter night.
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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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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.