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An example of vandalism at Royton Linear Park - a dismantled bench. Images courtesy of Royton Independents

‘Senseless vandalism’ continues in Oldham’s parks

A park in Oldham is being targeted by repeated acts of ‘senseless vandalism’.

Date Published 05/05/2025


Shaw and Crompton Lib-Dems demand anti-social behaviour action from police

Shaw and Crompton Liberal-Democrats have written to the Greater Manchester Police Neighbourhood Inspector for the area to demand action and a meeting demanding why crimes,...

Date Published 05/05/2025

Crossbreed Pascha and owner Alisha gear up for dream Crufts appearance

Pascha, a seven-year-old Cocker Spaniel/Poodle cross from Oldham, owned by Alisha Dadamo, has been named the winner of the ‘Good Citizen Dog Training scheme’ class in a regional...

Date Published 05/05/2025


New head teacher announced for the Oldham Academy North

The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) has announced the appointment of James Wilson as its new headteacher, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the academy.

Date Published 05/05/2025

Residents fight Housing Association over 20pc rent increase

Norma’s strawberry plants are starting to flower.

Date Published 05/05/2025


Mofozul's magnificent marathon effort

An Oldham man completed the London Marathon while wearing the traditional Bangladeshi lungi - all in aid of charity.

Date Published 05/05/2025

Imitation firearm recovered near Waterhead Park

Last night (Sunday), at around 7pm, police officers from Operation Vulcan were on patrol near Waterhead Park in Oldham when they were approached by two youths.

Date Published 30/04/2025


Royal British Legion branch mark VE Day at Royton Cricket Club

Royton Cricket Club welcomed the Royton branch of the Royal British Legion yesterday (Saturday) to hold a short service before a cricket match.

Date Published 30/04/2025

Family pub allowed to stay open despite double stabbing brawl

A cherished family-run pub will remain open after it was ordered to shut down temporarily following a double stabbing.

Date Published 30/04/2025


Heroin and cocaine dealers sentenced following county lines probe in Oldham

Five men have been jailed for their role in a drug line operating in Chadderton which was worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Date Published 30/04/2025

Hathershaw hosts second Eco Conference

The Pinnacle Learning Trust held its second annual Trust Student and Pupil Eco Conference on April 30, purposefully chosen to fall on National Food Waste Day. 

Date Published 30/04/2025


Reform give Labour a 'bloody nose' after winning Rochdale council by-election

Reform has given Labour a ‘bloody nose’ after winning the council by-election in neighbouring Rochdale.

Date Published 30/04/2025

Dog fouling 'chaos' continues as Lib-Dems insist council has failed to issue any fines so far in 2025

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has again hit out at the council’s ruling Labour Group and those that prop them up after it was revealed that the...

Date Published 30/04/2025


Council reject application on greenbelt land

Oldham council have rejected an ‘ironic’ application to build a storage site for green energy on ‘crucial’ greenbelt land. 

Date Published 30/04/2025

Hope goes into hospital to help ward off period poverty

A campervan was admitted into the Royal Oldham Hospital - to dispense a boot full of female hygiene products to patients.

Date Published 30/04/2025


Cooler for the weekend with a chilly wind setting in for Sunday and Monday

We’ve had more decent weather this week.

Date Published 28/04/2025

Uber strike planned for today

Uber drivers going on strike this week claim they’re ‘hanging by a thread’ after the company confirmed it takes nearly half of some fares.

Date Published 28/04/2025


Huge £39m ‘Aurora Park’ warehouse plans approved

A huge warehouse project will bring more than a hundred jobs and almost £40m of investment to Chadderton. 

Date Published 28/04/2025

Three arrested in connection with historic CSE cases

Three men suspected of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Oldham have been arrested.

Date Published 28/04/2025


'Sinister plot' uncovered as Oldham man is one of two now caged for firearms offences

A man from Oldham and another from Rochdale have been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison following an investigation into the conversation, supply and possession of

Date Published 28/04/2025

Sky Gardening Challenge launches for 2025

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has partnered with the National Trust once again to launch the annual Sky Gardening Challenge for its customers.

Date Published 28/04/2025


EdStart schools short-listed for top education award

EdStart Schools, a specialist provider of SEND and alternative provision (AP) education in Oldham, across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, has been shortlisted for the...

Date Published 28/04/2025

Oldham nurse with same condition as Naga, now wants to make it news this month

An Oldham nurse who shares a crippling condition with Naga Munchetty and an estimated one in ten women, wants April to mark the moment we spring into action on adenomyosis.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Pair charged with murder of Martin Shaw in 2023

Two people have been charged with the murder of Martin Shaw in Oldham in 2023.

Date Published 25/04/2025

Fun-filled family day lights up Grotton Pavilion

A supreme effort by dedicated community champions brought a magical circus and Easter market to Grotton Pavilion.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Abi and her fellow Rangers starlets set to put their best feet forward in aid of MND charity

A 10-year-old Saddleworth Rangers Girls Rugby League player will be joined by some of her team-mates next weekend as they walk from their club to Rochdale Hornets' stadium in a...

Date Published 25/04/2025

Drugs and cash seized by police near Derker tram stop

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Operation Vulcan were on patrol in Derker on Friday night when they sighted a man acting suspiciously near the tram stop.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Is Shaw town centre ‘dying’?

The high street in Shaw is surprisingly busy for a Tuesday lunch time.

Date Published 25/04/2025

Ginger-and-white kitten Beans found down a hole buried under rubble in Oldham

Pictured (above) is adorable little Beans - the cute kitty who was rescued after being trapped down a hole and buried under rubble.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Police seek public's help following bike theft

Greater Manchester Police officers want to speak to these men (pictured) as they believe they can assist with investigations following the theft of a bike on Oldham Road in Shaw...

