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Jan 18, 2025 · A group of men were shot at as they exited a taxi on Shaw Road in Derker at 12.15pm by a suspect who was on an electric bike. The man fled the scene, but a 19-year-old man was arrested shortly after. Now, GMP has confirmed that seven others have been arrested in connection with the incident, which left an 18-year-old man in hospital with serious injuries, where he currently remains in a stable ...

Jan 18, 2025 · A former Mayor of Oldham has died, Oldham Council has confirmed. Alan Griffiths, who served as the borough's Mayor from1996 to 1997, died "peacefully" on January 8, surrounded by his family at Dr Kershaw's Hospice. The council said it was "deeply saddened" to share the news of the former Mayor's ...

3 days ago · The decision for Oldham to withdraw from a Greater Manchester-wide housing scheme has been described as "cheap political point scoring at the expense of Oldham people" by the leader of Oldham Council. On Wednesday (February 12) at an extraordinary council meeting, councillors voted 31 to 28 in ...

Jan 9, 2025 · A day like Operation Avro in the borough presents the perfect opportunity to tackle that head-on while also actively cracking down on crime. The operation saw nearly 40 people arrested, several cars seized and more than 100 vehicles checked across Oldham.

Jan 16, 2025 · A teenager has been arrested after a man was shot in Oldham. The victim has been taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains. Greater Manchester Police say it is believed a man fired shots at men exiting a taxi before fleeing the scene. A 19-year-old man has been arrested. There was ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Grant and council funding will be used to design a new future for five vacant buildings, some of which are Grade-listed. The Prudential Assurance building, the Lyceum, the Old Post Office and the Masonic Hall on Union Street and the Old Museum and Friend’s Meeting House on Greaves Street, are among the structures currently being considered.

Oct 26, 2024 · The Council has been battling to secure the Prudential building (Image: Oldham Council). Councillor Arooj Shah, leader of Oldham Council, said: “I'm sure many people, like me, have been gutted to see the Prudential rotting away.