Oldham news archive, page 23
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Seven jailed for 46 years over Oldham and Rochdale drugs and money laundering gang
Seven members of an Oldham and Rochdale crime gang were jailed for 46 years, disrupting drug and money laundering operations and protecting locals.
Chances Mentoring in Chadderton passes unannounced JCQ inspection with top marks
Oldham specialist school Chances Mentoring passed JCQ inspection, securing exam standards for vulnerable students.
Oldham Council stalemate: Chief executive keeps services running as councillors deadlocked
Oldham Council deadlocked after elections, with no leader or mayor; services run but policy changes are frozen.
'It's only a matter of time': Vulcan Street residents demand action on speeding
Residents demand traffic calming on Oldham's Vulcan Street after speeding cars cause severe injuries and death fears.
Salvation Army in Oldham celebrates volunteers for critical community work
The Salvation Army in Oldham celebrated volunteers for critical work helping vulnerable locals amid rising costs.
Royton man given life sentence for murder of Paul Anderson
Man sentenced to life for murdering 55-year-old in Royton, Oldham, alarming local community.
Oldham man, 58, found dead in vehicle after being reported missing
Police appeal for information after missing man Christopher Neary found dead in vehicle in Oldham.
FCHO terminates contract with Robwood Construction after delays to Royton apartment project
FCHO terminated Robwood Construction's contract over delays to affordable apartments in Royton, Oldham, taking over to finish them.
Oldham SEND education leader attends Buckingham Palace celebration
Kevin Buchanan of EdStart Schools attended a Buckingham Palace celebration, highlighting Oldham students' Duke of Edinburgh involvement.
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice marks Volunteers’ Week by honouring community heroes in Oldham
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham honored volunteers for 40,640 hours, saving £548,696 for essential local care.
Oldham's Mahdlo Youth Zone appeals for 15 new mentors during Volunteers' Week
Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham appeals for 15 mentors to support local youth, marking Volunteers' Week and its 15th anniversary.
Oldham's Hulme Grammar School sets new national standard for AI education
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham integrates AI into all subjects from 2026, preparing students for the local £5bn digital economy.
Ofsted praises EdStart Schools in Oldham and Rochdale following first inspection
EdStart Schools Oldham praised by Ofsted in first inspection for improving attendance, benefiting local pupils who struggled in mainstream education.
Oldham organisations invited to bid for housing and debt legal aid work
Organisations can bid anytime to deliver housing and debt legal aid in listed areas across Wales and England, increasing capacity for timely advice.
Shaw-born artist Kyle King-Jagger shortlisted for international Football Art Prize
Saddleworth artist Kyle King-Jagger shortlisted for global Football Art Prize, highlighting local talent and community pride.
Saddleworth Community Speed Watch praised as 41 speeding letters issued in April
Community Speed Watch volunteers issued 41 speed warnings in Saddleworth, Oldham, to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
Over 40% of urgent 111 calls missed by Pennine Care in Oldham area, CQC report finds
More than 40% of urgent 111 calls missed by Oldham mental health crisis team, endangering locals.
Toddler in critical condition after falling from window in Ashton-under-Lyne
Two-year-old boy critically ill after falling from window at home in Oldham area, highlighting child safety.
Man stabbed on Wigan Road, Bolton as police arrest teenager
Police arrested a teen after a man was stabbed in Oldham, raising local safety concerns.
Man dies after falling from Manchester city centre hotel
A man died falling from a Manchester hotel; police investigate unexplained death, causing road closures and disruption.
Scooter rider dies after crash in Wythenshawe
A man died after his scooter was hit by a car in Manchester; police urge witnesses to come forward.
Child falls off bike in Oldham prompting large emergency response
Child falls off bike in Oldham, prompting emergency response and road closure, with non-life-threatening injuries.
Whitefield police shooting: IOPC investigates after suspect arrested for driving at officers
IOPC investigates after police shot suspect who drove at officers near Oldham; rare incident needs scrutiny.
Six new homes to replace Urmston car park despite parking concerns
Urmston car park sold for six homes, overruling claims it would strand local drivers.