Date Published 24/04/2025

New Metrolink contract hunt

The search is on for the provide of a key Greater Manchester service.

Date Published 24/04/2025


Awards bonanza for popular Oldham pub

The proud landlord of a tiny Oldham pub celebrated taking home a trio of awards and announced an initiative to encourage a return of real ale in pubs across the town.

Date Published 24/04/2025

Murder arrest follows death of man in Oldham in 2023

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Date Published 24/04/2025


Road closures set to lead to economic pain for local Uppermill businesses

The impending Uppermill road closure as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will mean loss of earnings, so says famous bakers J W Buckley’s, and it will affect the local...

Date Published 24/04/2025

Scarecrow trail hailed as another big success

The industrious Friends Of Diggle School (FODS) have held another successful Scarecrow Trail this year.

Date Published 24/04/2025


Royton postmaster Paul’s campaign for new banking services

A cherished local postie is fighting for change in Royton, which has been left with no high street banks for almost a decade. 

Date Published 22/04/2025

Major road closed due to burst water main

A town centre road in Oldham could be closed to all traffic until tomorrow (Friday) after a water main burst.

Date Published 22/04/2025


Warm spell on the way - but will it be short-lived?

We’ve had some welcome rain this week, 4.2mm on Easter Monday.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Chadderton youngster Fahad turns his life around following MS distress and ignorance

A former boxer from Oldham who endured taunts for walking like he was high or drunk, told a round-table discussion held at Upturn’s Hive how healthy eating and mentoring had him...

Date Published 22/04/2025


Celebrating 15 years of Christie cancer care in Oldham

The Christie at Oldham, the first in a unique network of local radiotherapy treatment centres, has celebrated its 15th birthday.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Are there any local elections in Greater Manchester this year?

Voters in Greater Manchester were busy last year, with elections for councillors, the mayor, and MPs all taking place.

Date Published 22/04/2025


Police seeking to trace Anthony's next of kin

Do you know the next of kin of a man from Oldham?

Date Published 22/04/2025

Covid memorial is vandalised again

A memorial dedicated to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic has been vandalised for a second time.

Date Published 22/04/2025


Caring Oldhamers 'Step into the NHS' with help from free eight week course

"For a long time I have wanted to work for the NHS. It pleases me to help someone in need of care" said one participant.

Date Published 16/04/2025

'Heart-broken' farmer's wife slams parking chaos at popular Greenfield beauty spot

A distraught farmer's wife has described Easter holiday chaos at a Saddleworth beauty spot which she believed led to a pregnant sheep being found dead.

Date Published 16/04/2025


That's a magic effort - all in aid of food bank

Teenagers from Wild Space Forest School, based in Diggle, raised over £300 for Mossley Food Bank.

Date Published 16/04/2025

Mayor unveils his big taxi plan

Andy Burnham has unveiled big plans to change how Greater Manchester taxis operate - but he needs new powers and time to make it reality.

Date Published 16/04/2025


800 cannabis plants seized following raid

Greater Manchester Police officers in Mossley discovered a cannabis farm containing approximately 800 plants following a raid.

Date Published 16/04/2025

Man jailed following 'cowardly' assault on night out in Oldham

At around 4am on Monday, July 15, Sebastian Jones launched a violent attack against a 41-year-old man in Oldham town centre after a night out.

Date Published 16/04/2025


'Perverse' detective who was based in Oldham convicted of sexual offences, dismissed and banned from policing

Greater Manchester Police have dismissed Detective Sergeant Richard Mills and barred him from policing at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing.

Date Published 16/04/2025

Changeable with a risk of rain edging in from the west at times

Our amazing first half of April is over and we’ve finally measured some rainfall this month.

Date Published 14/04/2025


VE Day events are planned across Oldham

Oldham will be celebrating VE Day with a whole week of events and activities across the borough. 

Date Published 14/04/2025

New images of Failsworth ‘charging oasis’ released

CGI images show how a huge new £4m electric vehicle charging site will look in Failsworth.

Date Published 14/04/2025


Thousands of arrests made by GMP's specialist crime fighting Operation Vulcan team - with more promised

Greater Manchester Police's Operation Vulcan team have demonstrated they are a force to be reckoned with.

Date Published 14/04/2025

£13m funding secured for Northern Roots

A £13m project will bring a new cafe, visitor centre and ‘forestry hub’ to the heart of Oldham.

Date Published 14/04/2025


Plans for battery storage system next to lake opposed by locals

Plans to build an energy storage facility in Failsworth have sparked dismay among locals who fear it will ‘destroy’ their lakeside haven. 

Date Published 14/04/2025

Civic Centre building could be turned into hotel

A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel.

Date Published 14/04/2025


Chadderton flat issued closure order after reports of 'nightmare' anti-social behaviour

A flat in Chadderton has been locked down after a ‘nightmare neighbour’ caused ‘years’ of misery for those living nearby.

Date Published 14/04/2025

Oldham Lib-Dems - Local workers will be 'more than £2,000 worse off' over the next decade following Labour Government NI hike

The average worker in Oldham Borough will be £2,276 worse off over the next decade because of the Labour Government’s hike in National Insurance - insist the Oldham Liberal...

Date Published 14/04/2025


How this literacy project with families is helping to give Oldham's young children the best start

"My daughter was struggling with conversations but this is massively boosting her confidence," said one happy parent.

Date Published 14/04/2025

Residents urged to sign up and support Royton banking hub bid

Paul Coughlan the Postmaster, his team at Royton Post Office and Royton North Councillor Lewis Quigg are collecting as many surveys as possible to get a review of banking services...

Date Published 12/04/2025


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