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Oldham sexual assault allegation - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers would like to speak to the man (pictured) as they believe he can assist with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that took place in Oldham on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Date Published 25/01/2025


Oldham police officer was first on the scene to detain man with a knife

It was back on the morning of Tuesday, October 29, 2024, when response officer Anthony Spence was the first on the scene in the Hollins area of Oldham to reports of an armed...

Date Published 25/01/2025

Double kit delight thanks to latest Uppermill FC community initiative

Uppermill Football Club are at it again with their Uppermill in the Community (UITC) initiative - the club’s way of putting something back into the local and wider community of...

Date Published 25/01/2025


RSPCA appeal after puppy with severe skin condition is abandoned in Chadderton

The RSPCA has shared heart-breaking images of a bald and bleeding female puppy who is believed to have been deliberately abandoned on the Rochdale Canal in Chadderton.

Date Published 23/01/2025

Bragging car thief jailed for over 14 years

Following an intricate investigation into a cohort of car thieves, codenamed Operation Napoleon, a ninth man has today been sentenced.

Date Published 23/01/2025


The village with a ‘dangerous’ problem where there are ‘crashes all the time’

Oldham councillors deferred a decision on a development in Failsworth after urgent pleas from the public.

Date Published 23/01/2025

Oldham Coliseum set to return with biggest production since closure of iconic former theatre

Oldham Coliseum is putting on its biggest performance since the closure of the ‘jewel in the crown of Oldham’ venue on Fairbottom Street.

Date Published 23/01/2025


No charge Clean Air Zone for Greater Manchester is a ‘truly great outcome’, Andy Burnham says

Andy Burnham says the government’s decision to not impose a charging clean air zone in Greater Manchester is a ‘truly a great outcome’.

Date Published 22/01/2025

Storm Éowyn packs a punch and signifies the start of an unsettled spell

Since the deluge of New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day and the fifth of the month, rainfall amounts over the past couple of weeks have been suppressed, but it’s not been exclusively...

Date Published 22/01/2025


Man sought after following and filming woman in Chadderton

Police officers in Oldham are appealing for witnesses after a woman was harassed by an unknown man.

Date Published 22/01/2025

Criminal investigation into Alex Batty's disappearance is concluded

Today (Wednesday), Greater Manchester Police have officially closed the criminal investigation into the disappearance of Alex Batty from Oldham, between September 30, 2017 and...

Date Published 22/01/2025


Oldham office block ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 homes

A vacant Oldham office block council bosses fear is ‘likely to attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour’ could be demolished to make way for 140 new homes. 

Date Published 20/01/2025

Shaw Road shooting - man charged with attempted murder

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Major incident Team (MIT) investigating a firearms incident which occurred on Shaw Road in Oldham last Thursday (January 16) have charged...

Date Published 20/01/2025


Once a bustling outdoor market, now a pile of rubble

The outdoor market stalls in neighbouring Ashton has been dismantled, leaving a pile of rubble.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Woman ‘trapped’ in her own mind for two decades finally has her life back thanks to Oldham therapy service

An Oldham woman who lived with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for over 20 years has praised a local NHS therapy service for helping her take back control of her life.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Anti social behaviour down 50% in Higginshaw following new approach pilot scheme

A way for First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been adopted across the town after a summer pilot in Higginshaw saw a 50% reduction in...

Date Published 20/01/2025

Tesco theft - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to the man pictured as they believe he can assist with investigation following a theft of £250 worth of products from Tesco...

Date Published 20/01/2025


Tesco customers in Oldham praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Kind-hearted shoppers in Oldham have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.

Date Published 20/01/2025

The five ‘irreplaceable’ historic buildings falling into disrepair - and the £400k plan to save them

Five of Oldham’s historic buildings could be saved from ‘rotting away’ after a £400k plan was approved by the council.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Man wanted on recall to prison

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Aron McGinn.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Tom Crowther KC to work with Oldham Council on a Telford-style inquiry into child sexual exploitation

Oldham Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the announcement that Tom Crowther KC - who led Telford’s inquiry into child sexual exploitation...

Date Published 20/01/2025


Counterfeit cigs worth more than £100k seized in Limeside

Greater Manchester Police Neighbourhood Officers from Limeside stopped a van on Chamber Road after witnessing suspicious activity by the driver.

Date Published 20/01/2025

The job with a £200k salary to lead Oldham through turbulent times

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive.

Date Published 20/01/2025


Dare to Know Theatre invites Oldhamers to join free community project

Dare to Know Theatre, a dynamic local company founded in 2020 by Oldhamers Miranda Parker and Jake Talbot, has announced its next exciting community project.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Rescue team dash to the aid of injured walker near Chew Reservoir

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by Greater Manchester Police about a male who had sustained a knee injury in the Dovestones area.

Date Published 18/01/2025


Bus stop wrecked after car ploughs into it

This is the shattered remains of a popular bus stop and congregating place for the young in a Saddleworth village (above).

Date Published 17/01/2025

New murals help to brighten up Yorkshire Street

Students from Brian Clarke Church of England Academy have had the opportunity to put their mark on Yorkshire Street through the Oldham Mural Project, organised by James Cox, Head...

Date Published 17/01/2025


EIGHT arrested after Shaw Road shooting incident

Following a shooting on Shaw Road in Oldham on Thursday (January 16), Greater Manchester Police officers have arrested eight males in connection with the incident.

Date Published 17/01/2025

It’s almost time for traders and shoppers to say goodbye to the old Tommyfield Market

After almost 240 years, shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to bulldoze the current building were approved by Oldham Council last...

Date Published 17/01/2025


Pioneering artist John McCombs dies

A famous and pioneering artist who captured the moods and magic of Saddleworth, and its people, has died.

