A four-bedroom terraced house on Halliwell Avenue, Oldham has been listed for sale at £295,000. The property features two double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, with two additional double bedrooms on the ground floor. The ground floor also includes a guest toilet and an open-plan lounge and kitchen/diner with a central island, skylights, and doors to the rear garden. The home is surrounded by fenced and hedged gardens to the front, side, and rear, providing private outdoor space. Purplebricks, the estate agent, describes the residence as combining practical family living with a contemporary finish and recommends viewing to appreciate the layout and generous room sizes. The property is freehold and falls within council tax band A.
Greater Manchester Police implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Failsworth from 12pm Saturday April 11 to 7am Sunday April 12 2026. The order covers the Partington Street area including Lord Lane between Ashton Road West and Brierley Avenue, Brierley Avenue between Lord Lane and Ashton Road East, and Ashton Road East through to Ashton Road West up to Lord Lane. Police reported groups of young people linked to criminal damage at a local business and behaviour causing concern among residents. Inspector Matthew Catlow stated the order provides officers with additional powers to deal with anti-social behaviour and protect people and businesses. The police urged anyone with information to contact them via 101, Live Chat, or Crimestoppers anonymously.
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a disturbance on Copster Hill Road, Oldham, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Three males aged 19, 23 and 24 were taken to hospital with injuries not deemed life-changing or life-threatening. Officers were called shortly before 3pm following reports of a group disturbance. Detective Inspector Kelly Paterson from Oldham CID stated there is no wider threat to the community and a scene remains in place for forensic investigation. Police are working to identify those involved and have increased patrols in the area.
Harry Hesketh was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court for assaulting PC Alexander outside the Church Inn pub in Failsworth on October 31. The court heard Hesketh hit PC Alexander in the back of the head while she was in full uniform trying to break up a fight. PC Alexander was left choking on her own blood and suffered seizures, requiring surgery for a broken nose and deviated septum. Hesketh claimed he didn't know she was a police officer and panicked when he realised. He received a 12-month suspended sentence, 300 hours unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation days, and £500 compensation.
Countryside Homes, part of the Vistry Group, is hosting an Easter open house event at its Hartshead View development in Oldham on April 4-5, 2026. The event runs from 11am to 6pm both days, allowing potential buyers to tour show homes including the three-bedroom Brathay and four-bedroom Leven. The development offers three-bedroom detached Tyne homes with integral garages from £339,995. Countryside is providing 5% deposit contributions, specification upgrades, and £1,000 monthly gifts for a year. Independent financial advisers from Chartwell Mortgage Solutions will be available for free advice. Previous buyers Babatunde and Opeoluwa completed their home purchase in three months, praising the team's attention to detail and relationship-building.
Greater Manchester Police arrested two men after discovering £500,000 worth of counterfeit goods in shipping containers on Hobson Street, Failsworth. Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle on Queens Road, Cheetham Hill, finding 12 pairs of Nike trainers with fake receipts and £3,000 cash. The search led to three containers containing fake designer clothing, footwear and perfume. A man in his 50s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and trademark offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994.
Ben Devall, 30, from Oldham, appeared on BBC Morning Live to share his experience of baby loss and raise awareness about support for fathers. He was interviewed by EastEnders actor James Bye, who has also experienced infant loss. The conversation highlighted the emotional impact on fathers and the need for supportive spaces where men can talk openly. The episode included footage of a Dad Matters walk-and-talk session in Heaton Park, founded by Home-Start HOST CEO Sarah Cook to support fathers' mental health. Mr Devall now works as a teacher and volunteers to support other fathers who have experienced similar loss.
Ryan Greenhow, 37, from Oldham, has been jailed for seven years and four months after pleading guilty to 22 counts of non-contact child sex offences. Between November 2024 and March 2025, Greenhow contacted six victims aged 12-15 via WhatsApp, TikTok, and Snapchat, sending them indecent images falsely claiming they depicted the victims. He threatened to share these images with their friends and family unless they sent him indecent images in return. Greenhow's threats included messages like 'This is your last chance, everyone will know this is you' and 'I have seen your nudes, add me'. Some victims complied and reported his activity to parents, carers, and teachers. Detective Constable Adair of Greater Manchester Police's City of Manchester Division thanked the victims for coming forward and highlighted the detailed phone analysis that identified further victims.
Oldham Council has begun construction of its first large-scale solar farm at Wrigley Head in Failsworth. The 830,000 kWh facility, funded entirely by the Council, will power approximately 310 homes annually. Built by Vital Energi over the next few months, it's part of Oldham's Green New Deal initiative to create green jobs and training opportunities. The project will improve wildlife conditions through new tree and flower planting, with security fencing designed to allow animal movement. MP Jim McMahon and Cllr Abdul Jabbar attended the site launch, with operations expected to begin in spring 2026.
A woman in her 90s was seriously injured in a collision with a reversing vehicle on Albert Road West, Failsworth at around 2pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses, including anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage. The pedestrian was taken to hospital where she remains in serious condition. Police have provided contact details including phone number 0161 856 4741 and reference log 1936 of 07/01/2026.
A 90-year-old woman died after being struck by a reversing vehicle on Albert Street West in Failsworth on January 7, 2026. The collision occurred around 3pm, and she was taken to hospital in serious condition but died from her injuries on January 13. A 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offences has been released on police bail. Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, or CCTV of the incident. Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1936 of 07/01/26 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to create a mural honouring The Stone Roses bassist Mani in Failsworth, where he grew up. Mani, whose real name was Gary Mounfield, died in November 2025 aged 63 from respiratory issues. The campaign by GRIT Studios aims to raise £10,000, with over £7,000 already donated by nearly 200 people. The mural will be created by Pic.One.Art, known for the Gallagher brothers mural in Burnage. All profits will go to Maggie's Manchester, a charity close to Mani and his wife Imelda's hearts during her cancer treatment.