The Latest Breaking News from Oldham

Van smashes into house and leaves devastating scene of wreckage

Emergency services were called to the crash in Oldham on Tuesday morning

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

Thug who led 'counter attack' which culminated in the murder of dad-to-be Charlie Elms is jailed

Melvin Whelan could be seen bursting out of a house in Oldham

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

Weekly coronavirus cases down 17 per cent as numbers continue to plummet across Greater Manchester

The Greater Manchester weekly total has decreased by 4,069 cases compared to the previous week, according to new data

Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2022

Suspected bird flu cases at Oldham park after six geese found dead

People are being warned not to touch any sick or dead birds in the area

Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2022

Child services were warned five-year-old boy was at risk six months before death

Authorities had been contacted by a member of the public in the summer about concerns that Dylan Scanlon was not being properly cared for.

Daily Record · Jan 28, 2022

Safeguarding services were warned tragic tot was at risk six months before his death

Five-year-old Dylan Scanlon died on New Year’s Eve. He had been flagged to both the police and social services the previous summer as being at risk of neglect

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2022

Dylan Scanlon: death of five-year-old boy in Oldham to be reviewed

A child safeguarding review will look into case as Greater Manchester police investigation continues

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

Best family parks and walks in Oldham

Oldham has plenty of parks, nature walks and reservoirs for the family to enjoy on a day out

Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2022

Angela Rayner to join striking bus drivers as passengers face another week of cancelled services

Members of Unite will be joined by leaders in this week's walk-outs

Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2022

Police appeal for help in search for Oldham woman missing for nearly a week

Zoe Farrow was last seen on January 19

Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2022