Date Published 17/01/2025

Kirkham Property to open up Uppermill office

Alan Kirkham has announced that Kirkham Property will shortly be opening up in The Queen Anne Gallery, 64 High Street in Uppermill.

Date Published 17/01/2025


Teenager arrested after man is shot and seriously injured on Shaw Road

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after reports a man was shot on Shaw Road in Oldham at approximately 12.15pm yesterday (Thursday).

Date Published 16/01/2025

Man wanted for failure to attend court

Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Mark Ades.

Date Published 16/01/2025


Work finally starts on 130 homes in Derker 15 years after houses demolished and community ‘destroyed’

After almost 15 years of staring at rubble, residents in Derker are about to see their neighbourhood transformed.

Date Published 16/01/2025

Metrolink assault - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to this individual (above) following an assault of a Metrolink staff member.

Date Published 16/01/2025


Town centre electric bin issue leads to piles of rubbish on pavements

Recently-purchased electric bins in Oldham town centre have broken down, leading to piles of rubbish on pavements.

Date Published 16/01/2025

Nurse Lucy receives 'heroic' welcome at Chadderton campaign event

Just weeks after being hospitalised, an intensive care nurse told guests at a Chadderton café event how crippling endometriosis had reached her lungs and bladder.

Date Published 15/01/2025


Fitness pilot scheme launched in bid to support young care leavers In Oldham

Oldham Council has partnered with the charitable trust Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) on a pilot scheme offering free three-month memberships to its leisure centres for...

Date Published 15/01/2025

A cold weekend beckons, before a return to unsettled weather

High pressure is close by this week, so controlling our weather, but with light winds and at this time of the year this can bring stubborn cloud or fog.

Date Published 15/01/2025


Controversial plan for new homes behind an industrial warehouse branded ‘unsafe’

Plans for new homes at the back of an industrial warehouse has been rejected after being branded ‘unsafe’.

Date Published 15/01/2025

Grieving mum, 71, set to be evicted from the house she’s lived in for 52 years after plans approved to turn it into a children’s home

A 71-year-old grieving mum is set to be evicted from her home of more than 50 years after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children’s home.

Date Published 15/01/2025


Major road to close for whole year as water company launches £5m bid to stop polluting Oldham rivers with sewage

A road in Oldham will close for over 12 months while works are completed to expand the sewage system.

Date Published 15/01/2025

Retail park theft - police are seeking this man

Greater Manchester Police officers are looking to speak to this man (above).

Date Published 13/01/2025


Former DWP building in Oldham could be turned into flats

A building that once housed a government department in Oldham town centre is due to be turned into more than 80 flats.

Date Published 13/01/2025

More people in Oldham will be offered a Lung Health Check in 2025

More Oldhamers will be offered a free Lung Health Check in 2025.

Date Published 13/01/2025


Northern Roots secures Lottery funding to help deliver second heritage project and jobs for Oldham

Northern Roots is transforming 160-acres of under-used urban green space in Oldham into a unique community hub and visitor destination.

Date Published 13/01/2025

Halcyon Way School celebrates positive Ofsted report

Halcyon Way School in Chadderton, part of the Kingfisher Learning Trust, is celebrating a successful first Ofsted inspection since opening in January 2022.

Date Published 13/01/2025


From the till to the top of his profession - the Shaw accountant now giving back to Oldham

Not many people can chart a rise from till ringer to senior management member at one of Britain’s top accountancy firms.

Date Published 13/01/2025

North Chadderton school congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating as it 'feels like home' to pupils

North Chadderton School has been congratulated for raising its Ofsted rating and scoring 'good' in all areas.

Date Published 13/01/2025


Work on new bypass 50 years in planning could soon start

Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.

Date Published 13/01/2025

Chronicle boss Matt salutes Royal Oldham staff following new year surgery

Oldham Chronicle boss Matt Ramsbottom has felt compelled to issue a heartfelt 'thank you' message to staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital following new year surgery. 

Date Published 11/01/2025


Record referrals for support as Oldham families continue to struggle

The Salvation Army in Fitton Hill provided over 350 families with Christmas presents at the end of last year, giving welcome relief to people struggling as more members of the...

Date Published 09/01/2025

The Oldham couple making a difference as Mockingbird Carers

Wendy and Paul have spent the last 13 years fostering for Oldham Council, but their story is anything but ordinary.

Date Published 09/01/2025


Dancing for their first birthday!

The dedicated members of Saddleworth’s first women’s morris dancing side celebrated their first birthday in style… with a festive dance across the community.

Date Published 09/01/2025

Hospital stabbing incident - man charged with attempted murder

Greater Manchester Police officers have charged a man with attempted murder following a shocking incident at the Royal Oldham hospital on Saturday.

Date Published 09/01/2025


The war memorial hit by vandals will be restored

A war memorial that has been targeted by vandals for years will be repaired.

Date Published 09/01/2025

National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures

The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut

Date Published 09/01/2025


Places where you can go to keep warm as temperatures plummet

Councils, voluntary organisations and businesses across Greater Manchester are opening their doors to people who need to keep warm as temperatures plummet amid the current cold...

Date Published 09/01/2025

Burnham ‘not opposed’ to new national grooming inquiry

Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.

Date Published 09/01/2025


Police swoop on £1m cannabis farm in Royton

On Wednesday, as part of GMP's Operation AVRO, police neighbourhood officers conducted a search warrant at a property on Higginshaw Lane in Royton in relation to a suspected...

Date Published 09/01/2025

Hathershaw College works with Oldham Sixth Form College for peer supported revision

Hathershaw College has been working in partnership with Oldham Sixth Form College who have agreed to assist with peer supported revision.

Date Published 09/01/2025


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